Gibson G-3 bass Pricing
The G-3 came in a range of different colours (COL), and an optional maple body with gloss finish (MPL). These 'extras' cost $40-$50 on top of the alder-bodied natural satin (NS) basses, which were by far the most popular. Even more expensive were the sunburst models (SB), described over the years as just Sunburst, Tobacco Sunburst and Antique Sunburst. Prices listed below are NS/MPL/COL/SB
June 1975 |
$389/-/$439/$469 |
Comparison of prices from the March 1976 Gibson price list | |||
Grabber |
$329-379 |
EB3 |
$469 |
Gibson G-3 Catalog Appearances
The Gibson G-3 appeared in three Gibson catalogues. The first was actually a reprinted, and extended (to include the G-3) version of the 1975 Gibson bass catalog.
1976 Gibson bass brochure
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Gibson G-3 bass for sale
Vintage 1976 Gibson G3 Grabber Electric Bass with original hard Gibson Case
East Amherst, New York, 140**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$3200
Vintage Gibson G3 pickups in Grabber style boutique bass
Lions Head, Ontario, N0H***, CANADA
C $4500
Through neck design.
Figured maple body & neck with exotic wood center stripe.
Ebony fret board
Ebony headstock
Ebony string-through body inset
Bone nut
4 way rotary switch gives extra setting for neck pickup only. First 3 positions same as traditional Gibson G3 bass. CTS pots
Orange drop capacitor
Hipshot 3 point bridge
Hipshot Ultralite tuning machines
Finish is French ... more
Vintage Gibson G3 pickups in Grabber style boutique bass
Lions Head, Ontario, N0H***, CANADA
C $4500
Through neck design.
Figured maple body & neck with exotic wood center stripe.
Ebony fret board
Ebony headstock
Ebony string-through body inset
Bone nut
4 way rotary switch gives extra setting for neck pickup only. First 3 positions same as traditional Gibson G3 bass. CTS pots
Orange drop capacitor
Hipshot 3 point bridge
Hipshot Ultralite tuning machines
Finish is French ... more