Any idea what year this bass is?

[Anthony Wade]

It's a Gibson g-3. The serial number is 847004 and it says "Made In U.S.A." Right under that. I don't know what useful details to get into to help discern the make date. I've already tried looking up the serial archives, and it seems the early 70's are notorious for unorganized serializing. Any help is much appreciated!

[BobB]

That serial number range was used on instruments built between 1973-1975. One fact that nails down the production year for your bass is that the G-3 was introduced in 1975.

[Anthony Wade]

Thank you very much!

[Abaddon]

Another way to find out is to take the neck off and check for an ink stamp.Here's mine i'm rebuilding.Mine says dec 18 1975.

[Anthony Wade]

Thanks for that tip. I had considered it but its not my bass. Thank you though!

[rd_artist]

here is more info about the Grabber G-3

 

http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/G3.php

 

and to wet your appetite.

 

http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Bass/Gibson-USA/Grabber-3-70s-Tribute-Bass/Specs.aspx

[Abaddon]

here is more info about the Grabber G-3

 

http://www.flyguitar...son/bass/G3.php

 

and to wet your appetite.

 

http://www2.gibson.c...Bass/Specs.aspx

Ordered one in ebony,to match my 75 when i'm done.