The 70s Grabber Growl is Back
For years, players have been begging for a reissue of the iconic 70s Grabber bass. Epiphone finally delivered, and they nailed it. The Inspired by Gibson Grabber Bass in Ebony is a straight-up rock machine, channeling the spirit of legends like Gene Simmons and Krist Novoselic, but built for the modern player.
Punch, Snap, and Endless Sustain
The body is a three-piece slab of alder, delivering a thick, supportive low-end that never gets muddy. Paired with a three-piece maple neck, the attack is immediate and snappy, making every note jump right out. It’s a classic wood combo that gives you both the punch for aggressive pick lines and the warm foundation for fingerstyle grooves. At around 8.9 pounds, it has the mass for serious sustain without weighing you down.
One Pickup, a World of Tone
The heart of the Grabber is its powerful Epiphone Bass Humbucker. In full humbucking mode, it’s all earth-shaking lows and muscular midrange pure, unadulterated rock ‘n’ roll growl. Need to clean it up and cut through a dense mix? Just flip the mini-toggle to split the coil. The voice instantly tightens up, offering more clarity and bite without ever touching your amp. Simple, intuitive, and incredibly effective.
A Neck Built for Speed and Comfort
The C-profile neck is the perfect middle ground, substantial enough to really dig into, but never so chunky that it gets in your way. The maple fingerboard has a modern 12.6-inch radius that makes for effortless position shifts, while the aged gloss finish on the neck feels broken-in and buttery smooth right from day one. This is a bass you can play for hours on end without a second thought.
