[barend]

I think the G-3 sounds the best...I have had a Ripper and I have a G-3.

Don't know about the Grabber because I never played on that one.

[SKATE RAT]

while i like all three,i would have to agree with you that the G3 sounds best.

[jules]

Its the Ripper for me every time. Grabber is ok, but not enough variation in tone. The G3 is the closest vintage Gibsons get to a Fender sound, so I can see why Fender players feel at home on them - but neither the G3 or Grabber can acheive the mellower (bassy) sounds that a Ripper can do......

[Dave W]

Ripper here. Not that I've ever owned any of the three.

[barend]

what I like about the G-3 is the clear and tight mid sound...it cuts through every mix. And it sounds good in all three pickup modes. That is what I didn't like about the Ripper. From the 4 modes only two sounded good for me.

[donnervogel]

The G 3 creams the other two into the ground. A Ripper is too docile/lame for my taste and a Grabber too grindingly raucuous, but a G-3 cuts and slices, yet has ooomph and is not too abrasive. No wonder it is leading the poll.

And if you like a mix of G-3 and Ripper sound, you are best served with the current Epi Ltd Ed Ripper which is a fine sounding instrument.

Uwe

[bassVI]

Grabber too grindingly raucuous

That's good enough for me!!
I vote Grabber, until the G-3/Ripper clone is finished.
S,

[Redbird]

Should of put the Epi Reissue on the list as Uwe thinks thats the best one of all !

[jules]

ok done, perhaps we should include the cutdown horn-less Epiphone G-3s too....

[Chris P]

Rick Danko. The Band. The Last Waltz. Period.