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The Gibson RD custom

Like the RD artist, the RD Custom had an inbuilt pre-amplifier (active electronics) with no passive mode. It didn't, however, feature the moog circuitry (expansion and compression) of the Artist, but did have a switchable bright mode.

Available1977-1979
PickupsSeries VI humbuckers.
Active / PassiveActive, 9V
Scale25 1/2"
BodyMaple
NeckLaminated maple. Maple bound fretboard with dot markers.
Width at nut1 11/16"
Frets22
HardwareSchaller tuners, tune-o-matic bridge and stop tailpiece. Nickel plated throughout.
FinishesNatural and Walnut
NotesTwo volume, master treble, master bass controls. 3-way pickup selector. Switchable bright mode.

Most recent posts about the Gibson RD guitars from the Vintage Guitar forums

RD custom RD artist (3 replies) thread started by vada on 28/12/2006
RD guitars (3 replies) thread started by vada on 14/06/2006
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