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Gibson RD Artist Natural 1978

RD Artist · #72518018
BrandGibson
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.72518018
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID39882
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The Story

RD Artist Natural 1978

The Gibson RD Artist is a cult classic, and this 1978 built guitar is a prime example! It's Moog electronics are original and functioning perfectly! On top of the classic Gibson tones that can be coaxed from the Series VI humbuckers, the special electronics also provide a bright mode, treble and bass boosts, compression, and expansion. The offset body and 25.5" scale set neck are solid maple, and an ebony fingerboard adds high end class. The guitar also sports gold hardware, a TP6 tailpiece with tune-o-matic bridge, and the unique headstock inlay. It is in overall very good condition with some light markings around the body and buckle rash on the back. The figuring in the maple body is really nice on this one, and it includes the original hardshell case.

Includes: Original Hardshell Case

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 9 lbs, 4 oz
  • Natural Finish
  • Maple Body
  • Set-Construction Maple Neck
  • Ebony Fingerboard
  • 25.5" Scale
  • 1-11/16" Nut Width
  • .780” Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
  • .920” Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
  • Pearl Block Inlays
  • Series VI Humbuckers
  • Moog Electronics
  • Tune-o-matic Bridge
  • TP6 Tailpiece
  • Gibson Tuners
  • Gold Hardware

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