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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

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