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Gibson RD
Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 10:52 pm
by adrianlee
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-1977-Gibson-RD ... 1361wt_933I fucking want this.
Any reason not to do it? Anyone played one?
Re: Gibson RD
Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 11:03 pm
by blahquaker
I was just reading about the reissues today.
The Gibson RD guitars were introduced in 1977 and remained on the production line for only five years. They were routed through active electronics. The neck was glued in, in accordance with Gibson tradition, but was made to a 25.5-inch scale length, and carried a maple fingerboard. Body and neck were also both made of maple, all elements intended to contribute to a brighter, snappier tone. It was a clever and well-thought-out piece of guitar design, and won a few devoted fans, but fewer than 1,500 were sold in its three-year run. In response to heavy demand from collectors worldwide, Gibson USA has proudly resurrected this double-cut solidbody. With the same bright sound and innovative design, the Gibson RD's return is cause for celebration.
The Gibson RD Standard Reissue is a fantastic reissue that captures the unique vibe of this unusual electric guitar, but incorporates many of the tried and true features that Gibson fans have come to know and love. It features a "reversed" Firebird style solid mahogany body, a set mahogany neck with a rounded '50s shape, a 22-fret rosewood fretboard, and has the traditional 24-3/4" Gibson scale length.
so the reissue is a completely different guitar except for the body shape... the reissue is $1299 right now at mf/music123. I think that might be a sale price.
Re: Gibson RD
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 12:15 am
by hatshirt
that is one majestic beast.
Re: Gibson RD
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 12:25 am
by SPACERITUAL
adrianlee wrote:
Any reason not to do it?
The price.
Re: Gibson RD
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 1:32 am
by theavondon
WHY WOULD THEY MAKE IT ALL MAHOGANY INSTEAD OF MAPLE?
Re: Gibson RD
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 2:22 am
by devnulljp
theavondon wrote:WHY WOULD THEY MAKE IT ALL MAHOGANY INSTEAD OF MAPLE?
Cheaper, not as heavy, and they already use a metric fuckload of mahogany for everything else so they probably have loads of it lying around?
Re: Gibson RD
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 2:27 am
by theavondon
devnulljp wrote:theavondon wrote:WHY WOULD THEY MAKE IT ALL MAHOGANY INSTEAD OF MAPLE?
Cheaper, not as heavy, and they already use a metric fuckload of mahogany for everything else so they probably have loads of it lying around?
Yeah, yeah, but I mean, the maple was the best part about those RD's.
Re: Gibson RD
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 9:08 am
by adrianlee
theavondon wrote:devnulljp wrote:theavondon wrote:WHY WOULD THEY MAKE IT ALL MAHOGANY INSTEAD OF MAPLE?
Cheaper, not as heavy, and they already use a metric fuckload of mahogany for everything else so they probably have loads of it lying around?
Yeah, yeah, but I mean, the maple was the best part about those RD's.
The one Iinked is maple, Its not a new one. I'm GASing hard for this. It may be NGD day soon.
Re: Gibson RD
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 11:42 am
by kosta
Go man, GO!
Re: Gibson RD
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 4:42 pm
by bob the r0bot
hold out for an rd bass
Re: Gibson RD
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 5:16 pm
by DuoSonicII
adrianlee wrote:theavondon wrote:devnulljp wrote:theavondon wrote:WHY WOULD THEY MAKE IT ALL MAHOGANY INSTEAD OF MAPLE?
Cheaper, not as heavy, and they already use a metric fuckload of mahogany for everything else so they probably have loads of it lying around?
Yeah, yeah, but I mean, the maple was the best part about those RD's.
The one Iinked is maple, Its not a new one. I'm GASing hard for this. It may be NGD day soon.
New Guitar Day day?
I love the design of the RD, but the idea of an all-maple Gibson doesn't seem right to me. Kind of like the fact that the new ones are mahogany. Anyway, I had been trying to track down an RD bass when this beauty popped up on my local craigslist - grabbed it as quick as I could:
Re: Gibson RD
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 8:22 pm
by magiclawnchair
adrianlee wrote:http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-1977-Gibson-RD-Standard-w-OHSC-Excellent-Player-/200607613843?pt=Guitar&hash=item2eb5254393#ht_1361wt_933
I fucking want this.
Any reason not to do it? Anyone played one?
that is sexy!
Re: Gibson RD
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 8:32 pm
by Gearmond
one of the ugliest guitars on an objective level.
if you disagree, you have no sense of aesthetics >:U
Re: Gibson RD
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 9:09 pm
by Toonster
First time I've heard of this guitar
But I think it is a beauty!
Re: Gibson RD
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 11:48 am
by erik
i'm picking this up next month
i have been wanting an old RD for a couple of years but the price is kinda ridiculous...
plus... from quite many players' comments... it doesn't seem to be a very impressive sounding guitar ....