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Gibson RD Custom Natural 1977

Gibson RD Custom Natural 1977

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Serial Number: 73057155

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original, with a small touchup on the headstock veneer.
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Solid three piece maple body
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Neck Profile: "D" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .77" (1st fret), .89" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece maple neck with bound maple fingerboard, dot inlays, and headstock volute. There is a very small black finish touchup on the headstock veneer, between the E & A strings just behind the nut.
Electronics: Original active electronics, with Gibson patent number pickups, neck/bridge volume controls, master bass and treble controls, 3-way toggle selector switch, and neutral/bright tone switch. The visible pot codes date to 1977.
Pickup Measurements: Can't get reading on active systems
Hardware: The strap buttons have been replaced with straplocks; the locking counterparts have not been included.
Modifications/Repairs: -The strap buttons have been replaced. -There is a very small spot on the headstock veneer, on the bass side of the truss rod cover behind the nut, which has been touched up with black.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows normal play wear for its age; the finish is glossy with light scratches and small blemishes throughout. The front of the body has assorted small dings as well as a finish crack extending upward from the bass corner of the bridge pickup. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the back of the neck has some small dings as well. The bridge pickup ring has a small crack just behind the pickup, but is secure.
Serial Number: 73057155
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and light neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10s. The neck has a slight S-curve which is more pronounced on the bass side, however the guitar has been set up to accommodate this. The frets are wide and very low with minor wear. The serial number and pot codes date to 1977.
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SKU: U3160724002

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original, with a small touchup on the headstock veneer.
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Solid three piece maple body
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Neck Profile: "D" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .77" (1st fret), .89" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece maple neck with bound maple fingerboard, dot inlays, and headstock volute. There is a very small black finish touchup on the headstock veneer, between the E & A strings just behind the nut.
Electronics: Original active electronics, with Gibson patent number pickups, neck/bridge volume controls, master bass and treble controls, 3-way toggle selector switch, and neutral/bright tone switch. The visible pot codes date to 1977.
Pickup Measurements: Can't get reading on active systems
Hardware: The strap buttons have been replaced with straplocks; the locking counterparts have not been included.
Modifications/Repairs: -The strap buttons have been replaced. -There is a very small spot on the headstock veneer, on the bass side of the truss rod cover behind the nut, which has been touched up with black.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows normal play wear for its age; the finish is glossy with light scratches and small blemishes throughout. The front of the body has assorted small dings as well as a finish crack extending upward from the bass corner of the bridge pickup. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the back of the neck has some small dings as well. The bridge pickup ring has a small crack just behind the pickup, but is secure.
Serial Number: 73057155
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and light neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10s. The neck has a slight S-curve which is more pronounced on the bass side, however the guitar has been set up to accommodate this. The frets are wide and very low with minor wear. The serial number and pot codes date to 1977.