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Continue ShoppingGibson RD Artist Bass Black 1978
4-String Bass Guitar with Ebony Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson RD Artist Bass Black 1978
Used
Used
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 call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Solid maple body
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: Thick C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.84" 12th - 1.00"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00" to
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 34
Neck Details: Glossy maple neck with unbound ebony fingerboard and pearloid dot inlays
Electronics: Original active pickups and wiring. Pickups include 2 Gibson Series V humbuckers in middle and bridge positions. Controls include volume pots for each pickup, a bass boost/cut pot, master tone pot, 3-way toggle switch for pickup selection, and 3-way toggle switch for mode selection.
Pickup Measurements: Reading not available due to active electronics
Hardware: All original
Weight: 11 lbs 11 oz
Modifications/Repairs: None
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: This bass has moderate play wear for its age. The headstock, neck, and body have scratches and dings throughout. The finish on the back of the neck is worn down to wood in a few spots between the 3rd and 7th frets. There are a few small areas of finish wear along the edges of the body as well.
Serial Number: 72378059
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are low and show only minor signs of play wear. The serial number dates this bass to 1978 and the pot codes are not visible.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Solid maple body
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: Thick C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.84" 12th - 1.00"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00" to
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 34
Neck Details: Glossy maple neck with unbound ebony fingerboard and pearloid dot inlays
Electronics: Original active pickups and wiring. Pickups include 2 Gibson Series V humbuckers in middle and bridge positions. Controls include volume pots for each pickup, a bass boost/cut pot, master tone pot, 3-way toggle switch for pickup selection, and 3-way toggle switch for mode selection.
Pickup Measurements: Reading not available due to active electronics
Hardware: All original
Weight: 11 lbs 11 oz
Modifications/Repairs: None
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: This bass has moderate play wear for its age. The headstock, neck, and body have scratches and dings throughout. The finish on the back of the neck is worn down to wood in a few spots between the 3rd and 7th frets. There are a few small areas of finish wear along the edges of the body as well.
Serial Number: 72378059
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are low and show only minor signs of play wear. The serial number dates this bass to 1978 and the pot codes are not visible.
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Description & Specs
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 |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Body Details: | Solid maple body |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | Thick C |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st - 0.84" 12th - 1.00" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-9/16" |
| Scale Length: | 34" |
| Neck Details: | Glossy maple neck with unbound ebony fingerboard and pearloid dot inlays |
| Electronics: | Original active pickups and wiring. Pickups include 2 Gibson Series V humbuckers in middle and bridge positions. Controls include volume pots for each pickup, a bass boost/cut pot, master tone pot, 3-way toggle switch for pickup selection, and 3-way toggle switch for mode selection. |
| Pickup Measurements: | Reading not available due to active electronics |
| Hardware: | All original |
| Modifications/Repairs: | None |
| Case Details: | Original hardshell case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This bass has moderate play wear for its age. The headstock, neck, and body have scratches and dings throughout. The finish on the back of the neck is worn down to wood in a few spots between the 3rd and 7th frets. There are a few small areas of finish wear along the edges of the body as well. |
| Serial Number: | 72378059 |
| Tech Notes: | Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are low and show only minor signs of play wear. The serial number dates this bass to 1978 and the pot codes are not visible. |