{"product_id":"gibson-rd-artist-bass-natural-1978-2587575","title":"Gibson RD Artist Bass Natural 1978","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003eU\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e1st fret - 0.865\" \/ 12th fret - 1.000\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e12.00\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal electronics and wiring, active Moog circuit, pickup switch, compression\/expansion switch, two volume pots, bass and treble boost\/cut pots. The pots date to 1978. All electronics are functional but when the pickup switch and compression\/expansion switch are simultaneously in the bridge position, there is no sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003eNA (active)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal hardware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e11 lbs 12 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis vintage Gibson bass has aged very well. Light scratches, scuffs, and dents are visible throughout the body, neck, and headstock. The metal hardware is nicely tarnished with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003e73167038\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThis bass plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are tall with light play wear. The serial number dates to 1977.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44882061361287,"sku":"U7636723011","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/files\/gibson-electric-guitars-gibson-rd-artist-bass-natural-1978-gibson-rd-artist-bass-natural-1978-u7636723011-1244557406.jpg?v=1781556030","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/products\/gibson-rd-artist-bass-natural-1978-2587575","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}