1977 Gibson RD Standard Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Ebony w/ Case
$3,399.99
$3,399.99
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Up for sale, a 1977 Gibson RD Standard Bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Dating to the era of Gibson production where the company was looking to expand their bass lineup with unique, forward-thinking designs, the short-lived RD Standard model (1977-79) was the passive entry into the RD lineup. Compared to the Artist, which sported Bob Moog-designed active electronics, the RD Standard is a no-frills tonal powerhouse, yielding robust, versatile tones.
Weighing 11lbs 6oz, tonewoods include a maple body and neck capped by an ebony fingerboard. This bass dishes out tons of natural sustain, punch, and clarity, with an added treble cut and note attack of the ebony board. The pair of Series III passive humbuckers have been likened to the classic Thunderbird, but these pickups have their own high-output sound, decidedly modern in its presence and low-mid-centric grind. The bridge is snarling and surprisingly broad, while the neck has a focused, funky midrange burp, with a wide array of tonalities available between the two. This RD Standard Bass has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mikeβs Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, comfortable action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .845β 1st fret, .999β 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, pearloid dot inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, leveled/crowned, no wear
-Scale Length: 34 β β
-Nut: 1 β β
-Tuners: Schaller BM (Gibson-branded)
-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to β77
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Pickups: Series III Passive Humbucker x2
-Harness: CTS pots date to the 25th week of β77, one modern replacement (bridge Volume)
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone
-Hardware: Three-point Tune-o-matic hybrid string-through/toploader bridge
-Plastics: Five-ply black pickguard, black speed knobs
The gloss Ebony nitro lacquer finish has an area of shallow buckle worming central to the back and various small dings and finish scratches from use.
The original Gibson-branded hardshell case is included.
Weighing 11lbs 6oz, tonewoods include a maple body and neck capped by an ebony fingerboard. This bass dishes out tons of natural sustain, punch, and clarity, with an added treble cut and note attack of the ebony board. The pair of Series III passive humbuckers have been likened to the classic Thunderbird, but these pickups have their own high-output sound, decidedly modern in its presence and low-mid-centric grind. The bridge is snarling and surprisingly broad, while the neck has a focused, funky midrange burp, with a wide array of tonalities available between the two. This RD Standard Bass has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mikeβs Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, comfortable action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .845β 1st fret, .999β 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, pearloid dot inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, leveled/crowned, no wear
-Scale Length: 34 β β
-Nut: 1 β β
-Tuners: Schaller BM (Gibson-branded)
-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to β77
Body Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Pickups: Series III Passive Humbucker x2
-Harness: CTS pots date to the 25th week of β77, one modern replacement (bridge Volume)
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone
-Hardware: Three-point Tune-o-matic hybrid string-through/toploader bridge
-Plastics: Five-ply black pickguard, black speed knobs
The gloss Ebony nitro lacquer finish has an area of shallow buckle worming central to the back and various small dings and finish scratches from use.
The original Gibson-branded hardshell case is included.
