Gibson Custom Shop Modern Collection RD Custom
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Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.
Initially released in 1977, the Gibson RD model has been a cult classic for years. It is famous for its unique appearance, which takes inspiration from both the Explorer and Firebird designs, as well as its functionality and use by several popular guitarists across multiple genres. Now, the RD Custom joins the Gibson Custom core lineup for the first time. Not only is this the first Custom Shop-built RD model, but it is also the first 25.5” scale length solidbody core model offered by Gibson Custom. Complete with the classic and comfortable RD body shape, including a rear tummy cut for extra comfort, this model also features a mahogany body with multi-ply top binding, Custom cosmetics, including gold hardware and mother-of-pearl block inlays on the neck and Custom split diamond headstock inlay. a 25.5” scale mahogany neck with a Medium C profile and long neck tenon, a bound ebony fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets, and a bound headstock with Grover Rotomatic tuners. The updated electronics include 490R and 498T pickups, CTS potentiometers, and a hand-wired harness.
Whether you prefer a longer scale length in general, use drop tunings, or just appreciate its curvaceously elegant, classic design, the RD Custom is a great choice and a guitar that is guaranteed to help you stand out from the crowd. Now is your opportunity to experience the unique and comfortable playing experience of the cult-favorite RD Custom for yourself. A Custom Shop hardshell case is also included.
- Brand Name: Gibson Custom Shop
- Model Name: RD Custom
- Finish Color: Ebony
- Finish Type: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Weight: 9.15 lbs.
- Body Wood: Bound Solid Mahogany with No Weight Relief
- Neck Dimensions: .840 1st - .970 12th
- Neck Wood: Solid Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Medium C
- Fingerboard Wood: Solid Black Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 11.98"
- Fingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Block
- Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Width at Nut: 1.69"
- Pickups: 490R Humbucker (Neck), 498T Humbucker (Bridge)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Switchcraft Toggle; Hand-wired Harness with 500K CTS Potentiometers
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stopbar
- Hardware: Gold
- Tuners: Gold Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Buttons
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
- Pickguard: Multi-ply Black
- Case: Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell
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