Gibson RD Artist 1978 Natural
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $1,605 — $1,985
The Gibson RD series launched in the late '70s. These guitars and basses each featured a longer scale than other Gibsons, innovative active electronics (developed by Moog), and a unique offset body style. The RD Artist was the top-of-the-line RD guitar and featured styling similar to the Les Paul Custom.
Body Style: Double cutaway solidbody
Years of Production: 1977 - 1982
Wood Composition: Maple body, Mahogany neck, Ebony fingerboard
Design Elements: Two active pickups, block inlays, TP-6 tailpiece (some made with stopbar)