Thinkin about Gibson RD's lately

[geddyleefan]

Here is your chance. There is one for sale right now inn the classifieds
for $700. A great price !

If only I had the money hahaha

 

[Zardoz]

I'm still kicking myself for not paying attention when that MF blowout deal came along over the summer. Alas, by the time I got wind of it they were sold out.

 

[geddyleefan]

I'm still kicking myself for not paying attention when that MF blowout deal came along over the summer. Alas, by the time I got wind of it they were sold out.

It always seems to get the best of us lol

 

[lunchbox]

Yes, they're awesome guitars. I had a natural blonde Maple/ebony-fb 1978 RD Standard, and it was my main guitar for over 10 years. I kept it bone stock because I never knew anything about modding (until I found this site). They're a bit heavy (mine was about 11lbs), but very well balanced when worn. Tone is thick/chunky, but plenty of clear highs and mids. Definitely brighter than the Mahogany Explorer I had.

Here she is/was on stage at The Roxy, Hollywood, circa 1999:

And The Troubador, circa ?:

I stupidly Ebayed it back in 2005 and only got like $650 for it. It was one of the best playing, most balanced guitars I've ever picked up.

 

[geddyleefan]

Yeah they are nice and I can see them being the subject of a full blown reissue into a full time model again