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Gibson RD Artist Bass Black 1978

Gibson RD Artist Bass Black 1978

Serial Number: 72378059

Description

The 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 visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Solid maple body
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: Thick C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.84" 12th - 1.00"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 34"
Neck Details: Glossy maple neck with unbound ebony fingerboard and pearloid dot inlays
Electronics: Original active pickups and wiring. Pickups include 2 Gibson Series V humbuckers in middle and bridge positions. Controls include volume pots for each pickup, a bass boost/cut pot, master tone pot, 3-way toggle switch for pickup selection, and 3-way toggle switch for mode selection.
Pickup Measurements: Reading not available due to active electronics
Hardware: All original
Modifications/Repairs: None
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: This bass has moderate play wear for its age. The headstock, neck, and body have scratches and dings throughout. The finish on the back of the neck is worn down to wood in a few spots between the 3rd and 7th frets. There are a few small areas of finish wear along the edges of the body as well.
Serial Number: 72378059
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are low and show only minor signs of play wear. The serial number dates this bass to 1978 and the pot codes are not visible.
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SKU: U2993935901

Description

The 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 visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Solid maple body
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: Thick C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.84" 12th - 1.00"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 34"
Neck Details: Glossy maple neck with unbound ebony fingerboard and pearloid dot inlays
Electronics: Original active pickups and wiring. Pickups include 2 Gibson Series V humbuckers in middle and bridge positions. Controls include volume pots for each pickup, a bass boost/cut pot, master tone pot, 3-way toggle switch for pickup selection, and 3-way toggle switch for mode selection.
Pickup Measurements: Reading not available due to active electronics
Hardware: All original
Modifications/Repairs: None
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: This bass has moderate play wear for its age. The headstock, neck, and body have scratches and dings throughout. The finish on the back of the neck is worn down to wood in a few spots between the 3rd and 7th frets. There are a few small areas of finish wear along the edges of the body as well.
Serial Number: 72378059
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are low and show only minor signs of play wear. The serial number dates this bass to 1978 and the pot codes are not visible.