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Gibson RD Standard Reissue Electric Guitar (with Case)

Found in: 6-String Electric Guitars

Price: $1169

Similar to a reversed Firebird in body style, the Gibson RD models were introduced in 1977 but remained on the production line for only five years. In response to heavy demand from collectors worldwide, Gibson USA has proudly resurrected this double-cut solidbody with a popular Silverburst finish and a pair of Dirty Finger humbuckers. With the same bright sound and innovative design, the Gibson RD???s return is cause for celebration!

Feature:
At least on the original, there weren't many features. Two pickup with volume and tones controls and a three-way switch. The original guitar has a solid bridge and tuning pegs and rarely went out of tune while playing.

Quality:
Incredibly durable.

Value:
The new ones are going for about what the vintage models bring. (I bought mine for $250 in the early 1980s.)

Desirability:
I've got it!

Sound:
I've got one of the original RD Standards. If the new ones are anything like it, they'll be versatile, strong, and beuatiful. I play mine through an old Traynor 60watt tube amp with a nice Altec Lansing speaker. The tone of these two together is astonishingly clear and pure. To raunch it up, I use the usual variety of Boss boxes. I've owned Fenders, Ricks, and Martin electrics and played dozens of other guitars, but the RD has always been my fave. No, you can't get the Strat crackle from it or the Rick's twang, but I find that those guitars are limited beyond their basic, signature sounds. The RD lends itself to a variety of effects and you can go from jazz to raunch w/o much problem.

Ease of Use:
Fabulous neck.

Support:
No idea. I have locals set it up now and then. Never had a problem.

Overall:
This is my workhorse guitar But, you know, I pull the Rick when I need the twang-a-lang sound and a Strat to get that buzz.

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