GIBSON RD Artist 40th Anniversary 2018 Vintage Sunburst
Reissue Electric Guitar by Gibson RD Artist from 1977
For the 40th anniversary Gibson USA presents the Gibson RD Artist 40th Anniversary, a reissue electric guitar from the 1977 offset classic: two active Gibson GEM humbuckers in neck and bridge position deliver powerful and flexible sounds of classic and hard rock, while the glued mahogany neck in rounded profile evokes the traditional Gibson feeling. Gibson is also equipping the RD Artist 40th Anniversary with solid and functional hardware in the form of gold-plated Grover Keystone Locking tuners and the classic Tune-o-Matic/Stopbar combination.
With the Gibson RD Artist 40th Anniversary, Gibson USA pays tribute to the offset design of the seventies.
Loving RD Artist Reissue Design
Following the authentic body design of the early RD, the RD Artist 40th Anniversary has authentic body dimensions and shapings. Solid mahogany is used for the construction of the neck and body, which comes out thanks to the transparent vintage sunburst finish. The glued neck in rounded profile has a granadillo fretboard, which underlines the accessibility of the highest fretboard positions thanks to the extra flat neck foot.
Gibson GEM active Humbucker
A true rock machine, the Gibson RD Artist 40th Anniversary is equipped with two powerful Gibson GEM pickups. Both pickups feature a 9V battery powered active preamp for increased output and tonal flexibility. Accordingly, Gibson's GEM humbuckers provide enough horsepower on every amp for licks with the extra portion of steam and crunch. The RD Artist's electronics are controlled via a classic 3-way toggle, two separate volume controls and a master tone.
Overview:
40th Anniversary RD Artist Reissue Electric Guitar
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck, rounded profile
Two active Gibson GEM humbuckers
Tune-o-Matic and stop bar
Grover Keystone tuners with backlocking function
Gibson Historic Script Logo on the headstock
Vintage sunburst finish
Gibson Hardshell Case included
Features:
Manufacturer:
Gibson
Series:
Gibson USA
Design:
RD Artist
Body:
Mahogany
Neck:
Mahogany
Neck Construction:
Set-in
Neck Profile:
Rounded
Fretboard:
Baked Granadillo
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
12
Fretboard Inlays:
Trapeze
Number of Frets:
22
Fret Format:
Medium, Cryogenically Treated
Nut type:
Tektoid
Nut width in mm:
43
Width at Last Fret:
57.4
Scale in mm:
628
Pickup:
HH
Manufacturer pickups:
Gibson
Neck Pickup:
GEM Gibson Active Humbucker
Bridge Pickup:
GEM Gibson Active Humbucker
Piezo Pickup:
No
Active pickups:
Yes
Coil-splitting:
No
Switch:
3-Way Bright-Switch
Control:
2x Vol, Tone
Bridge:
Tune-o-Matic
Tailpiece:
Aluminum Stopbar
Tuners:
Grover Locking
Strap Button:
Standard
Hardware:
Gold
Colour:
Vintage Sunburst
Finish:
Nitrocellulose
Country of Origin:
USA
Number of Strings:
6
String Gauge:
.009 - .046
Factory Tuning:
Standard E
Gigbag included:
No
Case included:
Yes
Certificate:
No
Gibson RD Artist 40th Anniversary 2018 Vintage Sunburst
