Gibson RD Bass Pricing
The RD Artist came in several finishes, Natural (with maple fretboard), Ebony, Fireburst, and Antique Sunburst - all with Ebony fretboards. The RD Standard was only available in Natural or Ebony. Fretless Artists were listed as available from 1979 in Antique Sunburst and Natural. There was no difference in price for different finish options, or fretless. The last price list to include the RD Standard was dated January 1979, the last to include the Artist, July 1980.
RD Artist |
RD Standard |
|
January 1978 |
$699 |
$549 |
Comparison of prices from the January 1979 US zone 1 Gibson price list. Note only the Les Paul Triumph is priced above the RD Artist, with the RD Standard in a similar mid-range price bracket as the Ripper.
Grabber |
$429-479 |
EB3 |
$629 |
Gibson RD Bass owners manuals
Gibson RD Artist bass (RD77) owners manualRD catalogue appearances
The Gibson RD Artist appeared in three US Gibson catalogs, aswell as numerous other brochures / flyers worldwide. The Standard was not included in publicity beyond 1978.
Gibson RD Bass advertisements
Have a look at all the vintage Gibson advertisements as well as ads from other manufacturers
Gibson RD bass guitars for sale
1978 Gibson RD Artist "NATURAL BLONDE" Electric (MOOG) Bass + OHSC
San Jose, California, 951**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$4000
" NATURAL BLONDE" FINISH
GIBSON NORLIN-ERA
Original MOOG ELECTRONICS
Made in USA (Kalamazoo Plant, MI)
Production # 102 (April 17th release)
Adult owned only. Children-free, Pet-free household. Kept inside case when not used
Up for sale is a BEAUTIFUL LATE-70's Gibson Bass Guitar (RD ARTIST)
EXCELLENT overall vintage condition. Standard surface scratches, light dings, marks on front / back body / ... more
1980 Gibson RD Artist Bass Sunburst
Antioch, Tennessee, 370**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$3999