1978 Gibson RD Artist bass Pickup detailTwin scratchplate-mounted series V humbucking pickups, especially designed for the RD Artist bass. The RD Artist was Gibson's first active bass, being powered by a 9v battery. The associated electronics were designed by Bob Moog (Moog and Gibson were both owned by Norlin at this time). more images of this 1978 Gibson RD Artist bass
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