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1978 Gibson RD Artist bass Body detail

1978 Gibson RD Artist bass
Body detail

The back control cover is actually split into two. The very top section (right hand side of the image) is a separate battery compartment, containing the 9v battery that powers the acttive electronics. Have a look under the control cover here

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1978 Gibson RD Artist Bass

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UK ebay listings

1978 GIBSON RD ARTIST BASS - ANTIQUE BURST- INC ORIGINAL CASE

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1977 GIBSON RD ARTIST BASS - NATURAL - ALL ORIGINAL INC CASE

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Gibson RD Standard 4 String Bass Guitar - Vintage 1977

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1979 GIBSON RD ARTIST BASS GUITAR PRINT AD

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