This RD 77 users manual dates from 1977; the year of the RD launch. It describes the full operating instructions, as well as information on the internal battery, bridge and neck adjustment.
Page 2-3 Description of terms (active, passive, expansion, compression plus use of the volume and tone controls
Page 4-5 Diagram of parts, plus details of how to activate the different settings
Page 6-7 Description of sensitivity adjustment, pickup, bridge and truss rod adjustment
Page 8 Back cover
RD77 was simply an early name for the RD series. In 1979 the were updated and named RD79 - the guitars had a shorter scale, but the basses kept their 34 1/2" scale. The basses had some changes however - primarily the arrangement of switches that controlled the bass, but also different finish options. Functionally there was no difference.
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
Gibson RD Artist Bass w / Bag! -LL
Mesquite, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$3000
Item: Gibson RD Artist Bass w / Bag!
Description: You are purchasing a Gibson RD Artist Bass w / Bag!Neck had a break but has been repaired. See PhotoIT has some wear and tear from normal usage Beautiful flamed wood finish Plays and sounds Please ask any questions before buying if you have any Shipping: $100 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping prices will vary. Overseas buyers pay their own import taxes Payment: We accept Paypal for your ... more