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Gibson RD 77 Artist bass owners manual

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Back cover

The final page just contains Gibson and Norlin logos and contact details, circa 1977.

Front cover

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.


1977 RD 77 bass users manual, page 8

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1979 Vintage Maple Gibson RD Artist Bass Gtr with a History

1979 Vintage Maple Gibson RD Artist Bass Gtr with a History

Bloomfield, New Jersey, 070**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2160

A Vintage Guitar with a History
From the private collection of artist / songwriter Martin Briley, this Gibson RD Artist bass was used exclusively on tour, in videos and in the studio by Martin Briley with the Ian Hunter / Mick Ronson Band in 1979 and 1980. It also appears on the Ian Hunter albums ?Welcome to the Club?? and ?Short Back ??n?? Sides??, it has been kept safely in storage ever since.
Considering it??s age the instrument is in excellent condition, with a little cosmetic damage ... more
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Gibson RD Artist Bass 1977 - Natural *USA Small Business*

Gibson RD Artist Bass 1977 - Natural *USA Small Business*

Hillsborough, North Carolina, 272**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2199

For sale is a 1977 Gibson RD Artist in Good Condition
This bass is in good condition. There is plenty of finish checking leading to a beautifully aged look. There is stand wear along the edges of the headstock. The frets are low but in good shape and do not have any divots. It has been setup and ready to play by our in-house repair shop
There are three primary issues
1. The electronics work except for the expansion circuit on the bridge pickup
2. The fretboard was lifting when ... more
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Used Gibson 1978 RD Artist Bass - Natural w / Case

Used Gibson 1978 RD Artist Bass - Natural w / Case

Winchester, Virginia, 226**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2430

ProAudioStar DJ GEAR INSTRUMENT GEAR LIVE SOUND RECORDING MICROPHONES HEADPHONES ACCESSORIES SOFTWARE LIGHTING BUNDLES Authorized Dealer - Full Warranty
Used Gibson 1978 RD Artist Bass... more
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1976 RD Standard Gibson Jazz Bass Guitar

1976 RD Standard Gibson Jazz Bass Guitar

Mission Hills, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

The 1976 RD Standard Gibson Jazz Bass Guitar is a classic electric bass guitar by Gibson, known for its high-quality craftsmanship and iconic design. With a sleek black body color, this guitar is sure to make a stylish statement in any musician's collection. Featuring the renowned Standard series, this bass guitar is known for its versatile sound and exceptional playability, making it a popular choice among bass players in various genres of music
PICK UP ONLY Mission Hills, CA (LA ... more
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1979 Vintage Maple Gibson RD Artist Bass Gtr with a History

1979 Vintage Maple Gibson RD Artist Bass Gtr with a History

Bloomfield, New Jersey, 070**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

A Vintage Guitar with a History
From the private collection of artist / songwriter Martin Briley, this Gibson RD Artist bass was used exclusively on tour, in videos and in the studio by Martin Briley with the Ian Hunter / Mick Ronson Band in 1979 and 1980. It also appears on the Ian Hunter albums ?Welcome to the Club?? and ?Short Back ??n?? Sides??, it has been kept safely in storage ever since.
Considering it??s age the instrument is in excellent condition, with a little cosmetic damage ... more
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Gibson RD Artist Bass w / Bag! -LL

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
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1978 Gibson RD Artist "NATURAL BLONDE" Electric (MOOG) Bass + OHSC

1978 Gibson RD Artist "NATURAL BLONDE" Electric (MOOG) Bass + OHSC

San Jose, California, 951**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

1978 Gibson RD Artist Bass Guitar + Original Gibson Hardshell Case
" 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
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Gibson RD Artist (MOOG) Bass (Simms Custom repaint) + Original Hard Case

Gibson RD Artist (MOOG) Bass (Simms Custom repaint) + Original Hard Case

London, NW5***, UNITED KINGDOM

£4837

Quite clearly a one-of-a-kind instrument. The bass was overhauled by Feline Guitars, and then repainted by Simms Customs. All Moog electronics intact. If you have ever played one of these before you will know that no other bass sounds like these. Thunderous, but completely defined and tight. Collection, please.... more
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