Gibson is bringing back its cult classic (and fairly obscure model), the RD Custom, marking the first time this iconic guitar has been offered as a Gibson Custom Shop core model. It’s also the very first 25.5″ scale length solidbody core instrument from Gibson Custom.
Initially released in 1977, the Gibson RD Custom model has been a cult classic for years. It is famous for its unique appearance, which takes inspiration from both the Gibson Explorer and Firebird designs, as well as its functionality and use by several popular guitarists across multiple genres.
The Gibson RD Custom features a Mahogany body with multi-ply top binding, Gibson Custom aesthetics, including gold hardware and mother-of-pearl block inlays on the neck, and a mother-of-pearl Custom split diamond headstock inlay.
The RD Custom also has a 25.5″ scale Mahogany neck with a Medium “C”-shape profile and long neck tenon, a bound ebony fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets, and a bound headstock with Grover Rotomatic tuners. The updated electronics include 490R and 498T pickups, CTS potentiometers, and a hand-wired harness.
Get the Gibson RD Custom here for $5,799.
