An unusual reissue with features that Gibson fans know and love.

The Gibson RD guitars were introduced in 1977 and remained on the production line for only five years. They were routed through active electronics. The neck was glued in, in accordance with Gibson tradition, but was made to a 25.5-inch scale length, and carried a maple fingerboard. Body and neck were also both made of maple, all elements intended to contribute to a brighter, snappier tone. It was a clever and well-thought-out piece of guitar design, and won a few devoted fans, but fewer than 1,500 were sold in its three-year run. In response to heavy demand from collectors worldwide, Gibson USA has proudly resurrected this double-cut solidbody. With the same bright sound and innovative design, the Gibson RD's return is cause for celebration.

The Gibson RD Standard Reissue is a fantastic reissue that captures the unique vibe of this unusual electric guitar, but incorporates many of the tried and true features that Gibson fans have come to know and love. It features a "reversed" Firebird style solid mahogany body, a set mahogany neck with a rounded '50s shape, a 22-fret rosewood fretboard, and has the traditional 24-3/4" Gibson scale length.

A Gibson Tune-O-Matic bridge provides a firm seating for the strings, and allows the player to adjust and fine-tune the intonation and string height in a matter of minutes. It also yields excellent coupling between strings and body, maximizing resonance, tone, and sustain. A separate "stopbar" tailpiece is designed to further enhance the connection between the strings and the body. Grover kidney shaped machine heads deliver precision tuning in a durable housing that provides maximum protection for the gear and string post. They are die cast and have a gear ratio of 14:1. A special lubricant inside the gearbox provides smooth and accurate tuning stability. All hardware is chrome plated.

The RD Standard Reissue guitar is loaded with Gibson BurstBucker Pro pickups. The BurstBucker Pro enhances the vintage "edge" of Gibson's popular BurstBucker pickups with the added feature of an Alnico 5 magnet. They are wax potted so that they can withstand loud volume pressures without annoying feedback. With the BurstBucker Pro, all "Pure Tone Lovers" can now have stunning humbucking tone.

The Gibson RD guitar comes with a hardshell case.

Gibson RD Standard Electric Guitar Features:

• Model name: RD Standard Reissue
• Model number: DSRDTACH1
• Body style: reversed Firebird solid body
• Body wood: mahogany
• Finish: lacquer
• Colors: ebony, transparent amber
• Scale length: 24-3/4"
• Headstock Inlay: mother of pearl of Gibson logo
• Tuners: Grover kidney shaped
• Nut: Corian
• Nut Width: 1.69"
• Neck: mahogany
• Neck profile: '50s rounded
• Neck joint: set
• Fingerboard: rosewood
• Fingerboard radius: 12"
• Number of frets: 22
• Fret type: Jumbo
• Fingerboard inlays: dots
• Hardware plating: chrome
• Bridge: Tune-o-matic
• Tailpiece: stopbar
• Neck Pickup: Gibson BurstBucker Pro
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson BurstBucker Pro
• Pickup selector: 3-way toggle switch
• Controls: 2 volume, 1 tone
• Pickguard: multi-ply Black
• Case: Hardshell Gibson guitar case

Gibson RD Standard Electric Guitar Includes:

• Gibson hardshell case

Don't miss out on this limited reissue Gibson guitar.