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Full view of a dark walnut electric guitar with black pickguard and knobs, resting in a red velvet-lined open hard case.
01 / 23Full view of a dark walnut electric guitar with black pickguard and knobs, resting in a red velvet-lined open hard case.
Full body shot of a dark walnut electric guitar with a black pickguard, two humbuckers, and four black control knobs.
02 / 23Full body shot of a dark walnut electric guitar with a black pickguard, two humbuckers, and four black control knobs.
The dark walnut guitar, with its back facing the viewer, rests in a red velvet-lined case, showing some wear on its neck.
03 / 23The dark walnut guitar, with its back facing the viewer, rests in a red velvet-lined case, showing some wear on its neck.
The back of a dark walnut guitar body with visible wood grain, two black control cavity covers, and a neck joint screw.
04 / 23The back of a dark walnut guitar body with visible wood grain, two black control cavity covers, and a neck joint screw.
Close-up of the black headstock with a gold logo, showing six silver tuners, light wear, and the top of the fretboard.
05 / 23Close-up of the black headstock with a gold logo, showing six silver tuners, light wear, and the top of the fretboard.
Rear view of the dark walnut headstock and neck, showing six worn silver tuners and a serial number stamped at the top.
06 / 23Rear view of the dark walnut headstock and neck, showing six worn silver tuners and a serial number stamped at the top.
Dark walnut guitar body with a black pickguard, two humbuckers, four black knobs, and a cream toggle switch.
07 / 23Dark walnut guitar body with a black pickguard, two humbuckers, four black knobs, and a cream toggle switch.
The upper body of a dark walnut electric guitar with a black pickguard, two chrome humbuckers, and four black control knobs.
08 / 23The upper body of a dark walnut electric guitar with a black pickguard, two chrome humbuckers, and four black control knobs.
Angled close-up of the dark walnut body, showing the black pickguard, chrome humbuckers, four black control knobs, and a three-way switch.
09 / 23Angled close-up of the dark walnut body, showing the black pickguard, chrome humbuckers, four black control knobs, and a three-way switch.
The walnut-finished electric guitar body, with visible wood grain, shows four black numbered control knobs and a black pickguard.
10 / 23The walnut-finished electric guitar body, with visible wood grain, shows four black numbered control knobs and a black pickguard.
The back of the dark walnut guitar body, showing the two black control cavity covers and a chrome strap button.
11 / 23The back of the dark walnut guitar body, showing the two black control cavity covers and a chrome strap button.
The back of the dark walnut guitar body, angled from the neck joint to the lower bout, shows a black control cavity cover.
12 / 23The back of the dark walnut guitar body, angled from the neck joint to the lower bout, shows a black control cavity cover.
The back of a dark walnut guitar body, angled from the lower bout to the upper horn, shows two black control cavity covers.
13 / 23The back of a dark walnut guitar body, angled from the lower bout to the upper horn, shows two black control cavity covers.
The guitar's dark walnut body, seen from the back, has a large black control cavity cover and visible finish wear and scratches.
14 / 23The guitar's dark walnut body, seen from the back, has a large black control cavity cover and visible finish wear and scratches.
Side view of the guitar's dark walnut neck and headstock, showing the nut, strings, frets, and a single black side dot.
15 / 23Side view of the guitar's dark walnut neck and headstock, showing the nut, strings, frets, and a single black side dot.
The guitar's dark walnut neck and body join, showing the cream binding, frets, and side dot markers, with some wear on the neck.
16 / 23The guitar's dark walnut neck and body join, showing the cream binding, frets, and side dot markers, with some wear on the neck.
Close-up of the guitar's maple fretboard, showing frets 1-7, with dot inlays and some light wear on the finish.
17 / 23Close-up of the guitar's maple fretboard, showing frets 1-7, with dot inlays and some light wear on the finish.
Close-up of the guitar's upper body, showing the walnut finish, black pickguard with white binding, and chrome humbucker.
18 / 23Close-up of the guitar's upper body, showing the walnut finish, black pickguard with white binding, and chrome humbucker.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark walnut finish, chrome bridge, and a few minor surface scratches.
19 / 23Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark walnut finish, chrome bridge, and a few minor surface scratches.
Close-up of the guitar's dark walnut neck, showing significant finish wear and several chips near the heel.
20 / 23Close-up of the guitar's dark walnut neck, showing significant finish wear and several chips near the heel.
The guitar's dark walnut body, with visible wood grain and some finish checking, curves towards the neck joint.
21 / 23The guitar's dark walnut body, with visible wood grain and some finish checking, curves towards the neck joint.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark walnut finish with visible wood grain, scratches, and a black control plate.
22 / 23Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark walnut finish with visible wood grain, scratches, and a black control plate.
Close-up of the guitar's dark walnut body, showing a black control cavity cover and light surface scratches near a bright reflection.
23 / 23Close-up of the guitar's dark walnut body, showing a black control cavity cover and light surface scratches near a bright reflection.

Gibson

1978 Gibson RD Custom Walnut w/OHSC

$3,495.00

Available

  • Year1978
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreOrange
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1978
Model
Gibson RD Custom Walnut
Finish
Walnut
Condition
Very Good
Originality
all-original
Store
Orange

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.65
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.75
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.87
Weight
8lbs

Construction

Body
Maple
Neck
Maple
Frets
Original Frets Are In Very Good Condition With Plenty Of Life Left

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Original Humbucker Pickups
Tuners
Chrome Grover Tuners

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1978 Gibson RD Custom Walnut w/OHSC

This Guitar Is In Very Good All Original Condition With Some Play Wear Visible, Mostly Some Scratches And Belt Worming On The Back (See Photos)

Maple RD Style Body In Walnut Finish

Maple Neck And Fingerboard With Dot Inlays

2Vol, Hi/Lo Boost Controls

3-Way Pickup Selector And 2-Way Active Switch

Original Active Circuit Is Intact And Working Well

Original Frets Are In Very Good Condition With Plenty Of Life Left

Neck Depth At 1st Fret 0.75", At 12th Fret 0.87"

Comes With Original Gibson Hardshell Case

1978 Gibson RD Custom – Walnut Finish, Moog Electronics, Vintage Tone Machine

Up for sale is a vintage 1978 Gibson RD Custom in a beautiful walnut finish. This rare and distinctive model features active Moog-designed electronics, delivering a unique tonal palette unlike any other Gibson. With its long-scale maple neck, maple fretboard, and futuristic offset body, the RD Custom stands out in both tone and style. A true collector's piece and a must-have for fans of late-‘70s Gibson innovation.

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