Shockwave Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Yeah yeah I know, I have only just got this back from the workshop, but I have decided that I want to finally get something custom made for me and me alone! Up for sale or trade is a Gibson RD Artist bass. Made on the November 12th 1977 I bought it and got it up and running to gigging spec through Martin at the Bass Gallery.[list] [*]All maple build, maple body, maple neck and fingerboard. [*]FULLY working Moog electronics system. [*]Switchable bright mode, treble and bass boost, compression and expansion. [*]Completely refretted a few days ago with accurate stainless steel frets. [*]Hipshot Supertone bridge, which gives maximum adjustability and tone. (Original bridge is included and the mod is completely reversible with no screw holes showing) [*]Dunlop straplocks. [*]Truss rod is 100% grade A fine. Currently setup with a low/medium action and can easily achieve a drop down to the floor action. [*]Original hardcase! [*]11.5lbs according to my terrible bathroom scales! [/list] Has had a rebuild in the past couple of weeks detailed below. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/188413-gibson-rd-artist-refresh/"]http://basschat.co.u...artist-refresh/[/url] Overall the condition is very very good. some light dings and scratches here and there. The fingerboard was completely refinished before being refretted so there is no wear on it at all! (Unlike many other Gibsons from the 70s). This is an absoloute classic in everyway folks. The absoloute dream for every stoner/doom, rock and metal player out there. This very bass [b]cost £2295[/b] from Andy Baxters not so long ago. [url="http://www.andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=225"]http://www.andybaxte...ails.php?id=225[/url] I am offering it [b]to you for £1750 FIRM.[/b] Which includes the Hipshot supertone bridge (And the original), the refret and refinished fingerboard. It is pricey to anyones wallet, but you wont find a better playing and giggable RD out there for the same money![b] I am also offering a free £40 Minatour handmade strap, extra wide so that neck dive drastically cut back![/b] I am up for Part exchanges and trades as well. Looking for some modern 5/6 strings, Musicmans, maybe some more 70's/80's oddball stuff. I am pretty flexible on trades so hit me up! Pickup ONLY. I cannot trust this bass to any shipping company unless the buyer arranges a courier and assumes full responsibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Oh wow! How heavy is this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Eek. Nice, but for me, an instant 'A Flock Of Seagulls' flashback... does it come with unfeasibly large spectacles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 [quote name='TommyK' timestamp='1349978017' post='1833089'] Oh wow! How heavy is this one? [/quote] 11.5lbs according to my terrible bathroom scales! Pretty light for an RD. Lighter then my all maple P bass anyway! I have also included the link to the sale page on Andy Baxters site where this exact bass sold for £2295! http://www.andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=225 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Christ on a bike, just orgasmic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilLordJuju Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Sorry, confused... is this the actual one that was at Andy Baxters - ie sn 73167033? or one just like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 [quote name='evilLordJuju' timestamp='1349985108' post='1833242'] Sorry, confused... is this the actual one that was at Andy Baxters - ie sn 73167033? or one just like it? [/quote] The exact same one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Did you buy it off the person who bought it from Andy Baxters then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 [quote name='joegarcia' timestamp='1349985784' post='1833267'] Did you buy it off the person who bought it from Andy Baxters then? [/quote] Yes. I have also got a receipt of the work done at the Gallery. Can also print of a receipt for the Hipshot Supertone. (If your into that sorta thing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks79 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I would kill for this bass. I wish I had the money or something you wanted! So nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Thanks to Neephied for letting me know that the serial number actually reflects November 12th 1977. Which was the 33rd instument stamped on that day. (Serial numbers were not model specific. It just happened to be that number at the time). This is still definitely a 77' and a first year Gibson RD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 THIS WILL BE MINE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 [quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1349990118' post='1833361'] I would kill for this bass. I wish I had the money or something you wanted! So nice! [/quote] One of your stingrays plus cash would be a start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Very Nice indeed. I have one: [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2010/08/gibson-rd-artist-bass.html"]http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2010/08/gibson-rd-artist-bass.html[/url] these are becoming very collectable now. You say it has a medium to low action - mine is the same - very easy to play. I think considering what somone paid for this and the condition it is in, it is a fair price. Have a free "RD" bump on me. Cheers. PS My RD now has Overdrive. See here [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/peter-cook-axis-gibson-rd-artist-and.html"]http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/peter-cook-axis-gibson-rd-artist-and.html[/url] A very easy mod - just need a bit of card! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 This bass is a thing of beauty. I hope that there's not going to be any regrets in a few years time like when you wake up in a cold sweat screaming: "Why did I sell my RD" Seriously, I wish you all the best in selling this gorgeous bass. I just wish I was in funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks79 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 [quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1350024550' post='1833556'] One of your stingrays plus cash would be a start! [/quote] Ha, dunno which is the bigger problem, only having the one stingray, or no cash This is prob the only bass that would tempt me to even think about parting with my stingray I reckon. And that's saying something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 [quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1350057383' post='1834158'] This bass is a thing of beauty. I hope that there's not going to be any regrets in a few years time like when you wake up in a cold sweat screaming: "Why did I sell my RD" Seriously, I wish you all the best in selling this gorgeous bass. I just wish I was in funds. [/quote] Hehe, i'll probably regret it. But I have never had a custom made bass just for me, I reckon now is the right time! [quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1350057471' post='1834159'] Ha, dunno which is the bigger problem, only having the one stingray, or no cash This is prob the only bass that would tempt me to even think about parting with my stingray I reckon. And that's saying something! [/quote] Well you know how to PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysleigh Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 WANT It anoys me the lack of videos of these bass's being played normally, and showing what they can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Sorry for tire-kicking this is beautiful. Do you accept left testicles for basses? Or kidneys, I have two of them as well...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panamonte Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1350070707' post='1834356'] Sorry for tire-kicking this is beautiful. Do you accept left testicles for basses? Or kidneys, I have two of them as well...... [/quote] You have two left testicles? That's got to be worth something. Apologies for scrotal derail. Lovely bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baniel Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Hello, this is good price. I have messaged you. Please get back to me asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 [quote name='Baniel' timestamp='1350078394' post='1834466'] Hello, this is good price. I have messaged you. Please get back to me asap. [/quote] Mmm! Pm replied... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 Jesus christ, he drives a hard bargain. Sale Pending to Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 [quote name='andysleigh' timestamp='1350070434' post='1834351'] WANT It anoys me the lack of videos of these bass's being played normally, and showing what they can do. [/quote] Here are some very dry, boring and sloppy examples (but played pretty "normally") that I made which illustrate the extremes of the settings - recorded direct into the computer: [url="http://www.ifb.co.uk/~matthew/mp3/RD%20soundclips/"]http://www.ifb.co.uk/~matthew/mp3/RD%20soundclips/[/url] Here is me playing it normally (ie. with mistakes) at this year's Moffat Bass Bash. Bass doesn't come through spectacularly well in the video, it was louder than that I swear. I think I just had it on neck pickup, +2 on the bass and the treble pretty flat if memory serves and none of the Moog trickery on this occasion. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uHrZZFkF4c"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uHrZZFkF4c[/url] Hope that helps. Also, RD Artists are awesome looking and sounding basses. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 SPLOODGE. Gonna be a very happy man very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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