EVH5445 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 These guitars were introduced in 1977 and look very similar to a non-reverse firebird. When I first saw one of these I knew I had to have one, but that was in 2007 and I was out of luck. I have heard mixed reviews of the re-issues. If anyone has played, or owns one please tell us about it. (First post) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 **** thats a nice guitar. Look on ebay for it or cragislist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explorer Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 They did a GOW of it as well in silverburst you should be able to find one on ebay fairly easy. As far as quality goes its a mixed bag... I think really what it comes down to is what set of luthiers you got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdclmn7 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 That RD line was all over Guitar Player at that time. John Williams, a classical player, was the subject of their publicity campaign, to include his statement on the active circuitry made available. Compression was not too suprising, Expansion was. According to the interview, Williams could tailor his tonal response to where it would sound closer to his nylon-stringed classical guitar. That RD series was totally drool-worthy at a time when Gibson Electrics, as a product line was starting to expand. That RD was definitely worth dying for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elantric Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 The originals had a Fender Scale length (25.5") and the Moog designed Compression / Expandoer Circuit. They Re-issued it recently with a more traditional Gibson Scale Length (24.75") and passive electronics. You can hear an original here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clance Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I like it. It's like an Explorer, but with all the points and corners rounded out, and sweet block inlays (something I wish Gibson offered on Explorers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejay Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 check out eBay they have a few from different eras on there now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solacematt Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I own the Silverburst RD Reissue. Honestly, I absolutly hated the Dirty Fingers pickups in it, they're godawful. No tone or clarity to them at all. The fact that you can buy them for a dollar on ebay should tell you something too. I replaced the pickups with 57 Classics and it's now replaced my Les Paul Doublecut as my main guitar. It's serioualy my most comfortable guitar. If you can get your hands on a Reissue I would say to go for it and put in your favorite pickups. with my DC before the pickups were replaced. After I replaced the pickups with 57 Classics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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