The Guitars on Main Gibson RD Artist 1977–1982 w/Case features a natural finish, distinctive angular body, black pickguard, dual humbuckers, four control knobs, and a toggle switch—shown against a plain gray background.
A Gibson RD Artist 1977–1982 vintage electric guitar with a natural finish, angular body, black pickguard, and six knobs hangs on a wall rack. Available from Guitars on Main with case included.
The Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 w/Case by Guitars on Main features a natural wood finish, black pickguard, dual humbuckers, four knobs, and a toggle switch—photographed against a plain light gray wall.
Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 vintage electric guitar by Guitars on Main features a natural wood finish, unique body shape, black pickguard, two humbuckers, four black control knobs, and comes with case—a collectible classic for guitar enthusiasts.
Close-up of a Gibson RD Artist 1977–1982 headstock from Guitars on Main, featuring gold tuning pegs, a decorative inlay, and "RD ARTIST" truss rod cover—a collectible vintage electric guitar w/case.
Close-up of a Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 neck by Guitars on Main, showing rectangular mother-of-pearl inlays at the 5th, 7th, and 9th frets against a light background—an ideal collectible for vintage electric guitar fans.
Close-up of the back of a Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 headstock from Guitars on Main, featuring six gold tuners and a stamped serial number—a true collectible for vintage electric guitar lovers. Includes case.
A Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 from Guitars on Main hangs on a wall-mounted rack, displayed from the back with black plastic covers and gold tuners—a true collectible electric guitar for enthusiasts, includes case.
Back view of a Gibson RD Artist 1977–1982 w/Case by Guitars on Main, showing its large black plastic cover, photographed against a plain gray background.
Close-up of the corner of a Gibson RD Artist 1977 - 1982 w/Case by Guitars on Main, showing visible scratches and small dents against a plain gray background.
Close-up of the back upper edge of a Gibson RD Artist 1977 - 1982 w/Case from Guitars on Main, featuring a black plastic plate and visible scuff marks that highlight the character of this vintage collectible electric guitar.
Close-up of a Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 w/Case by Guitars on Main, highlighting its glossy black finish with visible scratches and a metallic screw, set against a plain light-colored background.
Close-up of a vintage Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 from Guitars on Main, featuring dual humbucker pickups, bridge, control knobs, strings, and pickguard detail against a light wood finish; includes case.
Close-up of a Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 electric guitar body from Guitars on Main, highlighting the bridge, input jack, and toggle switch on a light wood finish—an iconic collectible with case included.
A handwritten note describes a collectible Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 w/Case by Guitars on Main, shown beside two gold tuning pegs on blue fabric.
A black rectangular hard case with the Gibson logo, from Guitars on Main, holds a Gibson RD Artist 1977–1982 guitar and rests closed on a gray carpeted floor.
The Guitars on Main Gibson RD Artist 1977–1982 w/Case features a natural finish, distinctive angular body, black pickguard, dual humbuckers, four control knobs, and a toggle switch—shown against a plain gray background.
A Gibson RD Artist 1977–1982 vintage electric guitar with a natural finish, angular body, black pickguard, and six knobs hangs on a wall rack. Available from Guitars on Main with case included.
The Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 w/Case by Guitars on Main features a natural wood finish, black pickguard, dual humbuckers, four knobs, and a toggle switch—photographed against a plain light gray wall.
Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 vintage electric guitar by Guitars on Main features a natural wood finish, unique body shape, black pickguard, two humbuckers, four black control knobs, and comes with case—a collectible classic for guitar enthusiasts.
Close-up of a Gibson RD Artist 1977–1982 headstock from Guitars on Main, featuring gold tuning pegs, a decorative inlay, and "RD ARTIST" truss rod cover—a collectible vintage electric guitar w/case.
Close-up of a Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 neck by Guitars on Main, showing rectangular mother-of-pearl inlays at the 5th, 7th, and 9th frets against a light background—an ideal collectible for vintage electric guitar fans.
Close-up of the back of a Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 headstock from Guitars on Main, featuring six gold tuners and a stamped serial number—a true collectible for vintage electric guitar lovers. Includes case.
A Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 from Guitars on Main hangs on a wall-mounted rack, displayed from the back with black plastic covers and gold tuners—a true collectible electric guitar for enthusiasts, includes case.
Back view of a Gibson RD Artist 1977–1982 w/Case by Guitars on Main, showing its large black plastic cover, photographed against a plain gray background.
Close-up of the corner of a Gibson RD Artist 1977 - 1982 w/Case by Guitars on Main, showing visible scratches and small dents against a plain gray background.
Close-up of the back upper edge of a Gibson RD Artist 1977 - 1982 w/Case from Guitars on Main, featuring a black plastic plate and visible scuff marks that highlight the character of this vintage collectible electric guitar.
Close-up of a Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 w/Case by Guitars on Main, highlighting its glossy black finish with visible scratches and a metallic screw, set against a plain light-colored background.
Close-up of a vintage Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 from Guitars on Main, featuring dual humbucker pickups, bridge, control knobs, strings, and pickguard detail against a light wood finish; includes case.
Close-up of a Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 electric guitar body from Guitars on Main, highlighting the bridge, input jack, and toggle switch on a light wood finish—an iconic collectible with case included.
A handwritten note describes a collectible Gibson RD Artist 1977-1982 w/Case by Guitars on Main, shown beside two gold tuning pegs on blue fabric.
A black rectangular hard case with the Gibson logo, from Guitars on Main, holds a Gibson RD Artist 1977–1982 guitar and rests closed on a gray carpeted floor.
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This 1979 Gibson RD Artist represents a significant piece of electric guitar history. Built in Kalamazoo on September 10, 1979, this instrument carries serial #72539030 and production #30, marking it as an early example from Gibson's acclaimed RD Artist line.

The RD Artist is renowned for its distinctive body design, versatile pickup configuration, and smooth playability—qualities that made it a favorite among session musicians and touring professionals.

In very good condition, this vintage Gibson offers both sonic character and collectible appeal for players and enthusiasts seeking an authentic instrument from the late '70s era.

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