Guitar
Something a little different from Gibson.
I always wanted one of these, preferably a Sunburst/Rosewood but I
In my opinion, this is an instrument that every bass player should have
This one, I believe, came from a "Sleaze Rock" band, called "Dizzy Bitch"
The variations are many, perhaps best explained here.http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/RDartist.php
My RD is on Strap-locks and is quite comfortable to play - it will never
Here comes another "Ox" connection. . . John was sort of involved in
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- 1977 Gibson Rd Custom Guitar
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- Peter Cook Axis, Gibson Rd Artist And Peavey T-40 . . . . . . .
A quick visit to past posts today - sort of a playing update. Over the last couple of weeks, I have been playing my Peter Cook Axis quite a lot and it has reminded me just how good it is and as it gets what I now call TGSOP, The Guitarists Seal of Approval,...
- On The Rails. . . . . . .
Westone Rail Bass. I have two of these fascinating basses, looked for ages to find one and then another one turned up, so I thought I would grab a spare. Medium scale, so you can whizz up and down the board with ease, if you are used to playing a 34"...
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Guitar
Gibson RD Artist Bass. . . . . . .
Something a little different from Gibson.
I always wanted one of these, preferably a Sunburst/Rosewood but I
ended up with something completely opposite, Natural/Maple! Oh well.
In my opinion, this is an instrument that every bass player should have
a go on, whether they like it or not, it would certainly be an experience.
This one, I believe, came from a "Sleaze Rock" band, called "Dizzy Bitch"
I bought this one from a guy who was using it in an Orchestra Pit, doing
West End shows, along with a huge 19th century Double Bass, with a
fourth string extension, like the Kubicki.
Very entertaining, watching him play some pieces on the upright,
surprisingly loud and a lovely tone.
Anyway, it turned out that in the seated position, this monster RD was
prone to bashing into the other musicians and therefore, had to go.
These are very powerful and the first time I plugged it into my Ashdown
rig, I had forgotten my usual precaution of turning down the gain. OUCH!
These certainly cut through, what a bite!
In a review I read, someone described it as "like a Musicman on steroids"
Alternatively, twiddle with the controls and almost everything can be
dialled in - chain-saw treble to treacle like wump!
The difference between the Standard and the Artist were cosmetic, the
pick-ups and the Moog circuit.
We had a Moog Mono-Synth, in the shop - complicated, or what???
Here's the man, himself
Here's the man, himselfThe variations are many, perhaps best explained here.http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/RDartist.php
My RD is on Strap-locks and is quite comfortable to play - it will never
hang like a Jazz or an SB but for this type of design, it's not bad.
There is some interesting reading in some of the owners reviews.http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Electric+Bass/product/Gibson/RD+Artist+Bass/10/2
There was also a "Copy" "Tribute", call it what you like, made by Jolana,
called the Disco!
http://meatexz.com/cheesyguitars/disco.html
There is some interesting reading in some of the owners reviews.http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Electric+Bass/product/Gibson/RD+Artist+Bass/10/2
There was also a "Copy" "Tribute", call it what you like, made by Jolana,
called the Disco!
http://meatexz.com/cheesyguitars/disco.html
Here comes another "Ox" connection. . . John was sort of involved in
the RD, with Gibson and Norlin but from what I understand, he never got
on with it. I think the only shots with him and the RD were promo shots.
Great Bass - love mine to bits.
And finally. . . . . Welcome Toby.
http://www.rock-til-you-drop.com/
Great to see you, my first follower - I hope there is always something
interesting enough for you to keep popping back - I still have a long
way to go!!
Cheers. :)
If you have landed on this page and you want to go to the
latest post, go here:
Latest post.
And finally. . . . . Welcome Toby.
http://www.rock-til-you-drop.com/
Great to see you, my first follower - I hope there is always something
interesting enough for you to keep popping back - I still have a long
way to go!!
Cheers. :)
If you have landed on this page and you want to go to the
latest post, go here:
Latest post.
- Jolana Disco Bass - Another 1980s Czechoslovakian Wonder
guitarz.blogspot.com: Seriously, if I had the means right now, I would buy this Jolana Disco Bass. The eBay listing has some particularly clear close-up photos and although it's quite apparent that this is a used instrument and shows signs of wear...
- 1977 Gibson Rd Custom Guitar
guitarz.blogspot.com: Further to our recent post featuring the Gibson RD Artist Bass, pictured above here we see a Gibson RD Custom guitar from the same series. Whilst it does have active circuitry, unlike the RD Artist, the RD Custom does not have the...
- Peter Cook Axis, Gibson Rd Artist And Peavey T-40 . . . . . . .
A quick visit to past posts today - sort of a playing update. Over the last couple of weeks, I have been playing my Peter Cook Axis quite a lot and it has reminded me just how good it is and as it gets what I now call TGSOP, The Guitarists Seal of Approval,...
- On The Rails. . . . . . .
Westone Rail Bass. I have two of these fascinating basses, looked for ages to find one and then another one turned up, so I thought I would grab a spare. Medium scale, so you can whizz up and down the board with ease, if you are used to playing a 34"...
- Ampeg Jet J-12r In Goleta Ca For $250
Here's another reissue Jet with Reverb in Goleta - close to Santa Barbara CA. Ampeg Jet II (J-12R) Guitar Amp - $250 (Goleta) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 2009-09-15, 3:07PM PDT Reply to:...