My Issue With Gibson.

I would love to know why the Gibson RD has never seen a proper reissue.
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[@thatcookingfuntime1722]

Saddest part is you know if another brand put this shape out with the correct specs Gibson would hit them with a lawsuit

[@jetcheneau5811]

Gibson loves to neglect certain shapes and then sue manufacturers who pay proper respect to it.

[@RubyRoks]

@@jetcheneau5811 Balaguer Hyperion begs to differ

[@mpashalian7650]

False

[@jetcheneau5811]

@@RubyRoks never seen one of those, all I know is that for years the only Flying Vs you could get were based off that lame 1967-style shape -- which i know is the most Popular one since it's the one that Hendrix and Marc Bolan and Kirk Hammett used and all that -- but unless you were gonna get the Korean Epiphone version, you could not get a 1958-style Flying V for under like $5000, and it was all Gibson Custom Dean, on the other hand, took that shape which is only slightly different at the neck heel, and made hella variations of it. They breathed life into a shape that had been neglected and now it's gone.

[@recipoldinasty]

Thats not sad thi, dl that gibson aint making it right but is still their model, so yes that other brand should be sued

[@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t]

Going to suggest Gibson think the RD lacks appeal to the "dentist approaching retirement" demographic.

[@scottbrower9052]

Bingo.

[@scottbrower9052]

Gotta buy a PRS ten-top.

[@Erisblackstone]

Hit the nail on the head

[@shadoecrossland5457]

I think you mean just about the only demographic who can still afford a Gibson.

[@lolx1847]

@@ChrisEck13 found the dentist

[@syzerx6789]

With that said I’d also like to see a proper reissue of the Grabber and G3. They did not do those basses justice when they reissued them

[@negativeland5207]

Wake up everyday hoping I’ll see these announced

[@PaperSailorMusic]

YES! I was literally about to comment the same thing. Give me a Grabber that doesn't cost a fucking fortune. I'll even take a Harley Benton knock-off at this rate 😭

[@syzerx6789]

@@PaperSailorMusic it would be hard to recreate the bill Lawrence pickups so I’m not holding my breath on a true recreation of it. I’d be fine with normal jazz bass single coils for the g3.

[@PaperSailorMusic]

@@syzerx6789 Yeah dude, more than happy with single coils. I just need that grabber growl in my life.

[@the.Aruarian]

"Us RD fans" My brain: "There are literally dozens of us! DOOOZEEEEENS!"

[@Crispy_Chip_C]

I mean... given the fact Ghost used those guitars for a long time and their signature Hagstrom Fantomen is also based on the RD, I reckon the guotar has gained a lot more fans in the past decade

[@lsraudio]

The “more priority in re-issuing the important guitars” had me in stitches 😂😂😂

[@ChrisEck13]

Aside from the pickups I actually love the reissues. I prefer the side mounted jack. I prefer the 24.75" scale. And I like the colors better. Black, white, and Silverburst are some of my favorite colors for a Gibson. But I do get why you would want a reissue. Hey maybe this is your chance to get a signature model RD.

[@yessitsme6884]

SIde mounted jack is so much better. That whole pots, switch and jack all bunched up together config is why I can never keep any SG I buy. But I'm the type to mess with the tone and volume knobs a lot. My perfect RD would have the side jack, and the switch would be on the lower horn

[@ChrisEck13]

@@yessitsme6884 there are a few SG models with side mounted jacks. Currently I think the only one in production is the SG Modern though.

[@yessitsme6884]

@@ChrisEck13 Yes I've seen the Modern, the thicker body allows side mounting. Looks a bit too fancy for me though.

[@ChrisEck13]

@@yessitsme6884 Yeah some of them do. I do like the more plain black ones though. But I don't think I could ever do the blue.

[@TheSilverShamrock]

I agree I’d prefer the side jack and shorter scale length as well.

[@ConnorRaymond]

Gibson seriously dropped the ball when ghost started getting big. They could have made a fortune from a signature model or even just a proper production run reissue.

[@RiffsAndBeards]

Isn’t it wild that Gibson never did anything with them?

[@RelicOnMaui]

@@RiffsAndBeards None of the Norland long-scale solid-bodies did much. The L-5S and (shorter) Victory MVX (ANOTHER great attempt NO celeb was associated with) were duds too. Like the original 70's Les Paul Signature and Fender Strat, "advancements" never took off BECAUSE no celebrity icons were associated with them. How many players think nothing but the model their idols played is even worth considering? If Jimi switched guitars? Even though he had both Flying V's AND SG Custom, few knew they were used on some favorite recordings... but not generally what he was photographed playing

[@ZackSeifMusic]

The biggest issue I had with Gibson is having to buy an R0 for $7,000 in order to get a guitar that really feels and sounds like a Les Paul to my ears. They just price themselves out of the market and struggle to innovate in any proper way, (lighter guitars, more scale length options, 24 frets, stainless steel frets, new models that make sense, appealing to younger/newer players), even though their core fan base is very traditional, it'll eventually be hard to just profit off of $3,000 core models and $7-10k+ reissues.

[@RelicOnMaui]

The long-scale RD Artist "feels" NOTHING like a Les Paul, from my experience. Maybe the short-scale models did. That's why I bought mine... after, I had owned the 60's LP Custom re-issue. But the all maple RD was just as noticeably HEAVY, with it's huge Bob Moog circuitry. Now, I have to wonder how much weight that useless circuit added

[@devinwilliams4038]

I dunno. I’m conflicted here. I feel like the reason the RD was discontinued in the first place was, weird specs, to heavy, and goofy MOOG electronics that broke or no one wanted anyway. With the reissues they tried to make them actually appealing to the majority Gibson fan base/clientele. While keeping the look and vibe of the instruments intact. I feel like the OG RD fanbase is a very small niche group.

[@thebreakfastmenu]

While we're on it, why can't Fender do a proper reissue of the Starcaster?

[@GearStuffandThings]

Gibson's innovation team has dropped the ball for decades. I remember when they were pushing the Dusk Tiger, I upset their rep soooo much when I said no one wants that guitar or the robot tuners. Just make the classics with more color options. He nearly cried and punched me at the same time.

[@victorcuebas3053]

I completely agree I really wish we could get a new Ripper or Grabber bass as well!!

[@nacktheslayer9882]

Seems like the RD has a really distinct fanbase. IMO its one of Gibson's most underrated shapes. The only people I've seen playing them or even talking about them are you, the old nameless ghouls and then I've heard Bill Kelliher mentioning them, but I don't think I've seen him play one.

[@mpashalian7650]

True, there are very few people and it’s a very niche market.

[@mr.timebombman2230]

Yeah, I started getting into them again when saw the former Ghost guitarists using them. Don't know if those were custom for them, older one's, or reissues.

[@mpashalian7650]

@@mr.timebombman2230 2018 reissues

[@Myoldnameiscringy]

100% agree!!!!! I have a ‘77 artist that is the nicest guitar I’ve ever played. It does sound a little weird with the Moog preamp and compressor, but for Gibson, what an amazing platform to showcase their new pickup line. Insane missed opportunity!!!

[@smelltheglove2038]

So glad Gibson treats my favorite guitar with respect. Love my 335s.

[@Libra-star-creator]

My favorite guitar of all time too. It's the only Gibson I got left and I'll never part with it. It's my shield.

[@Bag-Of-Toys]

Love my 77 RD Custom. Not parting with it any time soon.

[@SzymonBorowik-bv5uv]

So when i was willing to start playing guitar i was searching for a guitar that i'd like. There were okay shapes but it was when i found out about RD when i really found the one. No other shape appeals to me as RD does, what led me to buying hagstrom fantomen as my first guitar. A couple years later i still cherished playing guitar and when i received scholarship i decided to order RD from a luthier. I didn't go for a gibson because not only the price was overwhelming for European market but also for such price it wasn't exactly what i wanted. I ordered a RD in Inverness green with ebony fretboard and mop block inlays which is my favourite combination. The build itself not only drew a huge attention but also resulted in luthier having already a couple orders for RDs. The demand for RD was then huge because it was a small local luthier not many people knew about. The appeal of RD shape in contemporary times is shown by the success of Dunable R2, various custom luthier builds, Hagstrom Fantomen, the appearance of Eastwood RD and possibly Balaguer Hyperion. The only reasonable and affordable official RD you could get is Epiphone RD that to me looks way more stunning than what Gibson did after 80s' however, it has shorter scale than original and not everyone loves active pickups that it has in the bridge position. I don't really share everyones love of being in a guitar center since 99% of the time theres nothing for my liking - no rd's or other gibson-esque offset shapes, instead i am flooded with doublecuts such as superstrat that i absolutely despise. I wish i could one day try the original Gibson RD from old times :)

[@TheRealXira]

I've lusted for a RD for years now. Maybe one day I'l have the pleasure of owning one.

[@rybones1311]

Id like to see them do a White and Black "Ghost" look RD in the Epi line with the new headstock.

[@schlongle1641]

Saw the title of the video and thought it would be regarding their recent business tactics and I'm happy to see fluff is on my side with this one. BRING BACK THE OG RD PLEASE.

[@RobertWJackson]

Gotta love King Henry Juszkiewicz. He seemed to think he knew what people wanted, and he was RARELY correct. His employees couldn’t tell him otherwise, however, because they’d likely get fired for it. When they were developing the Firebird X, Henry showed it to all of their top-level artists - Slash, Zakk Wylde, Angus Young, Joe Perry, you name it - and NOBODY signed off on it. Not a single one of them. They all told him he was crazy and that he was never going to have a market for those guitars. Fast forward to a few years ago and they were all right as Gibson, now under new CEO JC Curley, were forced to write off over 300 of those guitars (they were originally priced at $3999 apiece) and feed them to an excavator. Thank God Henry is gone. Hopefully they reissue the RD correctly under the JC regime.

[@Pattamatt1998]

Man, every so often I remember the Firebird X and every time it's like Skinner's "Am I that out of touch? No, it's the kids who are wrong" line from The Simpsons.

[@spawnvonhauskeith]

I have an ‘78 with all the Moog stuff and an 2018 that had those GEM pups in it. 78 has some microphonic pups and features I prolly wouldn’t use normally it does sound especially good downtuned because of the scale length. The 2018, which I got on clearance, is amongst my favorite guitars. 50s neck profile. 24.75 scale. Yanked out those GEMs (That werent bad) and threw some Bare Knuckle stuff in there. Guitar is awesome. Im always searching for the black one from the same year. I agree that the RD deserves a spot on the roster. Maybe a 25.5 and an 24.75. Alternating years.

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

Dunable R2 DE or the Hagstrom Fantomen...both are 25.5" scale, cost about half the price of a Gibson, and I wouldn't be surprised if they showed up flawless. A few colors to choose as well, like the silverburst Dunable that looks sick.

[@TMmodify]

I'm sure he knows about them, he's reviewed the fantomen actually The devil really is in the details though, I'd be really into Gibson if I had the money to get my dream one (a Les Paul standard lite double cutaway) and maintain it but I think Gibson guitars kinda age terribly if they're not properly cared for

[@JoaoSergio7]

Fluff reviewed both of those and he also used to have a signature Hyperion (their RD version) from Balaguer. I think he just wants a proper Gibson version

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

@@JoaoSergio7 I know he knows all about those. My comment was for those who didn't know. I had forgotten the Balaguer one. Those look pretty cool as well.

[@plastxasia]

I’ve long had a soft spot for the RD Standard. A buddy has a 78 Standard in Tobacco Burst - I have coveted it since we played in a band together in the early 80s. He still has it.

[@ekajnitram]

I'm also team bring back the RD, but at this point I'm honestly just thinking a custom Dunable R2 is the better way to go.

[@negativeland5207]

Yeah I agree, great stuff coming from them. I think fluff demo’ed one of those a while back too.

[@jeremytappero]

I had a black and a natural rd artist in the early 2000s I wish I would’ve hung on to them, super cool guitars. I agree the reissues don’t measure up. Great video, cmon Gibson give us what we want.

[@caiusmadison2996]

Gibson, Like Fender, makes Aproximations. You cannot get a truly Vintage feeling reissue from Fender either. They all just seem like lesser Strats, the reissues.

[@vanzantm]

I was just looking at these RDs to see what would be available to buy. You summed it all up perfectly! Count me in as 1+ who would be interested in the re-issue just like you described (no Moog add-on), just the basic RD - I think they would sell a few hundred if made. There are already knock-offs on the shape from other manufacturers - it would be nice to be able to get the real thing! Good luck on trying to have Gibson make these!

[@evangibeau4489]

Gibson hates re-issuing good models. Take the Epiphone EX84 - although it's not Gibson, they were only produced for ~1.5 years and despite being WILDLY popular they were discontinued. Honestly I'd like to see Gibson do some fan service and maybe make a new body shape considering they've run the LP, Explorer, and SG into ground over the last 50 years. Side note, it'd be nice if their prices were realistic and they stayed in tune.

[@roncarter2188]

My guitar teacher had one in the early 1980s. It was a RD Artist and he was playing it through a Peavey Classic 212. It looked and sounded so bad ass, it probably didn't hurt that he was a talented guitarist.

[@93Rats]

I feel you man I want one but don’t wanna risk losing a vintage one playing anywhere.

[@ToneShackStudios]

I was always hoping they'd do a nameless ghoul signature RD. the plain white one Alpha used to play was awesome. I don't really like the hagstrom they've moved to.

[@josephzummo9685]

I was 11yrs old at an Italian wedding. Both the guitar and the bass player in the Italian band had matching RD's. I was hooked. It's what got me into guitars and playing music. I remember the bass had a maple board though. The Moog electronics are the problem with a reissue. The bass reissue has Seymore Duncan p/u and it sounds nothing like the original. Do you pull the moog stuff out of yours??

[@melvined]

proud owner of a '77 custom. the Moog parts did sound weird, and i hate changing batteries, so i had Glazer's in Nashville take the parts out and dropped in some Burstbucker Pros. it absolutely cranks and has one of the best necks i've ever owned.

[@mattybee]

Agreed! I love the RD and the reissues were anything but! The closest I have gotten to a new RD-style was my Dunable R2 which has that 25.5” scale and awesome build quality. I would absolutely love it if Gibson took their time and did a proper reissue of the RD. I can’t stand the 24.75” scale and haven’t owned a Gibson in years because of it!

[@harryprater9014]

I have a 77 Gibson RD Artist bass. Plays like magic and SUPER tone !!!

[@TheChrisDiaz]

I've never played one but they do look bad ass. Totally my type on guitar. Hope I can come across one in the future.

[@robertwillett4122]

Hey Fluff, I'm an old man, there's nothing like playing a LP thru a tubed up Marshall. But I gotta tell you, as a die hard Gibson fan they aren't( or at least to me) not quite as good as the older ones. Seems like it's a hit or miss. But, the Epiphone inspired by I think there nailing it. Got a 339 last month, gotta say I love it. Just an old man's opinion that's been in a few smoke filled bars playing some classic riffs. Take care and have a great day.

[@VnMJack]

There are builders out there that make things much better than Gibson at half the price and I'm sure they loved the build one for you it just won't say Gibson on the headstock officially

[@boarderking133]

But gibson would sue them very quickly cuz they suck

[@ramencurry6672]

@@boarderking133you can have basically the same design guitar but in a Strat body and it will sound the same. A guitar builder or repair man can tweak some adjustments

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

A friend of mine had the last RD built (80s, not reissue). He did some auto work for a Gibson employee, got the guitar in exchange. If I remember correctly, it was black with the block inlays. RD Custom?

[@KaLMichaeL]

Yes. I hope it happens proper someday soon. 🙏🏻

[@brooksroman2918]

Reminds me of when they put fretboard binding on the “70’s Explorer reissue” when the 70’s explorers never had fretboard binding

[@teebalicious]

As an M III fan, I feel your pain. I just broke down and bought a red 2013 reissue, but the black with weird tiger shell pickguard? Chef’s kiss. But no, Gibson only did one year of the reissue in silly neon colors no one wanted. Ugh. So I’m there with ya.

[@SOAMLE]

This was the equivalent of sneaking back in the house late at night and your parents are awake, in the living room, and sit you down to give you the 'we're very disappointed in you' lecture. Bravo, Fluff. Someone needed to lay into Gibson. They've been coming home late, drunk and stoned, for years now.

[@greenspiderforce]

On the same page with you, there is a lot of love for that era of Gibson, even the S-1 and the Maurader were some unique guitars that were pushing innovation. Would love to see them do some justice to the Grabbers, Rippers and G-3 again, or even offer Epiphone alternatives to classic 70's designs.

[@PooNinja]

Not enough can be said about finding a good luthier and just commissioning the guitar you want to be built.

[@michaelsnydermusic]

Absolutely! This is how I’m going from now on. I just wish I had known that before buying.

[@ooinvsaoo]

Then Gibson will sue him…

[@castleanthrax1833]

@@ooinvsaoo If it's a one off and not being sold publicly, I think they're pretty safe.

[@PooNinja]

@@ooinvsaoo they’ll probably sue all of us at some point it’s Gibson… the litigious choice .

[@viy4616]

I was about to say the same thing and then saw your comment... lol. I had late 70's gibsons, up to an '83 studio. They're (mostly) great guitars with the usual issues, but at this point i dislike this company to the point where if my GAS demands a gibson, I'll just spend this money on a custom luthier built guitar.

[@brianmckenzie1318]

I like the RD body style. I remember being in a music store as a kid in the 70's watching a clinic showcasing the RD Artist. I wish I had the scratch back then to get one. I'd be up to buy one now if they got the spec's you suggested. Love that standard! I also love the Explorer shape, but to me the RD can't be pigeoned hole into a specific genre like the Explorer. As an old dude, I'd look ridiculous strapping on an Explorer, so I like the softer shape of the RD or Firebird.

[@valtteblend]

I got the 2007 silverburst RD and it’s actually quite nice. Don’t mind the side mounted jack or shorter scale

[@darylwallace9643]

The nameless ghouls in Ghost used to play RD's. I've always loved the RD, but living in Australia, have never seen one in person, or even know of anyone who's owned one.

[@SoloSabbath]

The Hagstrom was a much nicer instrument to me. I got the chance to play one in Guitar Center - the salesman had no idea who Ghost was.

[@seanmackay6739]

Living in North American, I’ve also never played or even seen one

[@Libra-star-creator]

I miss my RD custom so much! It was a powerhouse of a guitar and the scale length is what did it. I had to sell it during the 2018 financial crisis. If Gibson did a proper reissue again, even if the standard or custom with base electronics, I'd snap one up! They were so much bloody fun!! How are the balugara (sp?) Copies?

[@timcoward7205]

No experience with either, but I think the Dunable R2 nails the RD look so much better than the Balaguer rendition, something about theirs looks so off to me

[@Libra-star-creator]

@@timcoward7205 the R2's do look pretty good. I think Fluff has the Balaguer version himself. I was playing around with the Balaguer builder and built a sick lookin 7 string variant... which maybe sacraligiously cool.

[@JoaoSergio7]

Fluff used to have a signature Hyperion (their RD version) from Balaguer, before he got sponsored by Ernie Ball and started to use Music Man guitars. One would think he likes his Balaguers since he helped to design them. In the early years of Fluff's channel he used to used his RDs all the time, it was like his favorite guitars. He had a fair amount of Les Pauls as well. I think Fluff just wants a proper Gibson reissue

[@larskappeler]

For a bass player it's even worse. I've got an RD Artist which has a weird electronic. And even if I actually don't need it, this makes this bass unique and that's what I like. The reissue doesn't have it. Well, I wasn't panning to buy one anyway, so I can be happy, that my bass remains unique. 🙂

[@xajlalondex]

I have a 2018 RD reissue and I bought it from my local music store very spontaneously for 1400$ CAD. I only jumped the gun bc I thought it had the 25.5 scale length (I sent my gf to go grab it while I was at work before researching or looking at all, always wanted an RD…) and it’s actually one of my fav guitars rn! Swapping out the pickups and did some upgrades, def worth it!

[@jasonsaunders3163]

I’d love to see a proper reissue, I had a tobacco burst 79 artist and a 78 sunburst artist that was dead mint with paper work, this was like 5 years ago , I paid 1700 for one and 1800 for the other UNBELIEVABLE what people are asking for them now...I’d like to have a black one with an Lp Custom headstock

[@RelicOnMaui]

I totally agree! I owned a new RD Artist, the year it was introduced. I bought it FOR the ( L-5) 25.5" scale-length. Hated the Bob Moog active compressor/expander! Battery dies and you were SOOL??? But the balance was like the Explorer, perfect standing or sitting. Yes, all maple, passive guts, (maybe with coil-tap) would be the ultimate re-introduction (since it wouldn't be a "re-issue") I think the pickup selector position on the "Explorer" makes more sense. I believe Jimmy Page is the only celeb guitarist I've ever seen photographed playing one.

[@williamanderson6023]

Hey Fluff. I believe that the Gibson RD were originally released with a 25-1/2" scale but in 1979 it was changed to the 24-3/4". I have to admit that the reissue in silverburst is one of the ones I would love to own. I would love to see Traditional and modern line of RD's released. The Traditional should be to original '77 specs and the modern would have the specs of the reissues. Maybe Epiphone would release an RD line too. I missed out on the Lee Malia model when they were blowing them out. Just didn't dig the finish. Cheers!!

[@KaiDown]

We need more Epiphone RDs too - AFAIK the only one is the Lee Malia sig, but again that's side mount jack, 24.75" scale and discontinued.

[@ryanweber1946]

I know it’s not a Gibson, but the epiphone RD that lee malia released is pretty true to the specs you are talking about, main difference is it has a p90 in the neck and then a humbucker in the bridge but everything else is right on par with what you are asking about, maybe look into one

[@paulsadoff3661]

I'm rescuing a '77 artist that had it's Moog guts ripped out. I put in a regular Humbucker/Les Paul pickup and wiring. It is a pretty heavy guitar but the ebony fretboard is nice. Good for you to be an RD fan- they were not popular when they were released and pretty much remain a very limited appeal guitar, otherwise the originals would cost a fortune and Gibson would probably try harder to re-issue a proper version. The one I have was in storage for a couple of decades-I never see anyone ever performing with an RD. Maybe some day......

[@brostoevsky22]

Man they should make a burst style guitar or really any LP with a modern two way truss rod, weight reduction under the maple cap, a maple neck like in the 70s (for less headstock breaks) and grover tuners for tuning stability. They could call it the player's burst. All of the magic of Page's and Green's guitar but playable for working musicians.

[@adamtwelve]

I've always loved that body shape so I just picked up a Ghost signature model Hagstrom Fantomen and it's my favorite guitar out of all I own.

[@Groovegandalf]

We took a trip to the Gibson Garage this last weekend and there was only 1 non reverse t-bird bass guitar in the entire place. They have 2 legacy artists with brand new models, and there wasn't even a Gene Simmons or Rex bass there. No SG basses, no T-birds, not even any historic rippers, grippers, or RD's. It was really off putting to say the least, as a bass player.

[@gawydion]

Cesar blocked me when I complained about Gibson not working in RD but working on moderne...

[@SBanas]

I feel you man, when it comes to wierd Gibsons I'm a big fan of Gibson Moderne, and they're not as common as you might think, and when they're reissued the prices are crazy. At least if you want something similar to RD you can buy Hagström, try buying a budget friendly moderne. They were reissued as epiphone ONCE, and Gibson reissues are 4-5k...

[@SBanas]

@Turbo Part XIII v1.1 thanks man, I've seen it, but I think their website was not updated, because everywhere else it's not available. Also I'm from Europe, so even if it was available the import tax and shipping would made it quite expensive, and on top of that I would probably be too afraid that it would be damaged in shipping.

[@jonm1544]

I own a 78 Standard and a 2010 Standard Reissue. They are completely different guitars as noted in the video, but I love both for what they are! That said, I hope they never reissue the 70's RDs. Why? Because IMO that's what makes the originals so cool. I'm guessing they would be a pain to mass manufacture given the scale length and resulting neck pitch as it would be a departure from what their employees know best. I say let the originals be their own thing and if you want those specs, go get an original. For me the 70's RDs are their own thing. The reissues kinda feel like the bastard baby of a Les Paul and an Explorer.

[@Witchpit]

I'd buy one!!!

[@slapshot1978]

Good rant! I love my original RD 77 standard. I too have been disappointed with all the "RD" reissues. I would buy a Dunable R2 before I bought a reissue.

[@LucasJRice]

I bought my first Gibson last year and I had to put foam strips in the pickup cavity because the pole pieces rattled in the pickup cover.

[@aaronmcnair1829]

I really enjoy the RD bass. I had one in my cart the other day ready to check out when I remembered I just moved and still have no furniture.

[@thn91506]

Reverse Flying V. That’s hilarious! The RD reissue should also have that vintage, fell of a cliff, gouged -up look for an extra $2k….

[@nikolaibarbarich7887]

Love the RD shape!

[@asharpbflat7179]

Incredible guitar. If it had fender fazzmaster pickups and vibrato but with the moog electronics and the bright-switch/compression circuit, it'd be my dream guitar. Don't know what it is, but i always wanna see brutal Fender/Gibson mashups. I'd love a strat with dogear P90's 😅

[@AlexGJams]

I feel the same with the Ripper/Grabber series of basses!

[@sorenrichenberg3313]

I have an issue with their "Nitrocellulose Lacquer" mixtures that are chock full of polyurethane in order to trick people into thinking that they're not buying a guitar that's dipped in plastic.

[@tylerbolin4551]

I've also been waiting for a proper reissue. I got into them because of a band called Choke from Edmonton. I think their singer has had a couple different ones through the years. Cheers.

[@d3athr0ck3r]

As a bass player I wish Gibson would do a full reissue of The RD and Ripper basses. With the 70’s specs and all. Just sucks that it will probably never happen

[@intoit1074]

Dude I feel you. I almost pulled the trigger on a reissue RD.. nope looked at the specs of the original and it wasn’t even close. Pass Same with the 84’ explorer reissue.. it was close but the horns were sharper, the headstock was skinner and the controls were off.. I was like WTF? I know some say it’s nitpicking but come on Gibson. How hard is it to measure and get it right??

[@TargetHHH101]

I played a reissue back in 2011 or so I loved it, couldnt afford it, but loved it. Played one a few weeks ago it was black and had a tortoise pickguard no idea what year but it felt really good in the hands.

[@sunnaki]

I've never understood Gibson and their thing for short scale lengths. I can appreciate that every part and spec and design choice in a guitar is something of preference, of craft. But even *Fender* has figured out that 25.5" scale length is just, the minimum. I'm not a standard tuning kind of player so maybe I'm missing something there but it just boggles me why you'd willingly go any lower than 25.5". Please educate me though, if there's something to it I'm missing.

[@bryancollins6796]

Some of those 70s models deserve a reissue. The RD Standard with correct specs for sure. What about the L5S, the L6, the Les Paul Signature or even the Marauder. Why not?

[@LychkovIA]

These RD guitars are beautiful! Is there a video where I can hear you playing them, Fluff?

[@BallisticKnifeJesus]

Grzenia Guitars has a very very similar shape. I have two and they’re fantastic.

[@bogdonovichbustedcasey170]

I'd love an RD reissue. But with something other than standard LP pups. Help them out; you'd have the best guess for pickups.

[@tomvandermeer661]

I own 2 RD standards. One '77 and a '78 and I love them to pieces. For that reason I don't like to throw them around on stage and risk them getting damaged or stolen, so I 100% aggree that they should make a proper, correct reissue!

[@RokDAWG1]

Oh my god YES!! I would love an RD that you have & if Gibson is going to update them then ad... A P-90's version An Fluence version A Seymour Duncan Version A Floyd Rose version A Wilkinson version Bring them back in the original colors, a solid black & a red color. One with block inlays and call it day.

[@thetoneknob4493]

i had an 81 rd standard dark burst that i traded a 40$ bag of weed for back in the day the moog crap was missing so i just wired it up with humbuckers, i wish ide have kept it!

[@phildem414]

I get your point on scale lenght, but new finished are appreciable isn't it? A real true replica would be interting though

[@gjustg1540]

I have a '78 RD Artist bass and the Novoselic model doesn't come close. Passive, single coil pickups, different controls, no Moog circuits and a much more lightweight instrument. I would love a matching guitar but I've never come across a decent one. So often at gigs (and it's usually guitar techs) I get "wow, is that original? And does it have the original electrics?!" - yes to both. Nothing sounds like it, but it is heavier than the moon

[@dava4444]

Opinion: Loved the look of the RD Artist esp. because of the 'winged treble clef' as I call it (perhaps that should be winged musical note?).. changes I would make, rounded 57 C neck profile and the neck to crown the body like an SG so it's not a 'sword swallower' .. scale length doesn't bother me, electrics could be as Fluff says standard Les Paul.. flip what about extra coil windings for a coil tap switch to give a 'passive boost mode'? ..most of all Fluff is the premier prominent RD player so maybe Gibson should listen to him..

[@adrian199856]

I stand with you on that! It'd be awesome to see a new iteration of the RD, like the one i have. A 78 Custom. Imagine them making a new RD Custom like they build the black Les Paul Customs.. if only. But i'm not waiting

[@obicross]

I hope someone make a strat style/double cut guitar with les paul type of tone. Meaning, mahogany body, TOM bridge, short scale, maybe tilt back headstock or neck but with strat body. Maybe HSH too. So its versatile AF but with a very convincing LP tone

[@ryanrowe9559]

Do you think the Hagstrom Fantomen, from a feel and spec standpoint, is a good substitute? 4 control knobs, normal passive humbuckers, a tobacco sunburst finish if you wanna feel old school, and even the 25.5" scale, all seem to put them a bit closer to the og RD than the reissues have.

[@sixstringer3783]

Not even close to the real deal I've got both

[@d4rkblu386]

agreed. I've wanted an offset dual humbucker shape thats comfy and cool looking for a while. guess ill just have to get a meteora

[@caiusmadison2996]

RD was ridiculous priced as to the vintage ones in the 90's. I couldn't get the 3 in Sound Source, back when they where a hand reach away, but the price tag kept em that way.

[@Masterfighterx]

Would love for them to reissue the RD, if it would be too expensive for them or whatever other reason there might be to just use maple, it would be ok if they used Alder.

[@Wszyc]

Hey @andertons maybe you guys will be able to spec out some custom shop proper RDs? :)

[@xerodelacroix5552]

For the last fucking time, they brought the Artisan line back for Lee Mailia through Epiphone and they made a production RD.

[@kqwell9702]

The Rd is probably one of my favorite Gibson shapes, it’s sad to see so many great shapes being forgotten for another les Paul model that has the same specs as most other les Paul’s

[@RelicOnMaui]

They should re-issue the original 70's pseudo-thinline LP Signature, complete with low-imp pickups in goldtop/walnut back&sides

[@stevehughes1510]

G have got to do the ES 330 again before anything else, I've told them that because I want one, it's all about me me me. CS said they will be doing it after they've cleared their backlog of orders, so I think in about 5 years time it will reappear !! Can't wait lol

[@collisw8302]

Sad part is, is that when they do eventually release it, it’ll be $5000 more than any reasonable person would pay

[@RelicOnMaui]

My 60's LP Custom I bought list price with hardshell for $600 and change in 1969, sells for $7,000 plus from Gibson, now

[@collisw8302]

@@RelicOnMaui it’s crazy right!

[@poptopunderdog9690]

100% with you except for the jack. Side jack is an improvement.

[@TeleCaster66]

I just think it's such an oddball guitar (no negative connotation meant) and it didn't sell really well originally that they don't care about a proper reissue. I like the thing personally. When I think of my Gibson LP Special, one thing I like *is the normal Gibson scale length and leave the longer scale length to my Fenders but I can see why this guitar has a definite fan base because of the scale length.