Description
The Gibson Custom RD Custom brings back one of rock's most distinctive guitars, merging elements of the Firebird and Explorer into a bold, high-performance instrument. Originally introduced in 1977, the RD has remained a cult favorite for players looking for something outside the norm. Now, Gibson Custom is giving it the spotlight it deserves with premium craftsmanship and modern refinements.
The RD Custom stands out as the only solid-body Gibson Custom Shop guitar with 25.5" scale length. The contoured body with a rear tummy cut ensures comfort for long sessions, while the Medium C mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard provide a smooth, familiar playing feel.
Under the hood, a 490R/498T humbucker set delivers a range of tones, from warm vintage PAF-inspired clarity in the neck to a high-output punch in the bridge, perfect for heavier styles. Gold hardware, body, fretboard, and headstock binding, and mother-of-pearl block inlays complete the aesthetic, making this a head-turning stage or studio piece.
The RD Custom isn't just another reissue-it's a Custom Shop-level revival of an overlooked classic, built for players and collectors who want a guitar that stands apart.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: RD
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Binding: Multi-ply (Top, Headstock), Single-ply (Fretboard)
- Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Medium "C"
- Nut Width: 42.85mm
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Scale Length: 647.7mm
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut Material: Corian
- Fingerboard Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Buttons
- Hardware Plating: Gold
- Control Knobs: Black Speed
- Neck Pickup: 490R Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: 498T Humbucker
- Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, Hand-wired Harness with 500K CTS Potentiometers
- Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
SKU: CSRDCEBGH1
