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
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.
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
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
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.
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If you are an owner of one of the instruments I have, or would like some information, would be great to hear from you.