GIBSON RD ARTIST
   
Used by Lee/Thurston: 1993-1999

  • 1993 -- EG#EG#EG# (PCH - Lee)
  • 1994? -- EG#EG#EG# (PCH - Lee)
  • 1995 -- EG#EG#EG# (PCH, Expressway - Lee)
  • 1996? -- EG#EG#EG# (PCH, Expressway - Lee)
  • 1999 -- EG#EG#EG# (Expressway - Thurston)

    NOTES:

  • The RD Artist had onboard electronics for sound modulation, which were removed. This guitar was stolen in July 1999.
  • Photos of Thurston using this have finally surfaced! Performing "Expressway" at the 06/13/99 NYC gig, courtesy of Jim Schmidt.
  • Reddish body
  • 2 humbuckers
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Black pickguard
  • Controls removed
  • Serial # -- 71218092
  • Listed as "RD-1" on '95 set lists.
  • Listed as "GIBSON RD" on '99 set lists.

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