- similar to RD Standard, except has an ebony fingerboard with block inlay, multi-bound peghead with pearl stylized f-hole/logo inlay, gold hardware, one or two mini switches, active electronics. Approx. 2,600 mfg. 1977-1982.
In 1978, tunable stop tailpiece replaced original stop tailpiece. In 1979, two mini-switches were added. By 1981, this model was listed as the RD.