I have a white and black ibanez roadstar 2 series guitar,rs 440 with 2 ibanez custom pickups, floyd rose tremolo system, and pushpull volume knobs, serial number l853043. So an example here is for a recent model with a serial number f0330210 fujigen 2003 june 210th guitar built. The ibanez musician bass was a line of electric bass guitars produced by the ibanez corporation from 1979 until 1987. Based in nagoya, aichi, japan, hoshino gakki were one of the first japanese musical instrument companies to gain a significant foothold in import guitar sales in the united states and europe, as well as the first brand of guitars to massproduce the sevenstring guitar and eightstring guitar. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The roadstar ii is, unabashedly, a copy of the venerable fender precision bass.
Now i know there are a few yawning out there but think of those who do not know how to read them. I had a computer crash a few months back that wiped out the original files. Unfollow ibanez roadstar bass to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. May 14, 2015 1980s ibanez roadstar bass 1984 ibanez roadstar ii standard series.
Mij made in japan strats from the 1980s have a particularly good reputation. Demo ibanez roadstar ii series bass guitar rb650by 1984 emg hz badass bass ii filipe andrade. And preferred by many musicians for its playability and musical style variations. The bass guitars from this series are rock solid and last forever. Im always on the outlook for basses as im a bit curious, and there comes the time when you find what i consider it to be an extraordinary jewel and you cant get hold of yourself. Descriptionhello, i have been selling with ebay from japan so i can provide you the best service. For sale 1984 ibanez roadstar ii series rs5 mij squier. Ibanez roadstar ii for sale in uk view 18 bargains. The catalogs scanned and linked below represent output from the year 1971 through the present. Shop now and receve free shipping on your order today. Get the best prices on our vintage ibanez bass both instore and online. I have roadstar ii bass and it is as solid as a precision bass at a fifth of the price. An all original rs5, a little wear and tear here and there, nice natural aging to the paint. Ibanez guitars have used serial numbers since the mid 1970s.
I am the lucky owner of an ibanez roadstar ii series prodyear. As such it was becoming too large to load in a reasonable amount of time. Vintage ibanez 1984 roadstar ii electric bass guitar. It has a floating bridge requiring a popin not screwin arm. Ibanez offers electric guitars, bass guitars, acoustic guitars, effect and pedals, amps, plus guitar accessories like tuners, straps and picks wiring diagrams contact us. Ibanez roadstar ii long type loaded pickguard with seymour duncan jbjr pickups product code. I still have my roadstar ii, bought new somewhere around 19841986 would have to look it up it has had a refret maybe 2 but still a great player, fantastic neck on those things. Get the best prices on our vintage ibanez both instore and online. I needed a tremolo bar for my 1985 ibanez roadstar ii rg 140 guitar. Rg525 roadstar ii body with dual ibanez humbuckers each with a.
This bass is comparable in sound to some of the more expensive brands on the market. Seemingly a hybrid noncatalog between the pro line and rg series. Guitar playing is something youll have fun learning. I had a roadstar ii 650 with lace sensor pickups and a schaller bridge. The makers of ibanez solidbodies was fujigenoften written as fuji gengakki, and fujigen also produced. As of 2017 they marketed nearly 165 models of bass guitar, acoustic guitars, and more than 300 electric guitars. Cimar and starfield were guitar and bass brands owned by hoshino gakki. The rs0 was noted as being ibanezs high end version of the roadstar model and this. The enthusiast of such guitars could do far worse than this 1984 ibanez roadstar ii. Vintage ibanez 1984 roadstar ii electric bass guitar white. Vintage ibanez 1980s rs525 roasdter ii solid body electric guitar.
This is one of my favorite guitars of the early 80s. Ibanez roadstar seriesrs335 rs315 rsoriginal full page color advertisement printcarefully taken from a guitar magazinesize. Ibanez 1984 roadstar ii series rs 335 315 guitar ad 8. Then 2 months ago, waiting in a music store, i see a ibanez roadstar ii series black and white unlike my first scratch, quite dirty. For a brief history of ibanez guitars, see below the catalogs. May 10, 20 demo ibanez roadstar ii series bass guitar rb650by 1984 emg hz badass bass ii filipe andrade. Whilst not a direct strat copy, you cant deny the obvious strat influences.
The electronics have been modified to add even more versatility to this great old ibanez. This bass is 100% original in nearly new condition a solid 9. Indeed, some would say that its an improvement on the strat design. I still have my roadstar ii, bought new somewhere around 1984 1986 would have to look it up it has had a refret maybe 2 but still a great player, fantastic neck on those things. That would be a budget guitar that youd play for a long time. Ibanez guitars we uses cookies to improve user experience. Used ibanez 1984 rb760 roadstar ii 4 string japanese built bass with hard case ebay. Basswood body, maple top with beautiful birdseye, gold hardware. Found this for dirt cheap on fb marketplace yesterday.
Guitar factory in japan from 1980 1984, ibanez model that. Ibanez serial numbers are unique identifiers placed on instruments sold under the ibanez brand. Roadstar ii s are very ok, but whatever you do, stay away from the powerocker tremolo. Ibanez roadstar ii series electric guitar made in japan for sale. Became bassist i stopped looking for the guitar of my dreams. Ibanez roadstar ii long type loaded pickguard w seymour. Ibanez 1984 roadstar ii series rs 335 315 guitar ad 8 x. To make a wild guess id say roadstar ii was originally intended to be roadster ii. Rg525 roadstar ii body with dual ibanez humbuckers each with a push pull volume knob to split the coils. Rare ibanez roadstar ii series made in japan bass electric base guitar bass. The progression, starting in 1979, was roadster, blazer, then roadstar ii. Ibanez roadstar ii rb650 1984 bass guitars basschat.
This is one of the great instruments that were being built by fujigen gakkis japanese factories back in the 80s. It had plenty of bottom but missed definition in the mid and and high frequencies. Jan 21, 2008 the progression, starting in 1979, was roadster, blazer, then roadstar ii. I think this was because of the basswood body and the rosewood fb. Rather than pivoting on two or more studs or bolts, it pivots on one rail which isnt very precise and stabile due to the shape of the tremolos baseplate. Some sources say the practice started in september 1975, but serial numbers indicating production as early as october 1974 have been spotted. Ibanez offers electric guitars, bass guitars, acoustic guitars, effect and pedals, amps, plus guitar accessories like tuners, straps and picks ibanez. Find great deals on ebay for ibanez roadstar ii and ibanez roadstar 2. Roadstar iis are very ok, but whatever you do, stay away from the powerocker tremolo. Mar 02, 2016 ibanez rb850 car 1984 bass japan direct. Then i changed to a gibson, but ive never done round handle gibson. Exceptional and rare 1984 ibanez made in japan roadstar ii rs0 electric guitar in its original natural finish. The serial numbers are generally a character string containing letters and numbers, although some.
Ibanez roadstar ii rs 0 1984 birdseye maple natural. The rs0 was noted as being ibanezs high end version of the roadstar model and this example truly shows why. Appearance of the itemplease check the photos for detailed condition of the product. The 1984 price list retains the 1983 models and introduces the mc888, sometimes referred to as the bean bass, which featured a smaller body.
The j in the serial number is the 10th letter of the alphabet, and denotes the month of manufacture, while the. I have looked at all ibanez galleries, books and in the guitar blue book and have not been able to find this model. Ibanez, aibanizu is a japanese guitar brand owned by hoshino gakki. Vintage ibanez roadstar ii bass guitar neck plate original pad. The awesome and somewhat rare ibanez roadstar ii, handmade in japan in februaury 1984. Application high output singlecoilsize rails humbucker. Seymour duncan jbjr pickups white pickguard white skirt knobs volume pushpull coil splits all 3 pickups easy installation custom setup in our 920d custom shop jb jr. Gorgeous ibanez roadstar ii series rs excellent condition and value for money at 3.
If there is a roadstar i i ve never seen an example or even heard of one. Ibanez rules is not affiliated with ibanez or hoshino usa. We have the 1984 roadstar ii bass electric bass guitar in stock in our collection. We originally thought this was an aftermarket neckswap until we found a second identical model, so were happy to say its a real ibanez factory model. Well gang here it is the ultimate list on serial numbers from today to yesterday. Nov 03, 2016 today we are looking at a gem of a bass that i recently picked up, a 1984 ibanez rb630 roadstar ii electric bass. During the 1970s and most of the 1980s, ibanez guitars were made almost exclusively in japan, and the majority of electric models were made at the fujigen gakki manufacturing plant. Purchased new around 1985 the serial number dates it to 1984, this guitar never left my home studio. Demo ibanez roadstar ii series bass guitar rb650by 1984.
Electric guitar parts free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The long overdue roadstar data sheet is progressing again. We have the ibanez 1984 roadstar ii electric bass guitar in stock in our vintage collection. Used ibanez 1984 rb760 roadstar ii 4 string japanese. Today we are looking at a gem of a bass that i recently picked up, a 1984 ibanez rb630 roadstar ii electric bass. Ibanez roadstar ii rb824 bbs 1984 japan vintage electric bass guitar. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Find great deals on ebay for ibanez roadstar bass and ibanez bass japan. By continuing to use our site you consent to use our cookies. Its the ibanez roadstar series ii rs530, serial number j840527 and i have it in the all black finish, with matching headstock and the trick red piping around the guitars body. Vintage ibanez 1980s roadstar rs5 solid body electric guitar. Jun 07, 2015 im always on the outlook for basses as im a bit curious, and there comes the time when you find what i consider it to be an extraordinary jewel and you cant get hold of yourself. Acoustic guitars catalog german acoustic guitars catalog english see also. Posted on may 25, 2008 by jez when i was a lad the 2 guitars that fascinated me the most were the yamaha sg2000 and the other was the ibanez roadstar.