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. Demo ibanez roadstar ii series bass guitar rb650by 1984. May 10, 20 demo ibanez roadstar ii series bass guitar rb650by 1984 emg hz badass bass ii filipe andrade. Appearance of the itemplease check the photos for detailed condition of the product. The bass guitars from this series are rock solid and last forever. Ibanez roadstar ii series electric guitar made in japan for sale. 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. May 14, 2015 1980s ibanez roadstar bass 1984 ibanez roadstar ii standard series stay safe and healthy.
I think this was because of the basswood body and the rosewood fb. By continuing to use our site you consent to use our cookies. Ibanez guitars we uses cookies to improve user experience. Jan 21, 2008 the progression, starting in 1979, was roadster, blazer, then roadstar ii. Demo ibanez roadstar ii series bass guitar rb650by 1984 emg hz badass bass ii filipe andrade. Ibanez guitars have used serial numbers since the mid 1970s. The j in the serial number is the 10th letter of the alphabet, and denotes the month of manufacture, while the. Ibanez offers electric guitars, bass guitars, acoustic guitars, effect and pedals, amps, plus guitar accessories like tuners, straps and picks. Guitar factory in japan from 1980 1984, ibanez model that.
It has a floating bridge requiring a popin not screwin arm. Used ibanez 1984 rb760 roadstar ii 4 string japanese. The long overdue roadstar data sheet is progressing again. This is one of my favorite guitars of the early 80s. Seemingly a hybrid noncatalog between the pro line and rg series. The roadstar ii is, unabashedly, a copy of the venerable fender precision bass. 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. 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. The electronics have been modified to add even more versatility to this great old ibanez. 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.
The 1984 price list retains the 1983 models and introduces the mc888, sometimes referred to as the bean bass, which featured a smaller body. It has spent the last 20 years in its original case, tucked under a bed waiting to be played. Application high output singlecoilsize rails humbucker. This bass is comparable in sound to some of the more expensive brands on the market. I had a roadstar ii 650 with lace sensor pickups and a schaller bridge. The rs0 was noted as being ibanezs high end version of the roadstar model and this example truly shows why. Ibanez offers electric guitars, bass guitars, acoustic guitars, effect and pedals, amps, plus guitar accessories like tuners, straps and picks wiring diagrams contact us. Today we are looking at a gem of a bass that i recently picked up, a 1984 ibanez rb630 roadstar ii electric bass.
The catalogs scanned and linked below represent output from the year 1971 through the present. I hope this list will be a useful one to all at icw. 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. Purchased new around 1985 the serial number dates it to 1984, this guitar never left my home studio. 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. I have looked at all ibanez galleries, books and in the guitar blue book and have not been able to find this model. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Well gang here it is the ultimate list on serial numbers from today to yesterday. Roadstar ii s are very ok, but whatever you do, stay away from the powerocker tremolo. Vintage ibanez 1980s roadstar rs5 solid body electric guitar. Whilst not a direct strat copy, you cant deny the obvious strat influences. Ibanez 1984 roadstar ii series rs 335 315 guitar ad 8 x. No case ever appreciating classic styled guitar selling only to fund more guitar lessons any questions please do ask thanks for looking.
I needed a tremolo bar for my 1985 ibanez roadstar ii rg 140 guitar. Guitarra ibanez no gibson marshall fender epiphone. Some sources say the practice started in september 1975, but serial numbers indicating production as early as october 1974 have been spotted. Mij made in japan strats from the 1980s have a particularly good reputation. So an example here is for a recent model with a serial number f0330210 fujigen 2003 june 210th guitar built. It had plenty of bottom but missed definition in the mid and and high frequencies. Ibanez roadstar ii rs 0 1984 birdseye maple natural. Find great deals on ebay for ibanez roadstar bass and ibanez bass japan. Ibanez 1984 roadstar ii series rs 335 315 guitar ad 8. Ibanez roadstar ii long type loaded pickguard w seymour. Used ibanez 1984 rb760 roadstar ii 4 string japanese built bass with hard case ebay.
Found this for dirt cheap on fb marketplace yesterday. Then i changed to a gibson, but ive never done round handle gibson. For sale 1984 ibanez roadstar ii series rs5 mij squier. Indeed, some would say that its an improvement on the strat design. 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. Ibanez serial numbers are unique identifiers placed on instruments sold under the ibanez brand. Ibanez, aibanizu is a japanese guitar brand owned by hoshino gakki. Mar 02, 2016 ibanez rb850 car 1984 bass japan direct. Now i know there are a few yawning out there but think of those who do not know how to read them.
Ibanez rules is not affiliated with ibanez or hoshino usa. The awesome and somewhat rare ibanez roadstar ii, handmade in japan in februaury 1984. I have roadstar ii bass and it is as solid as a precision bass at a fifth of the price. Guitar playing is something youll have fun learning. I had a computer crash a few months back that wiped out the original files. Ibanez roadstar ii long type loaded pickguard with seymour duncan jbjr pickups product code. We have the 1984 roadstar ii bass electric bass guitar in stock in our collection. 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. 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. The guitar was ibanez top of the line model back than and with its beautiful birdseye maple top propably one of the nicest looking ibanez guitars ever. Ibanez offers electric guitars, bass guitars, acoustic guitars, effect and pedals, amps, plus guitar accessories like tuners, straps and picks ibanez.
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. Cimar and starfield were guitar and bass brands owned by hoshino gakki. And preferred by many musicians for its playability and musical style variations. May 14, 2015 1980s ibanez roadstar bass 1984 ibanez roadstar ii standard series. Descriptionhello, i have been selling with ebay from japan so i can provide you the best service. This is one of the great instruments that were being built by fujigen gakkis japanese factories back in the 80s.
Roadstar iis are very ok, but whatever you do, stay away from the powerocker tremolo. Became bassist i stopped looking for the guitar of my dreams. Acoustic guitars catalog german acoustic guitars catalog english see also. Unfollow ibanez roadstar bass to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ibanez roadstar seriesrs335 rs315 rsoriginal full page color advertisement printcarefully taken from a guitar magazinesize. As of 2017 they marketed nearly 165 models of bass guitar, acoustic guitars, and more than 300 electric guitars. I am the lucky owner of an ibanez roadstar ii series prodyear. Vintage ibanez 1980s rs525 roasdter ii solid body electric guitar. The ibanez musician bass was a line of electric bass guitars produced by the ibanez corporation from 1979 until 1987. Ibanez roadstar ii rb824 bbs 1984 japan vintage electric bass guitar. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The serial numbers are generally a character string containing letters and numbers, although some. Please start making the roadgear rd 300500900s again.
The progression, starting in 1979, was roadster, blazer, then roadstar ii. We have the ibanez 1984 roadstar ii electric bass guitar in stock in our vintage collection. Vintage ibanez roadstar ii bass guitar neck plate original pad. Find great deals on ebay for ibanez roadstar ii and ibanez roadstar 2. Pickups have that strat tone and the neck pickup stands out to me just sounds great. As such it was becoming too large to load in a reasonable amount of time. Vintage ibanez 1984 roadstar ii electric bass guitar. For a brief history of ibanez guitars, see below the catalogs. To make a wild guess id say roadstar ii was originally intended to be roadster ii. 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.
Electric guitar parts free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Vintage ibanez 1984 roadstar ii electric bass guitar white. Ibanez roadstar ii rb650 1984 bass guitars basschat. Basswood body, maple top with beautiful birdseye, gold hardware. This item is sold out everywhere in japan and very hard to get itfirst come, first served. This bass is 100% original in nearly new condition a solid 9. Gorgeous ibanez roadstar ii series rs excellent condition and value for money at 3. The makers of ibanez solidbodies was fujigenoften written as fuji gengakki, and fujigen also produced.
That would be a budget guitar that youd play for a long time. Get the best prices on our vintage ibanez bass both instore and online. 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. Ibanez roadstar ii for sale in uk view 18 bargains.
The enthusiast of such guitars could do far worse than this 1984 ibanez roadstar ii. Rg525 roadstar ii body with dual ibanez humbuckers each with a. An all original rs5, a little wear and tear here and there, nice natural aging to the paint. Get the best prices on our vintage ibanez both instore and online. Exceptional and rare 1984 ibanez made in japan roadstar ii rs0 electric guitar in its original natural finish. Shop now and receve free shipping on your order today. The rs0 was noted as being ibanezs high end version of the roadstar model and this.