FS: '79 Ibanez Roadster RS-900

[Mad_Phingers]

This was a bass that Phil Lynott used a lot with Thin Lizzy. Real aggressive sound. It has one active single coil with treble and bass boost controls. Very solid bass, definitely on the heavy side, but I believe that is what gives this bass its sustain and incredibly solid bottom end. The E string, even tuned down to C is so solid and punchy. I need to do some spring cleaning and I just have no room for this one.

I just want to get what I paid for it, SOLD, want to try for a local sale first, but will consider shipping.

YouTube - Thin Lizzy - Are you ready

I'll get those smudges off for ya!

[DeivoxCarnal]

WOW that grain is effin' GORGEOUS!
I wish I had the cash to pick this up!

[Mad_Phingers]

Great grain indeed!

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[Low Main]

Great basses - this is a bit of a rare one with the single bakelite pickup.

Also not that common to see that bridge and PU combined with the Blazeresque headstock style.

But they used that body finish pretty often. (If it were used on a MM today, it might be called Fire Roasted Honey Jalapeno BBQ.)

Slow growth solid ash body is heavier than swamp ash to be sure. Still not as bad as a T-40 though.

[Mad_Phingers]

Mom's day bump

[Mad_Phingers]

If you're into Music Man basses but want something vintage and a little stand-outish from the rest, this bass will not let you down!

Did I mention it has a brass nut too?

[GrooveWarrior]

I had a '79 Roadster with the P/J pickups, and that thing was a beast!! You could take it out back and hit baseballs with it, and turn around and play a show. Built like a tank with great tone.

Bump.






*I do not endorse hitting baseballs with a musical instrument, nor did I ever hit baseballs with a musical instrument. The above story was completely fabricated to highlight the tank-osity of this bass.

[Mad_Phingers]

Certainly a solid piece of bass

[Rob0923]

Nice bass! Wish I had the gas.

[seventhsunbass]

Originally Posted by GrooveWarrior

*I do not endorse hitting baseballs with a musical instrument, nor did I ever hit baseballs with a musical instrument. The above story was completely fabricated to highlight the tank-osity of this bass.

OK, now that's some funny sh*t right there!
Bump from another fan of the Land of the Rising Sun's basses.

[icbarbour]

I have the 1981 model. Great bass. Monster tone bump!

[Mad_Phingers]

Thanks for the testimonials! It is a great bass, if I was any more financial stable, I'd be hanging on to this one for a while.

[Mad_Phingers]

TTT

[mdogs]

Man I would really love to have this thing and I am local too. Unfortunately, I don'thave cold hard cash to trade only another bass...

[Mad_Phingers]

What do you have?

[capnjim]

PM sent

[Mad_Phingers]

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