For your consideration is a 1986 MIJ Ibanez RB650 Roadstar II P/J body mated to a vintage Ibanez Blazer maple neck, complete with heart tuners
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This bass was one of my first real basses in the 80's, and it was loved and my main gigging bass until 1991 (when my Stingray 5 came along...).
You know the quality of builds on these basses.
The stock pups have been replaced with Seymour Duncan Basslines many, many moons ago. I do not have the stock pups. All remaining electronics are stock. The output on the "J" pup is not the greatest, perhaps due to my complete lack of electronic and/or soldering skills. Easily fixable, I'm sure.
The stock bent bridge has been updated to a Gotoh 201 high-mass bridge. I do have the stock bridge if anyone is interested, which shows a bunch of pitting and the original saddle adjustment screws are corroded into place.
I recently slapped some chrome metallic contact paper on the pickguard which spiced the monochromatic black on black look up a bit. It can easily be removed. The pickguard is structurally sound beneath, without the common crack near the output jack. The usual pick scratches, but nothing major.
The body has an assortment of dents and dings, however nothing that would affect the sound of this beauty. The neck pocket is structurally intact without any cracks in the neck pocket.
The neck was acquired last year from TimBosby and is in great shape, however, there is a small gouge on the treble side, 18th fret, which really doesn't bother me, but in the spirit of full disclosure, there you have it.
That's about it. This is FOR SALE ONLY. Trade offers will not be responded to. GAS is a cruel mistress, but debt is more so.
Asking $325 shipped $225 + shipping to the CONUS.
No case, but I can probably find a cheap gig bag and lots of packing material.
