The official Ibanez Blazer/Roadstar Club

[Standalone]

Here's that Randy Jackson bass solo on the RS824 (924?) Roadster mentioned earlier. My version of this bass is the TR colored RS924. The active preamp has never worked on mine. I bet those hot hot hot Dimarzio style pickups, the hottest I've ever played, eventually burned it up!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWnsT_JBgdc

No wonder I like his sig bass amp so much!

You can also hear the use of neck pickup solo sound very clearly; you can even see that the big cream colored switch is thrown to neck position. I only ever use that to get a D6 Clavinet tone when messing around with the bass line to "I Wish," but this gives me ideas for ripping an overdriven solo. Now all I need is a fusion band to play with!

The solo is in the second tune, "Egocentric Molecules" (get it? a tune to solo on...) but the first, Mirage, is really a great listen.

[Standalone]

One last image: the gorgeous wood on my blazer. Set off so nicely by the brass hardware in the shot a few posts above this one.

[Mr. Sound]

Hi folks, are we still giving out numbers?
I bought this brand-new in Brisbane in 1983, can't think of any reason to part!

[Solarmist]

People shouldn't start clubs unless they are going to keep on it for the rest of their natural lives ... I think it ended on #5.

Someone else can take over if they want.

[Mr. Sound]

Originally Posted by Standalone

One last image: the gorgeous wood on my blazer. Set off so nicely by the brass hardware in the shot a few posts above this one.

My baby's twin!...Not sure if mine was an 83, probably an 82? Does anyone have a dating chart with serial numbers?

[Standalone]

The serial #s start with their year of manufacture, at least with the basses I have from '81-'85. I think the same is true running back to 77 or earlier.

[Brent Hahn]

I have a red '82. Got it off eBay for $67 about 3 years ago. Had no idea what it was, but for $67, how could I not?

Thought it was merely OK until, on a whim, I swapped out the chunky brass bridge for a cheapo stamped P-Bass bridge -- holy moley, what a difference! Woke it right up. Now it's the best recording bass I've ever owned.

When I developed a nickel allergy and had to decide which of my instruments would get a crazy-expensive stainless steel fret job, the Blazer was first in line.

[Standalone]

I might try that bridge swap -- did the holes line up? Which one did you get?

[Brent Hahn]

Don't remember if the holes lined up, but it doesn't matter because the saddles didn't -- I seem to recall the new holes had to be a little further back. I just bought whatever p-bass bridge they had hanging on the wall at GC. Not a vintage-y type with screw-thread saddles, the more modern smooth-cylinder kind.

[Mr. Sound]

Originally Posted by Standalone

The serial #s start with their year of manufacture, at least with the basses I have from '81-'85. I think the same is true running back to 77 or earlier.

Cheers, its an 82..mmm30 years old!

[Mr. Sound]

not a great shot, but you can tell they used nice timber!

[charlie monroe]

This is one of mine. 1986 RB650. I don't need a number. Looks like the OP Lownered the thread anyway.

This is a solid 8.5 out of 10. Even has the RB650 sticker still on the back of the headstock. I almost sold it to a TBer a year ago, but I'm lucky enough to still have her. Since this bass doesn't have the coveted Heart tuning machines, I'm thinking it might be a candidate for black hardware. Hmmm. Black pickguard screws, black output jack and straplocks. Black Ultralites and a Hipshot bridge... probably cost more than what i paid for the whole bass.


I've had it for about 6 years. I like it so much i just picked up a white 1984 RB650. Maybe ill shoot some pics of it today, but they will have to be indoor photos :/

[Standalone]

Nice rosewood!

[HIaWATTha]

My first bass, originally sunburst but got a refin and a new pickguard last year. Usually stored in my closet but I take it out now and then, just to give it some daylight. Don’t care much for the sound but love the neck.

[ggvicviper]

Wow! Nice basses!

I never "got" Ibanez because I wasn't crazy about their modern offerings. However, after playing some Ibanez instruments prior to 1986, I see what the fuss is all about. One day I'll have a vintage Blazer, Roadstar, Roadster or Musician - the natural finish Blazers/Roadstars are to die for.

[Standalone]

Originally Posted by ODDBALL

What didn't you like about the sound?

Shaun

The only quibble I really have with mine is the EQ point of the tone control. I have considered putting in a different doodad (capacitor/resistor whatever it is) and putting the roll off to a more useful sonic placement.

If I ever come across a really beat up Blazer for cheap I'll try a bridge swap on it as described above to see what that does.

[HIaWATTha]

Originally Posted by ODDBALL

What didn't you like about the sound?

Shaun

Well, personally I like the roaring thunder from a thunderbird, so it’s just not my style. Don’t get me wrong, not saying it’s bad it’s just not me :-)

[Brent Hahn]

There's a really nice looking red 2-pickup Roadstar II (not mine) on eBay right now for $325 US Buy It Now. Someone should grab it.

[Samsquanch1972]

NBD!!!
This is the third Roadstar I have owned. Had the pbass and the musicman style 80s Roadstars. But wanted a PJ and love the white and black headstock.

[uOpt]

Nice. Is that the one from our forsale section?