Recent content by 13ftHand

I got $438.00 for mine on eBay when I sold it last year to finance an '03 Fender Highway 1. The Roadster was a really well-built instrument. I can understand, though, you're not liking maple, especially if you're used to ebony. Best of luck!

Great price for a great quality bass. Sold my '80 Roadster P/J Bass RS-824 (also black w/ maple) last spring for $438.00, so this is worth grabbing fast! I sold mine to get a Highway 1, and I have to say, the quality level was higher on my old Ibanez. Just HAD to get a P-bass, though. Some of...

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I've been using one of these for two years. They're about $70 new. Great quality and design. Very comfortable, and I have chronic left-shoulder pain. This strap's wide pad distributes the weight nicely. Looks weird until you put it on. Then, it fits like a glove, as it's shaped to go just...

...for the bumps! Deal pending...

For Sale, thanks, but no trade offers, please... 1984 Aria Pro II RSB Special w/ OHSC S O L D for $185.00 plus UPS shipping w/ Receiver Signature Required -- PayPal and CONUS only Made in Japan's Matsumoku production plant around 1984. Serial #40915xx Specifications, to the best of my...

" Ah ha! I've wondered where the real friction point was--that makes sense! I've convinced my wife that Hipshot EB7's are a good investment :D so I'll lube the shoulder/half-cylinder area in the meantime. I don't really need the "finest tuner money can buy" -- just wanted to get some kind...

Heard about Wilkinson; I'll investigate further. Hadn't thought about the old screw holes being hidden by the new plates. That's cool, as long as the new holes wouldn't be too close and break through to the old holes. Thanks for your perspective!

"...check the lubrication of the shaft where the shoulder bears on the backplate. I have had these come in feeling like there were rocks being crushed in the "worn out" gears, and some thorough lubrication at this point with the tension off restored them to smooth-as-glass performance..."...

Greetings -- My new-to-me '03 Highway 1 needs some new tuners. Already tried taking them apart and cleaning, adjusting, etc. but they're still rough, gritty and don't turn very smoothly. I searched ALL over TB and tuner manufacturer sites. Looks to me like the only true "drop-in" options are...

Mr. Larry -- Add a layer or two of polyester top coat, for a finished look??? You could sell bodies like this, I think. I really like that blend and contrast of CAR, brown/black and plain wood. :cool: --13ftHand

Maybe you'd like my 1980 Ibanez Roadster (not RoadSTAR). It has a "Guild" style head 24 frets P/J pickups hefty bridge Black body in great condition Maple neck / Maple fretboard in great shape Minimal fret wear (I bought it in '81 and have hardly used it until the last two years)...