Recent content by smith1279

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    Unexpected and pleasant suprise (Ibanez Roadstar II Content)

    I paid $450 new for my Ibanez RB820 in 1982. I would love to buy another as a backup, as it is the best playing bass I have ever owned. In fact, I just bought an Epiphone TBird that I'm willing to trade straight across (with case) for an Ibanez RB820. To me the value is priceless. Do you...
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    Ibanez RB650 Roadstar II bass, your thoughts?

    I bought a RS820SS in late 1982 because as soon as I pulled it from the rack in the music store, I fell in love with the neck! It was my perfect bass - it has an alder body, 34-inch scale, rosewood fretboard. and a Super J6 pickup with 3-way switch. I quit playing in 1998 and sold all my...