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  1. Very rare January 1984 Ibanez MC888 "bean" bass, made in Japan, original case, open to offers
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    For sale Very rare January 1984 Ibanez MC888 "bean" bass, made in Japan, original case, open to offers

    NEW EDIT: gave it a quick polish and added a few pictures to the bottom of the post. I have now knocked the price down by $400 because I really need the cash and Reverb users are wasting time I don't have anymore... Please do not hesitate to make an offer. Apologies in advance for rushing this...
    $1,999.00
  2. Misophonic

    SOLD Very rare January 1984 Ibanez MC888 "bean" bass, made in Japan, original case, open to offers

    NEW EDIT: gave it a quick polish and added a few pictures to the bottom of the post. I have now knocked the price down by $400 because I really need the cash and Reverb users are wasting time I don't have anymore... Please do not hesitate to make an offer. Apologies in advance for rushing this...
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    For sale 1984 Ibanez RB888 (Extremely Rare Roadstar II "Bean Bass")

    DESCRIPTION: I have for sale an Ibanez RB888 (colloquially referred to as the “Bean Bass”) dated from the year 1984 that has been professionally refinished in a brilliant, bright white color. If you're looking at this listing, then you'll already undoubtedly know that in recent years, the RB888...
    $650.00
  4. Empr Guillotine

    No longer available 1984 Ibanez RB888 (Extremely Rare Roadstar II "Bean Bass")

    DESCRIPTION: I have for sale an Ibanez RB888 (colloquially referred to as the “Bean Bass”) dated from the year 1984 that has been professionally refinished in a brilliant, bright white color. If you're looking at this listing, then you'll already undoubtedly know that in recent years, the RB888...
  5. 1984 Ibanez RB999 'Bean Bass' fretless with Nordstrand pickups, replacement neck
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    For sale 1984 Ibanez RB999 'Bean Bass' fretless with Nordstrand pickups, replacement neck

    Can't believe I'm giving this one up, but my carpal tunnel says I have to switch to short-scales. Asking $999 USD but open to reasonable offers. 1984 Ibanez Roadstar II RB999 'Bean Bass' in black, this is the first version that had passive pickups (the large double-J and single J). Bought this...
    $999.00
  6. hooky_marr

    SOLD 1984 Ibanez RB999 'Bean Bass' fretless with Nordstrand pickups, replacement neck

    Can't believe I'm giving this one up, but my carpal tunnel says I have to switch to short-scales. Asking $999 USD but open to reasonable offers. 1984 Ibanez Roadstar II RB999 'Bean Bass' in black, this is the first version that had passive pickups (the large double-J and single J). Bought this...
  7. hooky_marr

    Rebuilt Ibanez RB999: What’s it Worth?

    Time has come to sadly part with this bass (gotta pay down the credit card). Was an original 1984 Ibanez RB999 bean bass ordered from Japan via Japan Bass Direct. Original neck had hidden cracks in the headstock and pickups had issues, bridge was corroded. Had my local luthier / builder...
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    For sale 1984 Ibanez Roadstar II RB-999 'Bean Bass' Neck

    1984 Ibanez Roadstar II RB-999 'Bean Bass' Neck, black glossy finish, maple with rosewood fingerboard. 34" scale, 1 5/8" nut width. Truss rod adjustment at body end. 21 Frets, frets are in decent condition with wear on first three. Neck appears straight. Original Smooth Tune II tuners (one...
    $199.00
  9. hooky_marr

    SOLD 1984 Ibanez Roadstar II RB-999 'Bean Bass' Neck

    1984 Ibanez Roadstar II RB-999 'Bean Bass' Neck, black glossy finish, maple with rosewood fingerboard. 34" scale, 1 5/8" nut width. Truss rod adjustment at body end. 21 Frets, frets are in decent condition with wear on first three. Neck appears straight. Original Smooth Tune II tuners (one...
  10. Headstock angle

    Headstock angle

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  11. Neck heel

    Neck heel

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  12. Back of headstock

    Back of headstock

    Showing finish crack and missing tuner cap
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  13. Back of neck

    Back of neck

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  14. Headstock face

    Headstock face

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  15. Look down the neck

    Look down the neck

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  16. Look down the neck 2

    Look down the neck 2

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  17. Headstock angle reverse

    Headstock angle reverse

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  18. Neck overview

    Neck overview

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  19. hooky_marr

    NBD: Restored / Upgraded Ibanez RB999 'Bean Bass' Fretless

    So last year, I got an Ibanez RB999 (1984 version with passive pickups) thanks to Danny Stewart of Japan Bass Direct. I used to own a few of these and missed having one. It was a little bit worn and funky, and had some issues with the pickup coils. I discussed it with my luthier pal Steve...
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