Overall condition is excellent, although there are a few minor nicks in the lower edges of the body (the instrument has been taken care of, but it is 33 years old). The black finish is still glossy and completely intact. No buckle rash on the back. The pickups were manufactured by Dimarzio and are original to the instrument. Electronics are passive. The neck pickup is ceramic and powerful. The bridge pickup will nail the Jaco Pastorius tone if soloed. The neck is straight and shows virtually no wear. Frets were recently milled by the Texas Guitar Workshop and the nut was recently replaced by Randy Brown of Lone Star Guitar Repair.
The original hardcase was dilapidated and recently replaced with a Pro-Tech softshell case, which provides excellent protection and happens to fit the Roadster perfectly.
Other than the professionally replaced nut and case, this Roadster is 100% original and rare. The strings are DR Hi-Beam stainless steel, standard gauge.
Asking $600 plus shipping and insurance, possibly negotiable. Not interested in trades. Prefer local sale in the DFW area but will ship within the continental US and Canada. Please reply to this ad.
