NBD: ...and it's an Ibanez!

[EatS1stBassist]

I'm finally a proud owner of an Ibanez.

I've always wanted to get my hands on a 80's era Ibanez, like the blazers, roadster and musician. A friend of mine has a Musician and it's an amazing bass in looks, feel and sound.

Recently a deal came up to get a 81 Ibanez Roadster Fretless RS-840BK and I couldn't resist it.

It's such an amazing bass and it's in perfect conditions for a 37 years old bass. I love it!

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That’s Bitchin’

 

[MotorCityMinion]

I own that same bass fretted. It's actually the first and only bass that I've purchased brand new. This may sound like BS, but in all those years, I've never adjusted the truss rod or had any issues with the hardware. It's a great all around bass and my go to when I need to get back to ground zero with decent tone. Active was all the rage at the time and these passive basses were often over looked because of the neck through big brother Musicians series. It would take something really special to consider trading it.

Congrats.

 

[herndonbassist]

Congrats on the find!!! I love those older Ibby's

I had these some time ago and miss them.

 

[Atshen]

That's awesome! Is it me, or do the treble side tuning keys look wonky?

Looks like someone took a 4-inline tuner set and put it on a 2+2 headstock.

 

[Odonian]

Robin Hobb occasionally shopped at the bookstore I used to work in. She was always very polite but did not talk much. I have several friends who are huge fans of her work but I have not gotten around to it yet, I feel like I should.

Also, nice lookin bass, congrats!

 

[roller]

It's such an amazing bass and it's in perfect conditions for a 37 years old bass. I love it!

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Nice grab! Those old Musicians and Roadstars are SUPERB instruments!!!

 

[MDH bass]

i mean its a nice bass, but that cat is adorable <3

 

[Strung_Low]

Sweet bass! Nice library! Good lookin cat!

 

[BunchyMutt]

He's competing with George RR Martin to see who'll delay longer the release of the next book.

My bet is on Rothfuss

 

[david barnes]

I'm finally a proud owner of an Ibanez.

I've always wanted to get my hands on a 80's era Ibanez, like the blazers, roadster and musician. A friend of mine has a Musician and it's an amazing bass in looks, feel and sound.

Recently a deal came up to get a 81 Ibanez Roadster Fretless RS-840BK and I couldn't resist it.

It's such an amazing bass and it's in perfect conditions for a 37 years old bass. I love it!

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I got a 91 sr 885 for sale

 

[Janforth]

Great bass, I used to have one and I miss it, you're gonna love it.

 

[ejaggers]

Awsome!!!

057912

 

[Frank77]

Congrats, very nice bass!

So, what do the controls do? I'm assuming the switch is a pickup selector, and then the knobs are volume - tone / volume - tone for each pickup?

 

[Real Soon]

Heh, I didn't even know that line existed, always thought ppl were mistyping RoadStar. Looks good, congrats!

(but it does look like the treble-side tuners are reverse-mounted, which is an interesting look)

 

[4dog]

lefty neck on righty body...why the dots markers on bottom of neck ??

 

[Fender_Bender]

Cool bass. I’ve always thought that fretless maple board basses were the cats meow drool.

 

[retslock]

Congrats on the find!!! I love those older Ibby's

I had these some time ago and miss them.
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I still have the active/passive one like the one on the left in your pic from ‘81. It’s a rock solid instrument and it’ll still be going strong long after I’m gone that’s for sure. My AS200 guitar from ‘81 is also still going strong. I have nothing but respect for Ibanez who have made some great instruments at reasonable prices in a Fender/Gibson/Rickenbacker dominated world. They deserve more credit but it’s very hard to break through old well entrenched traditions.

 

[hypercarrots]

lefty neck on righty body...why the dots markers on bottom of neck ??

thats what ibanez does sometimes

 

[4dog]

i did not know that.

 

[Pauly 4001]

Still love the bass... and the cat. They know exactly where the sun is shining, each and every day...

... what do cat's in Seattle do?

They get by.
I've always wanted a Musician. Great score. Congrats. Or Parabens as they say.