Restoration: Roadstar (II) to hell

[TinIndian]

I got my project RB850 in!

And the case is not as funky smelling as the seller let on. Don't even think it needs any Febreeze! I'll post some pics later this morning for sh*ts and giggles!

 

[TinIndian]

Here's a couple before I start my own thread.

 

[TinIndian]

And a couple more.

 

[TinIndian]

If it weren't for the chunks out of the jack area I'd probably just give it a good cleaning. I am going to keep it purple with the black hardware. Might go with recessed Dunlop strap locks because I like 'em but those bat wing's are pretty cool and this has both of them.

One more thing, this is light! 7.5 lbs!

 

[wraub]

I have 2 of those basses, but in 5 string.
I'll be watching this (again )

wraub

 

[TinIndian]

Got the jack tightened in, cleaned and oiled the fretboard and slapped on an old set of DR's I had laying around last night. Plugged it in and was instantly gratified with the tone coming out of it. Deep and punchy and with a couple turns of some knobs goes to some real cutting funk tones. + all points in between! Really powerful pickups and amazing versatility from a passive bass.

I am bringing it to our next practice this week and maybe even our gig Saturday nite. Give it a last hurrah before I start pulling it apart to work on.

 

[SallyGrowler]

almost wish they re-issued that bass or those p'ups...

still waiting to see where the OP is at this point.

 

[TinIndian]

There's a nice white one for sale in the clasifieds here for 300.00. You wouldn't have to work on that one!

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/f-s-1984-ibanez-roadstar-ii-rb850-deluxe-pearl-white-923871/

 

[Technotitclan]

Sub'd. I've been reading this all day at work and I NEED more. OP Please come back.

 

[wraub]

As an aside...

Anyone know where to get a Roadstar truss cover? Or maybe 2?

Both my basses have their rods hanging out.



wraub

 

[Bitterdale]

As an aside...

Anyone know where to get a Roadstar truss cover? Or maybe 2?

Both my basses have their rods hanging out.



wraub

I would try Repro guitar parts:
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You may have to email them for your specific cover.

 

[wraub]

I would try Repro guitar parts:
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You may have to email them for your specific cover.

Thanks for that. Will try them.

wraub

 

[TinIndian]

Just got back from our gig. I brought the RB with me and played it 2 sets. Had great tone and a healthy thump after I got it dialed in on the amp settings. Played it thru my Streamliner 900. Set the amp with a bump in the upper mids and wham! There it was. Even beat up it is a great playing bass. It's a keeper!

 

[tonybassman]

Has there been any progress made on this recently? I'm still waiting patiently to see how this turns out!

Same here! This thread link is a saved favorite that I check often. Is this done yet?

 

[TinIndian]

Same here! This thread link is a saved favorite that I check often. Is this done yet?

I hear you! The OP hasn't been on the board since July 10th. Bummer.

On the Plus side, I am starting on mine over the Christmas break so maybe we can cure our withdrawls that way.

 

[EricssonB]

The OP hasn't been on the board since July 10th. Bummer.

Is there a Talkbass council of elders? Could they commission a private investigator? I'd pay for that.

 

[4dog]

Where oh where is the OG OP??????????

 

[whodom]

There's nothing more frustrating than an abandoned build thread...

 

[charlie monroe]

There's nothing more frustrating than an abandoned build thread...

Well, there are a few things, but this ranks.

I was hoping to see this completed.

 

[vates]

What happened to the originator?