Ibanez Roadstar II 1981 MIJ & Case £495 Lancaster

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Ibanez Roadstar II 1981 Japanese made bass with original case.

 

This is the early 80’s Ibanez version of a Precision, the difference between this and some Fenders of the same era is that this model doesn’t weigh a ton and costs about a quarter! 

This is a lovely bass in its own right, simple passive volume and tone, split pickup and a nicely proportioned neck. It weighs 4kgs and is in pretty good condition for its 44 years. It plays very well and sounds like you would expect. It’s all original apart from the strap buttons which were changed years ago for strap lock types. This was prior to my purchase so I’ve no idea what happened to the originals. There are some dings to the body and some small blemishes to the neck. Truss rod is fine and works well, frets are in good order as is also the pickups and hardware. 

I got this in a trade and it owes me £495. Classic black and maple looks which I love, sadly the slightly wider than a P bass body is uncomfortable for me to play so it’s not seeing any action. I’m getting rid of any basses that aren’t being played regularly that hold no sentimental value. Sorry no trades unless you have a Sterling SB14 or a US Sub Sterling then possibly.

It comes with what I was told is the original case. It’s certainly of the same era. One clasp is broken but it still does the job.

Great vintage MIJ Precision alternative at a decent price. I’m sure it will bring back memories for some of you. 

Prefer pickup but can post in the UK only at buyer’s cost.