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serial# L 8116504…anyone know where to look for replacment tone knobs for this model? I can’t even find any references to it.
Arley
I’m the original owner purchased this bass new in 1979. The serial number is A787834.
This bass is in exellent condition.
I’m just not sure what’s a resonable price to ask for.
Thanks
Rick
I have an Ibanez guitar that my Dad got in the late 70’s, maybe early 80’s. He passed in 1998, and the guitar was given to me. He said long ago it was worth alot! What that means, I have no idea! I recently took it to a shop here in Nampa, ID. He found some info, but not much! He said it is an SG Japenese made, made in August 1977. I’m trying to find out from anyone at all what the value is on this sweet guitar! If anyone knows please contact me! Thanks, Steve H.
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Hi.I am looking for to purchase Ibanez L5 copy(2470 or FA 700.Jerzy
I have a concord 698 md. I have searched for info on it and its as if it never existed- but I have one. anyone know about it? A great sounding guitar. Please email me if you can help. Thank you!
: I have a concord 698 md. I have searched for info on it and its as if it never existed- but I have one. anyone know about it? A great sounding guitar. Please email me if you can help. Thank you!
i also have a concord 698MD. did u find out anything about this model?
I bought one of these new in Park Forest IL somewhere between 1970-1972 and lost interest in it about a year later with college and work. I is in a case upstairs and still looks showroom new. I paid about $350 for it at the time, don’t know much else. Did you find out anything else about them?
Thanks
Hi, I just ran across out old conversation about the Ibanez 698 MD. What would you think about selling yours? My son is 23 now and has become a great player…. He loves my Ibanez. Thought about buying yours and giving him mine. That way, I’d have one with the pick guard still on it. I stupidly removed mine. Well, thanks!
I did get a response from one lady that had the identical guitar. She was very nice to send me photos so that I could see (and remember) the beautiful pick-guard that I stupidly removed.
Does yours have the black pick-guard with what look to me like mother of pearl dandelion flowers (when they turn fuzzy)? It is a strange guitar, sounds really very nice but no-one has any info on them….. its like they dont exist! But, now I know there are 3 of them. lol
I am in Michigan. I wonder where all the others are.
S~
I picked one up recently in Van Nuys. Maple neck, back and sides. Spruce top. Funny little pickguard like you describe. Gorgeous guitar, early 70s as you said. They don’t make em like this anymore!
Hi, my 2399DX plays well and looks great but at some point in its life the pick ups have been changed. I think it would have had Super 70s in it originally, but when they were changed the pickup casing was chiseled out a bit to make the new ones fit. It looks shoddy and I want to try and get new casings and pickups fitted to get it back to as an original state as possible.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Thanks, Pat
Hi Pat,
I am in the same predicament. The 2399DX originally had the gold oval-shaped "clear sound" single coil pickups. I bought my ’73 DX back in ’78 and it was in original mint condition. As a stupid 19 year old a couple of years later, I fitted a pair of the best (at the time) Seymour Duncan Humbuckers (single-wire on the neck and double-wire on the bridge). This gives an excellent sound and heaps of options with phase reversal and coil-tap switching – better than most others I’ve heard even today. The trouble is, now the DX is not standard and I can’t find the old pickups anywhere – I must have ditched them. We should both keep hunting and keep in touch!
Cheers for now and good luck,
Eric
Eric
Did you manage to find anything on the original pickups. I’m having no luck at all
Any info on one please e-mail.
: Any info on one please e-mail.
I have a mint condition TG-160 if you’re still looking for one.
custom agent no numbers purchased new in ireland any info welcome
: custom agent no numbers purchased new in ireland any info welcome
Hi here, well all i can say is lucky you! I also have this model exept that the logo on the headstock is Antoria & not Ibanez. No matter the logo, all these guitars were made by the same people in the same factory in Japan.If yours has no serial number then it is pre 1975. It is worth about 1,000 euros, depending on condition!
Look for the book by Micheal Wright "Guitar Stories Volume One" which contains photos and the story of your guitar!
I would insure the guitar as they are rare.
Can any one tell me te value of my 1977 artist model bass?
hi.want some help with this.no name on the front neck,the same
body as antoria year 71.Mike.
Hey, I agree with everything said about the RB800. However, it’s time to get rid of my trusted 800. It is hiddeously colored with a rare factory color- turquoise blue/green. Oh, yeah, it is in mint condition. And yes, it plays like nothing else I have ever set hands on. But, alas, it is time to say good bye. Email me at [email protected] in Omaha,NE.
i bought a musician guitar about 10 years ago,
i found out it was a musician later,
but the year and the name doesnt match with the musician history,
according to the serial number it’s a december 1977, and ibanez released the musician in 78,
also all the pictures i saw of the different models have minor differences with mine (switch, volume knobs…)
i also found that,with gibson guitars,rd means -research department-
i was wondering if mine would be a prototype
: I bought my 1981 Japanese Ibanez Roadstar RB800 4-string Bass brand new in NYC in 1981! It was a truly horrific Fire Engine Red with tiny metallic flakey sparkles when i got it. 26 years later, and its dulled down to a pretty cool looking deeper red. She’s got "Ibanez RB800. The Ultimate Expression Of Craftsmanship" along the body, just above the neck. (Bolt-On Neck, Arrow shaped Headstock) She also has the Fender type PUps and all-active system. The neck is really skinny for a bass, even narrower than my Fender Jazz Bass. I LOVE this bass. I’ve used her constantly for almost 26 years now!
: In session it’s sound just outclasses Fenders, Ricky’s and even a couple of Alembic’s I’ve used. I’ve had clients request a "Grunting Precision Bass sound…" in a session, and after about 3 mins on an Ashdown 4×10 tube combo, and 5 mins on my Ibanez, I had the producer saying "Thats the fattest grunt i’ve ever heard…" (He’s obviously never met my mum!) I went through the entire 80’s with her doing "Slap Bass" sessions, Jazz sessions, Rock, Blues etc etc. BUT… My Ibanez RB800 truly excells in the "Funk Bass" dept. The action on her 2 octave superscale neck is **** ing amazing.
: It’s never fretted out or choked. The Frets did actually turn green though!!! Against the dark Rosewood board and the deep red neck, it looked sort of cool, but even on a new set of strings she was starting to sound a bit tired. I got her refretted in Boston (94) and the guy who did the job said that she had the wildest feel he’s ever played. With a set of Med long scale strings, the action at the 12th fret is just slightly higher than my 75 Gibson LP Standard! In 26 years, she’s been pro setup only TWICE and refretted ONCE! She’s so well setup, that if i want to, i can actually play just a little more behind the frets, and give her a Ricky or PBass "Grunt" or do lead lines on her.
: After 26 years, my only gripes about her is 1: THAT colour!
: 2: When the 9volt battery runs out, things get ugly. All of a sudden it’s fizz, fizz, fart……nothing! So i always keep a spare few 9volt batts in the original Ibanez RB800 Case (built like a tank!)
: Not too bad a list of gripes really i think. I cant say enough about my RB800. It can also do Dub Reggae effortlessly too… I’m going into the studio today, where i’m producing and playing guitar/bass on a truly amazing Singer/Songwriters debut album. I’ll take her out of her case, look at her and go "Uuuuugh what the **** was i thinking about with this colour!" plug her in and put down 10 hours worth of excellent sounding bass tracks.
: Cant say anymore about her.
: I would never think of selling her, but am looking for another one (NOT RED!) I’d love to know what the wood is under the paint. If i do ever see another one for sale, i’d buy it, and get my Red RB800 stripped and Nitro’d natural.
: Big Al
: Audio Slave
: The Sonic Kitchen Studio
I have one of these RB800’s in factory Seafoam Green. You think RED is wild. I love this bass, but I think I would trade it for a pearl white one or a black one. People have always commented on the awesome sound and wild color. Everything you say about this fine machine is true. But because of the color, I would probably trade it.
I have an old SG copy, mahogany body, maple neck 21 frets, made in Japan neck plate, and bigsby style tremelo! There is nothing written on the headstock, but I was told it was an off-shoot of the Hoshino company, can you tell me any more? Thanks for your time
I have a mint condition I think 1975 Left Hand Ibanez Les Paul Custom for sale with stock matching case and shoulder strap. Cherry Sunburst with Gold on all metal surfaces. I bought in 76-77 never learned to play been in storage for 30 years. Pulled it out last year and had a pro check it for me. He said it was perfect. Send me and email for pics and more info.
: I have a mint condition I think 1975 Left Hand Ibanez Les Paul Custom for sale with stock matching case and shoulder strap. Cherry Sunburst with Gold on all metal surfaces. I bought in 76-77 never learned to play been in storage for 30 years. Pulled it out last year and had a pro check it for me. He said it was perfect. Send me and email for pics and more info.
send me pics if you still have it
[email protected]
Hi saw your add. still have your guitar.
Thank’s, TJ
: : I have a mint condition I think 1975 Left Hand Ibanez Les Paul Custom for sale with stock matching case and shoulder strap. Cherry Sunburst with Gold on all metal surfaces. I bought in 76-77 never learned to play been in storage for 30 years. Pulled it out last year and had a pro check it for me. He said it was perfect. Send me and email for pics and more info.
I have this bass too. When I bought it, it was the black pearl color they had…stripped the body down (left the neck cause I didn’t want to mess with it), and stained it a nice walnut color, actually kinda opened the sound up somewhat a little doing this. I didn’t put a laquer over it just left it the natural wood and rub it with beeswax every now and then to keep it nice.
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: Ibanez roadster bass (RB800)
I also have this Bass. I’ve been playing for the past 30 years and picked it up in 82 new. I have since bought and played a multitude of basses, but nothing compares the way the slim neck of the RB800 first in my hand. I have since sold all my other bass guitars and bought and additional two RB800 just in case one gets broke as nothing I’ve played can compare to the neck on this guitar. I’ve played everything from the local dairy quieen to 25000 seat concert halls over the years and wouldn’t dream of playing anything else.
: I have this bass too. When I bought it, it was the black pearl color they had…stripped the body down (left the neck cause I didn’t want to mess with it), and stained it a nice walnut color, actually kinda opened the sound up somewhat a little doing this. I didn’t put a laquer over it just left it the natural wood and rub it with beeswax every now and then to keep it nice.
I just picked up one of these – an ’87 according to the SN. That is all I can find out about it. Do you have any other info on it? Construction materials, pups,etc. I don’t seem to get any tone change from the back knob. I don’t even know it’s for.
This popular thread has been given its own page : ibanez les paul custom gold plated trimmings value of my guitar
These guitars are honeys! I just spent the afternoon playing Gibsons in the price range of $2,000 to $10,000 and the cream-colored 1977 Ibanez Les Paul copy I played sounded better and played better than most of them. I think they’re wonderful guitars! Too bad Gibson can’t make them as good!
I have the same problem, I want to sell an Ibanez Les Paul Custom model, bought it second-hand around 1979, the serial number is F761568, so I am looking for any information about its date of fabrication and os course the possible price. Thank you!
The F is the month, A = january, b = february etc.
76 is the year of manufacture
1568 is the amount of that model made in that year…
Value from 800 to 2,000 euros!!!
i have a les paul custom guitar, august 1977. in mint condition. with gold plated fittings. i was wondering does anyone out there know how much this guitar is worth? mother of peal and all the trimmings including the case which is also in mint condition. i have tried searching the net for valuation but to no avail.
Hi, can anyone give me an idea on the valuation of my black ibanez les paul custom, with case. 1977 with the gold plated hardwear. this guitar plays like a dream but i have to sell it, had it for 30 years. great condition, it was made in August 1977. and 1489 were made. it has p90 pick ups on. i havent seen one like this anywhere on the net.
Can anyone tell me where I can get information on all banjo’s built by Ibanez
: Can anyone tell me where I can get information on all banjo’s built by Ibanez
I would like to find out more information as well. I have a banjo I purchased new in 1974, by Mansfield. They are linked to Ibanez in the following way with this vintage of guitar (and, I am guessing, the banjo as well):
Mansfield was a Canadian musical instrument distributor (you will note that most Mansfield owners are in Canada). Mansfield guitars are OEM made from different musical instrument manufacturers. Recently purchased Mansfield guitars have no special interest, but in the 1970’s , the Mansfield guitars were built by Hoshino Gakki (Japan), the Ibanez makers.
If you have a 1970’s Mansfield, chances are that it’s an Ibanez with a Mansfield name on it. The Ibanez vintage guitars are highly wanted. You can search Ibanez vintage collector websites for more information about the Ibanez story and some information about Mansfield. There is no doubt that those guitars are meant to become collector’s items because they are apparently the same guitars as the Ibanez vintage 1970s, except for the brand.
If you have any comments or information let me know…
Scott
I own a 1983 Ibanez model NW 350 AM which is an acoustic dreadnought body with solid spruce top and Maple sides and back. Has anyone out there ever seen this model? I went to a website that had it listed, but nobody had put up a picture or any info on it. If you can help, it’d be appreciated.
need to inquire about an Cimar 355-12…marked Japan….12 string.
any help??
I have a Cimar 355-6 strings.
And I think they have sold only one model.
Marco.
: need to inquire about an Cimar 355-12…marked Japan….12 string.
: any help??
Anyone know what year this was made? The vintage site shows it at 1973, but I am about to buy one where they claim it’s a 75. But doesn’t seem any were made then. This is a Thinline Tele copy with the f hole and double humbuckers. Also, what is a good price to pay?
I can never find any info on this bass. I’m assuming it was made Aug 1977 because the serial# is H775137. Any help.
: I can never find any info on this bass. I’m assuming it was made Aug 1977 because the serial# is H775137. Any help.
I am in the same boat as you are. I too have an Ibanez Flying V Bass but haven’t been able to find any information on this product line at all. Did you have any luck?
Anyone know the current value of my Ibanez Silver Series Jazz Bass? Serial #C773390. Blonde, black pick guard, ash body.
I would like to know the model (type) of this Ibanez Prestige that I am looking at purchasing? The headstock simply reads: Ibanez Prestige and nothing more. I have been able to figure out the serial number from your website. Japanese made in 2001. Serial # is F0110656, meaning made at the Fugi plant in 2001. Nothing else indicates a specific model other than the (prestige). Is that it? Can you tell me what the suggested retail was at the time? The only other letters I can see are on the back of the headstock just before the serial #. It reads "CE"
Thanks
I have been trying to find what year this nylon string model Number 327 was made (made in Japan)
I have the same nylon acoustic Ibanez guitar which I taught myself on. It was originally my parents. They bought it back in 1971/1972 ish. Hope it helps
I have Black Eagle bass which is listed in the 1974 catologue. The model i have has a serial number suggesting it was made in 1977 and is #197. Any ideas as to why this would be?
Not sure, but i think those basses look cool and i wanted to buy one for years. if you ever sell it let me know.
This popular thread has been given its own page : Model number 70 Ibanez Classical Guitar
I have a guitar with the same characteristics, except for the number model which is: 300. My mother bought it in 1970 in Lima, Peru. I’m interested about the origin of this model too. If you find any information about it, please send it to me. Thanks.
Francisco Chirinos
Lima, Peru
I was given an Ibanez guitar from my grandpa. He said he has had it since the 1970’s, the only thing on it is inside the sound hole with a label that says. There is no serial number at all all it says on the label inside is:
"
The worlds Supreme Quality
Established 1908
Model no 70
Made in Japan"
At the top of the neck it has a sticker that says steel reinforced neck. It is a six string classical style guitar, with no cut in the body. It has 18 playable frets. The neck is pretty thick, the body is realitvly small, but has alot of sound. It is an easy guitar to play. I was just curious how much it would be worth, or if you had an idea of some place i could talk to that could give me an estimate.
I have the exact same guitar. I can’t find find any information on it. It was my grandmothers and from what I know it was from the 60’s or 70’s. What little information I have found says that ibanez did not put serial numbers on their guitars in that era. Please email me with any information that you might have obtained.
I saw some words
about a Ibanez roadstar series II , and I have one .
The number series
mine is : k854008 . I supose was made in 1985 . Have you some information about
this model ? I was looking for some notice about in web , but i hadn4t nothing
about .
If somebody can help me
please send me a message .
My name is Edney ,
and I live in Brazil .
Tks .
Edney
55 11 9459-7611
i had a Ibanez roadstar bass that i loved. It was a 4 string bass, with a different than some of the roadstars that i’ve seen.. the tuning peg head looked like a tune bass’ arrow shaped any body seen this type of bass. it had pj pickups and was active. i’m interested in finding another one of these basses. this bass was manufactured in the 80’s it was black with a mirror black colored hardware.
I own one….
: i had a Ibanez roadstar bass that i loved. It was a 4 string bass, with a different than some of the roadstars that i’ve seen.. the tuning peg head looked like a tune bass’ arrow shaped any body seen this type of bass. it had pj pickups and was active. i’m interested in finding another one of these basses. this bass was manufactured in the 80’s it was black with a mirror black colored hardware.
: i had a Ibanez roadster bass that i loved. It was a 4 string bass, with a different than some of the roadstars that i’ve seen.. the tuning peg head looked like a tune bass’ arrow shaped any body seen this type of bass. it had pj pickups and was active. i’m interested in finding another one of these basses. this bass was manufactured in the 80’s it was black with a mirror black colored hardware.
I’m sorry .. i originally submitted with the thought the bass is a roadstar… its not its a japanese Roadster… if anyone is selling one.. let me know..
thanks..
mark
: : i had a Ibanez roadster bass that i loved. It was a 4 string bass, with a different than some of the roadstars that i’ve seen.. the tuning peg head looked like a tune bass’ arrow shaped any body seen this type of bass. it had pj pickups and was active. i’m interested in finding another one of these basses. this bass was manufactured in the 80’s it was black with a mirror black colored hardware.
: I’m sorry .. i originally submitted with the thought the bass is a roadstar… its not its a japanese Roadster… if anyone is selling one.. let me know..
: thanks..
: mark
Hey Mark!
I have a 1980 Ibanez Roadster-Japanese, bought new at Steves Music in Toronto. It is active, and has twin pickups, although not Fender copies as your’s was-these are large, identical square bridge and neck. Just curious, what makes this bass sound so good? I’ve used it through Ampegs, and now my Traynor Mono block II and a JBL 15′. I agree, sweet sound-good luck finding one man. But I wonder if Steve’s Music in Toronto or Montreal could help you? They have a full line of great basses-ESP, etc, but also are Ibanez believers. Good luck from a fellow player in Canada! Denny
: : : i had a Ibanez roadster bass that i loved. It was a 4 string bass, with a different than some of the roadstars that i’ve seen.. the tuning peg head looked like a tune bass’ arrow shaped any body seen this type of bass. it had pj pickups and was active. i’m interested in finding another one of these basses. this bass was manufactured in the 80’s it was black with a mirror black colored hardware.
: : I’m sorry .. i originally submitted with the thought the bass is a roadstar… its not its a japanese Roadster… if anyone is selling one.. let me know..
: : thanks..
: : mark
: Hey Mark!
: I have a 1980 Ibanez Roadster-Japanese, bought new at Steves Music in Toronto. It is active, and has twin pickups, although not Fender copies as your’s was-these are large, identical square bridge and neck. Just curious, what makes this bass sound so good? I’ve used it through Ampegs, and now my Traynor Mono block II and a JBL 15′. I agree, sweet sound-good luck finding one man. But I wonder if Steve’s Music in Toronto or Montreal could help you? They have a full line of great basses-ESP, etc, but also are Ibanez believers. Good luck from a fellow player in Canada! Denny
well i just baught a japanese roadstar myself adn wow i tootally agree with everything thats been said. i just was wondering does anyone kno if they come standard with a frequency switch?
Denny: I have a 1980 Ibanez Roadster with a cherry-like finish that I bought in the UK back in the early 1980’s when I was gigging regularly. I recently bought it out of retirement for recording purposes and it still sounds great. It has a single active pickup; maple neck; heart shaped tuning heads. Weighs a ton! It also had a pickguard at some point before I acquired it (the screws are still there, no pickguard), although I can’t find out if this would have been original equipment as I can’t find any photos of this model with a pickguard. I’m thinking of adding one. Did yours have one? Happy to provide a photo…..Ian.
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: Ibanez roadster bass (RB800)
I bought my 1981 Japanese Ibanez Roadstar RB800 4-string Bass brand new in NYC in 1981! It was a truly horrific Fire Engine Red with tiny metallic flakey sparkles when i got it. 26 years later, and its dulled down to a pretty cool looking deeper red. She’s got "Ibanez RB800. The Ultimate Expression Of Craftsmanship" along the body, just above the neck. (Bolt-On Neck, Arrow shaped Headstock) She also has the Fender type PUps and all-active system. The neck is really skinny for a bass, even narrower than my Fender Jazz Bass. I LOVE this bass. I’ve used her constantly for almost 26 years now!
In session it’s sound just outclasses Fenders, Ricky’s and even a couple of Alembic’s I’ve used. I’ve had clients request a "Grunting Precision Bass sound…" in a session, and after about 3 mins on an Ashdown 4×10 tube combo, and 5 mins on my Ibanez, I had the producer saying "Thats the fattest grunt i’ve ever heard…" (He’s obviously never met my mum!) I went through the entire 80’s with her doing "Slap Bass" sessions, Jazz sessions, Rock, Blues etc etc. BUT… My Ibanez RB800 truly excells in the "Funk Bass" dept. The action on her 2 octave superscale neck is **** ing amazing.
It’s never fretted out or choked. The Frets did actually turn green though!!! Against the dark Rosewood board and the deep red neck, it looked sort of cool, but even on a new set of strings she was starting to sound a bit tired. I got her refretted in Boston (94) and the guy who did the job said that she had the wildest feel he’s ever played. With a set of Med long scale strings, the action at the 12th fret is just slightly higher than my 75 Gibson LP Standard! In 26 years, she’s been pro setup only TWICE and refretted ONCE! She’s so well setup, that if i want to, i can actually play just a little more behind the frets, and give her a Ricky or PBass "Grunt" or do lead lines on her.
After 26 years, my only gripes about her is 1: THAT colour!
2: When the 9volt battery runs out, things get ugly. All of a sudden it’s fizz, fizz, fart……nothing! So i always keep a spare few 9volt batts in the original Ibanez RB800 Case (built like a tank!)
Not too bad a list of gripes really i think. I cant say enough about my RB800. It can also do Dub Reggae effortlessly too… I’m going into the studio today, where i’m producing and playing guitar/bass on a truly amazing Singer/Songwriters debut album. I’ll take her out of her case, look at her and go "Uuuuugh what the **** was i thinking about with this colour!" plug her in and put down 10 hours worth of excellent sounding bass tracks.
Cant say anymore about her.
I would never think of selling her, but am looking for another one (NOT RED!) I’d love to know what the wood is under the paint. If i do ever see another one for sale, i’d buy it, and get my Red RB800 stripped and Nitro’d natural.
Big Al
Audio Slave
The Sonic Kitchen Studio
This popular thread has been given its own page : IBANEZ SILVER SERIES BASS
I’ll try and help you as much as I can, I have a few of the ‘lawsuit’ type basses from the 70’s. What model is it? I presume it is either a Jazz or a Precision clone, there should be a serial number on the neck plate, what colour is it? is it all original? what condition is it in?
I have a silver series Ibanez Bass serial number B782163 and would also like to find out what its worth . Its in very good condition . I was the original purchaser of this bass.
i have an silver series im trying to get some info on. i would like to get it priced but im haveing trouble finding someone to do it or a good internet site with good info. if you haven any info please shoot me an email.
I have an Ibanez Roadstar II RS350 # A851754, This guitar is awesome, it has 2 humbuckers with push-pull coil taps, 2 vol. 1 tone, with a locking tremolo. The most sultry blues to the raunchiest rock-n-roll to the most deadly metal can be played on this axe. What is it worth ?? Sincerely Op
I’ve got a pre gibson lawsuit ibanez with the open- book/mustache headstock and it has no serial number anywhere on it and the truss rod cover says nothing….it’s a hollowbody that looks to be about 50 years old but i can’t tell…any suggestions??
ive got this guitar from my dad, its a ibanez roadster series (yes its roadster) and i wanna know if its a real ibanez or a fake. im leaning towards fake but hope its real. there is a serial number on it. its, L790591. its says that it is made in japan. could domeone please post something about it, thanks.
: ive got this guitar from my dad, its a ibanez roadster series (yes its roadster) and i wanna know if its a real ibanez or a fake. im leaning towards fake but hope its real. there is a serial number on it. its, L790591. its says that it is made in japan. could domeone please post something about it, thanks.
yes.. its real.. i had a roadster bass, sold it and am looking for one to purchase.. It had active eletronics and sounded pretty nice for a cheap bass..
: yes.. its real.. i had a roadster bass, sold it and am looking for one to purchase.. It had active eletronics and sounded pretty nice for a cheap bass..
**we have a 1980 model, active, 24 fret, 2 + 2 headstock type, Roadster. Ser no. K805223, going for around £400STG
We are a UK-based Musical instrument retail company…
I saw some words
about a Ibanez roadstar series II , and I have one .
The number series
mine is : k854008 . I supose was made in 1985 . Have you some information about
this model ? I was looking for some notice about in web , but i hadn4t nothing
about .
If somebody can help me
please send me a message .
My name is Edney ,
and I live in Brazil .
Tks .
Edney
55 11 9459-7611
I’ve just acquired an Ibanez (I believe to be) 2366 bass made of ash with a maple neck/fretboard. Serial # is B760208. Just wondering when it was made?
: I’ve just acquired an Ibanez (I believe to be) 2366 bass made of ash with a maple neck/fretboard. Serial # is B760208. Just wondering when it was made?
February 1976, 208:th bass made that month in that factory.
Hello People,
I recently purchased an older Ibanez Artwood Series twelve string Acoustic guitar. The type mentioned on the label is: AW 95 Apparently the soundboard is made of spruce and back and sides are made of solid rosewood. The fingerboard appears to be ebony. Position markers are abalone and on the head the brandname Ibanez is inlay work. The tuners are chrome plated and the bindings as well as the rosette work is wood inlay work.
Maybe someone can tell me the age of this guitar and what was the list price at that time. The serial number is: 0103264 The label is signed and is mentioning: made in Japan.
I hope you can tell me a bit more as I can’t find any information about this type in the Artwood series.
If you are interested I have some valuable information about Ibanez regarding the top of the line spanish guitars made in the workshops of Ibanez in the seventies. Please let me know,
Best Wishes,
Noud Koevoets
The Netherlands
Noud, alleen het bovenblad is massief vuren, de zij- en achterkanten zijn gelamineerd, waarschijnlijk mahonie. De AW95 komt voor in de catalogus van 1979, de eerste 0 in het serienummer staat voor 1980. Rond 1978 verhuisde de produktie van TAMA gitaren naar het moederbedrijf IBANEZ, inclusief personeel en materialen. Tussen 1978 en 1980 kom je veel hybride Ibanezzen tegen, het was maar net welke onderdelen nog in het schap lagen, de toets kàn ebbenhout zijn maar evengoed donker palissander. Gr.Bert
Hallo Bert,
Thanks for your comments on the AW-95. Regarding the TAMA -Ibanez- story I agree with you but not regarding the woods used in the AW 95 twelvestring acoustic guitar from about 1980. The sides and back are not laminated and the used woods are certainly not mahogany. This absolutely is indian
rosewood. The fingerboard as well as the bridge is genuine ebony. Remember this was the highest twelvestring model of the Ibanez Artwood series at that moment.
The interior workmanship is immacculate, comparable with
Martin! But in the contrary the sound in it’s original set up looses too much quality because of the way the
bridge (plastic!!) has been mounted. I finally decided to
place a narrow ivory bridge saddle and that improves the tone in a gorgeous way!
This popular thread has been given its own page : ibanez v 300sv
hi max
i just bought one on ebay for 160 euros with solid case.
i d say its about 10 yrs old and i got a bargain. to me the guitar alone is easily worth the 160. cant say for sure whether its solid top, but it sounds as good. japanese made which is a plus for resale value. beautiful lookinand sounding guitar! I m hangin onto mine. good luckwith yours.
did you find out anythin else about the specs.?
chezruss
hi!
I need any informations about an Ibanez vintage V300SV, does it interesting? does it have any value?
thanks for your anwers
bye
max
I am looking for an Ibanez Les Paul Custom, white w gold hdw 1976-78 model. Anyone know of one of these for sale. Thanks….Mark
I owned a 76 Ibenez Les Paul copy over 25 years ago, I regret selling it and would love to find another one preferably violin finish with gold pick ups. does anyone know of one or have an idea what one would sell for?
Sheila
i have a 1976 ibanez les paul in good condition.. i’ve owned it since 1999 maybe. It is "violin finish" with gold pickups. I would NEVER sell it. If you have a million dollars send me an email. lol
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: Ibanez Les Paul Custom
I have a mint condition I think 1975 Left Hand Ibanez Les Paul Custom for sale with stock matching case and shoulder strap. I bought in 76-77 never learned to play been in storage for 30 years. Pulled it out last year and a pro check it for me. He said it was perfect. Send me an email for pics and more info.
When I was 18 back in 1984. I had a white lefty ibanez lespaul with gold hardware and a genuine bigsby trem. I traded it for a watkins rapier. I have a usa strat now but never have I had a guitar that came close to the ibanez. If you have one – dont sell it!!!! I have kicked myself ever since!!
I saw some words
about a Ibanez roadstar series II , and I have one .
The number series
mine is : k854008 . I supose was made in 1985 . Have you some information about
this model ? I was looking for some notice about in web , but i hadn4t nothing
about .
If somebody can help me
please send me a message .
My name is Edney ,
and I live in Brazil .
Tks .
Edney
55 11 9459-7611
Hello, i am searching for a Ibanez AW from 1980,1981,1982 to buy.thanks.mass
I have AW 60 from 1983 would you be interested in that
Hi do you have an Artwood for sale?
I have an Ibanez GB12, what’s the value.
THANKS
: I have an Ibanez GB12, what’s the value.
: THANKS
Do you still have this guitar
Found a guitar (used to be my mothers) classical in appearance label reads Ibanez vintage model no 2001. I didn’t even realise Ibenez made classicals! (made in Japan!) Can you tell me anything about it?
Thanks
Stephen
Bought this guitar in 1975. Top of the line classical. No cracks….typical playing wear. Anyone know what it’s worth?
hello,i never saw one before and after. have andybody the same ibanez?it`s a 1983 vintage serie,sunbrust,000 body(Nic Lucas) shape(like 90-60-110).i love this guitar, bluesy sound.fantastic middle,really good highs.the bass is cause of the short mesur and the shape not bombastic but good punch.please feel free to write [email protected]
If you would like to buy, please have a look on ebay, auction ends 11th August.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CSL-Les-Paul-copy-sunburst-red-electric-guitar_W0QQitemZ160015670576QQihZ006QQcategoryZ33043QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I would like to get more information about a very old Ibanez bass guitar (S/N: F 746020 made in Japan) Can you help me ?
Tank you
joe tufano
: I would like to get more information about a very old Ibanez bass guitar (S/N: F 746020 made in Japan) Can you help me ?
: Tank you
: joe tufano
i think you have an ibanez made in june(F)1974(74) number (6020) of that batch. try checking out a site called ibanez-vintage-page.they have a catalogue section you might find it in.
This popular thread has been given its own page : Ibanez Banjo
I recently bought a similar one as your Ibanez,an Aritst model.on EBAY fr $535 but also bought one in 2005 for $750 which was a sunburst Artist model. I feel $600 would be a going price in 2009. They are great value for the money. Both of these were used models in excellent conditiion. I currently have both. Steve
: In 1980 I bought an Ibanez 5 string resonator banjo, blonde in color, for $400 with the hard shell case. Right after I bought it,
: I saw one identical to it in a music store for $1,000. I was just wondering what mine might be worth. It was not new, it had been owned by two people previous to my buying it. The original 5th string guide is not on it, and it has Scruggs Tuners on it.
: Thanks,
: Jeff Paulk
I have an Ibanez Artist 5 string banjo brought in 1978 new. The original tailpiece has broken does anyone know where I can get an original ibanez clamshell type replacement (1970s part number 590-117)plus fittings. I paid £350 for mine in 1978. Any ideas of its worth today.
: In 1980 I bought an Ibanez 5 string resonator banjo, blonde in color, for $400 with the hard shell case. Right after I bought it,
: I saw one identical to it in a music store for $1,000. I was just wondering what mine might be worth. It was not new, it had been owned by two people previous to my buying it. The original 5th string guide is not on it, and it has Scruggs Tuners on it.
: Thanks,
: Jeff Paulk
Hi Jeff, I purchased a similar Ibanez banjo in 1976. Still have it & play it… Mine cost $290. I think in good original condition they are now worth anywhere from $1500 to $2300 dollars AU and beyond . Does yours have a Tone Ring?
Cheers Dan.
: : In 1980 I bought an Ibanez 5 string resonator banjo, blonde in color, for $400 with the hard shell case. Right after I bought it,
: : I saw one identical to it in a music store for $1,000. I was just wondering what mine might be worth. It was not new, it had been owned by two people previous to my buying it. The original 5th string guide is not on it, and it has Scruggs Tuners on it.
: : Thanks,
: : Jeff Paulk
: Hi Jeff, I purchased a similar Ibanez banjo in 1976. Still have it & play it… Mine cost $290. I think in good original condition they are now worth anywhere from $1500 to $2300 dollars AU and beyond . Does yours have a Tone Ring?
: Cheers Dan.
How did you buy an Ibanez banjo in 1976 when they didn’t start producing them until 1977?
: : : In 1980 I bought an Ibanez 5 string resonator banjo, blonde in color, for $400 with the hard shell case. Right after I bought it,
: : : I saw one identical to it in a music store for $1,000. I was just wondering what mine might be worth. It was not new, it had been owned by two people previous to my buying it. The original 5th string guide is not on it, and it has Scruggs Tuners on it.
: : : Thanks,
: : : Jeff Paulk
: : Hi Jeff, I purchased a similar Ibanez banjo in 1976. Still have it & play it… Mine cost $290. I think in good original condition they are now worth anywhere from $1500 to $2300 dollars AU and beyond . Does yours have a Tone Ring?
: : Cheers Dan.
: How did you buy an Ibanez banjo in 1976 when they didn’t start producing them until 1977?
Randall I have seen Ibanez catalogs for 1975 that had banjos. Copy and paste in your browser:
http://www.ibanez.co.jp/anniversary/page.php?cat_id=310&year=1975
In 1980 I bought an Ibanez 5 string resonator banjo, blonde in color, for $400 with the hard shell case. Right after I bought it,
I saw one identical to it in a music store for $1,000. I was just wondering what mine might be worth. It was not new, it had been owned by two people previous to my buying it. The original 5th string guide is not on it, and it has Scruggs Tuners on it.
Thanks,
Jeff Paulk
im in serious need of a wiring diagram for a 1983 musician (dual pickups,6 pots and a 2 way toggle)
not sure of the exact model, but its been gutted/rewired.
im also looking for a replacement curciut board,pots, and battery compartment.
email me for pic’s
[email protected]
Is there such thing as an Ibanez L5 copy – from the 1970s – with a 24.75 scale?
Yes — I owned one until last year when I sold it through archtop.com. Beautiful instrument, great player, carved spruce top, birds-eye maple back & sides, etc etc. I can send you pictures if you are interested.
This popular thread has been given its own page : Vintage Ibanez Roadster Bass
: i have a 1979 ibanez roadster bass that i’ve been playing for a few years. i’ve never been able to find anything about the bass and was hoping you could help 🙂
:
: i can’t find any reference to this bass on the various Ibanez websites that are available.
:
: there are very few distinguising marks apart from the serial number H790694
:
: i’ve taken some pictures of the bass here:
: http://www.escapeact.com/richbass/
:
: would this be the RS800 model?
:
: any info you have would be much appreciated!
aloha, I have a roadster and had the same problem as you but finaly found out that the bass was released only in japan and thats why you couldent find it in any of the books her in the u.s. some one told me that the bass is worth 2-4 times the price of the roadstar, but considering that you have one you would be able to tell just by how it play’s
: : i have a 1979 ibanez roadster bass that i’ve been playing for a few years. i’ve never been able to find anything about the bass and was hoping you could help 🙂
: :
: : i can’t find any reference to this bass on the various Ibanez websites that are available.
: :
: : there are very few distinguising marks apart from the serial number H790694
Hey from Canada! I have a 1979 burgandy/woodgrain and blonk neck fretted
active Roadster, and it’s still the only fretted I have. I love this bass-through my present Traynor, or Ampeg. The necks are so long that once you get good you can play anything!lol
All the best!
Denny, Peterborough, Ontario , Canada
: : i’ve taken some pictures of the bass here:
: : http://www.escapeact.com/richbass/
: :
: : would this be the RS800 model?
: :
: : any info you have would be much appreciated!
: aloha, I have a roadster and had the same problem as you but finaly found out that the bass was released only in japan and thats why you couldent find it in any of the books her in the u.s. some one told me that the bass is worth 2-4 times the price of the roadstar, but considering that you have one you would be able to tell just by how it play’s
http://www.ibanez.ru/info/index.php?catalog
: i have a 1979 ibanez roadster bass that i’ve been playing for a few years. i’ve never been able to find anything about the bass and was hoping you could help 🙂
:
: i can’t find any reference to this bass on the various Ibanez websites that are available.
:
: there are very few distinguising marks apart from the serial number H790694
:
: i’ve taken some pictures of the bass here:
: http://www.escapeact.com/richbass/
:
: would this be the RS800 model?
:
: any info you have would be much appreciated!
ive got one of the active ones of these like andys its an rs900 as played by phil lynott it weighs a ton but i love it brilliant bass and i own hot rod usa precision but the ibanez is right up there reminds me of a 70s precision i had
: : i have a 1979 ibanez roadster bass that i’ve been playing for a few years. i’ve never been able to find anything about the bass and was hoping you could help 🙂
: :
: : i can’t find any reference to this bass on the various Ibanez websites that are available.
: :
: : there are very few distinguising marks apart from the serial number H790694
: :
: : i’ve taken some pictures of the bass here:
: : http://www.escapeact.com/richbass/
: :
: : would this be the RS800 model?
: :
: : any info you have would be much appreciated!
: ive got one of the active ones of these like andys its an rs900 as played by phil lynott it weighs a ton but i love it brilliant bass and i own hot rod usa precision but the ibanez is right up there reminds me of a 70s precision i had
Yes that is an RS800, I’ve an RS920 which i’ve had from new (1980) twin active pups. Still sounds brillaint
I’ve got a Roadster Bass VERY similar to yours – and I can’t find anything about it either!
Mine is exactly the same shape – is pure wood coloured, no scratchplate and has 3 rotaries (Volume, Treble, Bass)
Look it up at http://www.andyflett.com
I think you’re destined to stay in ignorance about it – I’ve been looking for ages. Even Ibanez don’t seem to want to know about that model. Strange, because it’s my favourite!
AF
: i have a 1979 ibanez roadster bass that i’ve been playing for a few years. i’ve never been able to find anything about the bass and was hoping you could help 🙂
:
: i can’t find any reference to this bass on the various Ibanez websites that are available.
:
: there are very few distinguising marks apart from the serial number H790694
:
: i’ve taken some pictures of the bass here:
: http://www.escapeact.com/richbass/
:
: would this be the RS800 model?
:
: any info you have would be much appreciated!
I have the H803610 Ibenez Roadster Bass. I bought it new in 1080, and have toured the world with it, and I’m still traveling with it. Haven’t had a single problem out of it. Beautiful bass to have in your arcinal of guitars (basses). No matter what anyone says, these bass guitars are awsome. As many of you know the letters are the month the guitar was made… in my case "H"= September … the two numbers after is the year of the make …. in my case 80=1980 …. and the remaining number tells what number the guitar came off the production belt…in my case 3610. So H803610.
The RS series is a year earlier than mine….RS800 for example is RS800 = Roadster Series 800. Roadster players seem to always keep their guitar (basses)….wonder why? Wonder why you can’t find many in the pawn shops? Because Roaster players know they have a great instrument.
Yes, it is a Roadster RS800 which they manufactured until the end of 1980. I own one myself which looks pretty much like yours. These basses offered a very good value for the money and still sound great.
Regards,
Bernd
Just to add to this great mess, I have a Roadster bass which is different to the others mentioned so far.
According to the serial number, it’s a 1980 model. It has a two octave neck (ie:24 frets) the headstock is 2 pegs on one side, 2 on the other, the body shape is the same as those mentioned here, it’s a sunburst, pickups are a straight and a split. Coolest thing is the active, yes active, pickups. A 9v battery slips in the back and there is a second switch to turn the active circuit on and off, as well as separate treble and bass controls. Those tone controls are a cut/boost type dial with a detent in the middle. For recording or for a live mix it is awesome, lets you cut through the mix for popping and slapping or stay back with some bowel shaking lows.
I love the old girl, and she’s in mint condition. If anyone knows anything more about this model, please let me know!
Cheers,
Glenn
: Just to add to this great mess, I have a Roadster bass which is different to the others mentioned so far.
: According to the serial number, it’s a 1980 model. It has a two octave neck (ie:24 frets) the headstock is 2 pegs on one side, 2 on the other, the body shape is the same as those mentioned here, it’s a sunburst, pickups are a straight and a split. Coolest thing is the active, yes active, pickups. A 9v battery slips in the back and there is a second switch to turn the active circuit on and off, as well as separate treble and bass controls. Those tone controls are a cut/boost type dial with a detent in the middle. For recording or for a live mix it is awesome, lets you cut through the mix for popping and slapping or stay back with some bowel shaking lows.
: I love the old girl, and she’s in mint condition. If anyone knows anything more about this model, please let me know!
: Cheers,
: Glenn
GLENN, At last – this sounds like mine.
Had it since the late 80s. Bought it second hand off a friend. I love it. Its a sunburst colour and still plays beautifully 20+ years on.
Have been trying out new basses in various shops in London and can’t find anythng with such a diverse range of sounds.
So you have a picture of yours?
I have a very similar bass. I was told it was a 1978 Ibanez Road ‘STAR’ not Road ‘STER’. Anyway, it has a sunburst finish. A rectangular head stock w/ EA/top and D/G/bottom. Two pick-ups; a J neck and P bridge (both white for some reason). Active electronic toggle switch. Volume & Treble knobs and separate Volume & Treble for active use. Also it has a 24 fret maple neck that has incredible low action. Every guitar player in every band I’ve been in loved playing this thing. I got it from a friend in 1983, I think, or ’84 maybe. He had bought it new. I’ve since replaced the bridge w/ a Badass II and the pick-ups with Bartolini’s. I LOVE THIS BASS!!!!
i have a 1979 ibanez roadster bass that i’ve been playing for a few years. i’ve never been able to find anything about the bass and was hoping you could help 🙂
i can’t find any reference to this bass on the various Ibanez websites that are available.
there are very few distinguising marks apart from the serial number H790694
i’ve taken some pictures of the bass here:
escapeact.com/richbass
would this be the RS800 model?
any info you have would be much appreciated!
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I bought it new in 1973 and would be surprised if I played it 5 times over my lifetime. The sunburst guitar is in "sitting-in-the-case-for-23 years" condition. There’s the original case and two additional 1974 Dimarzio pickups. The abalone design weaves up the fretboard and there’s a Chalis on the head stock. If interested, please email me soon as I will be selling it on consinment soon at a local music shop. I could probably email pictures if serious.
Regards,
mark
Yes, Ross. It’s still for sale. I moved to New Hampshire and took it with me. If interested please email me at
[email protected]
be safe,
amerk
Hey mark was just wondering if the Inanez is still forsale
Thanx
Ross
Yes, I haven’t been pushing it too hard since I moved and am out of music.
Be safe,
mark