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Ilkka Viinikanoja
| | Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 11:00 am: | |
Does anyone of you own an Ibanez Roadstar? I have a 1987 model and it's a great guitar. Too bad Ibanez doesn't make Roadstars anymore. |
eric vincenzo
| | Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 11:00 am: | |
As a matter of fact I do. Mine's is from a round that era as well. It's a "Strat" Actually it's a Roadstar II , with three single coils, horrible tremolo...
I swapped out the center PU for a 'Duncan Hot Strat Stack. Good combination when used with the stock PUs.
This guitar has been with me a long while, we've grown together. |
Robert Tolar
| | Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 11:00 am: | |
I've got a beautiful '83 Roadstar II sunburst finish with 2 super 58's and all gold plated hardware. Well, almost all gold plated hardware. I'm missing four saddle units which were lost while the guitar was in storage. If anybody can help me find replacements I'd be grateful for life.
I'm still waiting for my user account for this board. I'm looking forward to participating in more discussions.
- Robert |
Mark Capps
| | Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 11:00 am: | |
I've got an 1983 Roadstar 1010SL the Steve Lukather model. It's reallly a great guitar. I'm looking for more if any one has one. |
Jonathan
| | Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 11:00 am: | |
I have a 92 Roadstar. I love it. It plays pretty good, but i had to go out and get me a Fender Stratocaster. So, what the hay. |
jim rhodes
| | Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 11:00 am: | |
i have an 85 roadstar 2 440. man i grew up on gibsons ,however this puppy made me stop being a name dropper and since buying it i now judge guitars by their merits and not names on headstocks. the neck is almost identical to my old 68 sg and this is a very versatile guitar. the quality is better than that of most american gtrs made in the 80s i plan to buy another sometime in the future |
b de leeuw
| | Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 11:00 am: | |
I would like any information about the roadstar models and roadster models. i come from Holland and we don't have much info here, please let me know wich types are good and collectable and wich types are not populair.
benleeuw14@hotmail.com
Thanks,Ben |
ella
| | Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 11:00 am: | |
http://www.inx.net/~health2/RS1300.htm |
ajacobs252
| | Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 11:00 am: | |
To anyone familiar with the oldies: I have a beauty I picked up a few years ago. An Ibanez Roadster Series. I was told it's a '79, but have no idea. I'm looking for a model number. The serial is D790713. As pretty as it is, can you give me a heads up on value? Thanks to info givers! |
Graham Lees
| | Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 11:00 am: | |
Hiya,
just found the site, good stuff - I have a'83 Roadstar maple top which I have have constantly used (live and recording) since I purchased it a couple of years ago (£140 - UK), and an '84 Roadstar 2 bass which is simalarly excellent.
Over here Roadstars seem to pop up for anything between £80 (usually s/c models) and £180 (later RG's with locking trems). For my money these are brillant little guitars.
My roadstar has been modified (by the previous owner) with an extra hb at the neck end and a coil tap, which no doubt will destroy its collecter value (if roadstars start to become as collectable as other ibanez stuff) but make it an even more useable player guitar. |
Jason McKay
| | Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 11:00 am: | |
I have an '81 or '87(?) roadstar. It is creme colored with a rosewood fretboard. Pickup configuration is HSS. It has an Ibanez style floyd system with a locking nut. It also has 3 toggle switches instead of a 5 way selector. Also the volume pot doubles as a coil tap. I like it a lot. Anyone know anything about these guitars. The remind me of the newer Joe Satriani guitars with all the rounded edges.
Jason
e-mail me if you know anything |
Rande
| | Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 11:00 am: | |
I received a Roadstar RG 440 for Christmas. Near as I can tell it was made in 1987. Does anyone know where I can find a user manual for it. I've been searching but haven't found anything. I emailed the Ibanez website and am waiting to see what happens.
Rande |
Brad Davis
| | Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 11:00 am: | |
I am trying to restore an Ibanez Roadster 79 model
and I am in need of pickup covers...and other cosmetic parts...
Can anyone tell me where I can get them?? |
Mark Munchenberg (Munch)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2001 - 2:57 am: | |
Hi there guys,
I happened across a nice RoadstarII today at a pawn shop. I'm not usually keen on these guitars, but this one was so nice I though what the heck, I'll grab it anyway.
Looking at JD's page it seems I have an RS505 from 1983. This guitar has a beautiful birdseye maple top (cherry sunburst) on a slab alder body with multi ply binding around the top edge.
It has a bolt on maple neck with rosewood board and 3 single coil pickups. It features a 5 way switch, 1 vol & 1 tone, and a vibrato bridge - the exact type I am unsure of.
JD's page lists lower models as sporting the Super6 single coil, while on my guitar he calls them the SuperPower6. Does anybody know the difference?
This guitar needs a good clean and proper setup. After this I know it is going to be one very cool guitar.
Anyone out there with this model or something similar?? I'd like to hear your thoughts on these guitars.
Cheers,
Mark |
Jörgen Andersson (Jorgen)
| | Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2001 - 12:05 pm: | |
Mark:
I once owned a 1984 RS1010SL which is the Steve Lukather signature model.
It had the Super 58 pups in it, but the woods used were about the same as on your guitar I think.
It also had a solid birdseye maple top, but the fingerboard was ebony. The body on the RS1010SL series was basswood though, and not alder.
However, it was a really good guitar, and the wood was very resonant. I believe the Roadstar series are very good purchases, since they are very cheap and definately good guitars. |
Mark Munchenberg (Munch)
| | Posted on Sunday, March 25, 2001 - 10:58 pm: | |
Jorgen,
Thanks for the reply. Over the weekend I gave my new guitar a thorough clean and set up. The bridge was so dirty it had fungus growing in it!!!
Some of the saddle height adjustment screws were rusted solid. 24 hours soaking in penetrating lubricant and a good dose of heat from the soldering iron fixed them though.
The frets are in remarkable condition and the truss rod adjusts easily. With new strings, correct intonation and proper string heights, this baby now plays and sounds as good as any Fender Strat I have ever played.
I mentioned earlier that I was not a fan of RoadstarII's - I am now a convert. This guitar is really something else!!
When I have a nice photo I'll post it here.
Regards,
Mark |
Jörgen Andersson (Jorgen)
| | Posted on Monday, March 26, 2001 - 5:19 pm: | |
Mark, Im glad to hear that you like your RoadstarII guitar! They are great guitars indeed and most of the time undervalued.
And yes, I agree that a good setup is vital for ANY guitar. I set up and maintain all my guitars myself and I am VERY picky about making it just right. It makes a world of difference I believe.
Enjoy your new purchase! 
/Jörgen |
Mark Munchenberg (Munch)
| | Posted on Monday, March 26, 2001 - 11:14 pm: | |
Jorgen,
I agree. A good setup is essential. I've always set my own guitars up. there is no mystery or magic to it. The only thing I can't do myself is fret levelling and dressing. This is a skill that I'm not prepared to learn on my own instruments.
I used the Roadstar last night at band rehearsal. I could not believe how good it sounded nor how much sustain it had. It seriously sustains like a cranked Les Paul!!
The boys in the band all though it sounded great - even the drummer!!!!
Michael Wright says there are so many different Roadstars out there you could easily devote an entire collection to them. I get the feeling that I may be starting one real soon!!!
Cheers,
Mark |
Jörgen Andersson (Jorgen)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2001 - 4:12 am: | |
Thats great Mark, now I am starting to feel sadness about letting my RS1010SL go!
But there are alot of inexpensive Roadstars out there for grabs. Enjoy!
/Jörgen |
Sean
| | Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2001 - 10:47 pm: | |
I got an 83 Ibanez Roadstar II, the strat style last year for christmas. Man, i love this guitar. Its beautiful. Been on 3 US tours and still rocks out. |
Mark Munchenberg (Munch)
| | Posted on Monday, April 02, 2001 - 1:22 am: | |
Sean,
What model is your Roadstar?? It's been on 3 US tours?? What band are you in?
Roadstars are very cool. You will find a Roadstar Q&A discussion thread on this board that Steve has started. Whatever you want to know post it there and lets get some Roadstar action happening!
regards,
Mark |
Sean
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2001 - 5:59 pm: | |
The serial number is SJ83blahblah or something, its the Sunburst one that looks like a strat. I'm in Norma's Lemon Stand, www.normaslemonstand.com.
~Sean |
Steve (Gitfiddle1)
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2001 - 7:34 pm: | |
Sean,
Sounds like an RS505. Or, maybe, an RS1500! Is it neck through or bolt on?
Steve |
Sean
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2001 - 7:45 pm: | |
Its a bolt on. If you guys wanna see some pictures of it,
try this url.
http://www.the-original-sin.com/NLS_14.JPG
I'll take some pics tonight with my digital camera if you guys want.
~Sean |
Steve (Gitfiddle1)
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2001 - 8:22 pm: | |
Sure, up load a pic or 2. Then I can positively ID it for you.
Steve |
Sean
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2001 - 9:33 pm: | |
Okay, I uploaded some pics to my site, 8 of them. The Serial number didn't appear in the pics, but it is J831539. Man, i love this guitar. Its got a phase switch on it which is pretty weird. I'm not sure if someone put that there or if thats how they were.
http://www.normaslemonstand.com/rs1.jpg
http://www.normaslemonstand.com/rs2.jpg
http://www.normaslemonstand.com/rs3.jpg
http://www.normaslemonstand.com/rs4.jpg
http://www.normaslemonstand.com/rs5.jpg
http://www.normaslemonstand.com/rs6.jpg
http://www.normaslemonstand.com/rs7.jpg
http://www.normaslemonstand.com/rs8.jpg
Thanks guys. By the way, i'm glad I found a site with fellow Ibanez lovers!
~Sean |
Mark Munchenberg (Munch)
| | Posted on Thursday, April 05, 2001 - 11:11 pm: | |
Sean,
Its not an RS505 - that model (mine) has a flat top with a bound edge and no scratchplate. Yours really is very close to the Fender Strat in terms of hardware and features it looks pretty cool.
Cheers,
Mark |
Steve (Gitfiddle1)
| | Posted on Friday, April 06, 2001 - 10:42 am: | |
Sean,
Mark is correct, It's not an RS505. I believe what you have is an RS205. The little toggle is original and switches the middle pickup phase. Welcome to the Roastar club!
Munch,
Glad to here you're considering a Roadstar collection. I am concentrating on the 1986 models. Do you eBay? I would hate to end up bidding against you!
Cheers
Steve |
Steve (Gitfiddle1)
| | Posted on Friday, April 06, 2001 - 10:49 am: | |
To Jason McKay,
You've got a rarity! Your guitar is actually a 1987 Roadstar Pro. Pointy headstock says "Roadstar Series", (not Roadstar II) yes? These were transition models that eventually became the Sabre/S and Radius/JS.
Cheers
Steve |
Terri (Guitargirl)
| | Posted on Friday, April 06, 2001 - 3:41 pm: | |
I must have been sleeping to have missed Jason's post.
I've got a magenta Pro540P. I didn't know what it was until I removed the neck during some serious fretwork.
It's a great guitar! It's also got the 'back-stop' trem stabilizer. |
Steve (Gitfiddle1)
| | Posted on Friday, April 06, 2001 - 8:09 pm: | |
Terri and All,
I just received a bunch of catalogs. Looking through the '88 and '89 is wild!
Models available in '88; Saber(540S), Radius(540R), Power(540P), Roadstar(RG140-RG560). I won't get into the rest since we're trying to focus on the Roadstars and their descendents.
Now here's what blew me away. None of the headstocks have any series designation! All 4 series use the same pointy black headstock.
And, they're still using the Roadstar name even though the guitars have clearly evolved into the "RG Series" design we all know.
The '89 book again shows no series designation on any of the headstocks. The 540P has grown the long lower horn and a reversed headstock. 540S&R don't appear to have changed much from '88. The RG Series now runs from RG550 to RG760 only. The "EX" makes it's first appearance from EX120 to EX360 replacing the lower end RG's. And then there's the VM1 Vinnie Moore. It looks like an '87 Roadstar with an All Access neck joint and a Strat jack.
It's no wonder there's confusion over these models, eh? I really need an '87 catalog...
Cheers
Steve |
FritZ
| | Posted on Saturday, June 09, 2001 - 6:24 am: | |
I own a Roadstar RS1400SS from 1983. Is it a collectors item? |
Steve (Gitfiddle1)
| | Posted on Saturday, June 09, 2001 - 3:54 pm: | |
Fritz,
That depends on your definition of "collectors item". Unlike some of the other series, Roadstars have not caught on with the "collector" crowd. Well, okay, except for a few fanatics like myself! Any of the 4 digit model Roadstars are of interest. The RS1400 and RS1500 were the only neck-through construction models in the series. I have a 1983 RS1500 and 5 Roadstars from 1986. If you're considering selling your RS1400, please lemme know! Check out the "Roadstar Corner Q&A" topic on this site.
Cheers
Steve |
Mixbagz (Mixbagz)
| | Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2002 - 11:57 pm: | |
Just like "Guitargirl" I had to remove the neck to find out what this weird guitar was. By this time I had assessed that it was a 540P so I was just looking for the stamped verification.
Guess what? The stamp reads 440P! I cannot even verify it's existence. F7**** Made in Japan on the grey sticker, cosmo black h/ware etc.
The only difference I can detect in my limited experience with the Power is no routing behind the Edge and no writing on the stacked singles.
The bridge now has a SD-JB which blends well with what I think were the stock singles ...oh and a tap switch on the tone knob. Anybody out there got a 440P??? Incidently to Steve, the Power with the long horns is a 540P11 as used by Skolnick. They came out in '88 I think but they looked nothing like the original P, more like a demented RG!!!
Cheers, Mick |
Gitfiddle1 (Gitfiddle1)
| | Posted on Friday, June 14, 2002 - 11:42 am: | |
Mix,
I'll need to double check my catalogs, but don't recall seeing the 540PII model number mentioned. Maybe I can scan some of the catalog photos and post them.
Cheers
Steve |
Craigjc (Craigjc)
| | Posted on Monday, November 25, 2002 - 10:58 am: | |
I'm new to ICW and I have an '83 Roadstar II RS505 (and a couple other vintage Ibanez electrics). I bought it used (and paid a good price). I've significantly modified it including adding a pickguard, custom wiring, and doing a modest compound radius on the fingerboard. Tell you what...this guitar plays and sounds like an absolute dream (looks cool, too). It's my all-time favorite guitar (so far). |
Paddy_F (Paddy_F)
| | Posted on Monday, November 25, 2002 - 1:05 pm: | |
I've come across an a les paul copy, I think its a deluxe 59er, bolt on neck, black, possibly 77 in origonal but scruffy condition, the guy selling is asking around £180 english pounds.
Before I part with the dosh I would appreciate any words of wisdom from any of you guys.
Paddy |
Munch (Munch)
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 7:34 am: | |
Craig,
I have an '83 Roadstar RS505 too. I got mine about 2 years ago in a pawn shop. A great guitar for sure. Is yours the cherrybusrt birdseye maple top??
Here is a picture of mine
Cheers,
Mark |
Craigjc (Craigjc)
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 1:54 pm: | |
Mark, my Roadstar II looked almost exactly like your picture when I bought it (knobs were translucent black sure-grip). Same color. Like I said, I've modified mine a lot. It now has a Gotoh Floyd Rose tremolo on it and a cream pickguard I cut from a sheet of material. I've also rewired it to give my lots of tonal options (without drilling any holes). In case you or anyone else is interested, I have the wiring diagram on my site. It's a complicated wiring, but it adds humbucker tones, Tele tones, and more to your existing Strat tones. Let me know if you ever wanna sell your RS505. I'm just so used to mine, I don't know if I'd be happy playing a Fender.
http://my.en.com/~craigjc/techwire/tech01.jpg |
Johns (Johns)
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 2:54 pm: | |
Craig:
I don't understand it, but it a very nice wiring diagram.  When you get a chance, let us see what your 505 looks like. I was never a fan of the those thick pickup surrounds. Do they serve any purpose? |
Munch (Munch)
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 5:58 pm: | |
John,
Yes they do serve a purpose - they hold the pickups on !!!! ;-)
Seriously though, I too thought they looked kinda goofy but you get used to them after a while.
Cheers,
Mark |
Craigjc (Craigjc)
| | Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 6:44 pm: | |
I'm gonna try and post a picture. It's only a fair picture - I need a better photographer ! You'll also notice that the pickguard eliminates the need for the mounting rings. AND...I managed to attach the pickguard using only the existing mounting ring screw holes and some 2-sided tape !!
 |
Craigjc (Craigjc)
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 1:49 pm: | |
RS505 came in brown sunburst. Anyone ever seen one? Or better yet - anyone wanna sell one? If anyone has a photo to post, I'd love to see it. |
Dtshoudt (Dtshoudt)
| | Posted on Monday, March 10, 2003 - 9:01 pm: | |
hi i need a hardrocker trem for parts.If you have one e-mail me with a price trhanks Dan
dtshoudt@bellatlantic.net |
Creep (Creep)
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 12:42 am: | |
I have a 1983 Roadstar II series RS-205 ibanez. |
Creep (Creep)
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 12:50 am: | |
www.ibanezregister.com/images/images-roadstar/rs205by-83-4.jpg mine looks just like this one but is an off-whit color with matching pick up covers. |
Swirlgirl (Swirlgirl)
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - 9:54 pm: | |
Wow...I haven't posted here in ages...I'm Terri (guitargirl)now, "swirlgirl". It looks like my Friday, April 06, 2001 post here may have been one of my last...in it, I mentioned my magenta 540P. It's not magenta anymore! I won a paintjob while attending Jemfest in May 2001.  Holding the guitar is my daughter, Stella. She'll be 2 in a few weeks, so now you also know why I haven't really been around or playing guitar for a while. |
Mr_Roadstar (Mr_Roadstar)
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2004 - 12:11 am: | |
Congrats on the young'n AND the swirl job! And welcome back too.
Cheers
Steve |
Craigjc (Craigjc)
| | Posted on Friday, July 16, 2004 - 3:27 pm: | |
Last December I lost an auction on an RS505 Brown Sunburst. I just reconciled that loss. I now own both factory colors of RS505. Now, somebody stop me from buying any more Ibanez guitars. |
Proline
Username: Proline
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, November 04, 2004 - 10:54 am: | |
An RS 1400 just landed at my home and I'm happy!! I like the neck thru, the 58's, the short stop, the Push-push coiltaps, the carved body. Nice!! Somebody keeping track of how many has shown up?? Ser No A83xxxx |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, November 04, 2004 - 4:16 pm: | |
It really sucks that they only made 167 of 'em. Welcome to the club! |
Proline
Username: Proline
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, November 04, 2004 - 4:29 pm: | |
Thank's!!
Any counting of the residue Raoadstar? |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, November 04, 2004 - 4:48 pm: | |
No. Other that tracking RS1010SL serial numbers, I haven't compiled any kind of info regarding survivors.
I'm getting anxious to have MY RS1400 back! It's getting new frets... |
Proline
Username: Proline
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, November 04, 2004 - 4:59 pm: | |
Going for fatter ones or do you stay with the original size? |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, November 04, 2004 - 5:07 pm: | |
I'm going with Dunlop 6150 wire. I guess the common description is "Medium-Jumbo". It's a little fatter than the original frets.
Compared to the "Heavy-Jumbo" stuff on my bro's RG570, S470, and SF420, 6150 wire looks pretty tame! |
Proline
Username: Proline
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, November 04, 2004 - 6:00 pm: | |
Good choice. Thats what i would have done too I think. But as long my main guitar is my Frontier LP copy I'll leave it bee. Ever heard about Frontier by the way. I'm pretty sure it's a Fuji gen manufactured one. Solid body and mahogany neck...Hmm I'll think I shall post a new topic!
Edit: There's on old one with brand names somewhere I'll try and find it! ( Found it!) |
Apendragon
Username: Apendragon
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 1:51 am: | |
Greetings,
I am new to this forum but not at all new to Roadstars. From Shuttered Room through Phantoms I worked for The Fixx. I was Jamie West-Oram's guitar tech and stage manager. When I first started working for Jamie he owned Roadstars. I was amazed at the play-ability and sound for the price point. As good as any strat at the time. Even after I negotiated an endorsement with Schecter, Jamie continued to play the Roadstars. I am now in search of Roadstars myself. Any '79 -'86 with three single coils and the hard rocker bridge. Please no Floyd Rose. Thanks for your help. |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 7:22 am: | |
Welcome to ICW Apendragon, nice history you have there! I would say keep an I on ebay because they usually pop up quite a lot. If you check the menu to the sides you'll see some Ibanez that are listed for sale and an option just below to view all. That will give you ther current items for sale that are Ibanez. Good luck with your quest and I'm sure someone else will be able to help you with it!
Brian |
Craigjc
Username: Craigjc
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 1:33 pm: | |
Glad you took my advice decided to join. You're in the right place and in very good hands. 4 Roadstars and a Talman in my household, and I'm sure Mr. Roadstar has me beat. He likes humbuckers, though. Less competition for us single-coil lovers. 
I'm sure you saw the photo of Munch's RS505 in this post. A real beauty! |
Jasma
Username: Jasma
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 4:28 pm: | |
http://www.ibanezregister.com/images/groups/Jorn%20Heltborg/100C1628.JPG
here's 3 brand new Roadstars, made over 20 years ago and never played, still has the plastic on the back...bourght them many years ago in Germany |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 7:47 pm: | |
I would KILL for the RS320 in the middle ...
The Bear |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 7:50 pm: | |
 |
Craigjc
Username: Craigjc
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 8:59 am: | |
Subway Guitars has a few Roadstars at pretty fair prices...
Subway Guitars Kookie Japanese
Gbase also has a few, but very pricey. |
Sarge
Username: Sarge
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Friday, September 29, 2006 - 10:33 am: | |
I picked up a sweet RS1010SL 2 weeks ago for $200. The marine birdseye color. The guitar is really nice. Have a lead on an 84 RS1000, the same color for $400...I'll have to think about that. It that a good price? |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Friday, September 29, 2006 - 9:20 pm: | |
$200 for an RS1010SL? Now THAT'S a steal !!
FYI: All RS1010SL's are Marine Sunburst.
The RS1000 wasn't available in Marine Sunburst.
However, a very few RS1300's were done in the MS finish.
If it's an RS1300MS for $400, that'd also be a steal.
The Bear |
Yogi
Username: Yogi
Registered: 04-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 8:31 am: | |
Never say never when it comes to Ibanez...
According to the Captain the RS1000 was available in Marine Sunburst as a spot production model for the German/European market.
This one was on Ebay Germany some time ago:
Juergen |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 11:35 am: | |
I didn't say "never". "Wasn't available" according to the information I have at hand. How's that?
Production numbers from JD did not indicate any RS1000MS being built.
The Bear |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 11:42 am: | |
After some careful photo comparisions, I believe that is an RS1010SL body. That opinion is based on the placement of the control knobs. Maybe your "spot production" was to use up remaining first design Lukather bodies.
The Bear |
Johns
Username: Johns
Registered: 02-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 11:53 am: | |
Yogi:
Nice! |
Yogi
Username: Yogi
Registered: 04-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 4:15 pm: | |
Calm down, Steve. That saying was meant more generally and not exclusively related to your post. Do I really have to put a smiley behind every sentence?
I agree with you that the control layout looks more like a SL1010 but I'm no Roadstar expert, I just forwarded the info I received. And btw, that guitar isn't mine.
I think there is no need for any more heated up discussions, especially since it's weekend and furthermore, I ran out of painkillers... 
Juergen |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 1:44 pm: | |
And again, ya'll read WAY too much into my words. Seems like everytime I disagree or question something, I'm accused of being pissed-off or some other non-sense. Learn to read what I write. Not what you think I meant.
Upon even closer scrutiny of my photo collection, it appears that there are two versions of the RS1000 body. The difference is in the knob layout. Perhaps this is early vs late production, or 1983 vs 1984 design. I don't know.
In any case the above guitar may be a factory RS1000MS. I still don't have any documentation to back it up and therefore it remains an anomaly in my book.
The Bear |
Johns
Username: Johns
Registered: 02-2001
| | Posted on Friday, December 29, 2006 - 9:27 am: | |
Not a high end RS, but it is a (near) minty fresh '85 RS135 with original documention. Looks like it could go for a great price.
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-1751-2978-71/1?AID=5463217&PID=1802666&mpre=ht tp%3A//cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D110073412701 |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 30, 2006 - 3:16 am: | |
The string lock above the nut is not correct for an RS135.
Powerocker's don't have fine tuners.
The Bear |
Stationc
Username: Stationc
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, December 30, 2006 - 4:47 am: | |
right!
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Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 30, 2006 - 5:01 am: | |
Stationc,
What's the photo? It's not an RS135.
The Bear |
Keithmcm
Username: Keithmcm
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Friday, February 02, 2007 - 1:45 pm: | |
I own a 1983 RS205BY Roadstar II. I bought it new. I kept it original, except for the black rubber control knobs which I felt didn't really match the guitar, until just about a year ago. I replaced the original pickups with Lindy Fralin Blues specials.
I've owned many guitars over the years but this is the only one that I've kept for so long. I have always loved the neck. It plays and feels great. I have owned several American Fender Strats and freely admit that the Fenders had better sound, until I put the new pickups in the Ibanez. That was all it needed.
My only other complaint about the guitar was the jack recepticle being on the front of the guitar, straight in instead of angled or placed on the butt end of the guitar.
I also own a 2 other Ibanez guitars and I love both of them. |
Thephilth
Username: Thephilth
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 1:21 pm: | |
Woooohoooo! I finally got me a white like my Artist! Roadstar II. Man, I've used my '86 AR350SE to death and now I get to use my Roadstar on the songs that absolutely require that drop-tuned/single coil tone!
I seriously can't wait to get this thing set-up properly and into the studio! I'm so stoked to hear what it sounds like through my rig! Man, I bet it's gonna change my playing and writing as well!
I'm like a kid on Christmas!
~Phil
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Johns
Username: Johns
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 6:29 pm: | |
Phil:
That's a cool looking RS...ala Jimi Hendrix! I've been trying to find an SSS or HSS RS or Blazer. I like the white and natural maple combo. Keep us apprised on the sound and playability. |
Jimmys
Username: Jimmys
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 9:43 am: | |
Phil,
Nice Roadstar. These guitars are so good in terms of value for money and quality of sound. I have a pink '85 single humbucker Roadstar with a single volume knob and locking tremelo. it has a coil tap so I get the single coil tone also. It is the best sounding guitar (single coil sounds like a US Strat in-between quack type tone) and so great to play - and really light-weight.
I also have an 85 AR350MST (marine sunburst) which is beautiful but heavy and can't give me those single coil tones - so I know why you bought the Roadstar!
James |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 7:33 pm: | |
Single coils = 
The Bear |
Shelby412
Username: Shelby412
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, July 21, 2007 - 7:22 pm: | |
I'm about to buy a first generation Roadstar that looks just like a regular RS440 with a SSH pickguard, no binding, and a ProRock'R, except it has a neck through (not bolt on) design. Can anyone tell me about this guitar? I have a few other RS series guitars but this is the first set neck version I've seen. |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 2:06 am: | |
Shelby,
Not sure what you mean by "first generation" Roadstar. Also, is the guitar neck-through, or set-neck? They are two different build types.
The Roadstar line did not include any set-neck models. The RS1400 and RS1500 were neck-through construction but neither had pickguards and look nothing like an RS440.
What you are describing sounds like a Pro Line. There were some neck-through models in that series and they resemble Roadstars.
The Bear |
Shelby412
Username: Shelby412
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 10:23 am: | |
Mr Roadstar, glad to find a fellow Roadstar freak,
I can't tell if it is a set neck or neck through. How can I tell?
This is actually an ebay find that I have not recieved yet.
Here is a picture of the guitar in question......
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Shelby412
Username: Shelby412
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 10:33 am: | |
Let's try that again.....
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Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 7:09 pm: | |
Mr Roadstar, you are the guru of all things Roadstar, but if you can tell what kind of neck construction this one has from this photo, I'll be extremely impressed (more so than usual)!
Tonedef |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, July 23, 2007 - 1:33 am: | |
Until I see the back side of it, it's an RS440. And they were a bolt-on.
For the record; I sold all my Roadstars.
The Bear |
Shelby412
Username: Shelby412
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 23, 2007 - 10:30 am: | |
I've confirmed it has a neck through design... not bolt on nor set neck.
Thanks for your somewhat "intelligent" comments.... |
Shelby412
Username: Shelby412
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 23, 2007 - 10:36 am: | |
I'm assuming this is some sort of custom or limited run model.
If anyone else knows, I'd appreciate any information.
Thank you |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Monday, July 23, 2007 - 11:33 am: | |
Like the Bear says lets see the back of it! How have you confirmed its a through body neck? Photos? |
Shelby412
Username: Shelby412
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 23, 2007 - 12:26 pm: | |
I called the guy that I purchased it from and I asked. They are going to take some close up pictures to display the neck joint but he told me that it is in fact a neck through design. I will post the neck joint picture when I get it later tonight, but that is not required to figure out the history of this rare neck through guitar. Now that has been established, I'd appreciate any information. Thanks. |
Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Monday, July 23, 2007 - 1:45 pm: | |
Dog gone it Mr. Bear, I am sorry to hear you are Roadstarless! Isn't that illegal in some states? I'm for sure keeping my custom RoadBear model--it will be worth a fortune some day!
Tonedef |
Shelby412
Username: Shelby412
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 23, 2007 - 2:11 pm: | |
I play mostly Fender Strats of 20 some various flavors. I've tried a lot of Ibanez guitars looking for a modern guitar for my player's collection, and for me the Roadstar is most Strat like. The RS neck is especially fast and lovely. I also like the JS1000, which neck wise is a lot like the Roadstars I have. I also like that no one silly famous has attached themselves to Roadstars. And they are not so heavily associated with a style of music, like the S or RG are to metal. The fact that no one cares for Roadstars just makes them all the more affordable for me! |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 10:05 am: | |
Shelby I still would like to see neck joint pics. I myself have a neck through body that very much resembles the Roadstar RS1400 only it was ID's as a ST prototype by Jim Donahue made a year before any neck through RS production. It actually would help to see all the pics you have to find out some history about it. THat is how the Bear helped me with mine. |
