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Guitarworkz (Guitarworkz)
Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 8:27 am:   

Well I haven't bought this guitar yet, I saw one a few months ago and didn't snatch it up right away, came back a day later and it was gone from the store. :(

What I saw was a Roadstar II with a bound maple top, sunburst finish, 3 single coils with 5-way selector but NO pickguard. I believe it had a hardtail brige. Sound familiar maybe?

I look on the vintage Ibanez site but I didn't see any pics of the guitar I'm talking about. I really want to get one of these babies now, it's like a sickness or something. Hehe.

Help me out Ibanez junkies!
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Guitarworkz (Guitarworkz)
Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 8:29 am:   

When I say NO pickguard the electronics had a rear access, so no pickguard to cover the nice maple top. The pickups were top mounted and an ivory color.

If anyone has a model # that would be great, I can keep an eye out from there.
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Craigjc (Craigjc)
Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 8:36 am:   

If it has a rosewood fingerboard and a Tremelo unit, it would be an '83 RS505. I don't know of any other Roadstar II that matches your description. Look at the discussion under Vintage & Custom Electrics titled "Does Anybody own a Roadstar?" for pictures. The neck is very similar to an early 60's Fender. Not many guitars have necks like that anymore...if I saw one in a music store, I wouldn't be able to leave without it.
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Mr_Roadstar (Mr_Roadstar)
Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 11:34 am:   

Craig's right on the money. The RS505 used a HardRocker trem. There was only 2 models with triple singles and no pickguard, RS1500 & RS505. The RS505 was the only one with a bound top.

Cheers
Steve
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Guitarworkz (Guitarworkz)
Posted on Monday, December 02, 2002 - 7:32 am:   

Yep you guys are right, an RS505. Thanks. Now the eternal search for it begins... hehe...

Looks like they are very desireable, might be expensive. :(
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Munch (Munch)
Posted on Monday, December 02, 2002 - 4:45 pm:   

Hi Guitarworkz,

I have an RS505 in excellent condition with OHSC. I wasn't planning on selling it but it sounds like it may see more playing time with you.

Here's a photo:

RS505

Send me an email if you are interested in my guitar.

Regards,

Mark
Perth, Western Australia
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Guitarworkz (Guitarworkz)
Posted on Monday, December 02, 2002 - 7:08 pm:   

Hey Munch, looks nice. How's the condition? How much are you asking? I bet it won't be cheap shipping from Australia to the US.

I saw a picture of the same model with a sorta tobacco sunburst, it look great.
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Munch (Munch)
Posted on Tuesday, December 03, 2002 - 5:54 pm:   

Hi,

The condition of the guitar 9/10. Unmarked top, clean hardware, meaty rounded frets, no dings. It has minor buckle rash on the back - but that's to be expected. The case is showing some wear however.

I guess I'd let it go for $800 AUS, which converts to $440 USD plus shipping.

Cheers,

Mark

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