megallica Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Haven't really had a chance to photograph any of my recent purchases. So my RB924 has now been joined by an RB760, RB950 (thanks Nic) and RB850. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Loving the blueburst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I have a blue burst with the gold hardware.....great old Jap made bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I remember when these were a current model, and that must be thirty years ago now! I remember there was an Ibanez advert in the American guitar magazines with Mark Egan playing the sunburst one. To get a new bass made nowadays built to the same quality as these vintage Ibanez examples you would have to spend a lot of money. Lovely collection, and I like your taste in basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I absolutely love these basses...gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Ooh...ooh....OOOHHH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Gorgeous collection. The red one on the left looks like it's starting to morph into a Soundgear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMG456 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Beautiful basses. Does the blue one have gold hardware or is that just wishful thinking on my part? (Looking on my phone so can't zoom in!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 [quote name='EMG456' timestamp='1396903334' post='2418670'] Beautiful basses. Does the blue one have gold hardware or is that just wishful thinking on my part? (Looking on my phone so can't zoom in!) [/quote] Yeah it was a gold finish but it's worn down to a coppery silver colour now. Would have looked like this 30 years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6feet7 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Just got myself both an active and a passive RB850, both black. Lovely basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 [quote name='6feet7' timestamp='1397899811' post='2428316'] Just got myself both an active and a passive RB850, both black. Lovely basses [/quote] There was a black 850 on ebay last week, did you win that auction? Curious to find out if there is much difference tonally between the active and passive 850's? My 850 is being refinished at the moment, the sparkly red paint wasn't really doing it for me. Saying that, if I'd known how hard it was to remove the paint I think I would have learned to live with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 How often do these come up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6feet7 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Theres a couple in America at the moment going for about £250 - both cream and theres a couple of other RB Roadstar basses going there as well. I was looking at them until the UK one came up. There was one in North Yorkshire on ebay a couple of weeks ago too. Pickup only so think it only went for less than £50.00. Looked in good condition too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Great collection Megallica, really glad my bass went to someone who really wanted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip_ Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 i'm determined to own a roadstar or a blazer from the 80's. they're so scarce at times and then 5 come along at once. how much should i be thinking if i'm after one in reasonable condition and i'm not too picky about the model or series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 [quote name='clauster' timestamp='1397904033' post='2428411'] Great collection Megallica, really glad my bass went to someone who really wanted it. [/quote] Thanks Nic I just replaced the jack socket last night and I think I'll leave the refret for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I'm ashamed to say that my Roadstar is in my loft......somewhere. A lovely blue burst with cream coloured bindings. I must dig it out.....but i'm very lazy :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1397942116' post='2428967'] I'm ashamed to say that my Roadstar is in my loft......somewhere. A lovely blue burst with cream coloured bindings. I must dig it out.....but i'm very lazy :-/ [/quote] That's cruel - I'm going to have to report you - cruelty to Roadstars isn't on lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 [quote name='megallica' timestamp='1397979271' post='2429077'] That's cruel - I'm going to have to report you - cruelty to Roadstars isn't on lol [/quote] I will embark on a mercy rescue mission.....i promise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 [quote name='megallica' timestamp='1396877498' post='2418235'] Haven't really had a chance to photograph any of my recent purchases. So my RB924 has now been joined by an RB760, RB950 (thanks Nic) and RB850. [/quote] You have great taste in basses. I'll take the one on the right!!! Glad you got sorted. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 [quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1397996853' post='2429311'] You have great taste in basses. I'll take the one on the right!!! Glad you got sorted. Cheers. [/quote] I do have an unhealthy obsession with Roadstars, luckily they're quite affordable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjelkeman Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Very nice megallica! It outperforms my small Roadstar collection. I feel I need a sun or blue burst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 The RB950, just gorgeous! I've always wanted one just like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbybloke68 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 My first 'proper' bass was a roadster.brilliant basses for the money definitely! Great to see a line up of 'em :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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