NBD - Roadstar content

[megallica]

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.

[HowieBass]

Loving the blueburst

[Number6]

I have a blue burst with the gold hardware.....great old Jap made bass

[Dingus]

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.

[White Cloud]

I absolutely love these basses...gorgeous!

[ezbass]

Ooh...ooh....OOOHHH!

[Cosmo Valdemar]

Gorgeous collection. The red one on the left looks like it's starting to morph into a Soundgear.

[cocco]

Gorgeous!

[EMG456]

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!)

[megallica]

[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!)
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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

[6feet7]

Just got myself both an active and a passive RB850, both black. Lovely basses

[megallica]

[quote name='6feet7' timestamp='1397899811' post='2428316']
Just got myself both an active and a passive RB850, both black. Lovely basses
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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.

[White Cloud]

How often do these come up?

[6feet7]

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.

[clauster]

Great collection Megallica, really glad my bass went to someone who really wanted it.

[Philip_]

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?

[megallica]

[quote name='clauster' timestamp='1397904033' post='2428411']
Great collection Megallica, really glad my bass went to someone who really wanted it.
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Thanks Nic I just replaced the jack socket last night and I think I'll leave the refret for now.

[Number6]

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 :-/

[megallica]

[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 :-/
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That's cruel - I'm going to have to report you - cruelty to Roadstars isn't on lol

[Number6]

[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
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I will embark on a mercy rescue mission.....i promise!

[FlatEric]

[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.


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You have great taste in basses.

I'll take the one on the right!!!

Glad you got sorted.

Cheers.

[megallica]

[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

[bjelkeman]

Very nice megallica! It outperforms my small Roadstar collection. I feel I need a sun or blue burst.

[bartelby]

The RB950, just gorgeous!
I've always wanted one just like that!

[tubbybloke68]

My first 'proper' bass was a roadster.brilliant basses for the money definitely! Great to see a line up of 'em :-)