Ibanez Roadstar II Bass Guitar

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[@71bassg]

Last time i saw a bridge that big it had a river running beneath it!

[@captnsquid8151]

Laughs ... good one.

[@dommadonia9207]

That bass needs to be played! Very nice instrument.

[@ibanezleftyclub]

The Roadstar series of basses and guitars are real sleepers and amazing bang for your buck.

[@ian-c.01]

When Dave says that he likes a bass, the used price doubles !

[@1ListerofSmeg]

Huge fan here of the 85 and earlier Roadstars ❤❤

[@gordonbrown5476]

how to determine the year? thanks

[@1ListerofSmeg]

@@gordonbrown5476 The first two digits of the number on the neck plate are the year of production. For slightly more detailed info, Google search 'Ibanez serial numbers' 👍 & a number of serial # searchers will come up. (Edit) Happy owner ❤ of two 85s & an 84 Roadstar IIs

[@boomerbassmeme]

Those are beast! Had one in the early 90s and miss it dearly!

[@Axess-sv8nq]

Ibanez makes some seriously good stuff. Even their budget line is excellent.

[@doknox]

Agreed. I have a gio bass and guitar and they are amazing. Only had to adjust the action on both and they play like butter.

[@garyheighway7635]

A Roadster 2 was my first bass. Man I miss that one.

[@darkvoid132]

Hello.i find one of this in a store of used instruments in Athens.I have a BTB series already but i want a second ibanez.Tell me please is this bass really good as it seems;Im interesting buying it.Thank you.

[@stevehall3410]

Ibanez have always made quality stuff, had a few of their guitars myself and they always played like butter. Loving the videos dave.

[@DolganoFF]

These are great basses

[@brucewinter9629]

I still have a 1982 "Blazer Bass" , maple neck and fretboard. Still plays and sounds great. Loaded with flatwounds.

[@jeffreywestervelt2671]

Same here…. It’s the exact same bass as this guy here. At least I can’t see the difference anyway. The 2+2 headstock when they went to that just don’t sit right with me. Love this headstock shape. Got mine for $90!! 💥💥💥

[@EddieG1888]

Used to play one exactly the same years ago, fantastic basses.

[@woodyh4650]

Now that’s a “High-mass” bridge!

[@joelletort6088]

Those are great bass.

[@ooinvsaoo]

i had one of these, it was my 1st bass. wish i never got rid of it. i vaguely remembering it being a pj tho..

[@dashboardcrown]

same here, was a black PJ, had a blend knob, wish I still had it!

[@pavopus]

I have this bass and it plays great!!! Mine has a different bridge, not as crazy beefy as this one in the video.

[@earlgarcia9824]

I almost bought the pj version back in the 90s ,that one has been upgraded with high mass bridge and dimarzio pups ,Yamaha, Ibanez, aria ,peavey ,Epiphone all had p bass versions with split coil pups good solid workhorse instruments. Your videos are very informative.👍🤘

[@iggyb63]

Kahler stationary Bridge -Bought 2 about 10 years ago for 50 bucks each. I've seen them ask 250.00 on ebay . They must have some fans out there for that style. Very good fender replacement and they weigh a ton.

[@davegardner7731]

I have an '81 Blazer very similar we nice sounding and playable bass

[@davidallen346]

That's a nice looking vintage Ibanez Bass guitar 🎸 👍

[@offbeatbassgear]

I believe that Phil Lynott played these and a P-J variant late in his career. The bridge on this reminds me of the old DiMarzio bass bridges that were around in the eighties..

[@DavidSmith-wq3wu]

John Paul Jones played one at Live Aid.

[@gavinvalentino6002]

Not a Roadstar, but a Roadster. Totally different animal.

[@jpizzleforizzle]

Great video as always, sir. That's one MFer of a bridge! Could you maybe do a video, if you can, about how you would go about setting up a guitar with the lowest possible action?

[@goodun2974]

You have reminded me that Hamer used to be quite popular as entry-level basses, but I haven't seen one in the flesh in years nor have I seen anybody work on one on KZbin....

[@er5406]

Thanks Dave.

[@eric_in_florida]

Roadstars are built like tanks.

[@michaelharris7030]

that is a cool color. good old fashioned rock machine

[@doknox]

No pot is bad unless its physically broken. That crackle is just dirt that needs cleaned out. Deoxit is my go to pot cleaner. Works like a charm in seconds everytime.

[@TheLocalZeroChannel]

i had this exact bass. Same colour and everything. Played great. i kinda wish i'd never gotten rid of it.

[@larryburwell8550]

im a Gibson player but! I own a paul Stanley model ps 10 by Ibanez and it plays beautiful and looks beautiful, they make great guitars, and god knows dave can set up a 2x4 with strings and it want buzz!! I love it dave. thanks

[@kimseniorb]

had one of those. standard bridge thouhg. cool basses

[@FoamySlobbers]

Radar love FTW

[@tuskedbeast]

Love that color.

[@DavidMorley]

Ibanez Roadstar are amazing (like most late 70's and early 80's Ibanez)

[@plasticpaddy5278]

RB 630 BY from 84 but with an aftermarket bridge, I have an 83 RB 720 BY with the alembic style headstock - awesome basses

[@zennor_man]

'Ansum job Davey....I like that bass & looking out for one....

[@jamesbrotherton3577]

Radar love = love it!

[@bertrandmajorik6589]

BASS player here, looks like a P bass, nothin like my first bass in '89. Nice to see you back on track!!!

[@gordonbrown5476]

Bertrand Majorik -- would the pickguard be identical for both? Anyone please?

[@rowdyyates3801]

@2:05 That's what I keep telling my wife...

[@k33pstrumming39]

Hahahahaha

[@TaralgaBushAdventure]

I have exactly this bass, except black. It's cira '77 or so, and still had those 'suicide' strap buttons. I made a shorty truss rod key as well. Mine didn't have that bridge, just a regular p-bass bridge. Cleaned that up with brass saddles. The pickups have adjustable pole pieces. The neck in these things is great, and it has great tone and deep sound. It's my favorite.

[@robdelabassist]

Radar love!!

[@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG]

@rob_bassman You beat me to it...

[@nightshift8249]

I’ve had my Roadstar ii (w/ J pickup in bridge) and I cannot put it down. I’m more a guitarist but I play bass on all my solo recordings and it can pretty much do it all.

[@tewbaguy]

I found one in a dumpster. One string on it with just one pick up. $200 later, it was perfect.

[@therickashesoloband]

OMG that bass is gooched the string are a mile high!!!! anyway hope your havin a good summer Rick

[@rallypoint1]

We need to see some more challenging content Dave!!! These are too easy.

[@rfuriati]

I love my RB650

[@seamanjive]

Dave plays "Radar Love" !

[@StringsandWings]

Where can I get that "Tone is a lie Tone is truth t shirt?!

[@Jeffy2n]

Just above 5/64th, 11/128th.

[@mikeygabbard9268]

Radar Love!!!

[@floydlay9189]

that sounds so meaty!!!!!

[@keithsaulsbury4304]

those are some goofy looking bridge saddles. i have to admit though, it sounds good!

[@larrycom]

Nice

[@chrishopkins209]

Maxis have just put out a game based around guitar maintenance. It’s going to be called “Shim City”

[@mutantmonkey5791]

Roughly what do you think this bass would be worth? I'm thinking of buying one but i'm not sure of the price point

[@azcrazybull1276]

Would you say it’s worth getting restored? I picked one up and it seems great, just needs some TLC. Thought about new pickups, knobs, and electronics inside.

[@wogmait]

If my ear serves me correctly, the first jangle was twilight zone golden earring

[@tallthinkev]

How many basses have you bought of those who had had them in for repair?

[@chrishopkins209]

In Britainshire we’d say “5/64s and a smidge”

[@Jester-Riddle]

… or 'smidgeon' …. or maybe a 'tad'. All very exact scientific measurements, of course … (ahem).

[@jomamma1750]

In the land of the mostly free we would call that 5/64ths and a cnnt hair Then the discussion about the color of the hair would begin...

[@stoutlager6325]

@@jomamma1750 blonde being the smallest measure

[@jomamma1750]

@@stoutlager6325 ☺

[@scottn4841]

Do you ever get any Nash guitars? Any thoughts on them

[@donpeterson7032]

Tone is in your fingers

[@amonster8mymother]

That is not a roadstar 2 that is a Roadstar 1 the Roadstar 2 has 2 pickups.

[@azbababooey]

When are we going to see your solo build videos?

[@azbababooey]

Well I saw you had the kit out when you were doing your hacked videos, so I thought maybe you started to work on it. I don’t want you to rush it, I just wanna see you build it!

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

@@azbababooey I think you want Dave rush it!!!! I really do!!!

[@Jester-Riddle]

@@DavesWorldofFunStuff Nothin at all wrong with a bit of RUSH … of course. So, before 2112, please !

[@DonLeeelbow667]

The first two guitars I ever owned were Roadstars. I thought they were great at the time.

[@ToddSauve]

Was that Radar Love you were playing Dave?

[@sd3falco]

That bass sounds sweet.....haha below me

[@garyhess3139]

Hi Dave , what should the sting height be? Gary

[@stevedotwood]

I own an Ibanez Blazer Bass. Looks exactly the same except the knobs What's the difference between RoadStar and Blazer?

[@steffhw]

A Blazer was my first Bass back in `82. Still have it, rediscovered it and love it. Heavy beasts, but man they do sound great! I guess the Blazer series was short lived and replaced by RoadStars. Besides the brass hardware they might have changed the body wood from ash to something else as well.

[@SuperSquark]

A tiny bit above 5/64s is 5/63s. A simple measurement to make.

[@gordonbrown5476]

Makes more sense to measure in thousanths of an inch

[@joetspaulding]

11/128ths

[@SgtSteel1]

3:23 :)

[@emiliotorres3904]

what’s the cd ur selling?

[@brianglade848]

What are you doing Dave.......

[@gryzew]

I don't like that saddle design. I palm mute on bass every now and then, both when picking and playing with the thumb, so I instantly see the string contact point being obscured. Same problem with Rickenbacker bass and guitar bridges and Fenders with the vintage style ashtray cover.

[@jimr3026]

FYI, I was told that the finest measurement is an RCH (red c**t hair).

[@oliverholland6512]

Oh

[@captnsquid8151]

Oh Dave in the lights reflection, that bass was a little dirty. Question, have you ever uses the car protector in the orange bottle NU FINISH ?

[@captnsquid8151]

Aye I agree... It is a nice looking bass and sounds great. Better than a Pre? Ehhhh

[@oliverholland6512]

Capt'n Squid it’s so annoying when you try to reply to a comment and then it makes you reply to the comment next to it. Isn’t it

[@captnsquid8151]

@@oliverholland6512 Sorry Oliver I did not realize I was doing this. My apologies

[@williamweirjr9749]

That Roadstar sounds like a china knockoff ! Roadstar series 2 is correct according to my 80's Japan made.

[@chrishopkins209]

2nd

[@mattrogers1946]

Wow, someone actually thinks this childish game is still funny or cool? Lame.....

[@mawangdwei3866]

@@mattrogers1946 Says the guy who is NOT 2ND!!

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

@@mawangdwei3866 Says the guy who is just as childish as that immature douche, Chris Hopkins Bass. I mean really. It is just a childish comment from someone that has nothing worthwhile to say.

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

Nobody cares! Stop being a child. You are just looking for attention. GROW UP!!!!

[@roberteasleysr9108]

M D , you will not find a single post by him on the video, only name calling rants about who posts “ first “ .