_Sweet Willie_ Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 My first bass was a black Ibanez Roadstar II 4-string, P pickup and jazz neck w/ rosewood board, passive elctronics. And you know what? It's a heckuva instrument. (wraub, where are you? ) If I had it back the only thing I might change would be the P pickup for something a little fatter/phatter in tone. That bass cranks. I don't know where this will go as a discussion here on the board, but I just felt like sharing -- it's been kind of a "feel-good" day. Peace. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 That's why your "Sweet Willie". Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave da Dude Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Sweet Willie, I don't know where this will go as a discussion here on the board, but I just felt like sharing -- it's been kind of a "feel-good" day. Peace Wally, That's why your "Sweet Willie". Oh Yeah I hope I remember my first bass as well. Gotta' geetar... got the amp. There must be SOMEthing else I... "need". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnb Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Thanks, Sweet Willie. You made my day. I was in a lousy mood until I read your post. Sweet memories... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 SW, Great that you could help out a friend. The more we learn, the more we we can share... Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohhhhh6 Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 If only Willie would come to my house and set my bass up ... in my dreams In Skynyrd We Trust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted August 15, 2003 Author Share Posted August 15, 2003 Don't get me wrong, I'm no set-up expert. I'm sure an experienced tech could do a full set-up in a quarter of the time it takes me! I'd actually like to watch an experienced tech buzz thru a couple of set-ups, just to see how he/she approaches it. However, you can never underestimate the value of knowing how to tweak your instrument a little here or a little there to keep it in playing shape. Thankfully my instruments are very stable, and my tweakings are few and far between! At the very least I think I opened the eyes of my friend to technical aspects of the instrument that he hadn't even considered (intonation, the differences between flats and rounds, etc.). For that, I pat myself on the back. Thanks all for your more than kind words. (Really, though, I'm a bastard when you get to know me! ) spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted August 18, 2003 Author Share Posted August 18, 2003 Where's wraub?! He's usually all over a good Ibanez Roadstar bass thread... Hmmmmmm, perhaps this bodes well for Seismic that those fellahs have been a bit scarce on the board of recent... Peace. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surrock Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 I agree with whoever said I hope I remember my first bass... which I'm yet to get, for a while I've been playing my sister's Cort bass I found in our basement, now she is jealous that I'm getting rather good time for me to get my own I guess! Anyway besides that where do you learn to set-up a bass etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraub Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Hey all. Wow, have I been busy! But this thread, as Willie suggested, was like bait to me... First- Surrock, do a search here for set-up info, using words like intonation, bridge adjustment, action, etc. It really will do you well to learn a few basic things, and acquire a few basic tools. You'll likely save money, and someday you could help a friend as Willie did. Sweets, I will PM you ASAP. And, a nice gesture for a friend- You're a classy guy, Will. ... I am a fan of some Ibanez instruments, but I do have a soft spot for the Roadstar II. I have been playing a 1985 5 string model for around 16 years, and I do not know what I would do without it. It has gone through a bridge change, about a dozen colors, and a few electronic tweaks over the years, but I know it like I know myself (probably better) and I can get just about any tone. Active but widely adjustable, 24 frets, ebony fretboard, comfy body, narrow string spacing (which I like), and pretty light weight (except for that new bridge). A while back I acquired a second one (actually another '85 made before my other one, but in better looking condition) just to make it fretless. I'll post pics when it's done. I have seen a few of the 4 strings on ebay, but only one 5 string. The top of the line models, with ebony fretboard, seem to sell in the $200.00-$300.00 US range, which could be quite the bargain, bass depending. Thanks for the thread, Willie! I'll post again when possible, hopefully soon. My best to all of you. Peace, wraub I'm a lot more like I am now than I was when I got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mro Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Did Graham Maby record Joe Jackson's Look Sharp album with a road star II? I thought I read that in a Bass Player Mag article. That sounded nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted August 19, 2003 Author Share Posted August 19, 2003 Originally posted by wraub: Hey all. Wow, have I been busy! But this thread, as Willie suggested, was like bait to me... Sweets, I will PM you ASAP. And, a nice gesture for a friend- You're a classy guy, Will. Yes, bait indeed! Nice to see you posting after an absence. I look forward to the PM (or e-mail). I always enjoy reading about your Roadstar IIs! Peace. (Sorry, mro, I can't confirm or deny what you asked about.) spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrakkor Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 older (vintage) and newer ibanez's rock... i have a '83 Roadstar II (32" scale) 4 string, i got it refinished, maybe black originally. (my first, REAL bass) an '85 Roadstar (II, ? don't remember if it is a II or not) (34" scale) 4 string, formerly white paint (took forever to remove), now a light cherry finish. (my third REAL bass) i have installed EMG select P pickups in both... i also have a '79 Roadster 4 string, made fretless with a music man style PUP(Brown w/ exposed pole pieces.). original sunburst finish with a few nicks...needs some TLC and to be reassembled...(2nd REAL bass). plus a '02 BTB 405QM, black 5 string i totally dig the sound from all my ibanez's and i am always looking at the local pawnshops for more to pick up... very cool to do the setup, but sux you are missing your old friend............. Its a BASS not a BASS Guitar!!!!! Ibanez BTB405QM Dean Edge Select Q5 Ibanez Roadstar II Ibanez Roadstar Ibanez Roadster (in pieces) Carvin R1000 GK Cab/Carvin 15" sub X Audio 2x10" Dallas Music Industries X188 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle ggurl Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Wow,this is great! I LOVE my Roadstar II ... pearl finish, active electronics (yes, ACTIVE, stock), ebony fretboard, really bizarre body style ... it's really thin, but perfectly ergonomic for a little gal like me. I haven't played anything that felt as organic. Closest thing is a Pedulla MVP, a much better bass, but ergonomically, even that ain't the same. I think the model # proper is RB999. It's really unusual. I've not seen another like it. I bought it used from private party for $200 but apparently, according to a local music store, it shoulda gone for twice that. Yeah. I love my cheap little Roadstar II. Original Latin Jazz CD Baby "I am not certain how original my contribution to music is as I am obviously an amateur." Patti Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted September 9, 2003 Author Share Posted September 9, 2003 Can't you just feel the Roadstar II love?!?! Cool. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrakkor Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 there's one up on ebay right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2557389551&category=38080&rd=1 mine is very similar, except for color.......... Its a BASS not a BASS Guitar!!!!! Ibanez BTB405QM Dean Edge Select Q5 Ibanez Roadstar II Ibanez Roadstar Ibanez Roadster (in pieces) Carvin R1000 GK Cab/Carvin 15" sub X Audio 2x10" Dallas Music Industries X188 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Phil Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 Hey Willie, I was searching Ebay for cheap basses, and this came up: Ibanez Roadstar II only $140. http://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/blue.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/black.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/fuscia.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/grey.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/orange.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/purple.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/red.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/yellow.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted September 14, 2003 Author Share Posted September 14, 2003 Thanks, fellahs. I know there are used Ibanez Roadstar IIs of all kinds on eBay regularly. But they just aren't my baby... However, I am very happy that my Roadstar II is in the hands of a good friend who's learning to play bass on it just as I did. If I were to buy a used Ibanez bass, I think I'd be fishing for an ATK-305. (Pun intended. ) Peace. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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