1983 Ibanex Roadstar II

Ryan · March 6th, 2007, 09:37 PM

One of my buddies has a 1983 Ibanez Roadstar II guitar. I think its pretty cool in its own way, and he never plays it anymore, so I might just make him an offer. I kinda want something to tinker around with and I'm pretty broke. Does anyone have any experience with these or know how much they're worth? Its pretty beat up but still in good playing shape.

aznrambo481 · March 6th, 2007, 09:42 PM

they seem to go for less than 300 bucks on ebay, cool lookin' guit though.

austintele · March 6th, 2007, 09:43 PM

I bought a 81 ibanez blazer(model similar to roadstar) recently and it's a great guitar. Got it for 160.00 with ohsc. Natural finish with a strat setup. Neck is pretty thin

studio1087 · March 7th, 2007, 12:07 AM

The Blazers and early Roadstars were nice. I used to sell them. I had a couple of the Blazer Strat style guitars that Adrian Belew endorsed. I also had a couple Roadstars.

What pickup configuration does this Roadstar have? Is it funky? Some of them were very cool.

Pete Galati · March 7th, 2007, 12:29 AM

The bass player in a band I was in around 1980 had one of those Ibanez Roadster 6-string guitars. He really liked the things.

It's one of those guitars that I probably really should have liked, because it played well, and it had a good sound. I didn't personally care for it's vibe though.

I doubt that there's much market value for them.

Blazer · March 7th, 2007, 08:43 AM

Ibanez Roadstars are THE vintage bargain, with prices of their Lawsuit models rising, people overlook the fact that their eighties made guitars are every bit the high quality that their Lawsuit models are.

PLUS they are a very good alternative to Fender Japan solids which are also rising in value and they come from the SAME factory.

Sarge · March 7th, 2007, 08:46 AM

Awesome guitars. I have an 83 RS1010 SL (Steve Lukather) RoadStar II archtop and an 83 RoadStar II 335 Model (Strat). Both are good ole balls to the wall rockers. One of the most popular guitars Ibanez ever made. Very well made with great tone. They're one of the few guitars that can be picked up at a decent price, there are many out there still in great shape and haven't been affected by the Vintage Guitar craze...yet! Blue book has them anywhere from $200-$700 depending on what model, as many models were produced. The E-bay is uaually saturated with them so that can give you a barometer as to their value and which model you have. Once again...great guitars.

lupowitz · March 7th, 2007, 06:33 PM

I have an early 80's Blaser BL500 (the Roadstar's older brother), strat shaped, ash-maple, 3 pickups, one phase and one tap switch. I bougth it in Germany in '85, used, and up until 2005 it was my sole electric. It served me well, took it to Australia and back twice, gigged with it for years.
I never owned but played a few Roadstars and most of them were better and more refined instruments than mine.
I don't think you can go wrong, especially if you want to tinker with it.

Ryan · March 7th, 2007, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by studio1087

The Blazers and early Roadstars were nice. I used to sell them. I had a couple of the Blazer Strat style guitars that Adrian Belew endorsed. I also had a couple Roadstars.

What pickup configuration does this Roadstar have? Is it funky? Some of them were very cool.

This one is a single-coil in the neck and a humbucker in the bridge. I'm gonna borrow it from him tonight and play it a little bit. I'll try to take some pictures too.

popthree · March 7th, 2007, 10:07 PM

i've always really liked these

Tim Armstrong · March 7th, 2007, 10:16 PM

I had a Roadstar II and loved it. Two humbuckers with a vintage-strat-style vibrato. Really a sweet guitar. I found it in a pawnshop for $150 or so, about eight years ago...

Cheers, Tim

March 6th, 2007, 09:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ryan Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Age: 22 Posts: 113	1983 Ibanex Roadstar II One of my buddies has a 1983 Ibanez Roadstar II guitar. I think its pretty cool in its own way, and he never plays it anymore, so I might just make him an offer. I kinda want something to tinker around with and I'm pretty broke. Does anyone have any experience with these or know how much they're worth? Its pretty beat up but still in good playing shape. __________________ "I don't get my generation, that old school beat was my salvation."

March 6th, 2007, 09:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
aznrambo481 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla, California Age: 18 Posts: 2,909 6 Photos	they seem to go for less than 300 bucks on ebay, cool lookin' guit though. __________________ Check out my bands, and feel free to PM me comments on them! The Eclectics (guitar/vocals) SLIP (bass)

March 7th, 2007, 12:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
studio1087 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 45 Posts: 6,911 36 Photos	The Blazers and early Roadstars were nice. I used to sell them. I had a couple of the Blazer Strat style guitars that Adrian Belew endorsed. I also had a couple Roadstars. What pickup configuration does this Roadstar have? Is it funky? Some of them were very cool. __________________ "It's alright if you only know three chords but you have to play them in the right dang order!" Hank Hill

March 7th, 2007, 08:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Blazer Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,118	Ibanez Roadstars are THE vintage bargain, with prices of their Lawsuit models rising, people overlook the fact that their eighties made guitars are every bit the high quality that their Lawsuit models are. PLUS they are a very good alternative to Fender Japan solids which are also rising in value and they come from the SAME factory. __________________ "I reject your reality and subsitute my own." - Adam Savage, Mythbusters

March 7th, 2007, 08:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sarge Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pgh,Pa Age: 54 Posts: 3,552	Awesome guitars. I have an 83 RS1010 SL (Steve Lukather) RoadStar II archtop and an 83 RoadStar II 335 Model (Strat). Both are good ole balls to the wall rockers. One of the most popular guitars Ibanez ever made. Very well made with great tone. They're one of the few guitars that can be picked up at a decent price, there are many out there still in great shape and haven't been affected by the Vintage Guitar craze...yet! Blue book has them anywhere from $200-$700 depending on what model, as many models were produced. The E-bay is uaually saturated with them so that can give you a barometer as to their value and which model you have. Once again...great guitars. __________________ A coward dies many deaths, a Soldier once.

March 6th, 2007, 09:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
austintele Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2004 Location: austin, texas Posts: 1,551	I bought a 81 ibanez blazer(model similar to roadstar) recently and it's a great guitar. Got it for 160.00 with ohsc. Natural finish with a strat setup. Neck is pretty thin

March 7th, 2007, 12:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pete Galati R.I.P. Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,104 2 Photos	The bass player in a band I was in around 1980 had one of those Ibanez Roadster 6-string guitars. He really liked the things. It's one of those guitars that I probably really should have liked, because it played well, and it had a good sound. I didn't personally care for it's vibe though. I doubt that there's much market value for them.

March 7th, 2007, 06:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
lupowitz Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hungary Posts: 556	I have an early 80's Blaser BL500 (the Roadstar's older brother), strat shaped, ash-maple, 3 pickups, one phase and one tap switch. I bougth it in Germany in '85, used, and up until 2005 it was my sole electric. It served me well, took it to Australia and back twice, gigged with it for years. I never owned but played a few Roadstars and most of them were better and more refined instruments than mine. I don't think you can go wrong, especially if you want to tinker with it.

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popthree Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sand Springs, Okay ? Age: 44 Posts: 3,772 52 Photos	i've always really liked these __________________ http://www.reverbnation.com/thebonanzalunchbox

March 7th, 2007, 10:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tim Armstrong Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ocean Pines, Maryland, USA Age: 50 Posts: 13,701	I had a Roadstar II and loved it. Two humbuckers with a vintage-strat-style vibrato. Really a sweet guitar. I found it in a pawnshop for $150 or so, about eight years ago... Cheers, Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

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