Classic 1986 Ibanez RS525 PL (Pearl White Finish) Roadstar II Deluxe - Made in Japan (Fuji-Gen)

1986 Ibanez Roadstar II Deluxe RS525

Pearl White Finish

Serial: J861393

Nut Width: 1.64"

Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.83"

Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.89"

Comes in a Gig Bag

Made in Japan - Fuji-Gen!

$$$ Professionally setup for optimal tone & playability. Truly Dialed in and ready to rock. The Frets Look Perfect and the Action/Playability is Spot On. 

Here is a sleek throw back from the 80's. This lean, mean, shredding machine is in EXCELLENT Cosmetic Condition and Perfect Working Order. 

The RS525 is a Roadstar II series solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in 1984 and Produced by Fuji-Gen.

The RS525 features an arched basswood body bolted to a maple neck with a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot position markers. Components include a pair of Ibanez IBZ humbucking pickups with Duo Sound coil-split functionality mounted in black pickup rings and a Pro Rock'r double locking tremolo bridge with a locking nut, knurled Tek Grip control knobs and Smooth Tuner II tuning machines.

Cosmetic Condition: Excellent condition, only light normal play wear.

Year(s) offered: 1985

Sold in: USA

Made in: Japan

Finish(es): Black (BK) / Purple Haze (PH) / Polar White (PW) Pearl (PL)

Body

Body type:

Solid body

Body material:

Basswood (arched top)

Neck joint:

Bolt-on traditional square heel

Bridge:

Pro Rock'r tremolo

Knob style:

Tek Grip

Hardware color:

Black (BK finish) or Gold (PH or PW finishes)

Neck

Neck type:

Roadstar DX

Neck material:

1-piece maple

Scale length:

648mm/ 25½"

Fingerboard material:

Rosewood

Fingerboard inlays:

Pearl dot

Frets:

24

Nut:

Top Lok

Machine heads:

Smooth Tuner II

Electronics

Pickup configuration:

HH

Bridge pickup:

Ibanez IBZ (H)

Neck pickup:

Ibanez IBZ (H)

Controls:

Two volumes / master tone / 3-way toggle pickup selector / 2 push-push Duo Sound switches

This guitar has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. If needed the frets have been leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready. 

About The Guitar Dude 

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Our Guarantee  

We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.  

Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)

- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues. 

- Intonation is spot-on.  

- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.  

- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.  

Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy 

We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:  

- You must notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.  

- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.  

- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described.  

We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.  

Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.  

We are a small business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.  

Payment, Shipping & International Duties  

- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.  

- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.  

- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.  

International Shipping Note 

International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. Contact us for a personalized quote.  

Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.