1983 Ibanez RS205 Roadstar II Deluxe – Maple Neck – MIJ – Fender Tex-Mex Pickups – Excellent Condition

Here’s a true piece of Ibanez history — the 1983 RS205 Roadstar II Deluxe, made in Japan during what many consider Ibanez’s research era. Built for players who appreciate vintage craftsmanship, this guitar delivers both feel and tone that punch far above its class.

Provenance

  • Model: Ibanez RS205 Roadstar II Deluxe
  • Year: 1983
  • Origin: Made in Japan

Key Features

  • Neck Maple, silky smooth and lightning fast
  • Pickups Upgraded to Fender Tex-Mex single coils
  • Paired with 500k pots, giving these Alnico pickups a brighter, more aggressive edge that’s surprisingly close to the RS205’s original Alnico V pickups
  • Phase Switch Fully functional — opens up tons of tonal variety with that classic out-of-phase quack and chime
  • Case Original Ibanez case not included, but I may be able to provide a standard hard-shell case upon request

Condition Excellent for a 40-year-old instrument

  • Only minor scratches and signs of normal use — no major dings or cracks
  • Frets are filed may hold a couple of years to them.
  • Truss-Rod in perfect shape

Vintage Condition

This instrument has normal cosmetic wear consistent with age and use. All wear is photographed and described.

Perfect Buyer

This guitar is not just a collectible, it’s a gig-ready workhorse with modern tweaks that honor the original character.

Perfect for the Ibanez fan looking to own a rare gem from the '80s or a player who wants vintage style with upgraded flexibility.

Shipping & Returns

Standard guitar setup, intonation, and weather adjustments are not valid return reasons unless a preference-based return is chosen, and while I carefully pack with recycled materials, photograph the guitar and process, and provide tracking, international buyers are responsible for their country's customs and duties regulations, as failure to comply is not a valid return reason.

This item is sold As-Described

This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.

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ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • RS205
Finish
  • Red
Categories
Year
  • 1983
Made In
  • Japan
Top Material
  • Poplar
Pickup Configuration
  • SSS
String Type
  • Steel
Frets
  • Medium Jumbo
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Fretboard Material
  • Maple
Body Material
  • Basswood
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Finish Features
  • Relic
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Bridge
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Fretboard Radius
  • 7.25"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On

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