1985 Ibanez RB850 Roadstar II Fretless Bass MIJ Black w/ Gig Bag

1985 Ibanez RB850 Roadstar II Fretless Bass MIJ Black w/ Gig Bag

1985 Ibanez Roadstar II RB850 Fretless Bass – Black – Made in Japan

Offered here is a 1985 Ibanez Roadstar II RB850 Fretless Bass finished in Black. Built by FujiGen in Japan, the RB850 was one of the flagship models in the Roadstar II Bass lineup and is widely regarded as an important predecessor to the legendary Ibanez Soundgear (SR) series that debuted just a few years later.

Featuring a sleek double-cutaway body, comfortable 34" scale, and fretless fingerboard, the RB850 delivers outstanding playability along with the expressive, singing tone that fretless basses are known for. Its slim neck profile and quality Japanese craftsmanship have made these basses increasingly sought after by players and collectors alike.

Specifications

• Model: Roadstar II RB850 Fretless
• Year: 1985
• Serial Number: H856137
• Finish: Black
• Country of Origin: Japan (FujiGen)
• Body: Basswood
• Neck: 3-Piece Maple
• Neck Profile: D Shape
• Fingerboard: Rosewood (Fretless)
• Position Markers: Pearl Dot Face & Side Markers
• Scale Length: 34" (864mm)
• Weight: 8 lbs

Features

• Fretless Fingerboard
• Double-Cutaway Body Design
• Accu-Cast BII Bridge with 19mm String Spacing
• Graphite Nut
• VelveTune B II Tuners
• Barrel-Style Stereo Output Jack
• Matching Headstock
• Ibanez "Dead End" V-Style Strap Buttons

Included

• Gig Bag

Condition

This bass is in very good overall condition and shows light cosmetic wear consistent with normal use, including a few minor chips and surface scratches. Nothing affects its playability or performance.

The bass has been professionally set up with smooth, low playing action and delivers the expressive tone and exceptional feel that make vintage Japanese fretless basses so highly regarded.

A fantastic example of an increasingly collectible Made-in-Japan Ibanez that represents an important step in the evolution of the iconic Soundgear series.

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