Classic 1987 Ibanez RB835 Roadstar II Series Bass - Rare Dark Wine - Made in Japan - Pro Set Up w Perfect Frets/Action/Intonation!

1987-88 Ibanez RB835 Roadstar II Bass
Serial Number F738352
Production year: November 1987
Factory: FujiGen Gakki, Nagano, Japan
Nut Width: 1.59"
Radius: 12"
Scale: 34"
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.78
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.97
Comes in a Brand New Thick Padded Gig Bag

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$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. (Including new Strings,  perfect Intonation, truss rod adjustment and low action) Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!

Ibanez broke the mold while making the RB835... it is perhaps one of their more interesting basses ever produced. The IBANEZ ROADSTAR II BASS comes from the world famous Fuji-Gen factory and is their own unique design. 

It is an incredibly versatile instrument that can handle any style of music you throw its way. The RB835 is a "32 inch" medium scale Roadstar II Bass series solid body electric bass model introduced by Ibanez for 1987-1988. It was produced in Japan by FujiGen.

The RB835 features a double-cutaway basswood body bolted to a maple neck with a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot position marker, side dots and a matching headstock. Components include a pair of Ibanez HI-B active pickup's with a EQ-BII preamp, an Ibanez Accu-cast BII bridge with 19mm string spacing, a graphite nut and Ibanez Smooth Tuner BII tuning machines.

The RB830 is a related model with a P/J configuration.

The RB835 was discontinued after 1989.

Cosmetically, you are bound to be blown away by the scrumptious Dark Wine burst finish, which simply demands attention! There is a light, natural relic vibe that shows that this is one bass that is easy to get down with. There are scattered dings, dents, scuffs and tiny chips, but these bumps and bruises just remind you of how much fun she is to play. None of the imperfections interfere with the sound or playability... It has just been professionally setup for optimal tone and is ready to go straight out of the gig bag. Don't miss out on this special RB824... It is sure to become a favorite in your musical arsenal. 

Specifications for RB835

Model name: RB835

Year(s) offered: 1988-1989

Sold in: Japan

Made in: Japan

Price: MSRP: JP¥:65,000 (1988-1989)

Finish(es): Black (BK) / Crystal Pearl (CP) / Dark Wine (DW)

Body

Body type:

Solid body

Body material:

Basswood

Neck joint:

AANJ

Bridge:

Ibanez Accu-cast BII (19mm string spacing)

Strap buttons:

Ibanez "Dead end"

Knob style:

plastic

Hardware color:

Gold

Neck

Neck type:

D shape

Neck material:

3-piece maple

Scale length:

812mm/ 32"

Fingerboard material:

Rosewood

Fingerboard inlays:

Off-set dot and side dots

Frets:

24 / medium

Nut:

Graphite (40mm)

Machine heads:

Ibanez Smooth Tuner BII

Electronics/ Strings

Pickup configuration:

HH

Bridge pickup:

Ibanez HI-B (H)

Neck pickup:

Ibanez HI-B (H)

Electronics:

EQ-BII

Controls:

Master volume / Master Tone / Balancer / 2 Tri-sound switch

Battery:

9V

🔥 This bass 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 Ernie Ball strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. We make sure all frets are 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 bass has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- and studio-ready. 🔥

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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 polished to shine like new, with no divots.

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We offer a 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 (for example, you ordered red and got white, or a Telecaster instead of a Les Paul).

- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described. Please note that a 10% restocking fee applies to orders that have been purchased and paid for and have been off the market for 24 hours or more, even if they have not been shipped or picked up by the carrier, because we perform a final setup and change the strings as soon as an order is placed and paid for. NO EXCEPTIONS.

We do our best to honestly describe and photograph every guitar and most of the noticeable imperfections. That said, we are human, and something very small can be overlooked. If tiny marks, dings, or super fine scratches (normal wear) bother you, please don't buy.

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

Minor adjustments to a setup (for example, correcting a slight buzz or a truss rod tweak) are normal after shipping, due to carrier mishandling and climate and 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.

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