Any info on a 1979 Roadster?

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Author Message Rich9 Username: Rich9 Registered: 05-2006 Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 8:24 am:    hi folks, i have a really old ibanez roadster bass that i've been playing for a few years i've never been able to find anything about the bass apart from it's age (1979) and was hoping you could help :-) i can't find any reference to this bass on the various Ibanez websites that are available. there are very few distinguishing marks apart from the serial number H790694 i've posted pictures of the bass here: http://www.escapeact.com/richbass/ would this be the RS800 model? any info you have would be much appreciated! Johns Username: Johns Registered: 02-2001 Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 8:49 am:    Rich9: Yes, it's a '79 RS800BS. Mahogany body with flame maple top. Super4 pickup, TR Tuned Response neck. Accu-cast bridge. Rich9 Username: Rich9 Registered: 05-2006 Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 9:08 am:    brilliant John, thanks! Rich9 Username: Rich9 Registered: 05-2006 Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 11:32 am:    i'm about to sell the guitar, but don't know its value. does anyone have any idea of the value of the guitar? Ibnzplyr Username: Ibnzplyr Registered: 03-2004 Posted on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 4:24 am:    I think you should be able to get $450 or so, depending upon the condish. Scott Rich9 Username: Rich9 Registered: 05-2006 Posted on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 9:43 am:    thanks Scott, i appreciate the reply that works out at around £240 GBP so i will test the market! Ibnzplyr Username: Ibnzplyr Registered: 03-2004 Posted on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 12:17 pm:    You're welcome. That's a cool bass. That particular humbucker sounds great. Nice flame on the top, and with the original case, too! Someone here should snap it up soon. Bassassin Username: Bassassin Registered: 01-2006 Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 5:41 pm:    Hi Rich9 - we meet again! I think you shouldn't have too much trouble getting around £250 for your Roadster - Ebay prices are on the way up, if it ends up there. Failing that, my original offer of a tenner still stands! Jon. Rich9 Username: Rich9 Registered: 05-2006 Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 9:47 am:    hi jon, i haven't forgotten your offer, in case things get really tough! ;-) one point for Ibnzplyr - the case isn't original (i wish!) but it is fairly sturdy Rich9 Username: Rich9 Registered: 05-2006 Posted on Monday, June 05, 2006 - 9:57 am:    FYI folks, have placed the guitar on ebay: http://www.qksrv.net/click-1802666-10381315?loc=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI .dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D7420534780

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