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- Lodz, Poland
Yamaha's top-of-the-line RBX (Rock n' Road) model - the 850R - is available for sale.
The RBX850R was only available from Yamaha for a very short time, exclusively in the late 1980s, as a symbol of Made in Japan quality, after which production of the RBX series was moved to Taiwan. This particular model dates back to 1989. It features an ash body with a transparent red finish and a lacquered maple neck, which, unlike the lower models, is screwed to the body with 6 screws (the others have 4). It plays fantastically, universally and with a powerful signal provided by active electronics (9V) and low-impedance YLB-S1PZB (Split-coil) and YLB-S1JZB (Single-coil) pickups, designed for the highest RBX models.
I rate the overall condition as good with a plus/very good. There is a small chip in the lacquer on the body below the 24th fret and a few longitudinal dents in the lacquer (last photo). The bass has undergone a professional inspection and luthier adjustment (including intonation and string action), with new Rotosound SoloBass RS55 (45-105) strings installed. There was a shallow crack on the neck at frets 1-3, which occurred during transport from Japan - it has been professionally repaired and varnished and has no effect on the sound or playing comfort. The non-functioning pickup control potentiometer has been replaced with a more convenient 3-position switch, and the jack socket has been replaced with a new one. A minor drawback is the lack of a cap for the truss rod adjustment, which, by the way, works fine.
Key features:
Scale: 34"
Weight: approx. 4.5 kg
Body: ash
Finish: transparent red
Neck: bolt-on maple
Fingerboard: rosewood
Controls: 1x volume, 3-position pickup selector switch, 1x bass control / 1x treble control
Pickups: neck: YLB-S1PZB (split-coil), bridge: YLB-S1JZB (single-coil)
Yamaha (Hipshot) tuners
Bridge: Die-Cast OGEB-205
Strings: Rotosound RS55 (45-105)
The set includes a vintage ESP cover (leather + soft foam) with a large front pocket and a vintage ESP strap.
If you are interested in feel free to contact me.
Shipping within EU.
This is a private sale, so no warranty, return etc.
The RBX850R was only available from Yamaha for a very short time, exclusively in the late 1980s, as a symbol of Made in Japan quality, after which production of the RBX series was moved to Taiwan. This particular model dates back to 1989. It features an ash body with a transparent red finish and a lacquered maple neck, which, unlike the lower models, is screwed to the body with 6 screws (the others have 4). It plays fantastically, universally and with a powerful signal provided by active electronics (9V) and low-impedance YLB-S1PZB (Split-coil) and YLB-S1JZB (Single-coil) pickups, designed for the highest RBX models.
I rate the overall condition as good with a plus/very good. There is a small chip in the lacquer on the body below the 24th fret and a few longitudinal dents in the lacquer (last photo). The bass has undergone a professional inspection and luthier adjustment (including intonation and string action), with new Rotosound SoloBass RS55 (45-105) strings installed. There was a shallow crack on the neck at frets 1-3, which occurred during transport from Japan - it has been professionally repaired and varnished and has no effect on the sound or playing comfort. The non-functioning pickup control potentiometer has been replaced with a more convenient 3-position switch, and the jack socket has been replaced with a new one. A minor drawback is the lack of a cap for the truss rod adjustment, which, by the way, works fine.
Key features:
Scale: 34"
Weight: approx. 4.5 kg
Body: ash
Finish: transparent red
Neck: bolt-on maple
Fingerboard: rosewood
Controls: 1x volume, 3-position pickup selector switch, 1x bass control / 1x treble control
Pickups: neck: YLB-S1PZB (split-coil), bridge: YLB-S1JZB (single-coil)
Yamaha (Hipshot) tuners
Bridge: Die-Cast OGEB-205
Strings: Rotosound RS55 (45-105)
The set includes a vintage ESP cover (leather + soft foam) with a large front pocket and a vintage ESP strap.
If you are interested in feel free to contact me.
Shipping within EU.
This is a private sale, so no warranty, return etc.
