Let's get this new forum started! Tell us what you like about Roscoe basses, or post pictures of your Roscoe!

I love the customer service of Roscoe. I asked Gard if I could come up and tour the shop -- not a problem. He answered all my questions, gave me suggestion on wood combos, pretty much anything I needed he helped me with. While I didnt buy a new one, Im pretty sure my next electric bass will be a new Roscoe.

Heres mine:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/DMB1347/neatosmall.jpg

Sweet Roscoe DMB! Here's a few of my new baby...just delivered 2 weeks ago...

http://www.theperfectbass.com/dynaweb/1001081/Images/1001081jb_roscoe_02-06_1.jpg

http://www.theperfectbass.com/dynaweb/1001081/Images/1001081jb_roscoe_02-06_4.jpg

http://www.theperfectbass.com/dynaweb/1001081/Images/1001081jb_roscoe_02-06_3.jpg

http://www.theperfectbass.com/dynaweb/1001081/Images/1001081jb_roscoe_02-06_10.jpg

I had the crew at the Roscoe shop sign the back of the bass...even Keith's son Kyle!

Thats awesome. Beautiful top on that one. I love how you had it signed. Is that on top of or under the finish? If I get one built for me, I might have to have Gard, Keith and the crew sign it.

Thats awesome. Beautiful top on that one. I love how you had it signed. Is that on top of or under the finish? If I get one built for me, I might have to have Gard, Keith and the crew sign it.

It's actually between some of the top clear coats...so it'll never come off...unless I take a belt sander to it... :)

The top is Madrone Burl. Very cool stuff!

I want one... :(

I love my Roscoe basses. Punchy strong low B strings, great playability, tonal diversity and aesthetically pleasing. Kudos to Keith, Gard and Jay lewis.


deichman


www.endofstory.com

deichman


www.endofstory.com

Sweet set deichman!

Nice oval inlays.

Man! That's some good looking Roscoe's! :hyper:
Got to get in on this!:D
If you've been on TB very long then you know I'm a serious Roscoe guy! I've been playing them for just over 10 years and have owned a total of 10 Roscoe's
(3 LG 3005's, 3 SKB 3005's and 4 SKB 3006's). Currently I have a SKB 3005 (Spanish Cedar body, spalted maple top, African tulipwood fingerboard, Demeter pre). It's without a doubt a keeper for life. I'll attach a pic.

I'm also in the market for either a nice SKB 3005 or 3006 (fretted). If you know of any mint used ones, send 'em my way!

What do I like about my Roscoe? Everything!:bassist: :bassist: :bassist: The tone on this bass just kills.

My SKB3006
Spanish Cedar body
Spalt/Quilt Maple top
Birdseye Maple board
Demeter Pre.

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/2046/tbpost5gm.jpg

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/3294/tbpost021ft.jpg

Joe, how does the Tulipwood board sound? What would you compare it to?


Everyone keep those pics coming.


Shawn

OK James, how do I sign up for the free one?

Man! That's some good looking Roscoe's! :hyper:
Got to get in on this!:D
If you've been on TB very long then you know I'm a serious Roscoe guy! I've been playing them for just over 10 years and have owned a total of 10 Roscoe's
(3 LG 3005's, 3 SKB 3005's and 4 SKB 3006's). Currently I have a SKB 3005 (Spanish Cedar body, spalted maple top, African tulipwood fingerboard, Demeter pre). It's without a doubt a keeper for life. I'll attach a pic.

I'm also in the market for either a nice SKB 3005 or 3006 (fretted). If you know of any mint used ones, send 'em my way!

Hey Joe,

Man it's nice to see that bass again. Every time I see it, it has something to say. Hope you're doing well.

deichman


www.endofstory.com

What do I like about my Roscoe? Everything!:bassist: :bassist: :bassist: The tone on this bass just kills.

My SKB3006
Spanish Cedar body
Spalt/Quilt Maple top
Birdseye Maple board
Demeter Pre.

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/2046/tbpost5gm.jpg

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/3294/tbpost021ft.jpg

Joe, how does the Tulipwood board sound? What would you compare it to?


Everyone keep those pics coming.


Shawn


With a bass like that how could you not love everything about it!

deichman


www.endofstory.com

Sweet set deichman!


Thanks. I agree! That's a sweet bass you've got yourself.

deichman


www.endofstory.com

OK James, how do I sign up for the free one?

:) Click on the big green banner that says ROSCOE GIVEAWAY! There should be one at the top of this thread on the left side...

:) Click on the big green banner that says ROSCOE GIVEAWAY! There should be one at the top of this thread on the left side...
Entered! Now, after filling that out, I'm not going to start getting a bunch of SPAM emails or credit card offers and crap in my mail will I?

:mad:












;)

:) Click on the big green banner that says ROSCOE GIVEAWAY! There should be one at the top of this thread on the left side...

Screw this, it says overseas shipping is possible, but it also askes State zip, which I obviously don't have as I AM NOT A RESIDENT OF THE US !

Entered! Now, after filling that out, I'm not going to start getting a bunch of SPAM emails or credit card offers and crap in my mail will I?

:mad:

;)

You'll get some email from us, but we do not sell or distribute our email databases, so you should be safe! :cool:

Screw this, it says overseas shipping is possible, but it also askes State zip, which I obviously don't have as I AM NOT A RESIDENT OF THE US !

Put a note in the notes field...

Doesn't work, because I have to fill in City, St, Zip, no mather how much notes I fill in.

Roscoes make me sick to my stomach. :rolleyes: I'm serious, the gas just rolls over me and has an actual physical sensation. These are some of the only basses that have such a profound effect on me. I start looking over at my '65p & '82j and dark swirling images of postage and packaging begin to take hold. :help: My Fenders cringe as the little voice claws its way through reason. "Do it... Do it... Doooiiitttsssss." I know better than to pick up one of the battle scarred veterans during a Roscoe attack as my hands will instantly go to the chip from '72, the gouge from '74, the buckle rash. My eyes will linger on the Roto-worn frets, tarnished keys and the forlorn finish. My babies have aged and the years weigh heavily.

I try to avert my eyes from the monitor as the gas roils my body with unbearable intensity but to no avail as I fall into the abyss of quilted, spalted, flamed, birds-eyed, exotic, unblemished, pristine perfection. Am I gazing into the eyes of my true love or hearing the song of the sirens in my head only to be dashed on the rocks? I shakily force the cursor to the X (quick, while you still have hope) and close the window. ROSCOE! The images are seared.

Relief floods my body. Or is it despair? For I know that one thing and one thing only saves me from certain gas doom.

I've never played one. :bassist:

Woe be unto the person who solves this unrequited love. I curse thee now. :p

See? This is what happens when one hangs with a bunch of musicians all night and doesn't get enough sleep. :rollno:

I know better than to enter the giveaway. One must always have something to look forward to in life. Roscoe.

Doesn't work, because I have to fill in City, St, Zip, no mather how much notes I fill in.

If you don't live in a city, then just type "NA" in that field...

For state, the very first choice in the drop down is "NA" for Not Applicable...choose that.

Most International addresses have a postal code of some sort.

You need to make sure that your full mailing address is in the notes section if you don't use the predefined fields...

Hope that helps, if not, sorry Bro, maybe next time! :)

Roscoes make me sick to my stomach...

HAHAHA!! That's awesome Intune!!! When you can't take the pressure anymore, give us a call! :D

Peace!

Could it be...

...the commanding tone that just fits like a glove in the mix?

...the awesome playability of the Roscoe?

...Keith's willingness to work with me to create a custom instrument?

...the killer craftsmanship of Roscoe basses?



NAAAW!! It's because I look so cool wearing it.:cool:

Could it be...

...the commanding tone that just fits like a glove in the mix?

...the awesome playability of the Roscoe?

...Keith's willingness to work with me to create a custom instrument?

...the killer craftsmanship of Roscoe basses?



NAAAW!! It's because I look so cool wearing it.:cool:

Dude...I've seen a pic of you....

...wanna rephrase that?

;)

:D

Ow.

Ow.

Oh, you really wanna draw attention to yourself here?

Bein' a GUITARIST, you make an excellent target on a bassist's website....

:ninja:




(Who loves ya Robert? :D )

I'm abused regularly, especially by my own band.

Dude...I've seen a pic of you....

...wanna rephrase that?

;)

:D

:eek: Ya see what I put up with when ordering a Roscoe?? :mad:

Notice that, "Courteous customer service" was NOT on the list! :spit:



;)

I'm abused regularly, especially by my own band.

...color me totally unsurprised.


:D

:eek: Ya see what I put up with when ordering a Roscoe?? :mad:

Notice that, "Courteous customer service" was NOT on the list! :spit:



;)

Courteous maybe not, but hey, you can't have everything!


...whiner...

:spit:











;)

Dude...I've seen a pic of you....

...wanna rephrase that?

;)

:D

Dude, when you're holding a Roscoe nobody's looking at you!:D

Dude, when you're holding a Roscoe nobody's looking at you!:D

OK, you got me there...can't argue with someone that's right! :D

Why do Roscoe's always look so good as 6'ers? :)

Because the 6'ers are chock full of notes. http://members.cox.net/robguitar/buttrock.gif

I'm waiting for the email that says I've won a roscoe. Maybe it's just late?

I have a chance to buy a friend's Roscoe, but the only thing stopping me is the fact that it is one of the translucent purple colored basses. It does have a very nice looking Spalted Purpleheart fingerboard on it. . . . . . . . . . . he wants $2,200 for it and it hasn't been played very much at all (he hurt his wrist a while back and has trouble, now, with the 6 neck).

I'm in the market for a 6 string and I know that Roscoe's sell for the mid 3K area. I'm concidering a GW Bass/Bass Kahuna bass, which will be a few hundred less than my friend's Roscoe, but the idea of having such a tone monster (the Roscoe) is appealing. . . . . . . . . . if it weren't a purple colored one, but a natural wood, I'd be all over it. :scowl:

I have a chance to buy a friend's Roscoe, but the only thing stopping me is the fact that it is one of the translucent purple colored basses. It does have a very nice looking Spalted Purpleheart fingerboard on it. . . . . . . . . . . he wants $2,200 for it and it hasn't been played very much at all (he hurt his wrist a while back and has trouble, now, with the 6 neck).

I'm in the market for a 6 string and I know that Roscoe's sell for the mid 3K area. I'm concidering a GW Bass/Bass Kahuna bass, which will be a few hundred less than my friend's Roscoe, but the idea of having such a tone monster (the Roscoe) is appealing. . . . . . . . . . if it weren't a purple colored one, but a natural wood, I'd be all over it. :scowl:

Actually, I think if you look around, you can find sale prices on the new ones for a good bit less than you're thinking....most of 'em I've seen are in the 3K-ish range:

http://www.theperfectbass.com/explore.cfm?STORE=Y&N=104&SN=112&CT=101&PG=101&W=STORE&P=N&S=1001081&U=1&SS=1&CR=Y&modify=0

(Both of those are KILLER, but that Primavera is :eek: ;) )

GAS relief, thy name is ROSCOE!

Robert is whipping up a fresh invoice for me now, and my Redwooded Birdseye goodness will be shipped Monday!

:hyper: :bassist: :hyper: :bassist: :hyper:

Of course, there will be a WOOT thread coming shortly in the Basses forum. :D

GAS relief, thy name is ROSCOE!

Robert is whipping up a fresh invoice for me now, and my Redwooded Birdseye goodness will be shipped Monday!

:hyper: :bassist: :hyper: :bassist: :hyper:

Of course, there will be a WOOT thread coming shortly in the Basses forum. :D

:D

That is one killer top on that bass, good score dude!

:D

That is one killer top on that bass, good score dude!

Indeed!

http://img330.imageshack.us/img330/2589/roscoelg30051ms.jpg

Mike, knowing James' photo skilz, you ain't seen nuffin' yet!!!!

;)

Oh, and by the way, y'all do know about the yahoo Roscoe group, right? :D

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Roscoeheads/

...c'mon and hang out with some fellow Roscoeheads!!

:hyper:

Mike, knowing James' photo skilz, you ain't seen nuffin' yet!!!!

;)

Oh, and by the way, y'all do know about the yahoo Roscoe group, right? :D

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Roscoeheads/

...c'mon and hang out with some fellow Roscoeheads!!

:hyper:Good biz, just submitted the join request.

Dang, I can't wait to get my paws on that thing!

Good biz, just submitted the join request.

Dang, I can't wait to get my paws on that thing!

Cool, welcome to the club! :)

Sweet Roscoe DMB! Here's a few of my new baby...just delivered 2 weeks ago...

http://www.theperfectbass.com/dynaweb/1001081/Images/1001081jb_roscoe_02-06_1.jpg

http://www.theperfectbass.com/dynaweb/1001081/Images/1001081jb_roscoe_02-06_4.jpg

http://www.theperfectbass.com/dynaweb/1001081/Images/1001081jb_roscoe_02-06_3.jpg

http://www.theperfectbass.com/dynaweb/1001081/Images/1001081jb_roscoe_02-06_10.jpg

I had the crew at the Roscoe shop sign the back of the bass...even Keith's son Kyle!

That is a beautiful bass James - love the personalised name on the fretboard. That is a very unusual piece of wood too.

Just too say I contacted you at the end of last year and you were very helpful in regards to my questions and interest in Roscoes.;)

I am now the happy owner of 2!! One I picked up new in the Uk and one from the the Groove Shoppe in good ol US of A - my first import and it was easy.

I just love the way these basses feel and play - it is a personal thing to each his own etc but feel/fit/finish and sound do it for me - and that's after twenty years of trial and error!

Here are the picys
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/poptart05/Roscoe/roscoe-macro-2.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/poptart05/Roscoe/skb3005_tigermyrtle-lg.jpg

That is a beautiful bass James - love the personalised name on the fretboard. That is a very unusual piece of wood too.

Just too say I contacted you at the end of last year and you were very helpful in regards to my questions and interest in Roscoes.;)

I am now the happy owner of 2!! One I picked up new in the Uk and one from the the Groove Shoppe in good ol US of A - my first import and it was easy.

I just love the way these basses feel and play - it is a personal thing to each his own etc but feel/fit/finish and sound do it for me - and that's after twenty years of trial and error!

Very cool basses potart! Give us a call when you're ready for a 3rd! :)

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/poptart05/Roscoe/roscoe-macro-2.jpg
WHOA! That is stunningly hypnotic! :eek:

What wood combo is that?

That is Maple Burl with an amber finish with a mahogony body, a bolivian rosewood f/b and a bart pre amp. It sounds great and I am using DR strings on both of my Roscoes now and they sound wicked:hyper:

PS I nearly bought the LG you are now the proud owner of - it looks great.:p

http://www.theperfectbass.com/explore.cfm?STORE=Y&N=104&SN=112&CT=101&PG=101&W=STORE&P=N&S=1001081&U=1&SS=1&CR=Y&modify=0

(Both of those are KILLER, but that Primavera is :eek: ;) )

Holy crap the Primavera listed in the top woods section is just...:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :bassist: . Damn.

Shawn

That top is phenomenal!

Maybe I'm just a sucker for burls, particularly maple burls... but as HAWT as that Primavera is, I'm partial the the axe right below it.

I have a feeling that pics do neither one of them justice.

Holy crap the Primavera listed in the top woods section is just...:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :bassist: . Damn.

Shawn

Man, that bass is sweet! It's got a thick tone to it... I think that may be the first time Keith's used Paduk for a fingerboard also...maybe Gard can confirm that for us. But it sounds SOOOO good!

Maybe I'm just a sucker for burls, particularly maple burls... but as HAWT as that Primavera is, I'm partial the the axe right below it.

I have a feeling that pics do neither one of them justice.

I have to agree - IMO the picys are not very good at all and when you look at the Groove Shoppe, Bunny Bass and others they produce some wallet watering pictures :hiding:

I have to agree - IMO the picys are not very good at all and when you look at the Groove Shoppe, Bunny Bass and others they produce some wallet watering pictures :hiding:

I have to admit, our pics don't do these basses justice, but we have to work with what we have to get everything out there in a timely fashion.

However, we are currently expanding our facillity a bit to set up a "proper" photo area and install some better lighting permanently. When that project gets finished, you'll start seeing some better photos...

In the mean time, if anyone's interested in a bass and they'd like additional higher res photos, we're happy to email them if you get in touch!

Peace!

In the mean time, if anyone's interested in a bass and they'd like additional higher res photos, we're happy to email them if you get in touch!
Feel free to take s'more pics of mine before you ship it off tomorrow. That way I'll have a bit more to salivate over until it gets here!

Hi to all,

I'm the happy owner of a Roscoe LG3005, swamp ash/exh. quilted maple body, birdseye maple fingerboard, natural finish, Bart. 3 ways preamp.
On the playability side, it is one of the most confortable bass I've put my hands on, the very fast slim neck is realy great and although it was my first 35' scale bass, the transition was easy.
The bass body is beautifuly sculpted and feet me like a glove.
:)

On look and construction departments, hey ! it's a Roscoe !
Beautiful, excellent finish that has only required a full set up and a filling of the edge of the frets due to its crossing ocean and to winter and climate in general.

For sound.... well... it is one of the richest sounding bass I've heard : growling, authoritative low end...
...
But it will be even better after I will have the Demeter preamp installed.
Indeed my only regrets is that Bart. preamp and its sort of muted high-end. First I thought that I would coap with it but now after seven months, I still regret a certain lack of clarity and I always play with highs boosted on my amp.

So I'm nearly ready to take the plonge for a change of preamp from Bart. to Demeter.
After that, I think it will realy be my ultimate axe
:)
... and I will be ready for a fretless
;)

Sheers

What do I like about my Roscoe?? I think a better question would be "what don't I like about my Roscoe?"

And that answer would be nothing.:)

Here's a couple crappy pics of mine.

To be totally honest, I have never been happier with a bass right out of the case like I am with this one. It has the tone, looks, and feel that I have been after before, but have never *quite* found. Needless to say, I have a Modulus Q6 and an F Bass BN6 that might be going down the road in favor of another Roscoe in the near future.

That's the thing about Roscoe's....

What's not to love?

That's the thing about Roscoe's....

What's not to love?Other than the instant GAS to own another? :D

Other than the instant GAS to own another? :D

We can help you with that!! :D

We can help you with that!! :D


Yikes...have you seen the tops on the Perfect Bass web site:eek: :eek: :eek: ....I am gonna have to get this GAS bottled:D

Yikes...have you seen the tops on the Perfect Bass web site:eek: :eek: :eek: ....I am gonna have to get this GAS bottled:D

Here's a link if you haven't... :)

http://www.theperfectbass.com/newtopsonorder.cfm

Here's a link if you haven't... :)

http://www.theperfectbass.com/newtopsonorder.cfm

Sir, you are evil incarnate.

:spit:



....I envy you!!!

:p

Here's a link if you haven't... :)

http://www.theperfectbass.com/newtopsonorder.cfm
Every single one of those burls are HAWT!

Sir, you are evil incarnate.

:spit:



....I envy you!!!

:p

Dude...I don't want to hear it... YOU BUILD THEM! So technically, you're the supplier. You're like the Columbian Drug Cartels...I'm just the local dealer. :D

Dude...I don't want to hear it... YOU BUILD THEM! So technically, you're the supplier. You're like the Columbian Drug Cartels...I'm just the local dealer. :D...and that would make me the local fiend looking for ways to support his addition. :crying:

...and that would make me the local fiend looking for ways to support his addition. :crying:

Oh my gosh..........i'm......an......addict:eek:

Oh my gosh..........i'm......an......addict:eek:

HAHAHA!!!! You know...I'm really just an addict too... I'm in the biz so I can support MY addiction! :help:

Maybe we can start a support group...

HAHAHA!!!! You know...I'm really just an addict too... I'm in the biz so I can support MY addiction! :help:

Maybe we can start a support group...

What are you saying...like...GFRA....Gassing for Roscoes anonymous?:(

What are you saying...like...GFRA....Gassing for Roscoes anonymous?:(

HAHA! Or GFRP - Gassing for Roscoes Publicly!

HAHAHA!!!! You know...I'm really just an addict too... I'm in the biz so I can support MY addiction! :help:

Maybe we can start a support group...

Rule number one... Never get high on your own supply!

LOL, I'm sorry... I had to say it!

Maybe one of these days I can mosey on down to Baton Rouge and check the shop out James... I've tried twice but both times they have fell through. :bawl:

One of these days... one of these days!

Rule number one... Never get high on your own supply!

LOL, I'm sorry... I had to say it!

Maybe one of these days I can mosey on down to Baton Rouge and check the shop out James... I've tried twice but both times they have fell through. :bawl:

One of these days... one of these days!

In about 2 weeks we'll have received a few large shipments from several of our vendors... THAT'S the time to come check it out! We're getting a lot of new gear in right now...

Hope you can make it by sometime soon!

Any chances you might start being an Ampeg dealer?

Any chance you might be getting some more USA MTD/Laklands in soon?

Just an observation but it seems like you have a lot of maple fingerboard basses on your site, is that just a preference you have or do the rosewood and other fingerboard wood basses sell that fast?

Any chances you might start being an Ampeg dealer?

Any chance you might be getting some more USA MTD/Laklands in soon?

Just an observation but it seems like you have a lot of maple fingerboard basses on your site, is that just a preference you have or do the rosewood and other fingerboard wood basses sell that fast?

We've been talking to Ampeg...hopefully we can work something out with them soon! TB will be of the first to find out when that happens! :)

US Laklands and MTDs are hard to come by these days... We sell every one that we get in. But we always have something on order with them...

On the fingerboards, we try to keep a good selection of different wood combos overall. Sometimes, the top dictates what's going to look best or the other woods might dictate what will sound the best. So we don't have any "rules" that say...we need to order 50% Rosewood and 50% Maple...etc...

In another month or so, we might have more basses with Rosewood or other fingerboards... You just have to keep an eye on it. :)

Peace!

...rosewood hmm???

:ninja:

In about 2-3 weeks, they'll have:

LG 3000 Koa top, Ash body, Bolivian Rosewood fingerboard

in about 4-5 weeks:

LG 3000 Burl Maple top, Ash body, Ziracote fingerboard (well, ALMOST Rosewood??? ;) )

...and a few other interesting pieces along the way as well...

(We're about to start on the necks 4 and 5 string LG's with the Primavera tops, Swamp Ash bodies, Paduk fingerboards, and WENGE WEDGE NECKS, with Nordstrand pickups & Demeter preamps....those are also about 4-5 weeks out...the bodies are DONE...and I'm about to photo one and send it to James for his site! :cool: )

...rosewood hmm???

:ninja:

In about 2-3 weeks, they'll have:

LG 3000 Koa top, Ash body, Bolivian Rosewood fingerboard

in about 4-5 weeks:

LG 3000 Burl Maple top, Ash body, Ziracote fingerboard (well, ALMOST Rosewood??? ;) )

...and a few other interesting pieces along the way as well...

(We're about to start on the necks 4 and 5 string LG's with the Primavera tops, Swamp Ash bodies, Paduk fingerboards, and WENGE WEDGE NECKS, with Nordstrand pickups & Demeter preamps....those are also about 4-5 weeks out...the bodies are DONE...and I'm about to photo one and send it to James for his site! :cool: )

I was mainly talking about his Lakland and Musicman basses he had in stock... he has like 4-5 maple fingerboards for every 1 rosewood. I just though that was kinda odd unless the rosewood fingerboard basses sell faster than the maple thats all.

(We're about to start on the necks 4 and 5 string LG's with the Primavera tops, Swamp Ash bodies, Paduk fingerboards, and WENGE WEDGE NECKS, with Nordstrand pickups & Demeter preamps....those are also about 4-5 weeks out...the bodies are DONE...and I'm about to photo one and send it to James for his site! :cool: )

:eek: yikes again...they sound awesome, glad the Gard inspired Nosdstrand PU's and the oh so popular Demeter pre and the fashionable swamp ash bodies are hitting the shops. I reckon this is a very good move and will prove V popular. And wenge too:help:

TB really is a great place for research...can't wait.;)

:eek: yikes again...they sound awesome, glad the Gard inspired Nosdstrand PU's and the oh so popular Demeter pre and the fashionable swamp ash bodies are hitting the shops. I reckon this is a very good move and will prove V popular. And wenge too:help:

TB really is a great place for research...can't wait.;)

As soon as the Nordy's were an option, we ordered some basses with it!

Maybe Gard will chime in here to confirm...but I believe that we'll be the first to get the Nordy's...

Peace!

As soon as the Nordy's were an option, we ordered some basses with it!

Maybe Gard will chime in here to confirm...but I believe that we'll be the first to get the Nordy's...

Peace!

Yup.

Ok, I get to show a bit of noobiness here... what do the nordstand PU's bring to the table that separates them from the barts?

Ok, I get to show a bit of noobiness here... what do the nordstand PU's bring to the table that separates them from the barts?

Well, seein' as I've got the only Roscoe with them so far, guess that's a question for me.

:cool:

First the bad news. You can't have 'em retro'd on your bass, they won't work on the LG's with slanted pickups. Sorry. :( The Bart pickups have "blade" style magnets, so the line the string takes crossing the pickup isn't critical. The Nords have dual slug magnets arranged in two pairs (four magnets under each string in each pickup) for each string, just like a Fender Jazz pickup, and with the angle the string takes across the pickup, they won't line up correctly. We can do new orders on LG's with the Nords, just put the pickup routs in "straight". (TPB has two LG's with just this option coming up).

Tonally, the Nords are not as "compressed" sounding to my ears as the Barts, however the Barts are a bit quieter, and sound wonderful in their own right. The Nords are also a bit "hotter" (higher output) than the Barts.

Bottom line, both are excellent, if you like the sound of your bass, then it's good. It's like the difference between milk chocolate and dark chocolate, both are great!!! ;)

First the bad news. You can't have 'em retro'd on your bass, they won't work on the LG's with slanted pickups. Sorry. :( The Bart pickups have "blade" style magnets, so the line the string takes crossing the pickup isn't critical. The Nords have dual slug magnets arranged in two pairs (four magnets under each string in each pickup) for each string, just like a Fender Jazz pickup, and with the angle the string takes across the pickup, they won't line up correctly. We can do new orders on LG's with the Nords, just put the pickup routs in "straight". (TPB has two LG's with just this option coming up).

Tonally, the Nords are not as "compressed" sounding to my ears as the Barts, however the Barts are a bit quieter, and sound wonderful in their own right. The Nords are also a bit "hotter" (higher output) than the Barts.

Bottom line, both are excellent, if you like the sound of your bass, then it's good. It's like the difference between milk chocolate and dark chocolate, both are great!!! ;)

I'll add that Gard's bass is also fretless, so we've only really heard them in his bass so far... I believe the fretted LGs we have coming in will be the first fretted Roscoes with them. Once we get them, I'll start a new thread with our A/B comparison of the Barts/Nords.

One thing to remember...the Bartolini pickups in all the Roscoes out there are the ones that have been an integral part of the Roscoe tone for all these years...so like Gard said, it's an option, not necessarily an upgrade. They cost more, because they are more expensive to manufacture...

Peace!

Tonally, the Nords are not as "compressed" sounding to my ears as the Barts, however the Barts are a bit quieter, and sound wonderful in their own right. The Nords are also a bit "hotter" (higher output) than the Barts.If that's the case, then I wouldn't want to change them out even if it were an option. I'm digging the barts, and even the bart pre enough to not make any changes.

If that's the case, then I wouldn't want to change them out even if it were an option. I'm digging the barts, and even the bart pre enough to not make any changes.

Jazz - despite recent toing and froings on TB I still think the all Bart set up works really well, and hey when you are gigging in a band all the aleged extra transparency would be lost IMO:ninja:

...and that would make me the local fiend looking for ways to support his addition. :crying:


I got these two cheeseburgers here......

Roscoes make me sick to my stomach. :rolleyes: I'm serious, the gas just rolls over me and has an actual physical sensation. These are some of the only basses that have such a profound effect on me. I start looking over at my '65p & '82j and dark swirling images of postage and packaging begin to take hold. :help: My Fenders cringe as the little voice claws its way through reason. "Do it... Do it... Doooiiitttsssss." I know better than to pick up one of the battle scarred veterans during a Roscoe attack as my hands will instantly go to the chip from '72, the gouge from '74, the buckle rash. My eyes will linger on the Roto-worn frets, tarnished keys and the forlorn finish. My babies have aged and the years weigh heavily.

I try to avert my eyes from the monitor as the gas roils my body with unbearable intensity but to no avail as I fall into the abyss of quilted, spalted, flamed, birds-eyed, exotic, unblemished, pristine perfection. Am I gazing into the eyes of my true love or hearing the song of the sirens in my head only to be dashed on the rocks? I shakily force the cursor to the X (quick, while you still have hope) and close the window. ROSCOE! The images are seared.

Relief floods my body. Or is it despair? For I know that one thing and one thing only saves me from certain gas doom.

I've never played one. :bassist:

Woe be unto the person who solves this unrequited love. I curse thee now. :p

See? This is what happens when one hangs with a bunch of musicians all night and doesn't get enough sleep. :rollno:

I know better than to enter the giveaway. One must always have something to look forward to in life. Roscoe.
The only thing holding me back from one tooo!

The only thing holding me back from one tooo!

Resistance is futile:D

Man! That's some good looking Roscoe's! :hyper:
Got to get in on this!:D
If you've been on TB very long then you know I'm a serious Roscoe guy! I've been playing them for just over 10 years and have owned a total of 10 Roscoe's
(3 LG 3005's, 3 SKB 3005's and 4 SKB 3006's). Currently I have a SKB 3005 (Spanish Cedar body, spalted maple top, African tulipwood fingerboard, Demeter pre). It's without a doubt a keeper for life. I'll attach a pic.

I'm also in the market for either a nice SKB 3005 or 3006 (fretted). If you know of any mint used ones, send 'em my way!

Hello Joe,

I'm soon to be on the market for a new Roscoe 5 fretless. I currently own a LG 3005 but since I'm in Europe, I've never seen an other Roscoe than mine.
What make you chose your SKB over the LG since you owned both and your preference seems to go to the SKB ?

Thanks

Sheers

Hello Joe,

I'm soon to be on the market for a new Roscoe 5 fretless. I currently own a LG 3005 but since I'm in Europe, I've never seen an other Roscoe than mine.
What make you chose your SKB over the LG since you owned both and your preference seems to go to the SKB ?

Thanks

Sheers

The SKB's just seem to be phatter sounding. The first 3 Roscoe's that I owned were LG models and in A/B'ing them against the only SKB 3005 in tha area at the time, I didn't notice a significant difference. It was only when I bought a couple of SKB 3006 basses that I really noticed the difference. At first I thought that it had something to do with the wider 3006 neck but after getting a few more SKB 3005's I'll have to say there's a difference. They all just have a phatter sound. Of course A/B'ing Roscoe's can be tricky because you rarely have two with identical body/top/neck/fingerboard wood and electronics. Plus, I've kind of grown to prefer the way the SKB body looks!;)

shawnost has the most beautiful Roscoe I have scene!

Is there any reason the Century or Century Signature bodies are not very popular? How does either of them sound, especially compared to the SKB body?

Is there any reason the Century or Century Signature bodies are not very popular? How does either of them sound, especially compared to the SKB body?

The Century and Century Signature are actually pretty new models...that's why you don't see many out there...

In the next year or so, I think you'll be seeing quite a few more as they gain popularity.

We have only seen 2 Century models at the shop...and it still sounds like a Roscoe! It's similar to the SKB, a little more "woody" sounding due to the larger body than the LG.

Some say that it's the best balancing bass they make due to the longer upper horn. I'd tend to agree with that as well.

Peace!

shawnost has the most beautiful Roscoe I have scene!

Thanks man, they are all beautiful in their own right (but I'm kind of partial to mine too :smug: ). Your yin-yang Fodera isn't to shabby either man.

Shawn

Thanks man, they are all beautiful in their own right (but I'm kind of partial to mine too :smug: ). Your yin-yang Fodera isn't to shabby either man.

Shawn

I do have to agree that yours is one of the best Ive ever seen. I absolutely love that top on yours. If I ever have one made for me, Im getting a top like that.

shawnost has the most beautiful Roscoe I have scene!
I just took a look back at his thread, and dang it, that thing is quite beautiful.

That's good to know. Well perhaps I should consider a Century instead of an SKB when I order my Roscoe... :)

I do have to agree that yours is one of the best Ive ever seen. I absolutely love that top on yours. If I ever have one made for me, Im getting a top like that.

We do have incredible Quilted Maple that has that spalted/mineral streak thing going on... We don't have photos yet of that, but it is possible to do something similar!

That's good to know. Well perhaps I should consider a Century instead of an SKB when I order my Roscoe... :)

Cool! I hope you give us a shot at helping you out when you're ready!

James

I have just seen those quilted ash tops - very nice:eek:

There are some very unusual woods on your list - however there is little or no mention of these on the Roscoe site. It would be great to have pictures of basses made from some of these woods on the Roscoe site + some picys of basses in the woods mentioned on their own list (which seems rather out of date now)

Just a thought;)

James

I have just seen those quilted ash tops - very nice:eek:

There are some very unusual woods on your list - however there is little or no mention of these on the Roscoe site. It would be great to have pictures of basses made from some of these woods on the Roscoe site + some picys of basses in the woods mentioned on their own list (which seems rather out of date now)

Just a thought;)

Haha...but that's what dealers are for! It's Roscoe's job to BUILD the basses...it's our job to get them out to you... How about this...just count on us to have the BEST of what they offer! :)

...How about this...just count on us to have the BEST of what they offer! :)

James,
I saw a bunch of your tops at the Roscoe shop yesterday :eek: :eek: :eek: . I will be in touch soon...:ninja:

Shawn

James

I have just seen those quilted ash tops - very nice:eek:

There are some very unusual woods on your list - however there is little or no mention of these on the Roscoe site. It would be great to have pictures of basses made from some of these woods on the Roscoe site + some picys of basses in the woods mentioned on their own list (which seems rather out of date now)

Just a thought;)

Yes, that quilted ash is quite unusual! ;)

...and, yes, our website is "out of date"...but, would you rather we spend our time and efforts building basses, and taking care of our customers, or making a pretty website? ;)

The truth is, we are quite aware of the faults of our site, and are slowly working to improve it, but it is not a priority (much to the chagrin of the numerous e-mails from webdesigners we recieve weekly! :D ) for us right now. Our priority is in getting our basses made, keeping both production and quality improving, not on having a fancy web presence! :)

James,
I saw a bunch of your tops at the Roscoe shop yesterday :eek: :eek: :eek: . I will be in touch soon...:ninja:

Shawn

...hmm...

(weather forecaster voice on, points at random spot on blue screen)

I'm predicting an 80% chance of "waterfall" bubinga...

:ninja:

:D

Yes, that quilted ash is quite unusual! ;)

...and, yes, our website is "out of date"...but, would you rather we spend our time and efforts building basses, and taking care of our customers, or making a pretty website? ;)

The truth is, we are quite aware of the faults of our site, and are slowly working to improve it, but it is not a priority (much to the chagrin of the numerous e-mails from webdesigners we recieve weekly! :D ) for us right now. Our priority is in getting our basses made, keeping both production and quality improving, not on having a fancy web presence! :)

Thats telling me.....:) Sorry didn't mean to offend, and I do understand you are prioratising as bass manufacture comes first...however the web site is an important "shop window" and I have noticed a few tweaks recently that help the uninitiated to see what is on offer.

I do agree that a fancy web site is not everything...but it helps.

Anyway get back to making those beautiful basses:bassist:

PS I keep my Roscoes in my office and get them out for a peek from time to time:D//GAS problems....

Thats telling me.....:) Sorry didn't mean to offend, and I do understand you are prioratising as bass manufacture comes first...however the web site is an important "shop window" and I have noticed a few tweaks recently that help the uninitiated to see what is on offer.

I do agree that a fancy web site is not everything...but it helps.

Anyway get back to making those beautiful basses:bassist:

PS I keep my Roscoes in my office and get them out for a peek from time to time:D//GAS problems....

Oh no, no offense taken at all!!! :D

Actually, I agree, our website could definitely use a major overhaul. However, I just don't see when a good time for that will be. Eventually, it will happen, just when is unsure at this point.

You think having a pair of Roscoes in your office is tough...there are about 15 of them either completed or nearly completed within my view as I type this...and no, you do not become jaded! :hiding:

:D

...hmm...

(weather forecaster voice on, points at random spot on blue screen)

I'm predicting an 80% chance of "waterfall" bubinga...

:ninja:

:D


Now what would have given you that idea?....:ninja:

Shawn

Oh, in that case Shawnost will need me to take his bass off his hands to make room! :ninja:

.....and hey when you are gigging in a band all the aleged extra transparency would be lost IMO:ninja:

I couldn't disagree more.....

I couldn't disagree more.....

I agree with your disagreement!




(is that even a word?)

It is, I just looked it up.

I couldn't disagree more.....

Oh okay - I retract that then as you are obviously in the know - I meant that when you are playing against a full band with keys and vocals and guitars, drums etc most of the top end from a bass appears to be lost in the mix, but I suppose it depends on the style of music and the sound you are trying too generate.;)

Anyway - I fing the Bart pre plenty clean enough and natural sounding and I tend to run it flat - in fact I use virtually no eq on the bass at all and use technique to produce tonal variations instead - within reason of course and IMO and from desk recording the bass sounds clean and punchy which is why I love it:p

...and, yes, our website is "out of date"...but, would you rather we spend our time and efforts building basses, and taking care of our customers, or making a pretty website? ;)


:hmm: Funny you should say that.......Just the other day I was thinking how much better the Roscoe web site is than it was a couple years ago. There's finally a new bass shown when you first open it, most of the current options (and prices) are listed and there's even some recent endorsment photos/letters. Aside from the awesome bass you guys put out, what more could a bassist ask for?
Besides, we really don't want everything there. We need an excuse to call the factory every once in a while!:D

:hmm: Funny you should say that.......Just the other day I was thinking how much better the Roscoe web site is than it was a couple years ago. There's finally a new bass shown when you first open it, most of the current options (and prices) are listed and there's even some recent endorsment photos/letters. Aside from the awesome bass you guys put out, what more could a bassist ask for?
Besides, we really don't want everything there. We need an excuse to call the factory every once in a while!:D


Keep in mind that you guys/girls get exposure to a lot of "off the list" options because you have exposure to Gard through TB!

Hopefully their "sparse" site will give you all a reason to contact US also! :)

Keep in mind that you guys/girls get exposure to a lot of "off the list" options because you have exposure to Gard through TB!

Hopefully their "sparse" site will give you all a reason to contact US also! :)

...are you implying that I "expose" myself on TB???

:eek:

I sure hope not, I wouldn't want to harm anyone...

:hiding:

:D

Keep in mind that you guys/girls get exposure to a lot of "off the list" options because you have exposure to Gard through TB!

Hopefully their "sparse" site will give you all a reason to contact US also! :)

James - fair point, when I was looking to buy my Roscoe(s) I spent a furious few hours on the Roscoe site, which I found very useful especially the owners section, and then through the links found all the dealers, including you James, who were very helpful indeed.

The basses that I found on the dealers site and through there "sold" sections do give a great insight in to the selction of Roscoes out there - it would be good to have a bigger library of these on the Roscoe site for reference was my original point. Living in the UK I came across Rocsoe by accident so my only avanue to see the basses was through one shop and the internet. Many owners are from all over the world where they to have little access to see the basses in the flesh.

It was only after buying them that I discovered TB and now am fully armed with all the latest info, and I must say that having Gard on TB is an absolute bonus...and a great asset to Roscoe if I might add;)

Maybe the TB lnk should be on the Roscoe site for those unaware of TB - they do exist. Anyway keep up the good work guys:D

...are you implying that I "expose" myself on TB???

:eek:

I sure hope not, I wouldn't want to harm anyone...

:hiding:

:D

Not at all Bro! In fact, I'm implying that we're LUCKY to have access to you! ;)

Here's mine (thanks again, Joe)

My Roscoe is in good company, as you can see. :smug:

31400

Is Roscoe willing to build 34" scale 5+ string basses? Personally, I'm not a fan of 35".

Here's mine (thanks again, Joe)

My Roscoe is in good company, as you can see. :smug:

31400

Oh yeah! Sweet bass!;)

I told you that you'd like it!:D

Is Roscoe willing to build 34" scale 5+ string basses? Personally, I'm not a fan of 35".

Im not positive, but I think Ive seen a few 34" scale and maybe even a 33" scale 5 string along the lines somewhere.

Is Roscoe willing to build 34" scale 5+ string basses? Personally, I'm not a fan of 35".

Actually, they've built them down to 30 inch scale...

Thats cool, never seen one like that.

Actually, they've built them down to 30 inch scale...

I do have to add that there is an upcharge, but it can be done!

Cool. Thanks for the info.

Just noticed this thread! And just read all 6 1/2 pages.

Nice pics guys! Here are mine:

Just noticed this thread! And just read all 6 1/2 pages.

Nice pics guys! Here are mine:

Those basses look fab together - great photos;)

Yeah, that blue almost looks photoshopped.

Thanks guys! I took them in the back of my house in the afternoon shade. Just to the right of them (out of the pictures) are the two Roscoe cases blocking a little more of that South Florida sun. It took about 50 shots to come up with about a dozen I liked.

Now that I look at it again, the fretted 3006 is washed out in these pictures. It's a lot creamier looking.

Yeah, that blue almost looks photoshopped.

Hey MJ, I like that new avatar you have there! :)

Hey MJ, I like that new avatar you have there! :)
No doubt, and I like it a lot more in person! :bassist:

It would be fantastic to have a site where we could hear a Roscoe with the same woods and each of the three preamps.

I spoke with Joe M last night and he seemed to think that the Demeter preamp would make a very noticable difference from the stock Bart 3 band. Would you all agree?

I realized this has been talked about many times and I have followed the posts but after reading through them it seems that the overall feeling was that demeter did indeed make a difference but one that was a bit more subtle..........

It would be fantastic to have a site where we could hear a Roscoe with the same woods and each of the three preamps.

I spoke with Joe M last night and he seemed to think that the Demeter preamp would make a very noticable difference from the stock Bart 3 band. Would you all agree?

I realized this has been talked about many times and I have followed the posts but after reading through them it seems that the overall feeling was that demeter did indeed make a difference but one that was a bit more subtle..........

My personal LG3005 has the Demeter pre and I've now had the opportunity to play it in a full band situation a few times.

The main difference that I've noticed is that the mids are a bit more present in the Demeter and the lows are not as exaggerated as with the Bart system.

It makes it easier to dial in some midrange cut when you need a little more punch.

The difference is not a drastic difference...a Roscoe still sounds like a Roscoe... But the EQ is a bit more linear especially in the mids and it's seems like I don't have to crank on the EQ as much to get a significant change in tone.

Still, if you like the way the Bart system sounds, it's a safe bet to get that pre if you're about to get a Roscoe! After all, the Bart system has been an integral part of the Roscoe tone for quite some time!

If you're not crazy about the Bart system, then I'd probably opt for the Demeter over the Aguilar pre as I feel that it has more character.

Peace!

My personal LG3005 has the Demeter pre and I've now had the opportunity to play it in a full band situation a few times.

The main difference that I've noticed is that the mids are a bit more present in the Demeter and the lows are not as exaggerated as with the Bart system.

It makes it easier to dial in some midrange cut when you need a little more punch.

The difference is not a drastic difference...a Roscoe still sounds like a Roscoe... But the EQ is a bit more linear especially in the mids and it's seems like I don't have to crank on the EQ as much to get a significant change in tone.



Well....................I can't say that I totally agree with your descriptions of the tonal differences of the two pre's. IMO the Bart 3-band provides significantly more midrange boost than the Demeter. The Demeter mid control is much more subtle, whether cutting or boosting the mid freqs, reguardless of the position of the mid sw. IMO the Demeter pre also has a smoother bass sound than the Bart and the treble is much more hifi sounding (great for slap style). The first time I heard a Roscoe with the Roscoe tuned Demeter I just thought warm thoughts.
Like Basso Gruvitas once stated (or maybe quoted): "the first time I heard a Roscoe with a Demeter pre I felt like someone had remove a blanket that had been covering my speakers". IMO that's an accurate description.

Hey, but tone is subjective.........:)

Well....................I can't say that I totally agree with your descriptions of the tonal differences of the two pre's. IMO the Bart 3-band provides significantly more midrange boost than the Demeter. The Demeter mid control is much more subtle, whether cutting or boosting the mid freqs, reguardless of the position of the mid sw. IMO the Demeter pre also has a smoother bass sound than the Bart and the treble is much more hifi sounding (great for slap style). The first time I heard a Roscoe with the Roscoe tuned Demeter I just thought warm thoughts.
Like Basso Gruvitas once stated (or maybe quoted): "the first time I heard a Roscoe with a Demeter pre I felt like someone had remove a blanket that had been covering my speakers". IMO that's an accurate description.

Hey, but tone is subjective.........:)

Joe, I'd say you're description is dead on.

Joe, I'd say you're description is dead on.

Well, if that's the take than that's the take...but I find the Demeter easier to dial in the mids and it seems to be EQ'd a bit "flatter" than the Bart system.

To me the thing that makes the Bartolini tone is the exaggerated low-mids, lows and highs. Wether we're talking pickups or preamps. The Bart system Roscoe uses is no exception to me, although it's tuned a bit different than stock Bartolini pickups and preamps...and I think Keith gets a sweeter tone from the system he uses versus stock Bartolini pickups/preamps.

The Demeter system seems to be more linear in the mid controls and I feel I have to crank the mids on the Bart system more to get a Bart pre equipped Roscoe to cut through the mix more.

Maybe that clarifys what I'm getting at a little better. I'll do some additional A/B comparisons here at the shop also.

Peace!

Well, if that's the take than that's the take...but I find the Demeter easier to dial in the mids and it seems to be EQ'd a bit "flatter" than the Bart system.

To me the thing that makes the Bartolini tone is the exaggerated low-mids, lows and highs. Wether we're talking pickups or preamps. The Bart system Roscoe uses is no exception to me, although it's tuned a bit different than stock Bartolini pickups and preamps...and I think Keith gets a sweeter tone from the system he uses versus stock Bartolini pickups/preamps.

The Demeter system seems to be more linear in the mid controls and I feel I have to crank the mids on the Bart system more to get a Bart pre equipped Roscoe to cut through the mix more.

Maybe that clarifys what I'm getting at a little better. I'll do some additional A/B comparisons here at the shop also.

Peace!

Nah, what you're saying makes sense as well James. I feel the reason that you have to boost the mids for a Bart preamp'd bass to cut through is because the Bart preamp is soooooo compressed. The Demeter is not, therefore it takes less eq'ing for the sound to cut through a mix.

therefore it takes less eq'ing for the sound to cut through a mix.


THAT'S what I was getting at! :)

It's funny. I play through an Eden Metro, and then go direct out on the back of my Eden--not a DI box before the Eden. So I'm always considering the bass and the amp as part of my sound.

What I'm getting at is that the less I EQ my Roscoes and my Eden, the better my sound gets. Now I leave the Eden straight up most of the time, and I minimally boost the lows and mids on the Roscoe with a little shift to the neck pickup and I'm usually good to go.

With that, I'm happy with the sound, the house is happy and the rest of the band is happy. I've got a nice thick sound, but I'm also cutting through with definition.

I really love my Roscoes the more I play them both at home and live.

I personally really like the Bart system in my Roscoe. That is not to say that I wouldn't like the Aguilar or Demeter as well, but I am so happy with the tone of mine, I can't see changing a thing about it.

When I order a new one, I think I might go with the Demeter pre in it, just so it differs from my current one. I have been thinking about the Nordstrand pickups too, to further seperate it from mine. Decisions, decisions.:)

It's funny. I play through an Eden Metro, and then go direct out on the back of my Eden--not a DI box before the Eden. So I'm always considering the bass and the amp as part of my sound.

What I'm getting at is that the less I EQ my Roscoes and my Eden, the better my sound gets. Now I leave the Eden straight up most of the time, and I minimally boost the lows and mids on the Roscoe with a little shift to the neck pickup and I'm usually good to go.

With that, I'm happy with the sound, the house is happy and the rest of the band is happy. I've got a nice thick sound, but I'm also cutting through with definition.

I really love my Roscoes the more I play them both at home and live.

+ 1

It's interesting that the thing that atracted me to the Roscoe was it's "flat sound". I always judge instruments with out using the onboard eq. I have bart pre in my basses and run them about flat, and as described above, and have found over the years that I run hardley any eq on my basses as the sound does litterally come from my fingers and the positions I play in. I also get my tone and from adjusting the pick up heights and the pickup balance when performing to tighten up/fatten up the sound.

To be honest I run my bass straight in to a Yamaha digital desk (via a digitech footpedal as a tuner) and that desk has an awesome eq/compressor etc on it - and I still run it flat with a tiny amount of compressor to act as a limiter on any unusual peaks:eek:

I guess that the pre amps all have their own sound often due to components or a bit of nifty built in eq to give it it's "sound". I love the sound of Barts and have had them in other basses.

Actually I liked the warwick system of being able to byepass the eq and run it is passive mode - I miss that on the Roscoe.

Since I'm the one who suggested the Demeter pre long ago for Roscoe basses, let me put another bug in your ears.....

I just got an Audere pre (4 band) for my bass. I am absolutely knocked out by it, more so every day. I'm convinced that one of these preamps in a Roscoe bass would easliy move me back into a Roscoe (I have an F Bass right now). The rich character of a Roscoe is different from anything that I've played before. It's one that I like very much. The Audere is the most neutral bass preamp that I've ever heard. I'm absolutely positive that it would really allow the tone of the Roscoe's themselves to shine at their best. If anyone is feeling like testing the waters than please do so and let us know what you think. If I still had a Roscoe than I'd do it in a heart beat. I just don't have the money right now to switch back.

www.audereaudio.com

Now, if I can just get Keith to do 26 frets I'd be in business....;)

Andy. I think you get the name, "Mr. Tone Quest".

I've never seen anyone so unrelentingly determined to get just the right sound.

I guess we benefit from your hard work.

Thanks.

Andy. I think you get the name, "Mr. Tone Quest".

I've never seen anyone so unrelentingly determined to get just the right sound.

I guess we benefit from your hard work.

Thanks.

Nah, noone's as insane about tone as Anthony Jackson. I just don't have the money he does to have the equipment that he does. Honestly, what I really want now that I've found this onboard preamp is to go into a Millennia TD-1 and then into a Berg IP cabinet. That would be my ultimate rig.

Hey there,

As far as I am concerned... I'm drolling about throwing a Glockenklang on board preamp in my Roscoe since I've learnt that Glock. is now offering it.
Knowing the phylosophy of Glockenklang (purest sound possible) and knowing that their elec. has been developped in that way, it must be absolutly killing : 3 band eq with a push/pull on the treb for a passive treb roll off...
The only thing is that it is a 9 V preamp...
But I would realy like to hear that beast.

Sheers

Hey there,

As far as I am concerned... I'm drolling about throwing a Glockenklang on board preamp in my Roscoe since I've learnt that Glock. is now offering it.
Knowing the phylosophy of Glockenklang (purest sound possible) and knowing that their elec. has been developped in that way, it must be absolutly killing : 3 band eq with a push/pull on the treb for a passive treb roll off...
The only thing is that it is a 9 V preamp...
But I would realy like to hear that beast.

Sheers

Good call! I'd bet that preamp is going to be amazing.

Yes, everything that comes from Glock is amazing tonaly so that preamp should not be the exception... I guess that if I want to know how it sounds... I'll have to install it on my bass...
;)

Sheers

Yes, everything that comes from Glock is amazing tonaly so that preamp should not be the exception... I guess that if I want to know how it sounds... I'll have to install it on my bass...
;)

Sheers

...and we can get that in for you! :)

Man, it's awful quiet in here...

:smug:

...James, don't you have anything you want to share with the class???

:hiding:

;)

Man, it's awful quiet in here...

:smug:

...James, don't you have anything you want to share with the class???

:hiding:

;)

HAHA!!! In good time my friend! ;)

It's been quiet on ALL the Roscoe threads! We need to see some new blood on here!

Let's share with the class!!:hyper:

Ok, here's some new excitement to add to this thread...

The Perfect Bass has partnered with our good friends at Roscoe Guitars and will be offering a Limited Edition bass!!!

There will be 10 of these instruments available, and 9 of them for sale (one will be hanging on the wall here permanently at TPB HQ!).

The specs are:
Body - Solid Ash Body
Finish - Matte Transparent Finish Only
Colors - Trans Orange, Sunburst, Cobalt Blue, Trans Black, Natural
Fingerboards - Maple or Rosewood
Pups - Bartolini
EQ - Bartolini 18v 3-Way
Nut - GraphTech

There will be no custom orders on these instruments, they are already in production and will be available May 1, 2006!

List price on this bass is $3,410.00 and we'll have them on sale for $2,389.00 shipped via Expres 3 Day!

More to come!

Peace!

The Perfect Bass has partnered with our good friends at Roscoe Guitars and will be offering a Limited Edition bass!!!

LG? SKB? How many strings?

-Mike

If my deductive skills are correct, these are LG's. Are these the 10 LG's you spoke of Gard? Thats going to be really cool. Id love to check one out. Id love to see a trans orange and a trans black one.

Dave

If my deductive skills are correct, these are LG's. Are these the 10 LG's you spoke of Gard? Thats going to be really cool. Id love to check one out. Id love to see a trans orange and a trans black one.

Dave

These are indeed the 10 LG's I spoke of...all are 5's, all are looking good, so far the "winners" are one of the two orange basses and one of the two natural basses. The trans black is cool too, maybe #3 of my personal fav's.

One thing James left off is that the two natural basses will have nothing for an overlay on the headstock, so they will have a purpleheart center "stripe" with maple on either side for the headstock, the other 8 will have a matte black headstock with black with gold outline logos.

We're really diggin' these! :)

they are already in production and will be available May 1, 2006

....just to be clear, you mean they'll be available for SALE on May 1st, as delivery is guaranteed to TPB before the end of May.

Actually, the bodies will all be completed by tomorrow afternoon, and the necks are just a couple weeks from completion! :hyper:

Id love to check one out. Id love to see a trans orange and a trans black one.

Dave

I'd love to see trans black! :hyper:



;)

Thats awesome, Gard. I may have to come up for a visit after AP testing if I have time to chcek them out. I really like the idea of having the exposed purpleheart stripe. When you think we can expect to see some pics of these beauties?

Dave

John, soon my friend, soon...

:hiding:

;)

Thats awesome, Gard. I may have to come up for a visit after AP testing if I have time to chcek them out. I really like the idea of having the exposed purpleheart stripe. When you think we can expect to see some pics of these beauties?

Dave

Dave, absolutely, please come on up! However, I hope that you'll be done SOON, as we're trying to get them to TPB ASAP! If all goes well, they should be shipping around the week of the 15th-19th...

:D

Wow, thats early. Whend you guys start on these?

Wow, thats early. Whend you guys start on these?

That date is top secret, we hired McGyver...

:ninja:

:eyebrow:

:D

Hes still around? Had no idea. Well, if you have him workin up there now, you should already be done, shouldnt you?

:D

Dave

Hes still around? Had no idea. Well, if you have him workin up there now, you should already be done, shouldnt you?

:D

Dave

...maybe we are...


:ninja:


;)

....just to be clear, you mean they'll be available for SALE on May 1st, as delivery is guaranteed to TPB before the end of May.

Actually, the bodies will all be completed by tomorrow afternoon, and the necks are just a couple weeks from completion! :hyper:

My mistake actually, I meant that they will be on sale June 1. We will take pre-orders though... :)

I'd love to see trans black! :hyper:



;)

I may have to keep this one for posterity purposes... HAHAH!! I'm really digging the black and the Orange... One of them will be gracing the halls of TPB permanently...I think. ;)

So, is my understanding of this correct in that the Perfect Bass Roscoes are solid ash, with no topwood?? If so, that should be really cool. If money (I mean the wife) ever permits me to order a third, that is what I would seriously consider doing myself (although it would be an SKB or a Century). Can't wait to see these when they are done.:)

So, is my understanding of this correct in that the Perfect Bass Roscoes are solid ash, with no topwood?? If so, that should be really cool. If money (I mean the wife) ever permits me to order a third, that is what I would seriously consider doing myself (although it would be an SKB or a Century). Can't wait to see these when they are done.:)

Ryan, you are correct in your understanding - these are solid one piece ash bodies, and they ARE looking very cool! I'm going to be doing #2 for myself soon, it will be a Century Signature VI, solid one piece swamp ash...

:cool:

...I haven't decided on color (if any) or fingerboard (it will be maple or African tulipwood, color will be based from there), but it will be my "slapmonster" bass.

You will be seeing these soon! :D

These basses sound great - I guess similar to the one at Bunny Bass.

Should be a good value addition to the range - can't wait for some picys though:hiding:

These basses sound great - I guess similar to the one at Bunny Bass.

can't wait for some picys though:hiding:

You said it, Poptart! Let's see some pics!

You said it, Poptart! Let's see some pics!

Well, get James to post some, I've sent him a few!

:hiding:


;)

Well, get James to post some, I've sent him a few!

:hiding:


;)


Okay James,
Let the show begin! Let's see the "Perfect Bass Edition Rosoces!" Especially the BLACK TRANS! :D

Gard, do you know if Keith has ever considered building a fretless along the lines of a Rob Allen.

one that sounds very much like an upright, but in the shape of a regular, semi hollow body?

I bet he could do it better, prettier, and most importantly, it would be a Roscoe!!

After you finish my current order, I would love to talk with you about one like I mentioned. At least a five string, Piezo pickups, semi hollowbody, maybe with a cocobolo top HE HE HE I feel like a dirty old man describing my perfect woman. lol

Well, I think that would be a great Perfect bass addition.

Gard, do you know if Keith has ever considered building a fretless along the lines of a Rob Allen.

one that sounds very much like an upright, but in the shape of a regular, semi hollow body?

I bet he could do it better, prettier, and most importantly, it would be a Roscoe!!

After you finish my current order, I would love to talk with you about one like I mentioned. At least a five string, Piezo pickups, semi hollowbody, maybe with a cocobolo top HE HE HE I feel like a dirty old man describing my perfect woman. lol

Well, I think that would be a great Perfect bass addition.

Joel -

We've toyed around with the two ideas independantly, and come to the conclusion that it's just not "our thing".

I've played some of Rob's stuff, and been VERY impressed (I'd LOVE to have one of the "deep" 35" 5's myself!), and we wouldn't want to try and out do him at what he does any more than he might want to try to out do us at what we do! ;)

So James, where the pics?

Joel -

We've toyed around with the two ideas independantly, and come to the conclusion that it's just not "our thing".

I've played some of Rob's stuff, and been VERY impressed (I'd LOVE to have one of the "deep" 35" 5's myself!), and we wouldn't want to try and out do him at what he does any more than he might want to try to out do us at what we do! ;)

Do let us know when you're ready to do the semi hollow/electric thing again though.

Ryan, you are correct in your understanding - these are solid one piece ash bodies, and they ARE looking very cool! I'm going to be doing #2 for myself soon, it will be a Century Signature VI, solid one piece swamp ash...

:cool:

...I haven't decided on color (if any) or fingerboard (it will be maple or African tulipwood, color will be based from there), but it will be my "slapmonster" bass.

You will be seeing these soon! :D

Damn, now my head is going again. I just don't think I am going to be able to justify this in the real near future.
Oh well, there is always next year. Now, to start planning how to convince the wife that I really need another Roscoe.:hmm: :)

If I start working at her now, by next year, I should be able to order one (even though I have two, I still want to have ONE bass that was built just for me--sounds silly, I know).

So James, where the pics?

Ok, finally some time to get you guys a little teaser...

Here's a few pics of the Limited Edition Roscoes we have coming in!

I'll post a new thread on these soon, but here's the specs:

One Piece Ash Body
Transparent Matte Finishes Only
Rosewood or Maple Fingerboards Only
Bartolini 3-Way EQ
Bartolini Pickups
Black Hardware
Volute on the back of the neck at the headstock joint
Black Headstock (No headstock veneer on natural finish pieces)
Individually hand signed and numbered by Keith Roscoe (TPB001-TPB010 serial numbers)

Also included with each bass will be a set of documents including all of the pictures that we're getting from Gard throughout the build.

Now...chew on these!

http://www.dynasite.net/dynaweb/1001081/Images/1001081tpb_le_1.jpg

http://www.dynasite.net/dynaweb/1001081/Images/1001081tpb_le_5.jpg

http://www.dynasite.net/dynaweb/1001081/Images/1001081tpb_le_9.jpg

http://www.dynasite.net/dynaweb/1001081/Images/1001081tpb_le_13.jpg

http://www.dynasite.net/dynaweb/1001081/Images/1001081tpb_le_14.jpg

http://www.dynasite.net/dynaweb/1001081/Images/1001081tpb_le_19.jpg

Give us a call, email or post a reply if you have any questions!

Peace!

SCHWEEET!

Oh, and we ARE taking pre-orders on these!

Peace!

I am DIGGIN' the orange and blue. Natural and Black look awesome as well. Is that a burst one on the bottom there behind the orange, or is just the lighting?

Nice looking stuff there, Gard. Now I want another one bad now.

Dave

EDIT: Oh, BTW, you guys do trades? :p

Dave, yeah, one of the natural basses is driving me nuts right now...it's just talkin' to me...but the WINNER is one of the orange ones, it's KILLIN'! (and it's James', that bastrich! :spit: ). That has inspired me to decide it's time to order my #2 bass SOON....

Yes, that is a tobacco sunburst you see peekin' out behind things, I'll get a photo of one to James here soon and let him post a few of those - we have a few that are already wired up and have the hardware on the bodies!!!! :hyper:

Is the tobacco burst one going to have maple or rosewood fretboard? IMO, that thing would look awesome with a rosewood board. I have to agree though, that orange is a killer color. I like the one on the bottom rack, in the front.

James, those are going to be some sweet basses!! I have really gotten into the look of ash. And that natural one is really calling out to me. Can't wait to see the finished products.

I will bet they don't sit around long once you get them in.

I agree, I have a feeling that they will fly out the door!

Is the tobacco burst one going to have maple or rosewood fretboard? IMO, that thing would look awesome with a rosewood board. I have to agree though, that orange is a killer color. I like the one on the bottom rack, in the front.

I believe we have one of each coming in... There's 10 total and I tried to get all of the colors in both maple and rosewood EXCEPT for the trans black and cherry burst. We only have one of each of those. Black is coming with Maple and Cherry burst is with rosewood...I think...

Peace!

James, those are going to be some sweet basses!! I have really gotten into the look of ash. And that natural one is really calling out to me. Can't wait to see the finished products.

I will bet they don't sit around long once you get them in.

Yeah the natural ones will be pretty sweet! On those, the headstock will have NO veneer. So the maple/purpleheart/maple neck will show through! It'll be a cool look and like no other Roscoe I've seen.

I do indeed expect that we'll get these out the door in a hurry... Especially since the sale price will be $2,399 shipped! And if you're a TB'er we'll throw in Express 3 Day to make sure it hits you all safe-n-sound! :)

Peace!

I believe we have one of each coming in... There's 10 total and I tried to get all of the colors in both maple and rosewood EXCEPT for the trans black and cherry burst. We only have one of each of those. Black is coming with Maple and Cherry burst is with rosewood...I think...

Peace!

You also ordered both of the naturals with rosewood, but yes, there is a rosewood and a maple tobacco sunburst.

:)

My Roscoe GAS is backkkk

ahh..


LG3000
swamp ash body
birdseye maple fingerboard
demeter pre
bart pups
black hardware

Dunno what kinda top though. Boo, too bad I need a new amp 100x more than I need a new bass.

My Roscoe GAS is backkkk

ahh..


LG3005
swamp ash body
birdseye maple fingerboard
demeter pre
bart pups
black hardware

Dunno what kinda top though. Boo, too bad I need a new amp 100x more than I need a new bass.

Maybe this link will help get you're priorities straight!

http://www.theperfectbass.com/newtopsonorder.cfm

;)

By the way, we carry: Glockenklang, Phil Jones Bass, GK and Eden. Just about anything that's worth getting is pretty much in stock.

Peace!

Too bad you dont carry epifani and bergantino? :(

Too bad you dont carry epifani and bergantino? :(

We've actually been looking at Epifani. The Berg stuff doesn't do very much for me, but Nick has some cool gear!

We're also checking out Aguilar as well...

Peace!

Hey, what kind of top is on this one?

http://www.theperfectbass.com/dynaweb/1001081/Images/10010815065.jpg

The description says "natural finish", which I'm thinking is a mix up... am I seeing some burl goodness in there? Forgive me if it's obvious what it is, but my eyes have been going crazy the last day or so and anthing with a white background on screen bugs me out (time for an exam... sigh)

Hey, what kind of top is on this one?

http://www.theperfectbass.com/dynaweb/1001081/Images/10010815065.jpg

The description says "natural finish", which I'm thinking is a mix up... am I seeing some burl goodness in there? Forgive me if it's obvious what it is, but my eyes have been going crazy the last day or so and anthing with a white background on screen bugs me out (time for an exam... sigh)

This top wood is called Red Mallee Burl. It is indeed a natural finish...what you see is the natural coloration of the wood!

Specs are:
Red Mallee Burl Top
Natural Finish
Ash Body
Fretless Diamondwood Fingerboard w/ Lines (Red Lines)
Diamondwood Nut
Bart 3-Way EQ

A really cool accent on this bass is the reddish colored fret lines. It matches the bass perfectly!

By the way, we have a summer sale going on thru the end of July. If you're ordering online, use the promo code "summer" on checkout and get some killer discounts! If you order via our toll free # (866.751.3220), mention the summer sale and get the same great deals!

Peace!

WOW, I thought that might have just been the finish name or something. That's definitely one to be seen in person, I can tell.

Hello there,
I have a Roscoe Century V on order! Ash/Bubinga top w/ ebony fb...
I'd love to know if someone has pics of bubinga tops (roscoe) :smug:

It's been forever since I ordered a custom bass and... wait a second... I've never ordered a custom bass!!! ... I'm getting old :hmm: ...I've bought a bunch of hi-end (used) basses, but never ordered a brand new one!!!

As you all know, the waiting is killing! :help: :cool:

Thanks much

Mo'

Hello there,
I have a Roscoe Century V on order! Ash/Bubinga top w/ ebony fb...
I'd love to know if someone has pics of bubinga tops (roscoe) :smug:

It's been forever since I ordered a custom bass and... wait a second... I've never ordered a custom bass!!! ... I'm getting old :hmm: ...I've bought a bunch of hi-end (used) basses, but never ordered a brand new one!!!

As you all know, the waiting is killing! :help: :cool:

Thanks much

Mo'


Mo'
I'm excited for ya! Keep the faith - the bass WILL show up someday!
As far as bubinga topped Roscoes, have you seen Gard's bass? It would be hard to "top" that one!

Mo'
I'm excited for ya! Keep the faith - the bass WILL show up someday!
As far as bubinga topped Roscoes, have you seen Gard's bass? It would be hard to "top" that one!
Hello,
it's suppose to be done toward the end of August!
Of course I saw Gard's one (it is allover the places, here on TB :rolleyes: ... J/K :D), actually it's because of that one I've decided to go with the Century.
But honestly, I've never been excited about sap or spalted woods (excluded some rare occasions)...
Mine will have a Waterfall Bubinga top and a "regular" plain black ebony fb! .... something boring, you know!?
Waiting for the first pictures! :hyper:

Mo'

...
Mine will have a Waterfall Bubinga top and a "regular" plain black ebony fb! .... something boring, you know!?



Man, there is no such thing as a boring Roscoe!!:bassist: :bassist: Your's sound like it will look great.

Shawn

Man, there is no such thing as a boring Roscoe!!:bassist: :bassist: Your's sound like it will look great.

Shawn
:smug: it's actually gonna have a satin finish and a 19mm(3/4) spacing! For my experience, with these specs, it's gonna be a really good looking one! ...:) !

Mo'

Got MINE Roscoe!
I wrote a LONG review about the whole story and what I think about it, but later found out that I didn't mention TPB enough, my fault.:scowl:
Anyway, check out the thread at here (http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263567).
Thanks James, Robert and other guys of TPB, that's a wonderful instrument!!

Got MINE Roscoe!
I wrote a LONG review about the whole story and what I think about it, but later found out that I didn't mention TPB enough, my fault.:scowl:
Anyway, check out the thread at here (http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263567).
Thanks James, Robert and other guys of TPB, that's a wonderful instrument!!

Thank you Lee! Peace Brother!

Wow. The Roscoes that you guys have in stock now are freakin' amazing.

You have no idea how close I am to picking up the phone, with credit card in hand (and I normally refuse to put any gear purchases on a credit card).

Question:

In the long list of tops available, I noticed that some of them have what appears to be Roscoe serial numbers assigned to them. Are these tops already scheduled into Roscoe's build slots??

A lot of them are still available... We are a bit behind on updating the tops on order...but we are working on getting that updated now.

Peace!

Hi James,

The Perfect Bass has sold some beautiful Roscoes, including mine, and I was wondering if there is any way to add a section on your website that shows pictures of the sold basses.

Hi Strokey,
Funny you should mention that... We're actually working right now on our Gallery. We get a lot of traffic on that page of our site, so we're doing some work to add more content to that and update it on a regular basis.

I'm not sure if we will be able to list many previously sold instruments, but we do have some that we've kept nice pictures of that we will likely put out there.

However, moving forward, what you'll see is as we receive new inventory that is particularly cool, we'll put some additional detail shots out in the gallery for your viewing pleasure. :)

It should be pretty cool and another reason to check back from time to time to see if there's new pics out there.

I remember your bass also by the way... VERY cool instrument!

Peace!

Here's the hot news about Roscoe...just off the press!!

The new Century Standard models just arrived today! Let me just say that Keith and company have done an amazing job of creating a bass that lives up to the revered Roscoe namplate while keeping the cost of this new model VERY reasonable!

Here's the pricing on the Century Standard:

4 String: $1,979
5 String: $2,199
6 String: $2,425

AMAZING! Genuine, USA made Roscoe basses starting UNDER $2,000!!!

Now, here's a kicker...these basses sound and play amazing! There's something about the 3 piece maple neck, thin satin finish and solid Ash body that comes together to produce incredible fundamental notes that sustain and cut through like nobody's business!

I had a chance to sit down with the 6 string fretted model today and not only did it sound phenomenal, but the feel was amazingly comfortable... I've been very averse to moving up to a 6 string and this bass may make me a convert! Oh...and as I sat in awe at this bass, I couldn't help but notice how light it was... A short walk to our shipping scale indicated a total weight of 7.9 lbs!!!!

7.9 POUNDS!!! IN A 6 STRING ROSCOE BASS!!!! Simply incredible...

These basses will be on our site by tomorrow at the latest, and I believe we'll have some of them up today. Visit www.ThePerfectBass.com/roscoe.cfm to check them out!

If you have any questions, give us a call at 866.751.3220 or email Brandt@ThePerfectBass.com.

Peace to all!
James

PS,
A video review of the CS model will be published on our podcast soon!

Peace!

Looks like it's time to start saving. I'm thinking that a 6 string fretless CS will be just the ticket to go along with my SKB3006.:)

Definitely Ryan...these babies are SWEET!!!

Here's a link to the page on our site with photos of the 3 we have left... http://www.theperfectbass.com/roscoecenturystandard.cfm

I'll make another post when the video review is released as well!

Peace!