I'll start posting some pics. This is my Roscoe in construction!

An this is when it was finished!

The top before and after being transformed into a sculpture.

That diamondwood nut is just soooo classy!. Here is another pic of she sitting in its case.

That's all guys, enjoy! Thanks again to Gard and Keith!

Diego, I'm tryin' to keep the other thread as a "welcome mat", y'all are welcome to start posting photos of your basses in this thread!

:D

Between this and the megathread, I need some new pics. But for now:

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

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/4395/roscoebass36cr.jpg

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1710/roscoebass11ek.jpg

Shawn

http://TheCrichtons.smugmug.com/photos/43037805-L.jpg

http://TheCrichtons.smugmug.com/photos/43037805-L.jpg
:cool:
Very Nice!

Diego, I'm tryin' to keep the other thread as a "welcome mat", y'all are welcome to start posting photos of your basses in this thread!

:D


Gotcha!

Well, I see no reason to pass on an opportunity to post mine, so here ya go:
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g314/rlunneborg/100_0249.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g314/rlunneborg/100_0251.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g314/rlunneborg/100_0250.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g314/rlunneborg/100_0252.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g314/rlunneborg/100_0253.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g314/rlunneborg/100_0248.jpg

Sorry for the big pics, 56k users.;)

Ryan -

Ahhh....every time I see "The Brain", it brings a tear of joy to my eyes...

:)

http://TheCrichtons.smugmug.com/photos/43037805-L.jpg

Wilby

That is an awesome looking LG and I really like the straight p'ups and ramp - v cool - and that looks like an extra laminate in there, what are the specs on your bass?

An this is when it was finished!

Diago

Beautiful SKB..is that a spalted maple top you have there?? Simply stunning.

Man this thread should be renamed the Roscoe Gas Pipeline inc.:)

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/poptart05/Roscoe/burlmaplewholetopedit.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/poptart05/Roscoe/skb3005tigertop_whole.jpg

Wilby

That is an awesome looking LG and I really like the straight p'ups and ramp - v cool - and that looks like an extra laminate in there, what are the specs on your bass?

Thanks for the compliment PT, it really is beautiful in person.

The specs on mine are:

LG-3000 fretless
Spanish cedar/box elder burl
lined diamondwood board
Bart pickups and pre
We also added a Hipshot B bridge and Hipshot ultralight tuners

There is a maple/mahogany/maple laminate between the top and body core. That is what you're seeing. It looks great and seemingly hasn't hurt the tone of the bass, because it's very resonant and sounds wonderful. It just sings from top to bottom.

That said, I think the fretted one I have coming is going to really knock you guys out!

W

Well, I see no reason to pass on an opportunity to post mine...

And neither do I. Those are two awesome basses. The brain, man that bass is just incredible. :bassist:

Shawn

Ok, ok, you dont have to twist my arm THAT much. This is the only half decent pic Ive been able to take of mine. BTW, just did some recording tonight with it, and holy crap, does that thing slice through the mix (acousitc guitar, vocals, mandolin, bass, durms) like no ones business. Its pretty awesome. Ill have to put up a link once I get a copy of the song. Oh yeah, heres my pic:

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

Oh yeah, Ryan, how about resizing those ginourmous pics you got up there? No one wants to see that thing that much anyways. ;)

Diago

Beautiful SKB..is that a spalted maple top you have there?? Simply stunning.

Man this thread should be renamed the Roscoe Gas Pipeline inc.:)

Thanks for the compliment poptart.

Yes, is a spalted maple top. Your two SKBs are stunning! I love the one with the burl top.

Diego - thanks:)

And neither do I. Those are two awesome basses. The brain, man that bass is just incredible. :bassist:

Shawn

Thanks.:) Now if I just had yours, my set would be closer to complete--that birdseye board kills. If I get to order one custom for myself someday, I really hope I can get a fretboard that looks somewhat close to that one.

"The Brain" is one of those basses that really has to be seen in person, though. I fell in love with it when it was on the Groove Shoppe's site for sale, but when I got it, my jaw about hit the floor. The work that must have gone into that top is amazing. There are several voids in the wood that are filled in with clear stuff (don't know what for sure) so that you can actually see down into the topwood in a few places. It really gives the top a 3D effect when seen in person. And it is done flawlessly. The Roscoe boys really hit the nail on the head when they built that one.

...voids in the wood that are filled in with clear stuff (don't know what for sure) so that you can actually see down into the topwood in a few places...

....well, let me tell you what we do for that effect...

...er...uh...hi Keith...uh...why are you holding that grinder that way???

:eek:


HELP!!!!


:eek:





;)

....well, let me tell you what we do for that effect...

...er...uh...hi Keith...uh...why are you holding that grinder that way???

:eek:


HELP!!!!


:eek:





;)

Well, whatever it is you guys used to do it, it works.:)

Here are mine:

http://community.webshots.com/photo/112416336/1112416454049709270HDkpBs

http://community.webshots.com/photo/112416336/1152362338049709270VrKwVo

With any luck, I'll be rid of both of them soon...







So I can order a Century Signature VII. :^D

Just got this in from James at The Perfect Bass. TPB Limited Edition #6. Looks and feels great - haven't plugged it in yet. Will do so after I get home from work.

Just got this in from James at The Perfect Bass. TPB Limited Edition #6. Looks and feels great - haven't plugged it in yet. Will do so after I get home from work.


Congratulations!, that one is the nicest TBP limited Roscoe IMHO.

Just got this in from James at The Perfect Bass. TPB Limited Edition #6. Looks and feels great - haven't plugged it in yet. Will do so after I get home from work.

That's the nicest piece of ass, i mean ash I have ever seen...

That's the nicest piece of ass, i mean ash I have ever seen...

Hey, none of that messycan speak here!!

:spit:

;)

...you should see #001...

:eek:

;)

That's the nicest piece of ass, i mean ash I have ever seen...

Thanks - you should see it in person - the ash that is. The grain and texture is outstanding.

Just got this in from James at The Perfect Bass. TPB Limited Edition #6. Looks and feels great - haven't plugged it in yet. Will do so after I get home from work.

Congrats Egg! That is one sharp-looking Roscoe! I'm sure it sounds great too....especially after you put in a DIFFERENT preamp!!:eek:



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:ninja:



:D

Congrats Egg! That is one sharp-looking Roscoe! I'm sure it sounds great too....especially after you put in a DIFFERENT preamp!!:eek:



:hiding:




:ninja:



:D

You said it, I didn't....

Congrats Egg! That is one sharp-looking Roscoe! I'm sure it sounds great too....especially after you put in a DIFFERENT preamp!!:eek:



:hiding:




:ninja:



:D

??????
Help me out - I am new to Roscoe.

Just got this in from James at The Perfect Bass. TPB Limited Edition #6. Looks and feels great - haven't plugged it in yet. Will do so after I get home from work.

Clips! :hyper:

??????
Help me out - I am new to Roscoe.

It's a reference to emjazz's perpetual search for "The Perfect Preamp", something that will never end....

;)

??????
Help me out - I am new to Roscoe.


Egg,
There are volumes of posts on Roscoe owners trying out different preamps in their Roscoes - each yielding a different tonal palate. It all depends on what kind of vibe you want from your Roscoe.

It's like asking, "what do you put on your toast in the morning?" The multitude of answers creates endless discussion.

It's all good!;)

It's a reference to emjazz's perpetual search for "The Perfect Preamp", something that will never end....

;)

Which you should thank me for mr. Demeter in your Roscoe.....

Who knows, you're next bass may have an Audere.:D

Which you should thank me for mr. Demeter in your Roscoe.....

Who knows, you're next bass may have an Audere.


Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.... .....

:bawl: :p :D

Which you should thank me for mr. Demeter in your Roscoe.....

Who knows, you're next bass may have an Audere.:D

Wow, so you're the first Demeter/Roscoe dude, hm? Thanks!

:D

Dunno 'bout that, we're going to do an install for a guy with one of those in about September, I may really dig it, so who knows.

;)

The only "perfect" preamp is going to be the one in my next Roscoe....;) ;) ;)

I think I will have to get used to the pre-amp that is in it and all it can and can't do before I swap out parts. The vibe I am used to is more a vintage jazz bass sound - but that is not what I want to duplicate with the Roscoe. That's why I have my RV5. I want something different out of the Roscoe. Considering I have had the bass for less that 24 hours - I have plenty of experimentation time ahead!!

I am very impressed with the construction of this bass - which I am sure is true for everything Keith makes. Solid - tight - smooth, fast neck - great grain in the wood with the satin finish is very tactile, makes you want to run your hand over the bass all the time.

Also a little plug for James and Brandt at The Perfect Bass - they communicated well with me and did all they could do to make this a good transaction. Thanks guys.

Just got this in from James at The Perfect Bass. TPB Limited Edition #6. Looks and feels great - haven't plugged it in yet. Will do so after I get home from work.

I lurve the way the wood swirles out from the neck bolts on the back - very effective.;)

I lurve the way the wood swirles out from the neck bolts on the back - very effective.;)

Those swirls create a tight pattern of grain just above the bolts - top edge of bass where it meets the neck - very cool! The grain looks even better in person.

The only "perfect" preamp is going to be the one in my next Roscoe....;) ;) ;)

Ah yes, the famous non existant preamp. That's one of my faves as well.

Pics of my Roscoe currently under construction.

Dealer: ThePerfectBass

specs:

LG 3005
Feather Maple top
Swamp Ash body (Grain Enhanced)
Natural finish
Aguilar OBP3
Bartolini pickups
Wenge Wedge neck
African Tulipwood fingerboard
Black hardware
Diamondwood nut

Body

greenbass,
Nice top! Sound like you have the makings of a sweet Roscoe there.

Shawn

Green,
LOVE that top!! Good recipe -- you are going to love it!!:bassist:

Like it a lot. The headstock looks classy.

Heres my gorgeous Roscoe. I paid 1900 for it (gently used) and yes, I have a brand new Incase bag to carry this lovely gem in.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/00Funk/IMAG0077.jpg

Heres my gorgeous Roscoe. I paid 1900 for it (gently used) and yes, I have a brand new Incase bag to carry this lovely gem in.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/00Funk/IMAG0077.jpg


I know that bass! Ash body, right? Should be a real nice bass for you.

Heres my gorgeous Roscoe. I paid 1900 for it (gently used) and yes, I have a brand new Incase bag to carry this lovely gem in.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/00Funk/IMAG0077.jpg


Well...Its always a pleasure to see these basses. This was Matt Morgan's gorgoeus fretless!

Oooooh, this was Matt's!! I'm mistaken then. I played that bass - very warm and full-sounding from the mahogany.

Really beautiful redwood top.

Yes it was Matt's. super nice guy.

BassoG,

Your black Roscoe is gorgeous. I love the contrast of the dyed grain-enhanced ash with the maple board!. How are the Nords on the SKB?

BassoG,

Your black Roscoe is gorgeous. I love the contrast of the dyed grain-enhanced ash with the maple board!. How are the Nords on the SKB?

Thanks!! Well Gard packed it up yesterday. I should get it Friday so I'll let you know then....maybe after a few days. Gotta have a "honeymoon period!!":D

Gard played it over the phone and it had a lot of growl. Very aggressive and articulate, and he never touched the EQ, only the coil switch and the pan pot. Probably much less "tame" than the Bartolinis.

Thanks!! Well Gard packed it up yesterday. I should get it Friday so I'll let you know then....maybe after a few days. Gotta have a "honeymoon period!!":D

Gard played it over the phone and it had a lot of growl. Very aggressive and articulate, and he never touched the EQ, only the coil switch and the pan pot. Probably much less "tame" than the Bartolinis.

Man, it looks stunning. I guess I'll have to wait until after your honeymoon:) .

ROLAIDS!!!!!! I need ROLAIDS!!!!!

Or tums or gas-x or pepto or SOMETHING!!!!!

This G.A.S. is killing me!!!!!!

Help me Garrrrdddddd!!! Help Muh!!.

lol

After three months of wait, I got my modified LG-3005 on Monday.:hyper:
Unfortunately the Flickr site is temporarily down, and I'll upload more detailed pics when it goes back to work.

Figured Primavera top (not too common top wood for Roscoe)
Swamp Ash Back
Wenge wedge neck (quite strong, and response to trussrod adjustment pretty quick)
Padauk fingerboad (I think Rickenbacker uses it also)
Demeter 3-band 18V preamp
Serial/Single/Parallel switch for EACH pickup

The sound is so clear, tight and punchy, I think I'm playing a grand piano sometimes.:eek: I have to put some shim under the neck to achieve the low action that I want, and I found the best thickness of shim is just Gard suggested: a piece of self-adhesive sandpaper.

Thanks Roscoe, this is definitely a keeper.

LP,
Really nice bass you have! Enjoy! Sounds like it's going to be a real sonic playground.


.....and OH, to only have to wait 3 months! You get NO sympathy from me there, my friend!! After 7 months (and change), my bass comes TOMORROW!!:hyper:

LP,
Really nice bass you have! Enjoy! Sounds like it's going to be a real sonic playground.


.....and OH, to only have to wait 3 months! You get NO sympathy from me there, my friend!! After 7 months (and change), my bass comes TOMORROW!!:hyper:


Gorgoues bass lp!! Congratulations. I love the figured primavera top and the wedge neck...another drop dead gorgoeus instrument!.

And about the wait time....Yeah! yours came QUICK! I second BassoG...mine took 7 months from order placement to delivery (well it was befora winter NAMM, but dman! those were 7 hard months!)

Well, lp got a bass that was already in production for stock to a dealer! ;) He did spec a few things in the electronics, but otherwise, that bass had been in production for some time.

Well, lp got a bass that was already in production for stock to a dealer! ;) He did spec a few things in the electronics, but otherwise, that bass had been in production for some time.
Yep, that's how I got the bass faster...:D
So now we know it takes 3 months for Roscoe to finish a neck! Add that to estimation if someone wants to know when his/her bass finishes.;)
Details of the bass:
Official Show Off of My Roscoe (http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263567) :)

we're going to do an install for a guy with one of those in about September, I may really dig it, so who knows.

;)


Mu hu ha ha ha!!

Mu hu ha ha ha!!

Back in your box, you.

:smug:

OK. I'll play too. Here's my SKB-3005 fretless with:
Swamp ash body
Cobalt blue Quilted Maple top
Diamondwood fingerboard with "Sidelines"
Bartolini pickups
Demeter Preamp
Extra Roscoe mojo

This bass will never leave me. I've told my wife I want only two things buried with me when I die--my wedding ring and this bass.

I've told my wife I want only two things buried with me when I die--my wedding ring and this bass.

man you're such a romantic:eyebrow: The top on that bass looks like sun shimmering on a swimming pool - now that's poetic:p

Updated Pics of my Roscoe currently under construction.
Gard says 1-2 weeks left:hyper: :hyper:

Dealer: ThePerfectBass

specs:

LG 3005
Feather Maple top
Swamp Ash body (Grain Enhanced)
Natural finish
Aguilar OBP3
Bartolini pickups
Wenge Wedge neck
African Tulipwood fingerboard
Black hardware
Diamondwood nut

African Tulipwood:bassist:

Green, your bass is going to be beautiful. It is very soothing to look at. I thought that piece of wood would look nice, but it turned out Magnificent!!

Congrats on such a nice bass.

I love Roscoe progress pictures because I love Roscoes, but also because of the back drop of the pictures. I love to see all the tools and sloppy piles of wood everywhere. You just know that hands on wood is going to come up with a great bass.

I just realized I just said "hands on wood" heh, heh, heh.

Green,
Joel is right - that bass is very beautiful to look at. It reminds me of myrtle a little bit - the coloring.

You are going to LOVE that bass!!

Green, very sweet!!!!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! Tom Petty was right. The waiting IS the hardest part.

Patience, patience, Lord give me patience and give it to me NOW!!!!

:help:

Congrats Green!

That bass is sweet!, is that african tulipwood for the FB? It sure looks nice!

Here's mine.

Thanks again, Joe.

Updated Pics of my Roscoe currently under construction.

LG 3005
Feather Maple top
Swamp Ash body (Grain Enhanced)
Natural finish
Aguilar OBP3
Bartolini pickups
Wenge Wedge neck
African Tulipwood fingerboard
Black hardware
Diamondwood nut

Green

That is a beutiful top and that is gonna be a stunning bass when it's done - good choices.:hyper:

Green,
Joel is right - that bass is very beautiful to look at. It reminds me of myrtle a little bit - the coloring.

You are going to LOVE that bass!!

Basso Gruvitas,

Thanks for the compliment it actually is turning out better than I had expected. Just lets hope that it sounds as good as yours (hopefully Better:D ) after hearing the sound clips my next order will be a solid ash SKB3006 natural finish standard neck with Birdseye FB.

Basso Gruvitas,

Thanks for the compliment it actually is turning out better than I had expected. Just lets hope that it sounds as good as yours (hopefully Better:D ) after hearing the sound clips my next order will be a solid ash SKB3006 natural finish standard neck with Birdseye FB.

I appreciate the compliment. I'm really digging the black bass. Your upcoming bass should have a lot of versatility. I bet it'll sit in a mix juuuuuuuust right!;)


Oh...Gard, only 1% referral fee for Green's upcoming SKB order. :cool:

Here's my most recent one. Got it in a trade for the Spector that I got as a partial trade for Bob's old bass. Unfortunately, my current needs aren't allowing for me to hang on to it, so it is up for grabs now. But here's a pic of it anyway.;)

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g314/rlunneborg/100_0749.jpg

Have any of you checked out G4, the cable station that shows Star Trek and the Man Show and other adult male oriented programming? They are showing the Star Trek right now where Kirk and crew are on some alien planet at the OK Corral. Classic stuff.

Oh, here's my Roscoe LG3004...I am still loving it every day in every way. Best playing/sounding/looking bass I have ever owned.

Im going to have to ask for a pic request i really want to see a Roscoe with a maple top of some sort a in Roscoe Red paint and a spalted purpleheart neck. I think that would look awsome so does anybody have it somethign like it.:hyper:

Well...here are photos of a Roscoe Red finish over an exhibition quilt maple top and a spalted purpleheart fingerboard. Maybe someone can photoshop them together for you. ;)

Thanks JPJ i can see it that bass now. Jeez now i have sever GAS pains

It's Done!!

Headstock/wood nut/Wenge Wedge neck

body

Looks great!

Green,
What a smokin' lookin' bass!!:bassist:

What preamp did you end up with? Also, are you going with the Black Beauties? Mine still have lots of top end to them.

Green, very nice!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!!!!!!! Clips, Clips, we need clips. :D

Green,
What a smokin' lookin' bass!!:bassist:

What preamp did you end up with? Also, are you going with the Black Beauties? Mine still have lots of top end to them.
Thanks...Aguilar OBP-3... It has the Black Beauties, if I like the tone and feel I plan get a couple sets.

Very classy looking bass, I love the way the swirls on the top and headstock work.....wow:help: :eek: :hyper: :cool:

FANTASTIC!!!!! Green that looks KILLER:D :D

That is gonna be one thumpalicious slapatron. :bassist: :bassist: ;)

Congratulations.:D

Super bass Green!

Could it be I stayed away too long?

The usual pics of mah baby... gotta make time to snap better shots one of these days.

http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/4959/roscoe15ad.th.jpg (http://img487.imageshack.us/my.php?image=roscoe15ad.jpg) http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/8784/roscoe24yt.th.jpg (http://img502.imageshack.us/my.php?image=roscoe24yt.jpg) http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/706/roscoe31fe.th.jpg (http://img487.imageshack.us/my.php?image=roscoe31fe.jpg) http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/5004/roscoe45ju.th.jpg (http://img502.imageshack.us/my.php?image=roscoe45ju.jpg)

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/6856/roscoe58sd.th.jpg (http://img502.imageshack.us/my.php?image=roscoe58sd.jpg) http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/7422/roscoe68fp.th.jpg (http://img502.imageshack.us/my.php?image=roscoe68fp.jpg) http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/8360/roscoe74uo.th.jpg (http://img487.imageshack.us/my.php?image=roscoe74uo.jpg) http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/1093/roscoe80vh.th.jpg (http://img487.imageshack.us/my.php?image=roscoe80vh.jpg)

Oh, and green, that's one slick axe you have working there!

Just found this on bassworld in the UK - the owner reckons its about 12 years old - I don't think so! Very Kitch and very 1980's.

FUNKY!! Glad we're not at "12 years ago" with regard to Roscoe guitars!



On another topic, I swapped out the strings on my Black ash Roscoe to the D'Addario nickels.

Pros:
Makes the bass easier to play - it's "slicker" to the feel"
Makes the bass more even sounding. Lessens or eliminates "funky spots" in the maple board.
It seems to highlight the birdseye in the board. Doesn't hide it like black strings.

Cons:
Doesn't look as cool
Not as growly...lessens the Marcusy factors in the tone.

I can never make up my mind on the whole nickel/stainless thing. I like a clean punchy full sound and find the smooth stainless strings good on the fingers whereas the nickles that I have tried have been a bit harsh sounding and rougher to the touch.

I can never make up my mind on the whole nickel/stainless thing. I like a clean punchy full sound and find the smooth stainless strings good on the fingers whereas the nickles that I have tried have been a bit harsh sounding and rougher to the touch.


wEiRd!!!!:hmm: I find just the opposite to be true. I love how the Black Beauties look, but to my middle-age fingers, they have kind of a "tacky" feel to them.

Fair comment - I am using stainless DR Hi beams at the moment and I am enjoying them, once they have been worn in a bit to lose some of the zing - but they retain some nice snap for a long time.

I have been using some STRINGLIFE coating on the strings and find that that keeps the tone clean for ages.

Thanks for the input:)

It's Done!!


Okay Green, you got that bass yet or what??!!:mad:



:D

Okay Green, you got that bass yet or what??!!:mad:



:D

Yeah Gruvitas, I've had it about a week now.:D My bad man I should have posted that IT'S HERE after the IT'S DONE!
but anyway the bass is Beautiful and the tone is great.:bassist:


sound clips coming soon:bassist:

Fair comment - I am using stainless DR Hi beams at the moment and I am enjoying them, once they have been worn in a bit to lose some of the zing - but they retain some nice snap for a long time.

I have been using some STRINGLIFE coating on the strings and find that that keeps the tone clean for ages.

Thanks for the input:)

I tried nickel Hi Beams and nickel low riders on mine...I like the low riders better. Haven't gone to stainless as to my fingers they have a lot of "grab." I find nickels to be more forgiving, and the hex core gives it the tight feel. I found the Hi Beams to be too slinky.

Thanks - I am going to try some Nickel Hi Beams on one of my basses and see.;)

The new ebony Roscoe (5498) that has been posted in another thread reminded me to post my Ebony Roscoe that is in progress. I think I am in the 2 week window of completion :)

Ebony w/ sapwood and katalox top
ebony w/ sapwood fingerboard
Alder body
Nordstrand DC5
Bartolini preamp
and Gard's tender loving care
42156

42157

The new ebony Roscoe (5498) that has been posted in another thread reminded me to post my Ebony Roscoe that is in progress. I think I am in the 2 week window of completion :)

Ebony w/ sapwood and katalox top
ebony w/ sapwood fingerboard
Alder body
Nordstrand DC5
Bartolini preamp
and Gard's tender loving care
42156

42157


WOW!! Thats gonna be gorgeous! its looking good!

Yep - that's gonna be a looker, should sound meaty with Nord/Bart set up too.

The new ebony Roscoe (5498) that has been posted in another thread reminded me to post my Ebony Roscoe that is in progress. I think I am in the 2 week window of completion :)

Ebony w/ sapwood and katalox top
ebony w/ sapwood fingerboard
Alder body
Nordstrand DC5
Bartolini preamp
and Gard's tender loving care
42156

42157

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

OHMYGOSH!! that is insanely beautiful!

:eek: Like they say in Oklahoma, " I'm Hittin tha brakes and doin double takes":eek: :eek:


:eyebrow: That is freakydeekylicious!!!:hyper:

Man that fingerboard sets that top off PERFECTLY:cool: :cool:

Congratulations.

Strokey will be STOKEY over that Roscoe!!:hyper: :hyper:

;)

Great combination of ingredients. Why the Bart preamp with the Nordstrands?

John -

I've heard the Nord/Bart combo, it's actually quite good! Smooth and clear, slightly compressed.

Strokey - isn't it interesting that the ebony top for JPJ's shop is 5498 and yours is 5398??? That was totally unintentional, we just give them numbers when we write the orders up...

Hey Gard,

Is there any rhyme or reason to the numbering scheme? What does the 4 digit number of the top and/or the serial number of the bass reflect?

Hey Gard,

Is there any rhyme or reason to the numbering scheme? What does the 4 digit number of the top and/or the serial number of the bass reflect?

There is no reason for the number attached to a top at times, other than just to keep track of an unordered top.

The serial number is also the production number. Once an order is placed, it is given a serial number at the time it is ordered (this is only valid since I arrived and instituted this method, since May 2005). The reason that you will see serial numbers coming out of the shop that appear to be "out of sequence" is that while an order may be placed immedately after the serial number preceeding it, it may be that the dealer will delay production on a particular bass for various reasons, so some get done quickly, and some sit for up to a year!

The significance of your serial number and the other ebony topped SKB 3005 that I mentioned is, well...NONE. It was just a coincidence that two ebony topped SKB 3005's had numbers exactly 100 apart.

Hey Joe (there's a song in there somewhere, I think) -

So, is that LG that you can't stay away from gonna have the Demeter too???

:ninja:



:smug:

;)

Hey Joe (there's a song in there somewhere, I think) -

So, is that LG that you can't stay away from gonna have the Demeter too???

:ninja:



:smug:

;)

Going for something different....I'm think I'm going to go with the Aggie OBP-3

Going for something different....I'm think I'm going to go with the Aggie OBP-3

Ooooh, good choice, I like how that sounds with the Nordy DC's.

:)

Here's the one i just picked up. Used SKB3006. Not sure of the body type. I'll guess spanish cedar. Let me know if that's right. I'm not sure if I'm keeping yet. The pots need to be replaced, and there is a slight neck dive which my be corrected with a new strap. We'll see.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c131/tbone0813/Roscoe/100_0557.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c131/tbone0813/Roscoe/100_0556.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c131/tbone0813/Roscoe/100_0558.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c131/tbone0813/Roscoe/100_0559.jpg

Good catch Tommy!! I love the quilting and figuring.

FYI, the body style is an SKB, and the body WOOD is ash.:smug:

Good catch Tommy!! I love the quilting and figuring.

FYI, the body style is an SKB, and the body WOOD is ash.:smug:

Thanks. Any comment on the neck dive? Is this typical? I think it is about 4-5 years old.

Thanks. Any comment on the neck dive? Is this typical? I think it is about 4-5 years old.

I never experienced nick dive with the 3006's I owned. Maybe I play with the neck of the bass up higher than you do. If you play with the bass fairly level you might add to the balance problem.
I wouldn't think it would matter but I use the Comfort Strapps.

Beautiful bass! I love the quilted top and birdseye finger board!

I haven't had any problems with neck dive on my SKB 6ers either. I tend to play with mine at a few different angles as well, depending on what I am doing (slapping, fingerstyle, chording).

I never experienced nick dive with the 3006's I owned. Maybe I play with the neck of the bass up higher than you do. If you play with the bass failry level you might add to the balance problem.
I wouldn't think it would matter but I use the Comfort Strapps.

Beautiful bass! I love the quilted top and birdseye finger board!

My wife says it's my belly, and not the bass :o . Who knows..... Anyway, I bought a Levy's strap today, and it seems to be working out very well. No problems so far, and I've been playing this thing like crazy. Man what a bass.

just picked her up. so amazing.
Damn you internet and talkbass! For without you I wouldn't have had to buy this thing!! :)

sbk3005, exhibition quilt maple top, zircote fingerboard, maple & purpleheart neck. Bart pups & electronics.

this pic does no justice. I may take some glamour shots later.

http://www.jefftrout.com/roscoe-small.jpg

I'm glad to be a member of the family now :)

One thing that you can't see in the pics is how curvy the body is. It isn't just a flat top. I thought that was pretty interesting.

Congrats!!!! Roscoe Red has always been a fav of mine! Enjoy!

Nice bass threshar (edit - oops sorreee)- welcome to the club:hyper:

Hey...that one looks familiar! :D

Hey...that one looks familiar! :D

I thought it looked familiar - good choice Jay:cool:

My 4 year old was the one who "forced" me to get it.

"Daddy! I think you need to buy that red bass!"

then again, I think she may have said it so I'll buy her another thomas train. (When we'd go to GC with her and I buy something for me I feel guilty and go across the parking lot to toys r us and get her something)

Congrats on the great bass Thresser, I wonder if the toys r us trick works on wives too? :D

Welcome to the fam.

threshar (do I get extra credit for correct spelling??? :hyper: )
-

Welcome to the family! :D

Man, that is a smokin' bass, good choice!!!

I is here if'n dere's ennyting I's kin hep ewe wit!

(had to shed the extra credit from before! :eek: )

Gard - Thanks for spelling it right.

If you want to help, you could send over another bass :)
Or come up with some good reason to play bass instead of working (and please don't point out that I'm posting on TB while at work :)

:hmm: I can see that grammar is esteemed more highly than friendship here.

It is the very first time that I have ever made an error in spelling. I thought I had made one before, but I was worng.

:D :D

Threshar

Welcome to the dubious world of the GARDFATHER and cronies.

Or is that CronI?? Either way, I'm glad your here, nice bass.
:p :p :p Gard for rubbing the spelling in. :D

Here is an updated picture of my SKB3005. She is just about done and should be shipping out soon :hyper:

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Here is an updated picture of my SKB3005. She is just about done and should be shipping out soon :hyper:

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Cool looking top! What's the full configuration?
What's with all of these Roscoe's due out any day now?

That's cool though! The sooner they get yours shipped, the sooner they get mine started!;)

Cool looking top! What's the full configuration?
What's with all of these Roscoe's due out any day now?

That's cool though! The sooner they get yours shipped, the sooner they get mine started!;)


Well, the bass has an alder body, an ebony with sapwood fretless fingerboard, nordstrand 5 P/U, and bartolini preamp. It should sound as good as it looks.

Well, my new SKB 3005 is finally done and is headed out to the dealer and then to my house. Thanks to Gard and all the guys at Roscoe for putting this beauty together for me. And thanks to James at The Perfect Bass for all of his time and effort. :hyper:

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it seems a ton of the new roscoe's we're seeing come out have nord pup's.. a changing trend from barts?

Well, my new SKB 3005 is finally done and is headed out to the dealer and then to my house. Thanks to Gard and all the guys at Roscoe for putting this beauty together for me. And thanks to James at The Perfect Bass for all of his time and effort. :hyper:

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Absolutely awesome Strokey!! I just love that sapwood line running all the way up from the body through the fingerboard!! That baby is going to catch a lot of attention!!

Gard, besides you, who had the first Nordies installed in their bass? Me or someone else?

Here are some of my new baby with nordies in her.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=282988

:cool: :cool:
Strokey, that is one bad mama jamma. :D

:cool: :cool:
Strokey, that is one bad mama jamma. :D

Hey thanks. Your new Roscoe sure has a nice top and I love the color of the headstock. Congrats on the new bass.

Strokey, that is REALLY cool!!!!

Well, my new SKB 3005 is finally done and is headed out to the dealer and then to my house. Thanks to Gard and all the guys at Roscoe for putting this beauty together for me. And thanks to James at The Perfect Bass for all of his time and effort. :hyper:

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That turned out very nice! The finger board really compliments the top (or maybe the top compliments the finger board?:hmm: ).
Let us know how it sounds. I'd be real interested in your comments on the Bart pre with the Nords. I haven't heard feedback on that combo. Mine's spec'd with the Aggie OBP-3.
The Nords are turning up in Roscoe's eveyday now!

Strokey

You have another Roscoe masterpiece:hyper: Looks almost to good to play:eek:

I just saw this while cruzing myspace.. belongs to ALAN GOLDSTEIN

http://myspace-649.vo.llnwd.net/01124/94/67/1124517649_l.jpg

awesome top... what burl is that?? anyone?

awesome top... what burl is that?? anyone?

Looks to be Buckeye Burl to me, but it could be Myrtle as well.

Buckeye! :)

Man, that dude is on FIRE!!!

Really, look at his arms, he is burning up. :bassist: :D

I posted these pics in my thread in Bassses too, but I can't resist doing it here to!
The latest progress pics of my SKB3006! WOOHOO!!!!!
:hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

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(Best Homer Simpson voice) "mmmmmmmmm ziricote............ chocolatey goodness..........."

Dr - your post looks like really cool impressionist art!!!

Great looking bass - and great art in one - cool:cool:

I just bought this beauty from tbone0813!!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/xgabriel/Roscoe6amber.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/xgabriel/Roscoe6amberbody.jpg

I posted these pics in my thread in Bassses too, but I can't resist doing it here to!
The latest progress pics of my SKB3006! WOOHOO!!!!!
:hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

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(Best Homer Simpson voice) "mmmmmmmmm ziricote............ chocolatey goodness..........."

:eek: that's one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen in my life :D

X,
Congrats! I'm sure you're going to love it!

I just bought this beauty from tbone0813!!!!


I've been admiring that one for a while! Congratulations!:)

This one should be here soon.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c131/tbone0813/Roscoe/IMG_3731.jpg

Any comments on the Nordstrand/Demeter setup? I haven't heard it yet, but I was told it is KILLER!!!

Tommy - now where have I seen that bass.....????

Fantastic - you are going to love it, an absolute peach of a Roscoe and fully decked out:hyper:

:eek: :eek: :eek: Spectacular, Tbone......just spectacular!


And I bet it don't sound too bad neither!:D

Wow.. it was nice when we first saw it, but that pic is over the top!

Whoa.. That's beautiful. Just curious, what's that laminate between the top and body?

Whoa.. That's beautiful. Just curious, what's that laminate between the top and body?

Wenge

nice basses now im gassing for a Roscoe... hope to grab one as soon as possible :drool:

Here are my 2......new at this hope it comes out right?

Up for sale..

Love it, but have no business on the 6
Thanks,
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i194/soulmon/DSC00019.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i194/soulmon/DSC00023.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i194/soulmon/DSC00027.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i194/soulmon/DSC00025.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i194/soulmon/DSC00026.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i194/soulmon/DSC00023.jpg

Up for sale..

Love it, but have no business on the 6
Thanks,

I saw this on bassgear.com, and man - that finish is killing me! Amazing work Keith can do with dyed quilt tops :eek: :help:

Y'all, I remember the one that CTNX is letting go, and it's a GOOD one (when you remember ONE out of hundreds...well, y'know! ;) ) - someone should definitely pick this one up!

Thanks, for the replys..
Yes I do hate to part with the lovely Bass, I'm sure I'll kick myself later.

This place is Great.. Happy to be on board!

Thanks again.

Thanks, for the replys..
Yes I do hate to part with the lovely Bass, I'm sure I'll kick myself later.

This place is Great.. Happy to be on board!

Thanks again.

Believe me, I know the feeling.:hmm: And most everyone here knows which bass I am talking about.:(

Believe me, I know the feeling.:hmm: And most everyone here knows which bass I am talking about.:(

Let's see.........:hmm:

Purhaps something the scarecrow wanted badly?!

..........."If I only had a brain"

I know the feeling though. I sold 2 during the building phase of my new house. Of course the payback is always nice. I get to go to Greensboro next week to add one back to the collection!;)

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Here, at last, is MY Roscoe!!!!!!!!

:hyper:

When you finally get that in your hands, we probably won't see you for a week. :D

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Here, at last, is MY Roscoe!!!!!!!!

:hyper:


Wow! that looks great. Love that Ziricote. What are the specs on it again? When you get it, take some good pics for us to drool over will ya??

Specs Thread (http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=279034)

Will take pics when I get it!!!!!

I ordered some ebony and sapwood knobs from Roger at THG Knobs about a month ago. Well, they just came in and I must say that the knobs exceeded my expectations. Roger did a great job at matching the knobs with the bass body.

Very well done!

I ordered some ebony and sapwood knobs from Roger at THG Knobs about a month ago. Well, they just came in and I must say that the knobs exceeded my expectations. Roger did a great job at matching the knobs with the bass body.

Yeah, I really like THG knobs! Roger does a great job!

Those look great on your bass. That is definitely one wild looking fingerboard and top!:eek:

I ordered some ebony and sapwood knobs from Roger at THG Knobs about a month ago. Well, they just came in and I must say that the knobs exceeded my expectations. Roger did a great job at matching the knobs with the bass body.

I'm about ready to tear up looking at that bass... absolutely stunning!

Very nice Strokey. Roger is the knob king, that's fo sho. :)

Hey bass player friends, let's see more Roscoes (maybe even some more 4 string too)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rayzak/DSC01527_edited.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rayzak/DSC01435_edited.jpg
Hey bass player friends, let's see more Roscoes (maybe even some more 4 string too)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, since I haven't posted in this thread yet.... here be my LG3000...

An this is when it was finished!

This looks a lot like my SKB 3005. :bassist:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/JetJazz/LGcontrols.jpg

Beautiful JetJazz:bassist:
Very classy:cool:

Howsabout a full shot for to drool over!!

:)

Here's the full view of the LG6
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/JetJazz/DSC013072.jpg

Man I love Roscoe Red!!!!!!

I remember that bass Jet, it was at Bass Central when I was there, very nice.

...I'm not all that big on the black/gold hardware against the red, but otherwise, a real stunner, and what a player!!! (it was used, I would steal it to teach lessons on! :hiding: :smug: )

I really dig this Roscoe! Glad you enjoyed it, Gard!! I think the gold hardware really goes well with the spalted purple heart.
Here's another photo of #4556!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/JetJazz/DSC013142.jpg

I really dig this Roscoe! Glad you enjoyed it, Gard!! I think the gold hardware really goes well with the spalted purple heart.
Here's another photo of #4556!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/JetJazz/DSC013142.jpg

...and the carpet provides excellent camouflage for the fingerboard.....:ninja:

...and the carpet provides excellent camouflage for the fingerboard.....:ninja:

...don't quite get that one.................

I really dig this Roscoe! Glad you enjoyed it, Gard!! I think the gold hardware really goes well with the spalted purple heart.
Here's another photo of #4556!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/JetJazz/DSC013142.jpg

Great looking Roscoe! You don't see many LG-3006's.

The bridge does really go well with the finger board.


Now that you know that Gard played it, you may want to wipe that bass down real good!:p :hiding:

Just kidding! We all know that Gard has played all of our basses!:D

Here's one of my previous Roscoes. It is very unique in that the top AND the body are quilted maple. Wish I had this one back!!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/JetJazz/LG3005.jpg

Now that you know that Gard played it............

EEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!

:hiding:

:D


Gards personal mojo is akin to Jamerson's BBQ sauced fingers. Similar to relic'ing-

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/JetJazz/DSC013142.jpg



Big fan of the two-tone hardware here. That one looks great.

I really dig this Roscoe! Glad you enjoyed it, Gard!! I think the gold hardware really goes well with the spalted purple heart.
Here's another photo of #4556!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/JetJazz/DSC013142.jpg

Man, that's gorgeous!

:cool: I like the way the leading edge of the wing flows into the fuselage.

It certainly looks like it would eliminate a lot of the drag associated with playing an ordinary bass.

And that fretboard!! I think that there might just need to be some updated FAR's dealing with the way a fretboard and top enhance each other, after seeing this one.

I can see why this one is causing such a flap. Just looking at it elevates your attitude.

Gard, Yaw have to pitch some more of these our way, because it's a drag without them.

:D :D :D

:cool: I like the way the leading edge of the wing flows into the fuselage.

It certainly looks like it would eliminate a lot of the drag associated with playing an ordinary bass.

And that fretboard!! I think that there might just need to be some updated FAR's dealing with the way a fretboard and top enhance each other, after seeing this one.

I can see why this one is causing such a flap. Just looking at it elevates your attitude.

Gard, Yaw have to pitch some more of these our way, because it's a drag without them.

:D :D :D

:help: :eek: :rollno: :D

:cool: I like the way the leading edge of the wing flows into the fuselage.

It certainly looks like it would eliminate a lot of the drag associated with playing an ordinary bass.

And that fretboard!! I think that there might just need to be some updated FAR's dealing with the way a fretboard and top enhance each other, after seeing this one.

I can see why this one is causing such a flap. Just looking at it elevates your attitude.

Gard, Yaw have to pitch some more of these our way, because it's a drag without them.

:D :D :D

...wow...

:eek:

Too much airplane glue???

;)

...didn't know you were a propellerhead in addition to being a Roscoehead Joel, good to know I'm not alone out here! You need to hook up with bmc (fellow TBer, non-Roscoehead, but still a good guy), he's got a killer mailing list, lots of great aviation-related photos and videos!

Yep, you can come and fly the friendly skies with me out here in Cali.

Only small planes though, I am in the process of getting my General avation Ticket.

I even know that Harry Houdini was the first Pilot to fly a plane in Australia. :eek:

JetJazz's bass is gorgeous though. The prettiest red one that I've seen.

Thought I would throw my Roscoe into the mix.

Thought I would throw my Roscoe into the mix.

Great looking bass! Real Nice top!:)

Is that spalted flamed maple?

Great looking bass! Real Nice top!:)

Is that spalted flamed maple?
The top is flamed spalted maple. I need to take better pictures, this one does not do it justice. It is cool looking, it almost looks as the center flame is a different piece of wood where it goes into the curly spalted area.

CrashClint, that is a good looking bass, who makes it?




;)




Just kidding, I love the looks of it, I bet it plays just as good as it looks too.

I need to take better pictures, this one does not do it justice.

They never do, man, they never do.

Here is a better picture of the body to see how the spalted grain runs.

The Doctaaaaah is IN!!!!


http://www.roscoeguitars.com/images/MarksBass.jpg

HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

You know the old saying about cameras and 10 lbs. There were upwards of 7 cameras on me there.
I remember having more hair than that.

:)

Loving the SKB by the way, thinking about another one! Truly a sickness!

HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

You know the old saying about cameras and 10 lbs. There were upwards of 7 cameras on me there.
I remember having more hair than that.

:)

Loving the SKB by the way, thinking about another one! Truly a sickness!

Doc,
The bass makes you look like a better player!!:bassist:
That's why I have 2 Roscoes - so people will be distracted from what a mess I'm really making!:p

HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

You know the old saying about cameras and 10 lbs. There were upwards of 7 cameras on me there.
I remember having more hair than that.

:)

Loving the SKB by the way, thinking about another one! Truly a sickness!

What!?:confused: huh?:confused: :confused:

Oh yeah!;)

I didn't even see you standing behind that ebony beauty!:D

I think you mean Ziricote beauty!

Here is a better picture of the body to see how the spalted grain runs.


I missed this one. That is a beautiful top!!!

I think you mean Ziricote beauty!

:D
Lemme tell you it is absolutely drop dead awesome in person, a true work of art!!
And the tone is phat, slightly compressed, and if you boost the hi-mid and the bass, back off the treble, and go 75% rear pup. BOOM!!!!

Has there ever been a burl Poplar Roscoe?

Here's the new (used) baby. I almost couldn't put it down long enough to take this picture.

Hey Gard, we're finally done! This one stays with me!

Just got my new Roscoe in on Thursday :bassist::

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/6798/roscoe6dc1.jpg

http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/73/roscoe11tf2.jpg

http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/9236/roscoe9qg6.jpg

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/1667/roscoe10va4.jpg

:D :D :D

Wanna say thanks to Gard and Keith and everyone at the shop, even though we had a few problems, the customer service was always excellent, personal and accommodating.

This green beauty was a replacement for my earlier Roscoe which was stolen from me:

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/984/oldroscoeup6.jpg

Still hurts...but a new one sure helps!

--Mark

wow that sure looks good!!

Congrats Maaak - I love the maple board on that puppy! What is the preamp?

Hope you enjoy it and that it reconciles your heart after the other one was stolen.

Congrats Maaak - I love the maple board on that puppy! What is the preamp?

Hope you enjoy it and that it reconciles your heart after the other one was stolen.

Thanks Basso!

I got the 3-way Bart pre-amp. I do alot of rock music so I like the compressed/growly/super bassy qualities. :bassist:

Thanks kimsungmin! :)

Maaak, that is one Hot green bass. Just when I think I know what color I want my next Roscoe to be, I see something like this one.

Green burst. Whoa!!!

Don't let Major Metal see that bass! He'll come after it!

Maaak,
Great looking bass! Nice looking top I really like the tinted rear too!
It's certainly a bummer to have a bass stolen but it sounds like you've had a happy ending!

Hey Gard, we're finally done! This one stays with me!

Just got my new Roscoe in on Thursday :bassist::

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/6798/roscoe6dc1.jpg

I've got to show approval in a big way! It reminds me of my new love:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i194/soulmon/DSC00019.jpg

Very sorry to hear about the stolen axe, though. I'm actually becoming extremely paranoid about that, especially hearing some of these anecdotes on TB. Glad to see you've gotten a suitable replacement. :)

You mentioned earlier in the thread that you play a lot of rock; I've been very pleasantly surprised at how the Barts punch through a pretty dense funk/rock mix.

Enjoy!

Thanks for the kudos everyone :cool:

I'm extremely pleased with it. Roscoe has exceeded my expectations with this one...I was so picky and tedious about the color (and everything in general), so as I'm sure you all know the "mental image" required utter perfection to be realized. And well...I'd say it speaks for itself.

I'm just glad to finally have such a better option than my Ibanez! :hiding:

--Mark

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i194/soulmon/DSC00019.jpg

Very sorry to hear about the stolen axe, though. I'm actually becoming extremely paranoid about that, especially hearing some of these anecdotes on TB. Glad to see you've gotten a suitable replacement. :)

You mentioned earlier in the thread that you play a lot of rock; I've been very pleasantly surprised at how the Barts punch through a pretty dense funk/rock mix.

Enjoy!

WOW bhawk--that thing is smoking! Talk about unforgettable, look at that color! I'd like to see that puppy in person.

Yeah the maple and the Barts do slice right through. I really want to try to nords and demeters and the other pre-amps Roscoe offers as well, but I like the barts alot. I love how dramatically different you can make the bass sound with just a few knob changes. The day after I got it I had a gig in west palm beach, and when we played one of our funk/rock jam songs that I really like (Why - Joe Satriani) I was just so feeling it. Pulled that mid knob, boosted it a little, took the treble up slightly, put the pick-up config almost all the way to the neck PU. What a sound...punchy, bright, growly but not farty. Then I put it right back to the fingerstyle setting I like, and it was almost like I had picked up a different bass. Love it!!

--Mark

I finally have a few pics to show. Enjoy! :hyper:

T,
Extraordinary! Have you shared what preamps you have in the basses?

Hi Diego,
Nice post!!! :hyper: here the picture of my Roscoes to share with all Roscoe fans!!!

Hugs to you and Caro!!!

Tommy

Note: The Skb6 on picture is Papa Pastor bass!!!

http://a226.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/58/l_12de86e0b7bae70581ca349a21f90dd9.jpg
http://a376.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/01404/57/36/1404876375_l.jpg
http://a277.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/10/l_597849a95490a03881b037f86180fbc4.jpg

Welcome to the Roscoe Residence Tommy!

THOSE are all YOURS???:eek:


You are a blessed man! I couldn't begin to choose which is my favorite. They are all luscious!!

Welcome to the Roscoe Residence Tommy!

THOSE are all YOURS???:eek:


You are a blessed man! I couldn't begin to choose which is my favorite. They are all luscious!!

+1 that has to be the best collection of Roscoes I have ever seen:eek: :bassist: :)

T,
Extraordinary! Have you shared what preamps you have in the basses?

Thanks BG,

I have Barts in both with Bart Pups. The combination is absolutely perfect in the Spalted/Mahogany/Chechen bass. Rich, thick, clear and with lots of sparkle and growl. However, the combination is a little lacking in the Ash/Buckeye Burl/Birdseye Maple bass. The bass sounds a little stiffled and compressed tone wise. I have a set of Nord DC 5's on order with Jay (BBHill). I'm going to have the S/P switch and coil tap switch installed and keep the Bart pre. I hope this will open up the tones a bit.

:bassist:

picture just arrived from gard:
LG3005
Walnut Top
Spanish Cedar Back
Fretless Diamondwood FB (no pics yet)
Bart/Bart

Jim........

That.....is......BEAUTIFUL!!!

You RARELY see walnut Roscoes. Great job to Keith and crew for such a great pick (and pic:smug: )

picture just arrived from gard:
LG3005
Walnut Top
Spanish Cedar Back
Fretless Diamondwood FB (no pics yet)
Bart/Bart

That top is AWESOME! That's gonna be a beast for sure!

Jim........

That.....is......BEAUTIFUL!!!

You RARELY see walnut Roscoes. Great job to Keith and crew for such a great pick (and pic:smug: )

Thanks, Basso! I can't wait to get my hands on it!! :hyper:
For whatever reason, walnut just really does it for me. I think it's partially because Bass Emporium had a few walnut basses in stock last summer when I ordered mine, and I just dig the natural woodiness of it - flame & quilt and that kind of stuff doesn't do much for me (although Roscoe does it better than just about everyone I've seen!)

Oh, yeah, and the picture is just after the 1st coat of sealer - It's far from its finished state in the picture...

Jim -

That top is WAY better in person than my meager photographic skills will ever be able to portray....it's smokin'!

:)

Great call on the rainbow diamondwood with it too, that's gonna be cool, should be showing that to ya soon as well (next week maybe...it's "hogged" out, just needs a bit of shaping then it gets finish, and looks like the done deal as well!)

Jim -

That top is WAY better in person than my meager photographic skills will ever be able to portray....it's smokin'!

:)

Great call on the rainbow diamondwood with it too, that's gonna be cool, should be showing that to ya soon as well (next week maybe...it's "hogged" out, just needs a bit of shaping then it gets finish, and looks like the done deal as well!)

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

picture just arrived from gard:
LG3005
Walnut Top
Spanish Cedar Back
Fretless Diamondwood FB (no pics yet)
Bart/Bart

VERY cool. This is extremely close to one of the combos I'm considering, so I'll definitely want to hear what you think of the sound once it gets there. I don't need to ask what you think of the look, as I think we can all see how amazing it is.

Jim... we're definitely gonna hafta connect once you get that baby in town!

Welcome to the Roscoe Residence Tommy!

THOSE are all YOURS???:eek:


You are a blessed man! I couldn't begin to choose which is my favorite. They are all luscious!!

Thanks for your words Basso, I´m a blessed man!!! theses basses adjust every style of music, from Gospel to Latin to Jazz or heavy Rock!!! you can see and ear my LG on www.myspaces.com/exodo3314.

Blessings,

Tommy

Thanks for your words Basso, I´m a blessed man!!! theses basses adjust every style of music, from Gospel to Latin to Jazz or heavy Rock!!! you can see and ear my LG on www.myspaces.com/exodo3314 (http://www.myspaces.com/exodo3314).

Blessings,

Tommy

ummm... I clicked on the link, and it took me to a lingere store. You may want to edit the link to be myspace, not myspaces

Thanks for your words Basso, I´m a blessed man!!! theses basses adjust every style of music, from Gospel to Latin to Jazz or heavy Rock!!! you can see and ear my LG on www.myspaces.com/exodo3314.

Blessings,

Tommy

Is his myspace link not working for anyone else or is it just me? :D

Peace,

The link is working for me;) :D

if you copy & paste the link text, and delete the 2nd S in myspaces, it takes you to the right page. There are some live recordings w/ the LG that sound really good.

The link is working for me;) :D

Maybe it's an England-only website.

;)

Maybe it's an England-only website.

;)

You must have lingerie in the US:eyebrow:

Oh I see what you mean:D

You must have ligerie in the US:eyebrow:

Oh I see what you mean:D

I think it's because we're too immoral. We need to go to the "higher ground"! ;)

47060


Here, at last, is MY Roscoe!!!!!!!!

:hyper:

Thats fantastic! What are the woods?? :hyper:

Is his myspace link not working for anyone else or is it just me? :D

Peace,

Sorry I please friends, yes the correct link is : www.myspace.com/exodo3314
A little mistake...:hiding:

Hi Diego,
Nice post!!! :hyper: here the picture of my Roscoes to share with all Roscoe fans!!!

Hugs to you and Caro!!!

Tommy

Note: The Skb6 on picture is Papa Pastor bass!!!

http://a226.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/58/l_12de86e0b7bae70581ca349a21f90dd9.jpg
http://a376.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/01404/57/36/1404876375_l.jpg
http://a277.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/10/l_597849a95490a03881b037f86180fbc4.jpg


That fretless is unreal!!!!

picture just arrived from gard:
LG3005
Walnut Top
Spanish Cedar Back
Fretless Diamondwood FB (no pics yet)
Bart/Bart

Wow!:eek:
Killer top!

on the roscoe website it gives two different options for century models, what are the differences between the two in regards to the falt top and carved top?

Thats fantastic! What are the woods?? :hyper:

Ziricote w/ flame maple center. Ziricote fb