Does anyone happen to own or have played one of the Scott Ambush Custom made Electric Basses?

I wish!
I've been a huge fan of him since he joined SG... after many years of waiting, I finally got to see him live... guess what? his bass had a malfunction, or something like that and he played at the gig with a Elrick!
A 5 strings with fancy top goes around 3k, but I have no idea how long is the waiting time...
So, to heal my broken heart, I ordered a beautiful Roscoe Century V!!!

Mo'

Hey Mo,

Wow is that wild or what.
My guess is something electrical (out of his control) fell apart.

I happen to play a 5 string Elrick. If that is his second choice (I'm sure his own design is his first choice) then I must have good taste. I would love to play one of his basses to see how they feel/sound. 3k for another electric might happen some day but I'll have to sell a lot of gear first.
Thanks

JIM

I haven't played one of his basses, but I saw one at NAMM in January. I also got to meet Scott at a Bass Player Mag event that we attended. Really great guy!

Mike Tobias commented to me that his basses we're pretty good, so I'd have to think that he's doing something right!

The man can play...there's no doubt about that.

Peace!

Hello,
to add to that gig, he had pulled something on his back that day and he was playing leaning against a stool (I actually do the same when my back is not behaving itself)....
Anyway, he is a great guy and a great player, I just would love to try one of his basses myself and decide if I want one!

Like I said before, at the moment I'm enjoying the "making " of my Roscoe....

Hope you will have the opportunity to try one of his basses, one day!

Aloha

Mo'

Ps: the Elrick, for what I know, was lended to him for that gig! (if I have some time, I'll post a pic)

Here we are (http://new.photos.yahoo.com/mauriliomina@sbcglobal.net/album/576460762326795701)

Mo'

If still interested, I have an Ambush 5.

If still interested, I have an Ambush 5.
Hello Brad,
you wanna sell it?

M

An Ambush 5'r......that one's at the top of my GAS list.

I've played several Ambush Basses on several occasions including a couple of Scott's personal ones,the Basses are some of the best Basses on the market today and his consistency in quality and attention to detail is really up there,they balance well and the weight is about average.His Basses are very very versatile and if you like the added clarity that a graphite neck can bring to the table then you are on the right track in at least wanting to check one out,even the fretless Ambush Basses that I played were no joke.

I've played several Ambush Basses on several occasions including a couple of Scott's personal ones,the Basses are some of the best Basses on the market today and his consistency in quality and attention to detail is really up there,they balance well and the weight is about average.His Basses are very very versatile and if you like the added clarity that a graphite neck can bring to the table then you are on the right track in at least wanting to check one out,even the fretless Ambush Basses that I played were no joke.
Hey J, you're not helping me :smug:

I've been wanting one of his bass since forever. I love his tone!
But it's impossible to get in touch with him!!!

M

Hey J, you're not helping me :smug:

I've been wanting one of his bass since forever. I love his tone!
But it's impossible to get in touch with him!!!

M


I'm sorry for that :)
but If you're serious,PM me and I'll put you in touch.

I'm sorry for that :)
but If you're serious,PM me and I'll put you in touch.
Thanks!
This year I was getting a new bass. Tried to contact Scott... got the prices and some details from him... and than nothing more!
So I went with the Roscoe route. Just got my new bass few weeks ago.
Scott knows how to contact me... I'm also trying to get him here at school for a clinic!
Anyway, do you have an idea what electronic he uses for his basses? I know it is Bartolini, but I was wondering what vesion/models etc...

Damn, I love how he sounds on SG albums!

Cheers.

M

Thanks!
Anyway, do you have an idea what electronic he uses for his basses? I know it is Bartolini, but I was wondering what vesion/models etc...


No I have no clue what model pre he's using.Brad Johnson owns an Ambush Bass maybe he can tell you.

No I have no clue what model pre he's using.Brad Johnson owns an Ambush Bass maybe he can tell you.
No problem, thanks!
Brad is not sure about it and I don't wanna ask him to dis-assemble the bass to check it out :smug:

M

BTW, here (http://new.photos.yahoo.com/mauriliomina@sbcglobal.net/album/576460762326795701) there's some more pics of Scott!

M

Thanks!
This year I was getting a new bass. Tried to contact Scott... got the prices and some details from him... and than nothing more!
So I went with the Roscoe route. Just got my new bass few weeks ago.
Scott knows how to contact me... I'm also trying to get him here at school for a clinic!
Anyway, do you have an idea what electronic he uses for his basses? I know it is Bartolini, but I was wondering what vesion/models etc...

Damn, I love how he sounds on SG albums!

Cheers.



I've been told by a couple of local bassists who have Ambush basses on order, Scott is making changes on his current stuff. Not sure what they are.

I wish!
I've been a huge fan of him since he joined SG... after many years of waiting, I finally got to see him live... guess what? his bass had a malfunction, or something like that and he played at the gig with a Elrick!
A 5 strings with fancy top goes around 3k, but I have no idea how long is the waiting time...
So, to heal my broken heart, I ordered a beautiful Roscoe Century V!!!

Mo'

I had the opportunity to have a master class with Scott at the "05 Bass Bootcamp held with Gerald Veasley. He wasa very nice guy and played his ass off. Of course he had 2 of his custom basses with him both of which looked and sounded great. I saw him with Spyro Gyra about 2 months later in NYC and one of his basses didn't work when he went to switch. I don't know if it was just a patch error by the roady or a bass problem... I'm thinking roady error.

BTW I have 2 custom Roscoe SKB 3005 basses... no more GAS!

Just to stay on the topic......

today I ordered a bass from Scott :hyper:
I'm so happy we finally did it.... should be here by the end of the year, early Jan....

Yesss!

Mo'

ps: www.scottambush.com

I've been told by a couple of local bassists who have Ambush basses on order, Scott is making changes on his current stuff. Not sure what they are.

Hey Brad, wassup?

Scott told me he had some problem with the Resin impregnated wood fingerboards... some of them warped!
He's been using Aero pups and Aguilar pre, lately....
My Ambush bass will have Bart and Bart, to start with.

Mo'

I've played Brad Johnson's Ambush....that thing is killer! Everybody freaks out of it.:hyper:

Hey Brad, wassup?

Scott told me he had some problem with the Resin impregnated wood fingerboards... some of them warped!
He's been using Aero pups and Aguilar pre, lately....
My Ambush bass will have Bart and Bart, to start with.

Mo'

Hey Mo',

Congrats. I'd go with the Barts too, based on how well they work in mine. Looking forward to the results. I wonder if he's keeping the same neck profile?

I get people asking to buy mine all the time. Standard answer:

Uh.... nope!
:D

I've played Brad Johnson's Ambush....that thing is killer! Everybody freaks out of it.:hyper:

Exactly.
:D

Hey guys,
I'm so excited! I know they are the same necks. He didn't change anything aside the fretboard that now is pratically the whole neck. On this topic, could you describe how's the neck's profile? Unfortunately I have never had the opportunity to try one.
And what about your thoughts on the sound (I know I can just listen to Scott playing, but everyone has a different touch and technique)?

We still working on the wood for the top. He has a Birdseye hanging around, but I'm waiting for him to send me a pic. I saw some of this tops are beautiful, some not so much...
My first choice is some kinda Quilted (also Curly) Maple.

We'll see.

Later

M

Hey guys,
I'm so excited! I know they are the same necks. He didn't change anything aside the fretboard that now is pratically the whole neck. On this topic, could you describe how's the neck's profile? Unfortunately I have never had the opportunity to try one.
And what about your thoughts on the sound (I know I can just listen to Scott playing, but everyone has a different touch and technique)?

We still working on the wood for the top. He has a Birdseye hanging around, but I'm waiting for him to send me a pic. I saw some of this tops are beautiful, some not so much...
My first choice is some kinda Quilted (also Curly) Maple.

We'll see.

Later

M

Mine is wide spaced, which I prefer. The real difference comes in with the front to back profile... it's the thinnest I've come across so far. The closest thing to playing just a fretboard I've experienced. Thinner than even a Warrior.

Here's how thin it is... if you placed mine face down you'll see that the side markers are actually visible from the back.

Now that scare me a little.... I remember years ago, I had problem because of a bass that had a neck too thin...the Fodera you saw in a thread a while back. My left hand was too cramped (sp?) and gave me tendonitis... but was long time ago and less experience!
How's the fretboard, btw?
String spacing is 19mm (3/4") I know about that and it's why I love it!

Now I have to "steal" all the chops and the "tweaking" (see onboard pre and amps) from Scott :eek:

M

Now that scare me a little.... I remember years ago, I had problem because of a bass that had a neck too thin...the Fodera you saw in a thread a while back. My left hand was too cramped (sp?) and gave me tendonitis... but was long time ago and less experience!
How's the fretboard, btw?
String spacing is 19mm (3/4") I know about that and it's why I love it!

Now I have to "steal" all the chops and the "tweaking" (see onboard pre and amps) from Scott :eek:

M

I didn't see that as a problem. The difference is a minor adjustment in LH thumb placement. Don't "wrap" your thumb and you'll probably be okay.

The edge of the board has a sharp feel, again not wrapping your hand keeps that from being an issue IME. I've found these basses extremely easy to play once you get used to it.

My LH is pretty well trained, I guess... no bat grip ;)

Still, I love the way Scott sounds and for what you guys tell me, it is well worth it!

I'll keep you updated, for sure...

M

I live in Frederick,MD.
I see Scott play all the time when he's not Globe trotting.
He plays with his cousin Allen on Tuesday nights at a place called Brewers Alley right in Frederick city...kool jazz!!
One of the best kept secrets.
It's free.......
He also plays with a guy named Allen Scott from the Allen Scott band from time to time.This is more of a progressive rock.
We've got to know one another over the years.And yes, He's the mann.:bassist: