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10-25-2010, 02:06 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | | Roscoe LG-2005
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REALLY need to move this, so new ridiculously low price: $1,150. Shipped.
I know everyone's heard this... I have absolutely NO desire to give up this bass, but having been laid off, I need cash to stay afloat, especially as we leave the GB wedding season behind (my bread and butter). So, I do this with great reluctance and knowing that in better times I'd like to repurchase or buy a new Roscoe. These things are such wonderful players but I can't afford it right now, and that totally bums me out (but not as much as not being able to pay my bills, obviously).     
Specs: this model was made in the mid-1990s and has since been professionally refinished with nitrocellulose lacquer, in a nice vintage cherry sunburst. Ash body, maple neck & fingerboard, Wilkinson bridge, EMG pickups. Controls are volume, blend, stacked bass/treble. This bass received an entire refret ($400) from Keith's shop back in July of this year, and plays with very low action either at the first position or above the 12th fret. Is wearing a brand new set of DR Lowriders (SS).
35" scale, weight is 9.5 pounds. Comes with decent generic HSC.
Thanks for looking!
Last edited by bwest9 : 11-15-2010 at 08:24 AM.
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10-25-2010, 02:15 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | | Got a very short audio clip here that gives you a clue as to the Roscoe w/ EMG's properties, both low and high....
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10-25-2010, 02:17 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: IL | | | sounds great. if i had the cash id probably do it.
none the less..... free bump
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10-25-2010, 02:46 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lake Tahoe/Santa Cruz, Ca | | | Nice Audio clip
Very nice playing and tone...... wow, that Roscoe sounds very cool with the EMG's and I'll bet with the fret job this thing absolutely kills. Good luck with the sale!
Edit: and you are killing me with one of Henry's books next to your bass......
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10-25-2010, 03:41 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodland Hills, California | | | Dang, that sounds nice... Very pretty too! |
10-26-2010, 08:59 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | | Thanks for the generous comments, folks. As you can see from the icon and book selection, Henry is a staple in the household. The world could benefit from having more realists shaping policy, and they have such great hair.
And yes, neck action is killer with the refret. it may not be as pretty as some of the newer Roscoes, but for the price this an outstanding player with tone. Open to reasonable offers!
Last edited by bwest9 : 10-26-2010 at 09:56 AM.
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10-26-2010, 09:26 AM
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10-27-2010, 09:20 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | | A fretless Roscoe? I dream of the day for me....
Open to reasonable offer folks, help a brother out! |
10-28-2010, 09:55 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | | Bump. |
10-29-2010, 12:26 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ | | great playing man! nice soundclip  |
10-29-2010, 07:06 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | | Thanks man!
Wow, I may get to keeps this after all as I recieved two potential job offers this morning. Woohoo! Will know by Monday or next week....
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10-31-2010, 04:53 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | | OK, final asking price of $1,250. shipped before I take it off the market. Looks like Ive got the new position but could still use the cash.... last offer! |
10-31-2010, 06:12 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wake Forest, NC | | | This is an absolute steal! The EMG pickups sound really good in these basses. |
11-01-2010, 12:12 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodland Hills, California | | | I don't suppose you're open to trades? |
11-01-2010, 12:14 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by smeet  I don't suppose you're open to trades? | Hi Smeet, in another time and place, perhaps, but right now I need cash if anything. Thanks for asking though! |
11-01-2010, 12:16 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC | | | congrats on getting a job, brother. hope you get to keep this if you want to.
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11-01-2010, 12:40 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodland Hills, California | | I don't have the cash right now, but that sure looks and sounds nice! I actually like the sort of plain look more than the newer Roscoes I generally see. I don't normally like EMGs, but this sounds great.
Congratulations on your new job, and I hope it allows you to keep this bass. At least until I can raise the cash to buy it off you! |
11-04-2010, 10:36 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | | Job offer fell through, unfortuantely, so... looks like I need to push this again. Additional pics added up top.... open to reasonable offers!
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11-05-2010, 07:54 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | | Bump! |
11-05-2010, 08:32 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wake Forest, NC | | Guys, this bass is a steal at $1,250. You can get a custom built Roscoe for about the same price as an MIA Jazz. You will definitely be getting a much better built bass going with the Roscoe. Just look at this beauty! | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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