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10-05-2010, 01:03 PM
|  | zulu as kono
Endorsing Artist: FEA Labs Effects | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: los angeles, CA | | | anyone in Los Angeles?
And has a Roscoe that they'd let me briefly check out? I am thinking of switching from my last remaining 34" scale bass (Zon Lightwave fretless 5) to a Roscoe fretless 5 but would like to get my hands on one before taking the plunge. I'm in Santa Monica and can travel to you. Or if anyone knows of one at a local shop I'd gladly check that out. |
10-05-2010, 01:24 PM
|  | Well, Ahoy Paloi | | Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cape Cod, MA | | Sorry, I am in the North East, but a little birdie told me that there is a beautiful slightly used Roscoe SKB Fretless 5 String somewhere on sale that sure is purty!
oh, where did I put that link....????, oh, here it is http://www.rocketmusic.net/cgi-bin/c...ction&key=3488 |
10-05-2010, 01:35 PM
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General Manager, Roscoe Guitars | | Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC, USA | | | nostatic -
Sorry we presently do not have an active dealer in the LA area (always looking to talk to any shop that would be interested, however, if you know of any).
I would strongly recommend looking at the used fretless that Pete just posted the link to, I know it well (it belonged to a good friend for a while), it's an excellent instrument, and the price is RIGHT.
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10-05-2010, 03:46 PM
| | zulu as kono
Endorsing Artist: FEA Labs Effects | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: los angeles, CA | | Actually I'm emailing back and forth with Greg. My issue with that bass is the lines - I am an unlined guy and for whatever reason have a miserable time trying to play a lined fretless neck. I've got my eye on another alternative  |
10-06-2010, 08:29 AM
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General Manager, Roscoe Guitars | | Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC, USA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by nostatic  Actually I'm emailing back and forth with Greg. My issue with that bass is the lines - I am an unlined guy and for whatever reason have a miserable time trying to play a lined fretless neck. I've got my eye on another alternative | Ahh....I do know where a new unlined fretless 5 is, and it's pretty nice...are you eyeing something transparent black north of you??? 
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10-06-2010, 09:49 AM
|  | Cogito Ergo Idiot | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA | | Mmm....unlined fretless 5 in transparent black.....mmmm.  Pretty special bass, that one. |
10-06-2010, 09:58 AM
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General Manager, Roscoe Guitars | | Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC, USA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by VroomVroom Mmm....unlined fretless 5 in transparent black.....mmmm. Pretty special bass, that one. | ....apparently, Jerry knows where it is too... 
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10-06-2010, 10:09 AM
| | Cogito Ergo Idiot | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA | | | It's a magnificent Roscoe. Unfortunately, they know me there. Since it's unlined, they let me touch it, but I'm only allowed to play open strings. |
10-06-2010, 11:41 AM
| | zulu as kono
Endorsing Artist: FEA Labs Effects | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: los angeles, CA | | | Funny, I'm only allowed to play closed strings. Or maybe it is only allowed to play closing night. Or maybe my playing turns it into closing night.
The downside to the black one is the weight. I'm spoiled by playing Rob Allens, so I look for sub-9lb beasts. I know where one of those is as well...damn the luck. |
10-06-2010, 12:08 PM
| | Well, Ahoy Paloi | | Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cape Cod, MA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by nostatic Funny, I'm only allowed to play closed strings. Or maybe it is only allowed to play closing night. Or maybe my playing turns it into closing night.
The downside to the black one is the weight. I'm spoiled by playing Rob Allens, so I look for sub-9lb beasts. I know where one of those is as well...damn the luck. | My Roscoe CS Fretless Lined 5 String is 8lbs. soaking wet. http://www.rocketmusic.net/cgi-bin/c...ction&key=2958 |
10-06-2010, 12:09 PM
| | Cogito Ergo Idiot | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Bipslapper My Roscoe CS Fretless Lined 5 String is 8lbs. soaking wet. | Pete, didn't we cover this the last time? No submerging the bass, even to see if it gets heavier.
Thank you. I'm here all day. |
10-06-2010, 12:10 PM
|  | Drunk on power... and beer | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Co. Kerry, Ireland. | | Quote:
Originally Posted by VroomVroom Pete, didn't we cover this the last time? No submerging the bass, even to see if it gets heavier.
Thank you. I'm here all day. | Nah, he just plays really, really hard, works up a sweat..... 
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10-06-2010, 12:18 PM
| | zulu as kono
Endorsing Artist: FEA Labs Effects | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: los angeles, CA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by VroomVroom Pete, didn't we cover this the last time? No submerging the bass, even to see if it gets heavier.
Thank you. I'm here all day. | Maybe he was doing a medley of Yellow Submarine, Sea Cruise, and Admiral Halsey (Uncle Albert called in sick).
Please tip your server. And try the veal... |
10-06-2010, 12:22 PM
| | Well, Ahoy Paloi | | Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cape Cod, MA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Darkstrike Nah, he just plays really, really hard, works up a sweat..... | You know fellas, after working with trees all day I sometimes get covered in pine sap. So I go home to take a hot shower and if I get a glimpse of a Roscoe I can't resist. Next thing you know my hands are stuck to the neck and body, so it goes into the shower with me.
Is that bad for the electronics? |
10-06-2010, 12:32 PM
| | Drunk on power... and beer | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Co. Kerry, Ireland. | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Bipslapper You know fellas, after working with trees all day I sometimes get covered in pine sap. So I go home to take a hot shower and if I get a glimpse of a Roscoe I can't resist. Next thing you know my hands are stuck to the neck and body, so it goes into the shower with me.
Is that bad for the electronics? | Just get 'em waterproofed, like Jason Newsted had done to his Sadowskys....
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10-06-2010, 12:50 PM
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General Manager, Roscoe Guitars | | Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC, USA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by nostatic Maybe he was doing a medley of Yellow Submarine, Sea Cruise, and Admiral Halsey (Uncle Albert called in sick).
Please tip your server. And try the veal... | ....we need to make sure to help nostatic find the perfect Roscoe bass, because he is fitting RIGHT in...
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10-06-2010, 12:53 PM
| | Drunk on power... and beer | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Co. Kerry, Ireland. | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Gard ....we need to make sure to help nostatic find the perfect Roscoe bass, because he is fitting RIGHT in... | Oh yes indeed...
Sounds like some kind of LG is in order, since he's after lightweight.
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10-06-2010, 01:01 PM
| | zulu as kono
Endorsing Artist: FEA Labs Effects | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: los angeles, CA | | | i'm thinking of dating a twin...is that so wrong?
Though I may just order one. I am much more of an "oil finish" guy as opposed to gloss. Must be the french fries... |
10-06-2010, 01:05 PM
| | Drunk on power... and beer | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Co. Kerry, Ireland. | | Quote:
Originally Posted by nostatic i'm thinking of dating a twin...is that so wrong? | Oh no no no, not if it's the twin I'm thinking of, but of course, any man'd give his left arm to have a set of twins at once....... Quote:
Originally Posted by nostatic Though I may just order one. I am much more of an "oil finish" guy as opposed to gloss. Must be the french fries... | Any idea what specs you'd be after...
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10-06-2010, 01:07 PM
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General Manager, Roscoe Guitars | | Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC, USA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by nostatic i'm thinking of dating a twin...is that so wrong? | Ebony board? 
Nice bass, no question. Quote: |
Though I may just order one. I am much more of an "oil finish" guy as opposed to gloss. Must be the french fries...
| We would be most happy to oblige, and can select for lightest possible weight (can't give a promise on total final weight, unfortunately - and anyone that does is a liar ), if you choose that direction.
Any idea/desires in that direction?
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