Hot Damn!

Tommygunn · #1 12-22-2009, 07:15 AM

Well I played a Roscoe the other day. Man I used to think they were different, I still do (

, at least the model I played) but I know realized that different is cool in this case... and sounds like a crazy awesome mofo! I think it was a LG3004 but I don't know the models that well. I wasn't crazy about the finish on this one but I love the time and craftmanship and time that went into this baby. It was tobacco burst over quilted maple with a birdseye/birdseye maple neck. Even my dad pointed out how much better it sounded and sat (he likes to fiddle with basses before I put em back on the stand. So anyways I thought this was a historic moment so we took some pics (Below). Roscoe, you have earned yourself a buyer! Thats hard with me bacause Imma a die hard fender lover and this bass just won me over, I can't wait to try a roscoe bird!

Ziltoid · #2 12-22-2009, 08:13 AM

It doesn't spells "ugly" it's spells G-o-r-g-e-o-u-s . I've never seen an ugly Roscoe, and I doubt they ever made one

Tommygunn · #3 12-22-2009, 08:19 AM

Well... I always thought the body shape looked wierd, and Imma not a huge fan of no red bursts. But this was hot and if it was a bit cheaper than getting a custom one done I'd buy it in a heartbeat, if I had the cash.

JOME77 · #4 12-22-2009, 10:11 AM

Ugly?

Well there's a first time for everything ......

I guess that beauty is truely in the eye of the beholder.

Glad that you dig the playability and sound though. IMO, Roscoe's are the best that money can buy.

Gard · #5 12-22-2009, 10:18 AM

Visitin' Tommy @ Rockin' Robin, eh?

Glad you dig the IMPORTANT stuff about the bass, maybe one of our other body styles or finishes would be more to your taste?

Tommygunn · #6 12-22-2009, 11:29 AM

Yeah! How'd ya know I was at rockin robin? Well I like te feel of the body and the sound the tobacco burst on that bass didn't do it for me. I like Darkstrike's purple LG but I only like maple and four bangers. And I don't care if it's different cause I play a MM sterling for punk rock. You wouldn't think a roscoe would do punk but it can do everything. A basslines pup would go better in the bridge rather than a bart, to get meatier lows IMO

A 4banger LG or RocsoeBird will be in my future

**Bipslapper** · #7 12-22-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommygunn

Yeah! How'd ya know I was at rockin robin? Well I like te feel of the body and the sound the tobacco burst on that bass didn't do it for me. I like Darkstrike's purple LG but I only like maple and four bangers. And I don't care if it's ugly cause I play a MM sterling for punk rock. You wouldn't think a roscoe would do punk but it can do everything. A basslines pup would go better in the bridge rather than a bart, to get meatier lows IMO

A 4banger LG or RocsoeBird will be in my future

...Wow, the only "ugly" thing i noticed was the thumb wraping around the neck

Sorry, defending Roscoe- I am biased. Seriously, I also have a MM Sterling and while it's a great bass, the Roscoes can get many tones, where my Steriling is very limited and heavier than my other 2 5 strings. Old men like me need to take it easy on or backs

Tommygunn · #8 12-22-2009, 12:24 PM

Well if I don't my wrist bends. Imma not saying the bass is bad, just not what I think is beautiful. My sterling is very heavy, prolly bout 10.5lbs. I wan't comparing them tonally, just saying I don't care about using a roscoe for punk rock. If I was comparing them tonally then the roscoe wins by all means. Hands down.

Imma one who thinks a bass like this is the most beautiful so I bet you can understand how I see roscoe basses as different, ugly is a bit of a strong word

**Ryan L.** · #9 12-22-2009, 09:38 PM

What the hell is "Imma"?

**smperry** · #10 12-22-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan L.

What the hell is "Imma"?

Blame Kanye West.

Sherwood · #11 12-22-2009, 11:22 PM

It's "I'm going to". Tommy doesn't seem to be using it in the fashion to which I am accustomed.

**Ryan L.** · #12 12-23-2009, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by smperry

Blame Kanye West.

I already blame him for everything.

**Ryan L.** · #13 12-23-2009, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherwood

It's "I'm going to". Tommy doesn't seem to be using it in the fashion to which I am accustomed.

Ahh, I see.

bassWR · #14 12-23-2009, 06:54 AM

All right old men & english teachers. Next thing you know someone's gonna yell YOU KIDS GET OFF MY YARD!

Seriosly though... start saving up Tommy. Once you've got the bug you gotta get the cure.
As far as punk goes that Bartolini pup/preamp in the bass you played can dial up a cool Pbass sound and will cut though like your MM. That's the combo my bass has. It took me a while to pull the trigger but now that I have one, I'll always have at least one.
As Gard said... you've locked on to the most important points, now you just need to find the one that suits your style!
Good Luck.

Tommygunn · #15 12-23-2009, 07:10 AM

Imma from houston TEXAS!

What else kinda language do you expect from me.

Other words I use that might confuse you with

Hella-Hell of
Iffa-If I
Prolly-probably

( Edit: )

Cept- Except
Gunna-Going to
Wanna- Want to

It's how I roll.

**Ryan L.** · #16 12-23-2009, 07:10 AM

Naw, I'm not that old. I just wanted to know what an Imma was. Now I do. And I also know that I will never, ever, use that word.

Tommygunn · #17 12-23-2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherwood

It's "I'm going to". Tommy doesn't seem to be using it in the fashion to which I am accustomed.

Multi meaning word!!!

Imma-I am going to; I am

Now you know!

Tommygunn · #18 12-23-2009, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by smperry

Blame Kanye West.

I don't even like him!

Tommygunn · #19 12-23-2009, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bassWR

All right old men & english teachers. Next thing you know someone's gonna yell YOU KIDS GET OFF MY YARD!

Seriosly though... start saving up Tommy. Once you've got the bug you gotta get the cure.
As far as punk goes that Bartolini pup/preamp in the bass you played can dial up a cool Pbass sound and will cut though like your MM. That's the combo my bass has. It took me a while to pull the trigger but now that I have one, I'll always have at least one.
As Gard said... you've locked on to the most important points, now you just need to find the one that suits your style!
Good Luck.

I money brewing, just not sure what I want. Imma savin up for one of these now. It was going to be one those adkinsin(<Spelling?) basses but I know realise that this is badass

I really want a Roscoebird but Imma afraid I won't like how it feels so I'll prolly go with the LG. Different body style but comfortable as hell! I'd kinda mimic darkstrike and get it with a flamed maple top and the transparent purple. I call it his "Purple flavored, tiger bass". Cept in four string and with maple and roman numral inlays! And it would be a four banger...

Very hot stuff.

Sherwood · #20 12-23-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Tommygunn

Multi meaning word!!!

Imma-I am going to; I am

Now you know!

I don't know man, that second meaning doesn't play out...

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=imma

I think you might just be using it incorrectly.