I'm back in the Roscoe Club!

Freddy-G. · #1 02-04-2008, 11:40 AM

Just took delivery of this SKB3005 and I haven't been able to take my eyes (and hands) off of it. At band practice, each one of my bandmates commented on how great it sounded. The 18v Bart system is really something. The sound is very articulate with lots of punch. The low B is devastating.

Snarf · #2 02-04-2008, 11:51 AM

wow . . .

Big Mother · #3 02-04-2008, 12:37 PM

No Kidding, Big WOW!!!

What a pretty bass, what is that finger board made of??

BM

Freddy-G. · #4 02-04-2008, 01:44 PM

The fretboard is Purple Heart Sapwood. And the top is Red Mallee Burl. I was told that, because of its rarity, this is the one and only Roscoe made with this wood.

Maybe Gard could confirm this.

Gard · #5 02-04-2008, 01:56 PM

Nice score!

...unfortunately, it isn't the ONLY Roscoe with a Red Mallee burl top, there is one other...

Freddy-G. · #6 02-04-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Gard

Nice score!

...unfortunately, it isn't the ONLY Roscoe with a Red Mallee burl top, there is one other...

1 of 2 ain't bad!

Thanks for the info, Gard.

JOME77 · #7 02-04-2008, 02:33 PM

Very nice Freddy!

That's one that Adrian Garcia spec'd out a few years ago.

Very sweet looking bass! Got to love that purpleheart sapwood finger board!

It deserves a nice home!

P.S. even more reason for us to get together some time!

Freddy-G. · #8 02-04-2008, 02:59 PM

Thanks, Joe. It's interesting to know the history behind a bass. I feel very proud and fortunate to be this one's current owner.

fishdds · #9 02-04-2008, 03:00 PM

Mmmmmm, not just purple heart sapwood, SPALTED purple heart sapwood. Very nice...

Freddy-G. · #10 02-04-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fishdds

Mmmmmm, not just purple heart sapwood, SPALTED purple heart sapwood. Very nice...

Really? I'm learning more about this bass by the minute.

The finish has such a high gloss, it looks like it's still wet!

improvpwnd · #11 02-04-2008, 04:25 PM

*DROOLS*

xkimsungminx · #12 02-10-2008, 04:33 PM

dude.... that looks good! so... more pictures?

Freddy-G. · #13 02-11-2008, 06:30 AM

The gold hardware looks good with the red malle burl, IMO.

Vic · #14 02-28-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JOME77

Very nice Freddy!

That's one that Adrian Garcia spec'd out a few years ago.

Very sweet looking bass! Got to love that purpleheart sapwood finger board!

It deserves a nice home!

P.S. even more reason for us to get together some time!

ACTUALLY, this is one I spec'd out a few years ago. Freddy and I have PM'd a lot about this bass, and I even have all the original work in progress pics, including the fingerboards I chose from, etc. The short version of the story is, I flipped it fairly early on in it's life, but it was one of the most painful flips I ever made, and to this day, I still miss that bass.

The red malle is EXTREMELY rare, and typically VERY expensive. Keith just happened to get a good deal on a chunk, and since I Adrian hooked me up early in the game, I got first choice of all the tops cut from the billet. It was noticeably nicer than the others as well.

I believe there were only 3 basses made, and I think the other two were LG's, so this would be the ONLY SKB made with this rare wood. Further, noting the special deal he got and the typical price for this wood, I seriously doubt he'll make another any time soon. This is a SUPER RARE bass and always will be.

Spanish cedar body, SELECTED neck wood, as well.

Freddy-G. · #15 02-28-2008, 04:02 PM

I just happened to mention to Vic about my new SKB. I had no idea that it was originally his! ** Twilight Zone music playing in background **

Vic, next time I custom order a bass I should look you up, buddy. You certainly have great tastes in wood choices. Thanks again for the work in progress pics.

I couldn't be more happy with this bass.

Vic · #16 02-28-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Freddy-G.

I just happened to mention to Vic about my new SKB. I had no idea that it was originally his! ** Twilight Zone music playing in background **

LOL!!!

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I couldn't be more happy with this bass.

I hate you.

bassthumpa · #17 02-29-2008, 12:19 PM

Vic... what the heck is wrong with you man?? First you sell "THE" red Roscoe for PEANUTS, and then you flipped this rare beauty? You need to get your head examined, man!

Vic · #18 02-29-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bassthumpa

Vic... what the heck is wrong with you man?? First you sell "THE" red Roscoe for PEANUTS, and then you flipped this rare beauty? You need to get your head examined, man!

Well.... in some ways you're right, but only Tom Bowlus can "keep it all" if he wants, and as ultra fantastic as both those basses were, there are a couple I like better.

The red Roscoe was a special deal too... remember that was "givin' back"... not a normal sale. TB hooks me up in a big way, and every once in a while, I "pay it forward".

Vic · #19 02-29-2008, 12:26 PM

btw, just for kicks... here's an early pic of it while still on the rack, and as I saw it for the first time way back when... even unfinished it was stunning...

bassthumpa · #20 02-29-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic

Well.... in some ways you're right, but only Tom Bowlus can "keep it all" if he wants, and as ultra fantastic as both those basses were, there are a couple I like better.

The red Roscoe was a special deal too... remember that was "givin' back"... not a normal sale. TB hooks me up in a big way, and every once in a while, I "pay it forward".

I remember that... it was actually VERY cool of you to do that. I remember feeling like I was greedy for wanting to jump on that deal, because I already had one and that was the perfect price for someone to get their first taste of high-end gear.

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Originally Posted by Vic

btw, just for kicks... here's an early pic of it while still on the rack, and as I saw it for the first time way back when... even unfinished it was stunning...

That's just RIDDIGGILOUS right there.