need Opinon on a older Roscoe model

otto B · #1 05-15-2009, 05:56 PM

I need Opinons on a older Roscoe model LG3000 bass. The bass that I am talking about is on Ebay, the only big thing is that it has a scratch behind the neck and it has a 2 band EQ.

Here is the link

http://cgi.ebay.com/Roscoe-LG-3000-C...3A1%7C294%3A50

VroomVroom · #2 05-15-2009, 06:09 PM

I really like the look - the top & fingerboard are gorgeous. Two questions:

1. Any chance of seeing a pic of the scratch?

2. Do you know the body wood?

#2 would be more important to me, unless the scratch is horribly deep. Good luck!

JOME77 · #3 05-16-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by otto B

I need Opinons on a older Roscoe model LG3000 bass. The bass that I am talking about is on Ebay, the only big thing is that it has a scratch behind the neck and it has a 2 band EQ. I can get for $1,200 shipped, what you all think is it worth it?

IMO it's certainly worth $1200. A scratch on the back of the neck could probably be buffed out and you can put a 3-band pre in for $75-200 depending on how well you solder and whether you buy used or new.
You might ask for some more pic's (if you haven't already) just to verify overall condition.

otto B · #4 05-16-2009, 09:50 AM

I still thinking about it. I don't know If could go back to a 4 stringer Bass

lwrthnwhalepoop · #5 05-16-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by otto B

I still thinking about it. I don't know If could go back to a 4 stringer Bass

Another thing to consider is that it's likely a 34" scale as opposed to the 35" scale of the 5- and 6-string basses from Roscoe. Not a negative, just something to consider. Playing basses of different scales bugs some bassists while others adjust just fine, and I don't know which group you fall into.

It'd also be good to determine the body wood as that will determine, to a large extent, its tone characteristics. The Roscoe website has some good descriptions of the tone characteristics of the various body woods.

It's a gorgeous bass in any case. Unless the scratch on the back is a gaping trench, it's a lot of bass for $1200.

otto B · #6 05-16-2009, 11:31 AM

with the scale, I am good because my SKB5 it has a 34" scale. I was thinking about that scratch, if I could get a hold of a small purple heart piece of wood to fill the small scratch I think I can make it almost disapear

lwrthnwhalepoop · #7 05-16-2009, 11:49 AM

Otto,

I apologize in advance if you're a woodworking wizard with mad skills, but cutting a hunk out of a bass neck and filling it with another piece of wood isn't a trivial thing. Aside from the aesthetic aspects, the neck of a bass is a stressed structural member the integrity of which will be compromised by removing any material, even though you put some back. And if you goof up the neck's structural integrity you've got a $1200 doorstop, albeit a really handsome one.

I'd recommend running the idea past a good luthier before attempting it or assuming it can or should be done. You might find it's a better idea to refinish the neck or just chalk the scratch up as "character."

Look at it this way: 40-year old Fender basses with most of their finish totally gone routinely sell for $15000+ USD, and as someone who's owned a few and played a bunch of them, they aren't half the bass a Roscoe is.

Just my $.02 worth.

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Originally Posted by otto B

with the scale, I am good because my SKB5 it has a 34" scale. I was thinking about that scratch, if I could get a hold of a small purple heart piece of wood to fill the small scratch I think I can make it almost disapear

otto B · #8 05-16-2009, 12:55 PM

I guess I had to explain my plan, I am not talking about cutting a piece, I couldn't imagine doing that to any bass. I was thinking of using the dust particles of the piece of wood to fill the scratch

DannyV · #9 05-16-2009, 06:43 PM

I'll bet Gard could hook you up with some purpleheart sawdust, if you asked very nicely. They use a little bit of it there I hear...

otto B · #10 05-16-2009, 07:44 PM

Thanks i will ask him if I get the Roscoe, right now I am between the Roscoe Bass and a Warrior Bass, I don't know wich one I am going to get

JOME77 · #11 05-16-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DannyV

I'll bet Gard could hook you up with some purpleheart sawdust, if you asked very nicely. They use a little bit of it there I hear...

I heard that Gard sniff's purpleheart dust daily!

How else could you explain his HARD heart!

CrashClint · #12 05-17-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JOME77

I heard that Gard sniff's purpleheart dust daily!

How else could you explain his HARD heart!

You can definitely tell Joe doesn't have any Roscoe basses in the queue right now.

I have seen that bass on ebay a few times, it has been around. My main concern is the seller doesn't have any feedback.

otto B · #13 05-17-2009, 08:06 PM

I know, I am concern with that too. but I belived that Ebay and Paypal have policies on scams. Anyway he haven't contact me. If I don't hear from him I just look for another Bass

Gard · #14 05-18-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CrashClint

You can definitely tell Joe doesn't have any Roscoe basses in the queue right now.

...no, but I remember everything...

Otto, I can't really comment much on the bass in question, it's an early 90's build based on appearance and hardware.

The scratch on the neck could be anything from literally a scratch - which I would ignore - to a missing sliver of wood - which I would avoid.

Good luck!

JOME77 · #15 05-19-2009, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Gard

...no, but I remember everything...

Hey! Those comments were made with the utmost repect to our fearless leader!

otto,
I personally don't have a use for a 4 banger anymore, but if you do, get some better pic's of the bass and make an offer that you feel good about.

otto B · #16 05-21-2009, 03:44 PM

Well I got the Roscoe Bass LG3000 #2110, it will be on my way tomorrow

lwrthnwhalepoop · #17 05-21-2009, 07:30 PM

Congrats, otto B! My first Roscoe is from the mid '90s. It's not as flashy as my two newer ones, but I love it just as much. Welcome to the "vintage" Roscoe owners' club.

JOME77 · #18 05-22-2009, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lwrthnwhalepoop

Congrats, otto B! My first Roscoe is from the mid '90s. It's not as flashy as my two newer ones, but I love it just as much. Welcome to the "vintage" Roscoe owners' club.

+1

My first Roscoe had the Wilkenson bridge and bart 2-band but still had that signature Roscoe tone! It hooked me for life!

CrashClint · #19 05-22-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JOME77

+1

My first Roscoe had the Wilkenson bridge and bart 2-band but still had that signature Roscoe tone! It hooked me for life!

First thing I would do would be to order a hipshot bridge from Roscoe and have it installed. Those Wilkenson bridges can be a nightmare in my opinion.

otto B · #20 05-22-2009, 05:18 PM

realy I was thinking about that, but I gess it means drill new holes and them I don't know if the hipshot bridge will affect the hight or the spacing of the strings.