Pre-Newbie

TCube · #1 09-01-2007, 01:01 AM

I just purchased a used SKB3006 and am anxiously awaiting it's arrival, so I'm not even a newbie yet.

In the meantime, I was wondering if you could fill me in on a few basic questions:
1. What's a Roscoe? NO NO Joke
2. Which Bartolini comes stock with an SKB? THe Bart website doesn't even show a 6-string version.
3. Is there a place from which I can download an owner's manual?

Thank you and it's nice to meet you all. Having noodled on a Roscoe SKB recently, I think I made a wise choice.

Walkit.
TTT

Diego · #2 09-01-2007, 01:24 PM

I think the most direct way to get your answers is to give Gard a call..."thou shall not be lost, he will enlighten you"

In the meantime:

Q1. A "Roscoe" is a hand-made instrument constructed with premium woods and hardware as well as premium electronics. They are hand-made in Greensboro, NC by master luthier Keith Roscoe and his team. They are very well recognized (specially here on TB) as one of the top-notch luthier instruments out there. They have a very special "character" and are well known for their fabulous B string and thick, rich meaty mid-range tone (depending on the woods and electronics). They can also have a "tailored voice" depending on the woods and electronics package you choose. Their 6 string SKB model is one of the most comfy 6ers out there IMO.

Q2. The stock Barts on a Roscoe are custom wound, so I doubt you'll find them on the Bartolini web site.

Q3. As far as I know there are no owner's manuals out there and I do not know if there are any in pdf format that you can download. The controls (at least for the stock Bartolini pre) are laid out in a very logical and intuitive way, so you'll know what each one does right away. As far as set-up, have a professional do it (trus-rod an intonation adjustments) if you are not acquainted with the procedure. Their necks are VERY stiff so they are very likely not to move seasonally, so it is likely you won't have to fiddle to much with that.

Hope this helps!

Diego

TCube · #3 09-01-2007, 05:38 PM

Thanks for all the information, Diego. I'll also contact Gard about my specific instrument. Good to meet you.

The Mac · #4 09-02-2007, 11:34 AM

Congrats on the "Roscoe", I think it was you and I bidding on Ebay for that one at the end!! It is nice and I am sure you will enjoy the tone and quality. The "Bottom B" is what life is made of!!!! Waiting for the next one to show and it's mine!!!

TCube · #5 09-02-2007, 05:10 PM

Hey Mac, you sure gave me a scare at the end. lol Whew! It's very nice to meet you.

I'm totally looking forward to my 1st Roscoe. If you already have experience with these basses, please share!

Happy bidding on the next one.

Cheers
Terry

The Mac · #6 09-02-2007, 08:22 PM

TCube,

Yeah nice to meet you too. How long been you been a 6 stringer?? I own a 4 string Roscoe LG-3000. The tone is awesome on the bass. It turns heads everywhere I take it. As I said before to me, Roscoe's are the best custom basses around!! The feel of the neck, body etc...... You will be a believer after you hear it. Yeah I was really after that one in particular but backed off when we got to $2000. May end up ordering my very own.

TCube · #7 09-02-2007, 10:03 PM

Mac,
Yup, that much $ for a bass is a little scary, but everything I've read tells me the Roscoe will be worth every penny. I may now have to sell some other gear.

I've been playing a 6 since January of this year, having playing a 5 since 1994. Before '94, I was a classic Fender snob.
My current 6 is a Warwick Thumb, but the string spacing is a bit too narrow for my liking (about 2 7/8" at 24th fret), and that's what prompted me to look for a different 6.
I know I'll be doing plenty of exploring when it arrives, but in the meantime, what settings, if any, do you gravitate toward on your 3000 for the various playing styles (e.g. pizz, slap)? Any tidbit is much appreciated.

Cheers,
Terry