Quick questions: single pickup? get it in Europe?

René_Julien · #1 06-11-2009, 09:35 AM

Is it possible to just have one pickup? Just the pickup at the bridge?
Searched around, didn't found any photos of basses like this.

Also, how can I have one build being that I live in Belgium?
Does it have to go through a Roscoe dealer?

I probably have a dozen more questions but I've been obsessing enough.

Thank you.

Gard · #2 06-11-2009, 09:41 AM

Easy questions first:

Yes, you can buy even though you live in Belgium. (And we're all jealous, as you guys have the best beer there.

)

Yes, you have to buy through a dealer.

Single pickup?

Never had that request....answer: on an LG/SKB/Century Signature, yes; on the Century Standard, no.

Go ahead and hit me with the next dozen...

René_Julien · #3 06-11-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Gard

Easy questions first:

Yes, you can buy even though you live in Belgium. (And we're all jealous, as you guys have the best beer there.

)

Yes, you have to buy through a dealer.

Single pickup?

Never had that request....answer: on an LG/SKB/Century Signature, yes; on the Century Standard, no.

Go ahead and hit me with the next dozen...

Wow, thanks for that lightning quick response.

Yeah we have the best beer.

But you guys have the best choice in basses.

Okay, which dealer would you recommend then for me?

And also, how can I get a quote?
Do you prefer I contact you through PM? or e-mail?

I am interested in a Century Signature. So only 1 pickup is possible.
Still not sure on this but I have OCD and I like basses with only one pickup.

Got most of the specs and options in my mind, just some details I don't know much about. (Like type nut for example).

Oh yeah, one question I think of now.
Always a body top? Solid body with no top possible?

edit: also, what do you recommende for (unlined) fretless fingerboard. (hardest wood possible)

thank you Gard.

Gard · #4 06-11-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by C'thulhu

Wow, thanks for that lightning quick response.

Yeah we have the best beer.

But you guys have the best choice in basses.

Okay, which dealer would you recommend then for me?

And also, how can I get a quote?
Do you prefer I contact you through PM? or e-mail?

I am interested in a Century Signature. So only 1 pickup is possible.
Still not sure on this but I have OCD and I like basses with only one pickup.

Got most of the specs and options in my mind, just some details I don't know much about. (Like type nut for example).

Oh yeah, one question I think of now.
Always a body top? Solid body with no top possible?

thank you Gard.

Well...I dunno which is the winner in that, best beer or basses...tough call!

On dealers, of course I cannot make a specific recommendation. I CAN however tell you that if they are a Roscoe dealer, they will be among the best to work with out there, or they aren't a Roscoe dealer.

We can definitely do what you ask on the Century Signature (good choice

).

As for quotes, I would be happy to give you a RETAIL price, once you have the specs finalized, but to get a SALE price, you would need to contact a dealer (you'll find them all the same on pricing, within a small variation). I'd much rather those questions via PM or e-mail (info@roscoeguitars.com).

We can definitely do a solid body, like my personal fretted bass which is a solid swamp ash. We've also done solid burl maple and solid burl myrtle for bodies - we also have a solid figured Spanish cedar Century Signature V that is approaching completion soon.

DannyV · #5 06-11-2009, 10:38 AM

I think Greg at Rocket Music would be happy to deliver to Belguim. He's also experienced at making custom orders from Roscoe...

René_Julien · #6 06-11-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DannyV

I think Greg at Rocket Music would be happy to deliver to Belguim. He's also experienced at making custom orders from Roscoe...

Thank you.

He is also a member here, so that makes me trust him and Rocket Music a little bit more.
Without meaning that other dealers will treat me bad.

I understand that Gard can't favour one of his dealers to recommend me.

Gard · #7 06-11-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DannyV

I think Greg at Rocket Music would be happy to deliver to Belguim. He's also experienced at making custom orders from Roscoe...

For the record, there are quite a few of our dealers active here, here's a list:

The Perfect Bass
Bass Central
Jivesound
Bass Specialties
Bass Direct (UK)

...and of course, Rocket Music

All can be very helpful.

René_Julien · #8 06-11-2009, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gard

For the record, there are quite a few of our dealers active here, here's a list:

The Perfect Bass
Bass Central
Jivesound
Bass Specialties
Bass Direct (UK)

...and of course, Rocket Music

All can be very helpful.

Okay, thanks Gard.

I just have to chose from who I buy it from.

Damn...
I have an itchy finger....... to pull the trigger.

Good thing my car is for sale.

RocketMusic · #9 06-11-2009, 12:44 PM

Rocket who?

Ha-ha! PM sent, dude!

Darkstrike · #10 06-11-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gard

(And we're all jealous, as you guys have the best beer there.

)

Yeah, what they'd call p***water is better than most stuff, at least most stuff in this country, probably US too......

René_Julien · #11 06-11-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketMusic

Rocket who?

Ha-ha! PM sent, dude!

Thanks Greg, you are awesome.

Had some good PM traffic with Gard, Greg and Darkstrike.

I have a rough idea on what the price in total may be. No problem there.

Darkstrike helped me out to figure out what I want, he's knowledgable in pickups and basses overall, and he knows my taste.

Here's what I got so far:

Century Signature, 4-string, unlined fretless.

bodywood: maple
color: purple
fingerboard: diamondwood
nut: diamondwood
hardware: chrome (I love chrome or silver on purple)
pickup: only 1 at the bridge, Nordstrand Signature Dual Coil in parallel (I don't need my bass to be versatile, I need it to be good at the one thing I want it to do.)
preamp: Aguilar 2 band.

Still not sure on the top wood (or solid body). I want a bright tone.

If anyone alse has any opinions or advice for me I'd be glad to hear it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkstrike

Yeah, what they'd call p***water is better than most stuff, at least most stuff in this country, probably US too......

I don't know of any Irish beer. But, you're forgiven for the whiskey.

US has some good beers. I tried Bush beer once, and I was impressed that Americans can brew decent beer. I loved that beer.
Also hearing good stuff on microbrewing in the US and I applaud that.

I have a Jupiler Blue right beside me now... the first light beer that is actually as good as the original.

Darkstrike · #12 06-11-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by C'thulhu

I don't know of any Irish beer. But, you're forgiven for the whiskey.

There's a reason you don't, its the same reason I drink forign stuff almost always.

René_Julien · #13 06-12-2009, 07:55 AM

Man, the GAS is killing me.

Just need to evaluate which body wood I'd go with.

Shiveringbass · #14 06-12-2009, 08:45 AM

Hello C'thulhu,

Since you're in Belgium, if ever you'd like to try a roscoe in person to get the feel of it before ordering, , I'll be glad to help since I'm in the north of France, Lille, so not so far depending where you are in Belgium.

Regards

Ludo

René_Julien · #15 06-12-2009, 09:14 AM

Thanks for the offer Ludo.

I'll think about it, but it's going to be a long drive.

But thank you for the offer.

Mojo-Man · #16 06-14-2009, 04:07 PM

One pickup is something I'm also interested in.

I'm thinking of an SKB-6-Fretless.
One Nordstrand Signature 6 pickup. (wired in series)
No pre-amp. passive, (Ah-la Anthony Jackson.)
Pickup in sweet spot, placed between the two normal pickups?

I'm looking for a bass that does one thing very well.

Will this work?

René_Julien · #17 06-15-2009, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mojo-Man

One pickup is something I'm also interested in.

I'm thinking of an SKB-6-Fretless.
One Nordstrand Signature 6 pickup. (wired in series)
No pre-amp. passive, (Ah-la Anthony Jackson.)
Pickup in sweet spot, placed between the two normal pickups?

I'm looking for a bass that does one thing very well.

Will this work?

Yes, that is my philosophy too.
A bass that does one thing very well.

This may sound strange, but when a bass is advertised as versatile, I don't care about that.

I rather have another bass for another sound. Or music style.

And yes, I'm going to ask if thy can place the one pickup between the space of the normal two.

I'm not bashing anyones instrument, but pesonally I like basses with only one pickup. Always served me well.

Heck, I removed the J pickup from my expensive Tony Franklin and left an empty cavity, that's how OCD I am about it.

Darkstrike · #18 06-15-2009, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by C'thulhu

Yes, that is my philosophy too.
A bass that does one thing very well.

This may sound strange, but when a bass is advertised as versatile, I don't care about that.

I rather have another bass for another sound. Or music style.

And yes, I'm going to ask if thy can place the one pickup between the space of the normal two.

I'm not bashing anyones instrument, but pesonally I like basses with only one pickup. Always served me well.

Heck, I removed the J pickup from my expensive Tony Franklin and left an empty cavity, that's how OCD I am about it.

You know what they say man, "strokes for folks" and all that, I think most anyone can understand the upsides to a bass that does one thing really well, with one pickup, otherwise P's and Stingrays would never have become popular. Acoustic instrumets would never have done. And more to the point, I see lots of really high end basses come with one pickup.

Though on the other side of the fence, as I explained before, I'm the opposte and need my instruments to cover lots of ground, and tones.(A standard Roscoe will provide this)

Everyone has different tastes man, and I really hope your Roscoe does exactly what you want it to.

cnltb · #19 06-15-2009, 04:38 AM

I too use a bass as described.
One pickup wired to the socket.
Made in germany( magnusguitars.de , with a bassculture pickup)
Works very well, live and in the studio.

René_Julien · #20 06-15-2009, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkstrike

You know what they say man, "strokes for folks" and all that, I think most anyone can understand the upsides to a bass that does one thing really well, with one pickup, otherwise P's and Stingrays would never have become popular. Acoustic instrumets would never have done. And more to the point, I see lots of really high end basses come with one pickup.

Though on the other side of the fence, as I explained before, I'm the opposte and need my instruments to cover lots of ground, and tones.(A standard Roscoe will provide this)

Everyone has different tastes man, and I really hope your Roscoe does exactly what you want it to.

Yes, I understand what you mean too.

Maybe in the near future I'll look into buying a bass that can suit more kinds of music. And is more classic in tone.
(Maybe G&L ASAT... or Squier VM Telebass... or maybe even a second Roscoe if I'm REALLY satisfied with the one I'm going to order now.)

But now, if I'm dropping a fairly big amount of cash on a custom bass, it seems wiser in my book to have it voiced and featured (not over-featured) for the kind of music I play 95% of the time. Custom made and simplicity can go hand in hand.
If I want a versitale bass there are a lot of of the shelf basses that can do the job for me.
(Not bashing anyones more-versatile than my future Roscoe Roscoe here

.)

I thought a lot about it this weekend, and I have the specs finalized. Unless Gard and/or Greg come up with big "DON'T"s.