What's this Roscoe?

pmaraziti · #1 08-27-2009, 10:46 AM

It's likely that thsi question has been made and I would be grateful if you point me at the right thread if one exists but... what's this roscoe that is on their web-page?

Gard · #2 08-27-2009, 11:06 AM

That is a TB5 model. It's "off the menu", but we will build it on order. That one belongs to TBer Lamar Jones, and is a pretty cool bass.

We have another one in production for our Japanese distributor right now, here's a shot of it:

Darkstrike · #3 08-27-2009, 11:52 AM

Holy moly!

If that gets a maple fretboard, I'll damn' near faint.

René_Julien · #4 08-27-2009, 12:31 PM

Gard,

Would a Flying V body be possible?

But a Flying V not as vulgar proportioned as the classic Gibson design.
More something like a Jackson.

Or would that be like asking Rolls Royce to built me an ATV?

I understand a respectable company has a certain integrety to uphold.

I'm actually serious... would there be a market for boutique Flying V guitars and basses? With a more elegant body design.

eh...
That's the thing about a broken finger:
less playing time ==> more GAS ==> lots of weird ideas

RocketMusic · #5 08-27-2009, 12:43 PM

WANT!! That blue on that quilted maple is RIDICULOUS!!!!

Is that Cobalt Blue, or do you have another blue on the pallette (whale blue? trans blue?)? That blue seems a bit more "alive" than the usual Cobalt Blue, but maybe that's just the Quilted Maple and the flash talking...

Gard · #6 08-27-2009, 12:44 PM

Darkstrike - it's getting a spalted purpleheart fingerboard. Still going to be a stunning instrument.

Stefan - the reality is that we already have the TB shape from many years back, and it's relatively easy for us to reproduce it, as there is no design time/labor involved. A new (for us to execute) design, such as a V, would involve quite a bit of R & D to get it right, and we don't have enough interest in the idea to justify the investment in one instrument - the cost of doing that R & D has to get absorbed somewhere, and you wouldn't want to do that on ONE bass! I know that we're thought of as a "custom" builder, but the reality is that we're more of a production shop with a LOT of available options. Kind of like being able to order a pizza with whatever crust, sauce, cheese, and toppings you want, but the only shapes available are round or square....

René_Julien · #7 08-27-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Gard

Stefan - the reality is that we already have the TB shape from many years back, and it's relatively easy for us to reproduce it, as there is no design time/labor involved. A new (for us to execute) design, such as a V, would involve quite a bit of R & D to get it right, and we don't have enough interest in the idea to justify the investment in one instrument - the cost of doing that R & D has to get absorbed somewhere, and you wouldn't want to do that on ONE bass! I know that we're thought of as a "custom" builder, but the reality is that we're more of a production shop with a LOT of available options. Kind of like being able to order a pizza with whatever crust, sauce, cheese, and toppings you want, but the only shapes available are round or square....

Yup, I figured that.

I understand completely how R&D, production and suply&demand works.

I was just thinking (way) out loud.

Maybe if I ever go into building basses myself.
There may be a niche market for boutique flying V's... and explorers.

RocketMusic · #8 08-27-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gard

Kind of like being able to order a pizza with whatever crust, sauce, cheese, and toppings you want, but the only shapes available are round or square....

I'll take a peperroni and sausage with extra cheese, please.

And, yes Gard, I DO want fries with that.

irishryno · #9 08-27-2009, 12:52 PM

thats not a maple top. that is the most beautiful pool i have ever seen. as far as a maple fretboard, i'll be right next to darkstrike if you need me.

Darkstrike · #10 08-27-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gard

Darkstrike - it's getting a spalted purpleheart fingerboard. Still going to be a stunning instrument.

I bet it will, I truly do.

But a pale maple board would make that pop like an explosion!

René_Julien · #11 08-27-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by irishryno

thats not a maple top. that is the most beautiful pool i have ever seen. as far as a maple fretboard, i'll be right next to darkstrike if you need me.

yes, maple and blue is so nice

pmaraziti · #12 08-27-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Gard

That is a TB5 model. It's "off the menu", but we will build it on order. That one belongs to TBer Lamar Jones, and is a pretty cool bass.

We have another one in production for our Japanese distributor right now, here's a shot of it:

Beautiful Bass!
And I'm in love with your craftmanship. I tested yesterday a second hand LG-3005 , S/N in the 45xx range, it was the best B string I ever tried (and tried some)... I'm thinking about it and now I see this TB5 beauty....

Gard · #13 08-27-2009, 01:39 PM

For those interested in the color and how it looks, that is indeed our standard Cobalt Blue, the way that looks is a combination of the flash angle and the wood itself - it is a VERY clean, well defined quilt, and it was VERY white before any finish was applied.

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Originally Posted by pmaraziti

Beautiful Bass!
And I'm in love with your craftmanship. I tested yesterday a second hand LG-3005 , S/N in the 45xx range, it was the best B string I ever tried (and tried some)... I'm thinking about it and now I see this TB5 beauty....

It's good to have a person from Spain interested in our instruments!

I myself lived in Seville when I was very young (we won't discuss how long ago that was, OK?

). I always thought it was a wonderful place, and I wish we had an active dealer there, so I would have an excuse to visit again!

Darkstrike · #14 08-27-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gard

For those interested in the color and how it looks, that is indeed our standard Cobalt Blue, the way that looks is a combination of the flash angle and the wood itself - it is a VERY clean, well defined quilt, and it was VERY white before any finish was applied.

I've spotted that the Cobalt basses have a lot of variation due to the wood, and the lighting, mine naturally has a more purplish hue to it, in dull light, and deep blue outdoors.

CrashClint · #15 08-27-2009, 01:59 PM

I think I could surf those waves!

Fishheadjoe · #16 08-28-2009, 08:19 AM

The Roscoe site has no information regarding the TB5... am I correct in assuming that Roscoe dealers would have pricing info on them... cause this one is causing me to gulp beano by the keg!
Fishheadjoe

**Ryan L.** · #17 08-28-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketMusic

WANT!! That blue on that quilted maple is RIDICULOUS!!!!

Is that Cobalt Blue, or do you have another blue on the pallette (whale blue? trans blue?)? That blue seems a bit more "alive" than the usual Cobalt Blue, but maybe that's just the Quilted Maple and the flash talking...

So, how long before we see one of these in the "Roscoes On Order" section of your website???

Darkstrike · #18 08-29-2009, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan L.

So, how long before we see one of these in the "Roscoes On Order" section of your website???

Soon as I get to design a bass for his stock.

**Ryan L.** · #19 08-29-2009, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkstrike

Soon as I get to design a bass for his stock.

Nice!!

Gard · #20 08-29-2009, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkstrike

Soon as I get to design a bass for his stock.

I was wondering who'd get him on that one...hey Greg, you ready to stock one of these???

...word of warning: they're SUPER cool looking, play and sound like a Roscoe in EVERY way, except one - ergonomically, they're a bit headstock heavy. OK, maybe more than just "a bit"...

...however, for sheer "rock & roll" coolness factor, well...yeah, it's not that bad!