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Old 01-10-2010, 06:13 AM
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SOLD Roscoe SKB 3006 Mint condition, Demeter preamp

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We're moving next month - I'd like to sell before that. I'd negotiate on the price.

Well. I guess I'm just phylogically incapable of fidelity! I bought another Roscoe 6 that satisfies my craving for walnut and since there's a lot of sonic overlap...

Roscoe SKB3006
maple-purpleheart-maple neck
birdseye maple fretboard
35" scale. Killer B. Solid c, too.

ash body
exhibit grade quilted maple top
black and gold finish (lurvely)
bartolini pickups - I'm fairly sure they are the Roscoe Barts known for their punch
Demeter preamp - no longer offered!
Hipshot A style bridge, with adjustable string spacing. goes from 17,5 to 18,5 iirc.

Many at talkbass consider this wood/electronics combo the best possible combo for Roscoe Tone (tm)

I honestly think Roscoes are the best basses I've ever played. They have tons of punch and definition, and this bass in particular never sounds harsh. You will anger your soundman if you boost the lows though, there will be just too much of a good thing. IF you don't need to cut through a mix or cop a P or J bridge pickup tone, other basses (Smiths! Fodera!) will be better. For a one-bass-does-it-all these are teh shiznit. Only Dingwalls have comparable B strings and they are nowhere as flexible ime.

I have some samples from the demo we've recorded with my band which I'll try to get around to sharing somehow.
FINALLY! Here's a link to the VERY rough mixes of the demo tracks. The first one is recorded with bridge PU soloed, the second is neck PU soloed. I don't really slap, but this bass has a more... Old-school slap tone? Not Marcus-like, it's more what you'd get out of a P-bass I think. Flea-Larry Graham?

The bass comes with the Roscoe light hard case.

I'm asking for somewhat less than I paid all told: gone. Trade-wise, I've no particular inclination other than that the trade bait should either be bog standard + cash or an exotic sixer.



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Old 01-10-2010, 03:09 PM
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would you be interested in trading for my Mayones 6 string?
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Old 01-10-2010, 11:23 PM
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Oooh, this is a nice bass...! I'll let you know as soon as I win the lottery...
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Old 01-11-2010, 08:23 PM
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Whts the asking price?
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Old 01-21-2010, 07:33 AM
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asking price in USD: 2100
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Old 01-23-2010, 01:31 PM
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Beautiful bass... what's the serial number? Any idea of what shipping would be from Finland to the US?
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Old 01-26-2010, 10:59 PM
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Beautiful bass... what's the serial number? Any idea of what shipping would be from Finland to the US?
Thanks mate! The serial # is 5198 and shipping to US - just checked it, yikes!

Let me put it this way: I'll cover the shipping above USD200.
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Old 01-27-2010, 11:20 AM
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sound

Hello,
beautiful bass!
If you do get a chance, can you share the sound clip your recorded. I will be interested to hear.
what's the slap sound like
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Old 01-31-2010, 12:58 AM
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Bump! The bass is getting some interest but is still unsold. Now would be a good time to make a serious offer.

Please, don't try to lowball me - this electronics-woods combo is hard to come by! Another Roscoehead said he wished he'd chosen these woods instead of more exotic options, as his bass didn't have enough authority and grunt for his needs... Please visit Roscoe sub-forums for lots of sound clips to hear the differences!

I'm contemplating taking out the Demeter pre and putting it into the Roscoe I'm keeping. I'd lower the asking price for a buyer who wants the Aguilar OBP-3 pre-amp.
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Old 01-31-2010, 01:52 AM
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Roscoe SKB 3006

I never got a reply, guess you are not interested in the Mayones. If I can sell mine I will definitely grab this. I am not a 6 string player but this is a beauty and a great price. I am a big Roscoe fan, had an early zebra wood LG3005, regret letting that one go.
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Old 01-31-2010, 02:03 AM
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ARHG! I KNEW I'd forgotten something! My apologies for missing your message! I'll think about the Mayones, but I kind of doubt I'll go for it.
If it's any use now, it's been a very hectic January for me and I've been swamped with work.
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Old 02-01-2010, 12:36 AM
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Ok, no problem, I have a nice Overwater 5 string I have posted for sale as well.
Bump for a great Roscoe!
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Old 02-05-2010, 05:26 AM
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bump - we're moving and I'd like to sell this before. Would negotiate on the price.
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Old 02-05-2010, 09:04 AM
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If I manage to sell my Precision, I'll do the numbers and send you a reasonable offer. A deal on the P just went south, but I'm getting more interest.

I actually really need that cash to pay off my bank loan, but man... this bass looks nice ! And I have nothing like it, soundwise.
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String spacing?
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Old 02-10-2010, 02:28 AM
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String spacing?
Hipshot A style bridges have adjustable string spacing, this bridge goes roughly from 17,5mm to 18,5mm.

Gone pending payment.

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