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09-02-2011, 04:55 PM
|  | Fan of the N.O. Saints | | | | | Should I buy a Roscoe bass?
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I figure that the answer is probably going to be yes, but I would like opinions of current and previous Roscoe owners.
I am primarily a church musician and I'm looking for a high quality bass that will be my go to bass! Roscoe seems to be building high quality basses that are very affordable in the boutique realm.
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09-02-2011, 04:57 PM
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09-02-2011, 04:58 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary, AB | | | Yes
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09-02-2011, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TolerancEJ Yes | Thanks for that. Smart@$$. 
I seriously wanna hear from the Roscoe players on the forum and even previous Roscoe players (why they no longer play that bass).
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09-02-2011, 05:08 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC | | | Absolutely. The only reason mine is currently for sale is that it's *too* great for some of the dive bar gigs I do and because I am playing a lot of upright. I have thought about this for a month, and finally posted it for sale, though I may come to my senses and take it down. A fantastic-sounding and looking bass. The height of craftsmanship. And though they're not exactly inexpensive, Roscoe basses nevertheless come across as a value.
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09-02-2011, 05:13 PM
|  | Total Hyper-Elite Member | | Join Date: May 2000 Location: Groom Lake, NV | | Yes. They are top quality with great versatility. The tone is real rich through the frequencies an you can dial in plenty of bottom and crystal highs while filling in with mids to taste. I no longer have mine, but I miss it. 
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09-02-2011, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by soxhats Absolutely. The only reason mine is currently for sale is that it's *too* great for some of the dive bar gigs I do and because I am playing a lot of upright. I have thought about this for a month, and finally posted it for sale, though I may come to my senses and take it down. A fantastic-sounding and looking bass. The height of craftsmanship. And though they're not exactly inexpensive, Roscoe basses nevertheless come across as a value. | I understand that. I don't play at dive bars currently. This bass will primarily be used at church gigs and church funs. Quote:
Originally Posted by Munjibunga Yes. They are top quality with great versatility. The tone is real rich through the frequencies an you can dial in plenty of bottom and crystal highs while filling in with mids to taste. I no longer have mine, but I miss it. | Great post Munj, if you don't mind me asking why did you move yours?
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09-02-2011, 05:29 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Roscoe Guitars Moderator | | Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Omaha, Nebraska | | I think so....   
But, I am a Roscoe endorser and you should take what I saw with that in mind. Your eyes (and ears) however do not deceive you.
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09-02-2011, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Pacman I think so....
But, I am a Roscoe endorser and you should take what I saw with that in mind. Your eyes (and ears) however do not deceive you. | Hey Pacman,
I was just looking at their website and thought that a "Jon Packard " looked familiar.
I believe that I am going to go with the Century model. Can I ask, what drew you to Roscoe that other brands didn't have?
Thanks!
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09-02-2011, 05:34 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas | | | I have 3 basses. Two are for gigging out and just playing but my Roscoe SKB 3005, shown in my avatar, holds a special place as my church bass. I ordered it with a mahogany body, exhibition maple burl top, 5-piece laminated neck, wenge fingerboard, Roscoe Bartolini pickups, and an Aggie OBP-3 preamp. This instrument sits beautifully in the mix with a nice focused low end, very present and articulate mids that just sing, and a well balanced treble. I have to bump the bass about 1/8 turn to fatten it up and run the mids and treble flat. It sounds very nice just going direct with no effects. We have in ears and a line array and the sound is incredible. The instrument is quite light and quality built with a very stable and comfortable neck. Highly recommended. |
09-02-2011, 05:36 PM
|  | Roscoe FANatic | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jupiter FLA | | | Absolutely!!
I have a few basses but the Roscoes are all I grab as I head out the door.
Tone, balance, great neck feel, ergonomic, tone, exceptional electronics, tone... did I mention tone? 
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09-02-2011, 05:47 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York, NY | | | Former Roscoe owner here. The quality of the instruments is fabulous. The one I had wasn't right for me because of the wood and preamp combination. But the fit and finish and playability was just fantastic. Highly recommended. |
09-02-2011, 06:04 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Austin, TX | | | i want one badly.
while i normally don't like active preamps i love the sound of almost every Roscoe i've ever heard.
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09-02-2011, 06:55 PM
|  | needs more fuzz | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | | | I don't even own one and I'm going to say yes.
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09-02-2011, 07:17 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth TX | | | I've had about four or five through the years. I have a fretless 5 that is the best fretless I've ever heard. They are pretty individualistic from a build quality so I would see if you can play one before you buy it. Gard is great to work with
Hope this helps
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09-02-2011, 07:33 PM
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Endorsing Artist: FEA Labs Effects | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: los angeles, CA | | | They are great basses. I loved mine but in the end I found I was fighting the ergos just a bit. Totally a personal thing. The tone is awesome, playability damn near perfect, and they are gorgeous. But I am totally in love with my Rob Allens, and for fretted right now for some reason P-basses fit my body the best.
No hesitation on recommending a Roscoe. Gard and the crew are great, and buying from Greg at Rocket is about as good as experience as you can get. |
09-02-2011, 07:45 PM
|  | THIS HAND OF MINE GLOWS WITH AN AWESOME POWER! | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA; Mitchellville, Maryland | | | Great basses. Me and spanish cedar don't go well together so I sold the one I had a while ago. The ash Roscoes are absolute killers. I'd love Century with the LG pickup configuration.
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09-02-2011, 07:51 PM
|  | Drunk on power... and beer | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Co. Kerry, Ireland. | | Yes, yes you should. I am a "fanboi" though. 
If you don't wanna break the bank, a Century Standard, or Standard Plus would be a great option, all of the quality, at a lower price point. Or you could go wild, and spec something utterly crazy out!
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09-02-2011, 07:52 PM
| | Drunk on power... and beer | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Co. Kerry, Ireland. | | | What kind of tone are you after though?
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09-02-2011, 07:56 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere in middle America | | | Roscoe builds good Roscoe basses. Great bass, but like anything else boutique related, it's all about getting the right bass for you. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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