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For trade Roscoe Century 5 string, J/MM in new condition. TRADES UPDATED.

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Stunning Roscoe Century 3005 with Exhibition Spalted Maple top, Spanish Cedar body, matching fingerboard inlay, Diamondwood nut, Wenge fingerboard and Bartolini J/MM pickups and electronics. The bass has the optional 19mm string spacing. There is a coil selector switch for the MM pickup. The bass is in new condition and has no issues of any kind. Comes in the original hardcase with the letter from Keith Roscoe and the tools included with the bass.

This is a very versatile bass and it sounds terrific. Various tones are possible with the fine electronics in this bass.

New cost of this one would be $5450. Street price would be about $4085. My price is $2700 shipped to the lower 48 states. Paypal is okay.

I am open to trades or partial trades. Interested in a Roscoe with standard string spacing or Zon or G.Gould 5 strings in new condition. I would also consider trading for a Roscoe, G. Gould or Zon 6 with similar specs including gloss finish, dark colored fingerboard that weighs less than 10 pounds. I could also use a like new Fender American Standard or American Pro Precision 4 or 5 string. Prefer sunburst on the Precision.

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Chuck M

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May 2, 2000
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San Antonio, Texas
It is a 35 inch scale. It does not sound much like a Lakland. Every Roscoe bass I've played, including this one, have the best B string in the business. This bass seems to be able to cover more tonal territory than the 55-94 I used to own. I know this is vague...but this bass sounds bigger than a Lakland.
 

Chuck M

Supporting Member
May 2, 2000
5,625
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San Antonio, Texas
From outside to outside at the nut, the neck measures 1.960". From outside the 1st string to outside the 5th string measures 1.660". So center to center on the outside strings is 1.575. I believe the neck is pretty close to the standard on the nut end. Of course, it is wider on body end.
 

songwriter21

I have an obsession for wood. The musical kind.
Jul 31, 2005
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Baltimore-ish, MD
It is a 35 inch scale. It does not sound much like a Lakland. Every Roscoe bass I've played, including this one, have the best B string in the business. This bass seems to be able to cover more tonal territory than the 55-94 I used to own. I know this is vague...but this bass sounds bigger than a Lakland.

Guessing it has a bigger sound than a Lakland, due to the MM p'up being in the sweet spot (as opposed to closer to the bridge).
 

Chuck M

Supporting Member
May 2, 2000
5,625
16,441
San Antonio, Texas
Pickup position seems like it would indeed contribute to the Roscoe's tone. The electronics have also been tweeked to Roscoe specs and the construction of the neck must surely play a part in the tone of this bass.
 

songwriter21

I have an obsession for wood. The musical kind.
Jul 31, 2005
6,786
9,722
Baltimore-ish, MD
Gard told me that what makes their basses special, are how they construct the necks. They must be wizards in NC, because mine have the SICKEST and most amazing low-B's I've ever owned.
 

Chuck M

Supporting Member
May 2, 2000
5,625
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San Antonio, Texas
Also the fret jobs are just perfect. The basses are so easy to set up because there are no issues to deal with.

I think you are correct....they are bass wizards in North Carolina.
 
Jan 2, 2004
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Just beautiful! A 19mm Roscoe is on top of my dream bass list and that ones a dandy. Unfortunately its not in the budget this year. Bump for a gorgeous bass. GLWTS.
 

JOME77

Living in the Moment
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Aug 18, 2002
9,505
14,710
Georgia
Bump for a great TB'er to deal with and a really nice playing and sounding bass!

Good luck with the sell Chuck.
 

JohnnyR

Don't Believe Everything You Think
Jun 4, 2012
455
556
Georgia
I remember playing this one on a number of occasions. Plays like a dream. That one-of-a-kind Roscoe neck and "top shelf" 'B' string.

A wide range of tones available. Clarity of sound is what I remember most (but memory is the second thing to go, and I've forgotten what the first was).

This one is a winner :hyper:
 

Chuck M

Supporting Member
May 2, 2000
5,625
16,441
San Antonio, Texas
Now considering trades for this lovely Roscoe. I love everything about it except for the 19mm spacing. I am more comfortable on a standard neck because my hands are small.

I would like to sell this bass or trade for a Roscoe 5 with a standard neck and would be happy to consider a Zon 5 string as well.

I will also consider partial trades for less expensive basses plus cash.

Thanks for reading.
 
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