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For sale Roscoe LG-2005

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REALLY need to move this, so new ridiculously low price: $1,150. Shipped.

I know everyone's heard this... I have absolutely NO desire to give up this bass, but having been laid off, I need cash to stay afloat, especially as we leave the GB wedding season behind (my bread and butter). So, I do this with great reluctance and knowing that in better times I'd like to repurchase or buy a new Roscoe. These things are such wonderful players but I can't afford it right now, and that totally bums me out (but not as much as not being able to pay my bills, obviously). :(

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Specs: this model was made in the mid-1990s and has since been professionally refinished with nitrocellulose lacquer, in a nice vintage cherry sunburst. Ash body, maple neck & fingerboard, Wilkinson bridge, EMG pickups. Controls are volume, blend, stacked bass/treble. This bass received an entire refret ($400) from Keith's shop back in July of this year, and plays with very low action either at the first position or above the 12th fret. Is wearing a brand new set of DR Lowriders (SS).

35" scale, weight is 9.5 pounds. Comes with decent generic HSC.

Thanks for looking!

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Apr 14, 2009
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Boston, MA
Got a very short audio clip here that gives you a clue as to the Roscoe w/ EMG's properties, both low and high....
 

rwider

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May 5, 2008
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Ventura, Ca
Very nice playing and tone...... wow, that Roscoe sounds very cool with the EMG's and I'll bet with the fret job this thing absolutely kills. Good luck with the sale!

Edit: and you are killing me with one of Henry's books next to your bass......
 
Apr 14, 2009
828
6
Boston, MA
Thanks for the generous comments, folks. As you can see from the icon and book selection, Henry is a staple in the household. The world could benefit from having more realists shaping policy, and they have such great hair.

And yes, neck action is killer with the refret. it may not be as pretty as some of the newer Roscoes, but for the price this an outstanding player with tone. Open to reasonable offers!
 
Apr 14, 2009
828
6
Boston, MA
A fretless Roscoe? I dream of the day for me....

Open to reasonable offer folks, help a brother out!
 
Apr 14, 2009
828
6
Boston, MA
Thanks man!

Wow, I may get to keeps this after all as I recieved two potential job offers this morning. Woohoo! Will know by Monday or next week....
 
Apr 14, 2009
828
6
Boston, MA
OK, final asking price of $1,250. shipped before I take it off the market. Looks like Ive got the new position but could still use the cash.... last offer!
 

smeet

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Nov 27, 2006
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I don't have the cash right now, but that sure looks and sounds nice! I actually like the sort of plain look more than the newer Roscoes I generally see. I don't normally like EMGs, but this sounds great.

Congratulations on your new job, and I hope it allows you to keep this bass. At least until I can raise the cash to buy it off you! :bassist:
 
Apr 14, 2009
828
6
Boston, MA
Job offer fell through, unfortuantely, so... looks like I need to push this again. Additional pics added up top.... open to reasonable offers!
 

CrashClint

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Nov 15, 2005
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Wake Forest, NC
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Guys, this bass is a steal at $1,250. You can get a custom built Roscoe for about the same price as an MIA Jazz. You will definitely be getting a much better built bass going with the Roscoe. Just look at this beauty!

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