Conklin Rocco P Edition

[FL Knifemaker]

I bought one of these a few years ago and like a DUMMY, I sold it. TBer JBFLA remembered a post I made about wanting to aquire another one.

A quick trip down to Okeechobie Florida and once again, I feel complete

I gave it new set of Low Riders and a quick adjustment to my liking and I couldn't be happier. I'm not a real Bart fan but for some reason they just sound GREAT on this bass
This bass just does everything perfect, IMHO. The neck and everything about the bass fits and suits my perfectly. The Korean build quality is absolutely FLAWLESS.

Thanks again Jim!!!

 

[Rakie]

Congrats!!!

I keeping hearing those basses leave nothing to be desired, not the biggest fan of the conklin body shape but thats a really great looking bass.

 

[FL Knifemaker]

Congrats!!!

I keeping hearing those basses leave nothing to be desired, not the biggest fan of the conklin body shape but thats a really great looking bass.

Thanks! They feature first class hardware all the way around. The body is actually easier to sit with than a Fender. The long top horn prevents any neckdive

 

[Dr. Cheese]

That is a certifiable WOW!

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Very nice, is the P pickup closer to the neck? How does that sound in comparison to a regularly positioned P ?

 

[FL Knifemaker]

Very nice, is the P pickup closer to the neck? How does that sound in comparison to a regularly positioned P ?

The P pup is reversed and the J pup is angled. It sounds different and has a more broad tonal range than my other standard P/J basses. It's hard to tell exactly what makes the difference. The preamp in this thing is quite powerfull as well. It thumps, it growls and has great slap tone with the Low Riders.

 

[Dave Siff]

Nice one, Neil!
You've been racking up some sweet basses lately. We need a family portrait!

 

[1kinal]

Wow congrats on getting your bass back! It doesn't happen to me often but I'm definately jealous of this one. That would kill in my TOP cover band.

 

[FL Knifemaker]

Nice one, Neil!
You've been racking up some sweet basses lately. We need a family portrait!

Dave,

I have about 12-14 basses including 2-3 projects in process. For every bass that arrives, one must go. I've pretty much found "my" sound so I'm cutting back on the wheeling and dealing. Also, no more projects!!! I'm going to try to limit myself to 1 nice bass per year, maybe something real high end. I'll be in Atlanta in June for a knife show so I might drop a few bucks at the Atlanta Bass Gallery

 

[FL Knifemaker]

Wow congrats on getting your bass back! It doesn't happen to me often but I'm definately jealous of this one. That would kill in my TOP cover band.

This one isn't the exact bass I had before but it's the same model. If the one I owned previously turns up, I'd prolly jump on it as well

 

[john turner]

really sweet looking axe - i've always loved the rocco basses. i think our favorite frenchman has one too.

 

[WickedPissah]

we need a "fap" emoticon

 

[Bass Viking]

Dang that's nice! It has a lot going for it: beautiful woods (love that fretboard) and a P and J setup.

 

[FL Knifemaker]

really sweet looking axe - i've always loved the rocco basses. i think our favorite frenchman has one too.

Yes, he has one

I finally wore the DR coating off the new strings, it's playing NICE now

 

[StarscreamG1]

I bought one of these a few years ago and like a DUMMY, I sold it. TBer JBFLA remembered a post I made about wanting to aquire another one.

A quick trip down to Okeechobie Florida and once again, I feel complete

I gave it new set of Low Riders and a quick adjustment to my liking and I couldn't be happier. I'm not a real Bart fan but for some reason they just sound GREAT on this bass
This bass just does everything perfect, IMHO. The neck and everything about the bass fits and suits my perfectly. The Korean build quality is absolutely FLAWLESS.

Thanks again Jim!!!

WOW, That has got to be one of the prettiest shaped basses Ive EVER seen!!

 

[Eric Perry]

I know Rocco plays a four, but dammit I'd love that bass in a five!!!

 

[JBFLA]

Hey Neil,
Glad it all worked out, and it was nice to meet you.
I meant to ask what strings you used - those Infeld Superalloys that were on it can be an acquired taste.
Enjoy!

Jim

 

[Ben Lesser]

I love those basses. They're awesome... I just don't like the look of that 'crooked' J pup. Totally ruins it for me.

 

[funkybassplayer]

beautiful bass man. Didn't there used to be fender Rocco P bass sig? I want to say it had a reverse P. Hmmmm.

 

[saxofunk]

beautiful bass man. Didn't there used to be fender Rocco P bass sig? I want to say it had a reverse P. Hmmmm.

Did that ever hit the market? I recall he was working on one about the time he made his solo album, but I don't think it got done.

Knifemaker - nice find.