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Roscoe Club

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JOME77 said:
Looks to me like you just sold a Roscoe headstock!:roflmao:
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Yes, Joe. A headstock was sold, along with the rest of the bass attached. Although one could buy a Roscoe with no headstock attached, or so I'm told : O

Or, how about a special deal for you: no headstock with no bass. I promise to keep the details of the sale fully confidential, directing any inquiries about it to you.
 
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JOME77 said:
Looks to me like you just sold a Roscoe headstock!:roflmao:
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Someone posted in the Facebook group the other day that they missed you, Joe. But probably not your jokes ;)

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I wish he could figure out what he wants, or learn to accept the subtle little things and just choose to be happy with a bass or two. I guess I just don't have the ear for all the subtleties that he hears. Mostly a Roscoe sounds like a Roscoe to me, with some variations. I can't be too hard on him. Years ago I went through basses like crazy. Sold some while they were in shipment.

A lot has changed for me since then. I have my Koa Century 5 that I will probably always have. Not my first Roscoe, but my favorite. I'm not playing it much these days as my needs and bands have changed a little. I find the "P with flats" thing is working these days. Thankfully, my wife bought me that Roscoe Classic P for Christmas last year. It has become my main/favorite bass. I would have never thought that anything would knock the Koa 5 out of that spot. If I were still playing contemporary jazz, fusion, that kind of thing, it'd be the Koa 5 no question.

I also have a Fender 5 string P (with rounds) that I use when I want that P sound but need a couple low notes. I really only need it for a couple songs in the cover band. I have actually thought about using my synth for those tunes (Uptown Funk and Pour Some Sugar On Me) and just using my 4, but it's kind of fun to have a couple basses, for variety and backup I guess.

Passive 4 string P bass, REDDI tube DI, that's my sound these days. Very different from even 10 years ago.
 
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GrooveDaddy said:
Sent over this ‘06 LG (BC-6 - part of a Bass Central batch of customs back in the day) to Pat Wilkins for a tobacco sunburst refinish - just got it back. Pat’s work is impeccable.

Looking forward to reassembling this weekend!
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Man that's super rad! Can you give a little more detail..did Pat strip the previous poly finish? Are you happy to give an idea of cost?

I love my LG, but not suuuper crazy about the amber finish. I have flame maple, but not as nice as yours.
 
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nonohmic said:
Man that's super rad! Can you give a little more detail..did Pat strip the previous poly finish? Are you happy to give an idea of cost?

I love my LG, but not suuuper crazy about the amber finish. I have flame maple, but not as nice as yours.
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The original finish was a lighter "satin" -- was horrifically scratched/dinged up over the years. So - Pat did the complete sand-down and started fresh with the color & hard poly finish.

Would highly recommend Pat for his work -- also have experience with Marty Bell here in CA -- I think both are extremely busy this year, but feel free to check with either for a quote for what you have in mind.
 
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Drkwdsman said:
More power to him, but at some point, you might want to hold on to the best you ever played since it is the best you ever played, but now must get rid of it to once again.
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To his credit, he does spec them real nice. I know this as I bought a couple. Almost took his Koa...almost.
 
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MattLplaysBass said:
Is it “one of the best playing and sounding basses he’s ever owned?” ;)
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I sold him this one. He originally spec’d it out but could not go thru with the original
purchase. It really does play and sound great.

I sold it as I really prefer the LG busy style and I’m not really a burl guy. I eventually used the funds to purchase a Mxxxxxx

it is a very sweet bass and plays fantastic
 
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