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Roscoe Club
- Thread starter JOME77
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They are what I used for YEARS before I went back to the "stock" nickels. I ordered a set a few minutes ago.
Or just get the pedal version, an even easier way to try it (although this is assuming the Roscoe Bart pre is flat when the knobs are at center detent).
Steve is always having that existential gear crisis
My crisis' have been fewer and further between lately. This one will pass. I just need to settle down, try some strings and get a little more aggressive tone from my Century 5. Again, the set up in my avatar should be more than enough for me at any gig I'll have. I'll sell the Fender P5 and save that for a potential DI/Preamp pedal change.
Possibly consider replacing your Century's CB Barts with Roscoe-proprietary Bart quads.
It’s been a good run with that STD Plus Steve but if changing strings doesn’t get it done sell it and get a PJ Roscoe.
I know you love it but in the end it’s just a tool to make music.
Well i gotta’ admit, the red devil does sound a lot more aggressive and jazz like than my koa century 5 (same pre, different pickups/locations/woods), but i haven’t messed with changing anything on the 5er yet. There’s a Mike Pope flexcore with its name on it though
Yes, they are tools but I am fairy (unusually) attached to this one for a couple reasons. If I sell the P5 I may use that money to try the Sadowsky. It’s still a one in, one out thing, just not an even one in, one out.
I’d be open to a Roscoe Classic JJ, but the weight of the Sadowsky (under 9 lbs) is a thing. 21 frets isn’t a deal breaker but sure is nice. And I can’t afford a new build. Even $2,300 used is a stretch for me.
That’s why I’m trying to make a go with what I have for now. I mean, really, I shouldn’t be complaining about my gear.
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I don't see you complaining. Sounds like your needs have changed. I'd say either try rewiring your pickups, or try different pickups. Otherwise, pass it on and get something that works better for you.Yes, they are tools but I am fairy (unusually) attached to this one for a couple reasons. If I sell the P5 I may use that money to try the Sadowsky. It’s still a one in, one out thing, just not an even one in, one out.
I’d be open to a Roscoe Classic JJ, but the weight of the Sadowsky (under 9 lbs) is a thing. 21 frets isn’t a deal breaker but sure is nice. And I can’t afford a new build. Even $2,300 used is a stretch for me.
That’s why I’m trying to make a go with what I have for now. I mean, really, I shouldn’t be complaining about my gear.
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We’ll see. I wish what I wanted wasn’t to expensive. But to get light weight and hum cancelling pups - my biggest priorities - and 21 frets and active takes some cash.
A minty 8.0 lb Sadowsky J5, for the price you mentioned earlier…is really rare. IFF you’re serious, don’t wait too long.
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Ha ha. Maybe start a new club thread for the topic: Former Roscoe Owners Club, or Maybe About to Be. An appropriate first post could be something like this: "What XYZ should I buy next because I no longer like my Roscoe?" Otherwise, must we endure perpetual off-topic ruminations here until the issue is finally "decided?"
Meanwhile, consider this recently completed fretless posing in the Roscoe shop. So beautiful. A fortunate Roscoe owner awaits!
Image courtesy of Real Roscoe Guitars, FB/IG
Meanwhile, consider this recently completed fretless posing in the Roscoe shop. So beautiful. A fortunate Roscoe owner awaits!
Image courtesy of Real Roscoe Guitars, FB/IG
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Sorry it got off track. The real point of my question was how to get my current bass to be a little more versatile. I still have my Classic P and that's a keeper for sure. The Koa is probably as well, just wondering about easy adjustments to tweak the tone. This seemed like the place to ask.
nah just accept them as they are , beautiful in their own way . One thing that can help bring a little punch in when there was none before is a compressor . Do you have one of those ?
Well since that one guy left, we don't have the "what new roscoe should i get to replace the best playing/sounding ever roscoe i just got" topics...
Gotta' do something...Your point is well taken Fritz but most of my really great used Roscoes have come from guys that become discontent with their current Roscoe and decide to sell or trade it.
I see this as a great opportunity to get a great used Roscoe in the market.
And almost everyone eventually comes back and purchases a new one!
@SteveC this bass is at a pretty good price, it's a Roscoe, and it's 9.2lbs so not too bad. Adam's really easy to work with as well.
For Sale - Roscoe Classic Jazz w/added P route | TalkBass.com
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Steve, there's nothing wrong with finding the sound you want and putting it in the body with the neck of your choice. I love my Roscoe with it's Nordstrom DCs and Aggie preamp, which is why I've had it going on 9 years now. And it will make it to 10 years. Maybe we should have a club for 10 year Roscoe ownership?
@Thumper, I think you just might be in a very special club with very few members. 
Once you know, you know! 2 lifetime basses:@Thumper, I think you just might be in a very special club with very few members.
Maybe the slanted pickups are the secret 
I do (Empress Bass Compressor) and it does make a difference for sure.
Yeah, I saw that one. I'm kind of thinking 5 string though if it would replace my Koa 5 - at least on gigs for now. I'm not sure I can sell the Koa 5.
