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Roscoe Club

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The thing about current Reverb prices is, while people may be *asking* 3500-4000+ for some of them -- I've been watching the Roscoe listings for many months, and some have been sitting there a long time. I don't check every single day, so I might have missed a couple that sold right away. But mostly I'm thinking the basses priced close to 4k are not really selling. At that price point, unless the bass was miraculously the exact configuration I'd want to build -- I'd be tempted to go ahead and pay a bit more for a custom order. Back when you could get a nice used Roscoe for closer to 2k, I was less picky.
 
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mothra2 said:
My view on Roscoe pricing:

They have been historically underpriced new (until the last few years) so prior to that buying one used was one heck of a bargain.
Thats great and all but in no way representative of todays prices. I just paid 35 for a fancy looking LG5 (blemish free) but were I to commission that same build (and wait a year) it would have cost me in the high sixes. So ... where's the rub?
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I completely agree. And I’m not complaining that the prices have risen. On the contrary it pleases me to see their value rise as I too think they have been historically undervalued on the used market.
 
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staccatogrowl said:
Sounds like a jack wiring issue? How much was the repair? Glad it was a simple fix and that you're back on track to making music.

KR shared some news about a not-so-simple-fix on a Roscoe. That would be him having a surgery that knocked him out of the shop for more than a month while he recovered. Better to let him tell you about it. .
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You are right, Fritz. It was a simple jack wiring issue. So simple that I was charged only $30.
That's great that Keith is doing better after the surgery. Thanks for sharing.
 
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SteveC said:
Mine must not be a steal as no one seems really interested.
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I think there is an interesting, somewhat puzzling, and disappointing dynamic at play with Roscoe 4-string basses such as your "j-configuration" LG. My premise is that most who want a "j sound" can find that everywhere for much less money, along with "traditional looks" that many believe to be "must have" for their "image and audience expectation."

4-string j, pj, and p basses are deeply entrenched for 4-string players. Case in point: What popular/notable 4-string player plays a Roscoe LG4 now or ever? However, when it comes to 5- and 6-string basses? Different story. 5- and 6-string is the realm of basses like Roscoe. So in this case, all one can say is, "If only that LG was a 5- or 6-string. ." Or, "If only I played 4-string basses, @SteveC's LG would be a likely candidate."
 
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Oh, I know. And if you want an active jazz bass that sounds great and looks don’t matter (traditional I mean, as this bass looks beautiful) this is it. I traded a more traditional Sadowsky for this because the Sadowsky just didn’t quite do it for me, which is surprising as that’s a very well accepted jazz bass tone. I didn’t like the neck. I like the neck, look and sound of the LG better. I just don’t really need it and would like to get down to 2 basses that I use and cover everything - my Roscoe Classic P, passive, flats and 4 strings. Great for all kinds of stuff, and my Roscoe Century, active, 5 string, rounds and great for all kinds of stuff. I’m thinking I just don’t dig the jazz sound these days. I used to 20 years ago. That’s all I played until the last 12 or so where it’s been active soap 5’s and the last 2 the passive P.
 
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SteveC said:
Oh, I know. And if you want an active jazz bass that sounds great and looks don’t matter (traditional I mean, as this bass looks beautiful) this is it. I traded a more traditional Sadowsky for this because the Sadowsky just didn’t quite do it for me, which is surprising as that’s a very well accepted jazz bass tone. I didn’t like the neck. I like the neck, look and sound of the LG better. I just don’t really need it and would like to get down to 2 basses that I use and cover everything - my Roscoe Classic P, passive, flats and 4 strings. Great for all kinds of stuff, and my Roscoe Century, active, 5 string, rounds and great for all kinds of stuff. I’m thinking I just don’t dig the jazz sound these days. I used to 20 years ago. That’s all I played until the last 12 or so where it’s been active soap 5’s and the last 2 the passive P.
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I think your LG is a beaut and an absolute killer deal. I’d be tempted myself if I wasn’t sitting here staring at 6 electric basses that are getting absolutely no playing time as everything I’m doing these days is on the upright. The right person will come along and love that bass!
 
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Nightman said:
It’s funny and sometimes ridiculous how “used” basses fall into the same used car price reduction. Drive it off the sales lot and it’s used with a huge price reduction.
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Again.... classic older well kept build that probably didn't cost the owner at the time much more (if at all) than the current asking. Psychology at play here. Try pricing that same build today ...
 
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