Roscoe Club

[edbutler3]

I asked a while back and didn't get much action, so I'll try it again...now that we're in pic-posting mode.

I'd love to see some 3-piece top action. Shows 'em if you gots 'em.

What exactly do you mean by "3-piece top"? I'm not familiar with the term.

 

[Afc70]

Santa dropped this off via FedEx yesterday, literally just a few hours before the arctic blast arrived in Arkansas..
it feels great to have a Roscoe again,
I’ve had 4 previous Roscoes in the past, & have moved them all at some point.. Playing this Roscoe century 5 reminds me of how amazing they really are. Beautifully crafted, spectacular necks and honestly the ebony board is what really drew me in on this one… with the bart pickups/ Aguilar obp3, and the fine woods, it sounds authoritative & huge ! Many thanks to talkbass’s own Jesusguru for the Roscoe! And a huge thanks to Jome77 for encouraging me to take the Roscoe plunge again , Merry Christmas everybody!

 

[SteveC]

I’m jealous. I wish mine would have shown up for a Christmas surprise. Still waiting for Keith to tell me he’s done and ask for payment.

 

[JOME77]

What exactly do you mean by "3-piece top"? I'm not familiar with the term.

Like the top of the bass that SteveC has (or used to have!).
If Keith has a really nice piece of top wood that’s not enough bookmatched to do a top, he’ll add a 3rd piece in the center (that compliments the book matched pieces).

Here’s an example:

 

[Nightman]

I can’t. I was kind of joking.

That’s 2, Steve!

 

[SteveC]

Like the top of the bass that SteveC has (or used to have!).
If Keith has a really nice piece of top wood that’s not enough bookmatched to do a top, he’ll add a 3rd piece in the center (that compliments the book matched pieces).

Here’s an example:

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Mine may actually be a 4 piece top.

 

[SteveC]

That’s 2, Steve!

I know. I was going to delete it.

 

[Nightman]

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That piece has eyes that look back at you! Spooky

 

[JOME77]

Mine may actually be a 4 piece top.

Been so long since you’ve seen it you can’t remember?

 

[JOME77]

That piece has eyes that look back at you! Spooky

Wow! Those do look like eyes!

 

[Nightman]

Wow! Those do look like eyes!

RUN!!

 

[steelin4u]

Picture time: Baby Got Back(s)! 4 ash, 2 mahogany, 1 spanish cedar.

 

[JOME77]

Picture time: Baby Got Back(s)! 4 ash, 2 mahogany, 1 spanish cedar.
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Man!
What a crazy nice Roscoe collection!

 

[JOME77]

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it feels great to have a Roscoe again,
I’ve had 4 previous Roscoes in the past, & have moved them all at some point.. Playing this Roscoe century 5 reminds me of how amazing they really are. Beautifully crafted, spectacular necks and honestly the ebony board is what really drew me in on this one… with the bart pickups/ Aguilar obp3, and the fine woods, it sounds authoritative & huge ! Many thanks to talkbass’s own Jesusguru for the Roscoe! And a huge thanks to Jome77 for encouraging me to take the Roscoe plunge again , Merry Christmas everybody!

Welcome back Frankie!
That one has that classic Roscoe look!
Beautiful!
You don’t find many Roscoes with an Ebony fingerboard.

 

[Nightman]

Picture time: Baby Got Back(s)! 4 ash, 2 mahogany, 1 spanish cedar.
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Lots of Roscoe booty! Very nice collection!

 

[Afc70]

Welcome back Frankie!
That one has that classic Roscoe look!
Beautiful!
You don’t find many Roscoes with an Ebony fingerboard.

Thanks Joe! Indeed, I haven’t seen many Roscoes with ebony boards.. that is what really caught my attention on this one.. it really is spectacular in every aspect & is in near mint condition. It has the focus and power of my Modulus but has a warmer tone. I’m really floored by it, the real test will be on live gigs, when our festival circuit picks up again next yr. I’m excited!

 

[oren]

Welcome back Frankie!
That one has that classic Roscoe look!
Beautiful!
You don’t find many Roscoes with an Ebony fingerboard.

My Roscoe has (I was told when I bought it used) ebony heartwood on the fingerboard.

 

[SteveC]

Picture time: Baby Got Back(s)! 4 ash, 2 mahogany, 1 spanish cedar.
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I would take either of those fretless versions. I kind of miss ‘em.

 

[ArtechnikA]

New photograph, seconds old, of my two hardest-working elves.
Merry Christmas all !

 

[nonohmic]

Picture time: Baby Got Back(s)! 4 ash, 2 mahogany, 1 spanish cedar.
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All those Roscoes and no LG?!