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Roscoe Club

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Looks amazing. These are basement pics but as it’s nighttime and storming outside, it’ll have to do. I love how the grain was brought out in the body/back so much. Doesn’t look like swamp ash. Looks more exotic.
 
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SteveC said:
View attachment 4975460 View attachment 4975461 Looks amazing. These are basement pics but as it’s nighttime and storming outside, it’ll have to do. I love how the grain was brought out in the body/back so much. Doesn’t look like swamp ash. Looks more exotic.
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Nice!
What about a pic of the headstock? Did it get clear coated to match the body?
 
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RocketMusic said:
Congrats, Steve! NBD, all over again!
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It is! Man, can it be 11 years since we did this? Unbelievable. I remember touring the shop and seeing this top. And then Gard put some oil on it and bam! I said put my name on the back. That’s my next Roscoe build. Best bass I’ve ever had. Period. And now with the floss finish (not an option back in the day on a Standard Plus) and fresh plek, this thing is even more of a killer bass. So happy. Totally worth the wait.

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Nice!
What about a pic of the headstock? Did it get clear coated to match the body?
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It did not. The neck is the same as when I bought it. It doesn’t match the body. Not an option back in the day for a Standard Plus bass. It looks awesome the way it is. Just so happy with this.
 
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SteveC said:
Why did I even think I’d be ok with a 4? The B string. Ugh. I missed all of this so much.
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Many Roscoe owners often seem to desire a certain "jazz bass" tone. They acquire or commission a Roscoe with "j" pickups. That configuration in LG, SKB, or Century doesn't usually replicate imagined "j" tone. Instead, it provides a "Roscoe tone experience" in a bass with "j" pups. It's "Roscoe tone" with "j" seasoning.

Some 5-string players develop a sentiment that "B" isn't needed, deciding that it's rarely required in circumstances of their playing repertoire. In the context of lovely Roscoe "B," some become so used to it that they love it without knowing/realizing. Its absence could reveal its value. Its returned presence could allow appreciation of its value.
 
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staccatogrowl said:
Many Roscoe owners often seem to desire a certain "jazz bass" tone. They acquire or commission a Roscoe with "j" pickups. That configuration in LG, SKB, or Century doesn't usually replicate imagined "j" tone. Instead, it provides a "Roscoe tone experience" in a bass with "j" pups. It's "Roscoe tone" with "j" seasoning.

Some 5-string players develop a sentiment that "B" isn't needed, deciding that it's rarely required in circumstances of their playing repertoire. In the context of lovely Roscoe "B," some become so used to it that they love it without knowing/realizing. It's absence could reveal its value. Its returned presence could allow appreciation of its value.
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That is so true. I had an SKB 6 with jazz PU’s and it sounded more like a Roscoe than a jazz.

The B string is very important to me. I own Roscoe, Modulus and Gould 6’s. The B on my Roscoe basses is excellent although they don’t quite have the clarity of the graphite neck basses. A great sounding B string opens up many possibilities as far as selecting a position to play in.

The B string on Roscoe basses is superb. I’ve not played another brand of wood neck bass that has a B with that “Roscoe authority “.
 
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Yeah, I thought I needed a jazz bass. You know, Classic P with flats, jazz with rounds, and a "modern" 5 string to complete the collection. I like the jazz sound, but not as much as the P or modern Roscoe sound. I also seem to prefer a wider neck. The LG was pretty slim. And I love using that fantastic B string when needed. I think I'll be pretty happy with the pair of Roscoes I have now.
 
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etoncrow said:
Famous last words...GAS will permeate the smallest opening
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Yeah, a few years ago I'd agree. But at this point in my life, I am feeling pretty settled. I have tried every bass I have ever wanted to try. I know what I like. I own them. I like the idea of having a Roscoe fretless, but in practicality, I wouldn't use it much, which is why I sold both of mine. I play my Century 5 for basically everything. The Classic P is a fantastic ying to the Century 5 yang. I use it for traditional jazz quartet type gigs, or when I want to pretend I'm Pino or Steve Harris, or when I play a singer/songwriter type gig, or just to change it up.

I've been working to get to a small set up with only what I need. I dumped my big, heavy analog gear for a Stomp. My entire rig is on a Nano board. I can play any gig with either of my basses. I have a small Genzler combo amp that is way louder than it looks or feels carrying it around.

My expenses are other places these days. 1 kid driving and another to start this summer. That means another car and car maintenance, not only on those vehicles but my Audi which is fantastic to drive but pricy to maintain. We like to escape the winter so trips to warm places are regular - and really expensive these days. We also like live music/concerts and that often means a 5 hour drive, hotel stay, etc.

I still look and dream, but reality is, I have great gear that can do anything I need these days.
 
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SteveC said:
Yeah, a few years ago I'd agree. But at this point in my life, I am feeling pretty settled. I have tried every bass I have ever wanted to try. I know what I like. I own them. I like the idea of having a Roscoe fretless, but in practicality, I wouldn't use it much, which is why I sold both of mine. I play my Century 5 for basically everything. The Classic P is a fantastic ying to the Century 5 yang. I use it for traditional jazz quartet type gigs, or when I want to pretend I'm Pino or Steve Harris, or when I play a singer/songwriter type gig, or just to change it up.

I've been working to get to a small set up with only what I need. I dumped my big, heavy analog gear for a Stomp. My entire rig is on a Nano board. I can play any gig with either of my basses. I have a small Genzler combo amp that is way louder than it looks or feels carrying it around.

My expenses are other places these days. 1 kid driving and another to start this summer. That means another car and car maintenance, not only on those vehicles but my Audi which is fantastic to drive but pricy to maintain. We like to escape the winter so trips to warm places are regular - and really expensive these days. We also like live music/concerts and that often means a 5 hour drive, hotel stay, etc.

I still look and dream, but reality is, I have great gear that can do anything I need these days.
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:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:

What a difference a day makes!
 
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