I’d love to find a church that needs some Roscoe action on Sundays. Just not too early ;^o
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Roscoe Club
- Thread starter JOME77
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It can be a bit crazy getting a sound check at 8:00 AM. I have to get up at 6:00 AM in order to go through the tunes and drive the 40 minute commute to church. After practice and playing two services I’m usually wore out that evening.
A short time ago we were discussing the idea of flats on a Roscoe. My SKB 6 has a heavy Mahogany body and an Ebony fingerboard and is quite bright sounding...too bright for me. I installed a set of TI flats and they sound great on the bass except for the B string which was not very clear sounding. TI uses a .136 B string and it just sounded undefined above the 5th fret.
I had a set of Ernie Ball Cobalt flats in my string drawer so I installed the B string on the bass and now it sounds much better as I play up the neck. The Cobalt B sounds just fine with the TI's. There is no discernible difference in tone.
I think I will try the complete set of Cobalts on my next string change, however, as you probably know those TI's last a very long time.
I had a set of Ernie Ball Cobalt flats in my string drawer so I installed the B string on the bass and now it sounds much better as I play up the neck. The Cobalt B sounds just fine with the TI's. There is no discernible difference in tone.
I think I will try the complete set of Cobalts on my next string change, however, as you probably know those TI's last a very long time.
Awesome Chuck!
A few of us TI flat users have purchased a couple sets with bad B strings (and even one set with a bad sounding E string).
When I say “bad” I really mean a bit dead sounding. The last set that I purchased for my Roscoe fretless sound great. As a matter of fact the last several sets the I purchased have sounded good. I think it might have been some issues TI was having in their process. Regarding the EB Cobalt flats, I totally love them too. I have a set on my Fender 4 string 60th Anniversary RW Jazz and on my Recently converted Fender Pro PJ and totally love them! I could definitely see the B sounding good with TI flats. They both feel so smooth after they’re broke in.
I have been using Fodera strings on my Peavie Cirrus and DR on my Roscoe. they both recommend putting a 90+ degree bend in the string before you cut it to the length needed. I am sure this helps to make sure there isn’t any unwinding of the wraps over the core of the string. There are some YouTube’s that talk about the subject.
The Cobalts are my favorite flat -- but unless something changed since the last time I checked, they don't make a high C string.
I did send the company an email about a year ago asking them to consider adding a Cobalt flat high C. I never got a response, but it might still be worthwhile for others to make the request if it's of interest.
They do make a C string but don’t sell a 6 string set. Most odd. I need to contact them and see how we can get some.
Greg at Rocket is stocking TI strings.
Yep Rocket Music is the place for TI strings.
Ohhh man… I’m trying to remain calm lol.
Sorry for the crappy picture. I’m beyond amazed. Definitely exceeded my expectations. Exactly what I’ve been wanting for
