I know there are lots of pickup options, and people have good results with many of them, but I really like the Roscoe/Bart/Bart combo.
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Roscoe Club
- Thread starter JOME77
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Rule numbers 1,2,3,4 & 5;
Never play what has been tagged for sale!!
Never play what has been tagged for sale!!
Hi everyone,
My name is Aaron and I was wondering what type of lacquer/varnish is used on the back of Roscoe basses? And is it something that can be replenished if it starts coming off the neck? Thanks so much for the help! I’ve included a few pictures as well.
My name is Aaron and I was wondering what type of lacquer/varnish is used on the back of Roscoe basses? And is it something that can be replenished if it starts coming off the neck? Thanks so much for the help! I’ve included a few pictures as well.
Rub it out with 0000 steel wool and then 1500-2000 wet/dry sand paper. Then rub in some Howard Feed and wax. It’ll look and feel like new.
I’ve had several different pickup/preamp combos in Roscoes over the years, and I have to agree with you for the most part. The *only* combo I liked slightly better was the Bart CB soapbars instead of the standard Roscoe Barts.
If anyone knows anyone looking for a 5 or 6 string fretless Roscoe please shoot me a pm. I’m looking to move a couple beauties at good deals. Need to pay for some of these guitars lol. Thanks folks!
Both beautiful basses!
Anyone on TB that’s bought, sold or traded with Scott will certainly agree that there’s no TB’er better to deal with.
Always a great experience!
Speaking of Roscoe fretless basses.
I was inspired this morning to pull out the SKB-3005 Bees wing bubinga/mahogany Roscoe that I got from Scott and laid down a scratch track over a beautiful tune we’re doing this Sunday (Thank You Jesus for the Blood). Wow does that bass growl! Wish I had time to pull off a bass switch in the middle of the service. That would be the main downside of playing a really large church.
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All I heard in my head at church yesterday was how great the service would have been on fretless. I wish I had some money.
I thought it was all in the fingers. 
I’m sure Boss makes a Mwah pedal.
I’m sure Boss makes a Mwah pedal.Well the lovely Century Signature has a new home and the Beautiful Redhead is staying put. All works out just right sometimes.
Thanks for the input fellas.
By the way that SKB is so lovely Joe.
Thanks for the input fellas.
By the way that SKB is so lovely Joe.
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But if another one comes up I’d be tempted. I don’t use a fretless much (hence my mistake selling both of mine) they are so nice when you do want that option.
I miss her but am glad she’s in good hands!
