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Roscoe Club
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It did sound different though. More “bark” to it than my Century. Not as polite. But again, yes, it doesn’t really add anything to the table otherwise. That’s the “problem” with having a Century 5 or any Roscoe 5. They can do just about anything. Makes it hard to justify other basses.
Distractions, we all have them. I have some nice “other” basses. Sometimes I will think they sound great, and they do, until I compare them to my Century 5 or my G.Gould ggi5. Those are my “gold standard “ five string basses.
I would have a hard time choosing which to keep if I could only have one 5. Fortunately I am able to keep them along with my fretted/fretless Roscoe 6’s.
I would have a hard time choosing which to keep if I could only have one 5. Fortunately I am able to keep them along with my fretted/fretless Roscoe 6’s.
On second thought, my LG5 I have for sake would give you more bark! Haha
28 years ago I had one fretted Roscoe LG-3005 and a Warmoth fretless that I put together. And I was as happy as could be. Somewhere along the way (2002) I joined Talk Bass and I felt like I had to have several basses. I was either in the build queue or looking for a bass to trade for. I think I must have lost my mind for about 15 years or so because somehow during that time because I owned over 30 different Roscoes during that period (and that’s not counting the MTDs, Zons, Smiths, Skjolds, Elricks, Alembic and Pedullas).
I think it’s just in the DNA of bass players to like to try different basses (and own multiple basses).
Maybe without the influence of social media more of us would be one or two bass owners but the fact is we are constantly tempted by having access to new and beautiful basses via our computers and IPHONES.
So with all that said, I’m totally content for now but @SteveC I totally get what you’re going through. Most all of us have been there.
I’m in the twilight years now of my playing and I can honestly say if I had it to do over I’d not change a thing.
One wife, and hundreds of basses and amps!
I think it’s just in the DNA of bass players to like to try different basses (and own multiple basses).
Maybe without the influence of social media more of us would be one or two bass owners but the fact is we are constantly tempted by having access to new and beautiful basses via our computers and IPHONES.
So with all that said, I’m totally content for now but @SteveC I totally get what you’re going through. Most all of us have been there.
I’m in the twilight years now of my playing and I can honestly say if I had it to do over I’d not change a thing.
One wife, and hundreds of basses and amps!
I think it was more like you were not afraid to try a lot of basses, but scared shetless to try another wife.
I was once asked by an avid golfer why I had so many basses. I responded "Why do you have so many clubs in your golf bag?" Each performs its own function.
28 years ago I had one fretted Roscoe LG-3005 and a Warmoth fretless that I put together. And I was as happy as could be. Somewhere along the way (2002) I joined Talk Bass and I felt like I had to have several basses. I was either in the build queue or looking for a bass to trade for. I think I must have lost my mind for about 15 years or so because somehow during that time because I owned over 30 different Roscoes during that period (and that’s not counting the MTDs, Zons, Smiths, Skjolds, Elricks, Alembic and Pedullas).
I think it’s just in the DNA of bass players to like to try different basses (and own multiple basses).
Maybe without the influence of social media more of us would be one or two bass owners but the fact is we are constantly tempted by having access to new and beautiful basses via our computers and IPHONES.
So with all that said, I’m totally content for now but @SteveC I totally get what you’re going through. Most all of us have been there.
I’m in the twilight years now of my playing and I can honestly say if I had it to do over I’d not change a thing.
One wife, and hundreds of basses and amps!
Totally. Internet and social media are the devil. Before the internet, I had 3 USA made G&L basses. It was early 90’s, when they were just coming out. I could still be playing them and be fine. But, I saw things online that I couldn’t where I live which is in armpit USA. So, I started buying online. The spiral began. Maybe 75-100 basses over the years.
I didn’t go to take a 2nd look at the LG. I have my Century and my Classic P. If need be I have my G&L JB2 for a passive jazz bass. I’m fine. I will wait for a Century fretless 5 to come up for sale. That would be my last purchase. I am trying to set an example for my son. We just came back with his 4th guitar. He sold one though so he only has 3…at age 14! Dad the enabler. He has a cheap Squier Strat (his first guitar) and an EVH for his whammy/shredder and now an Epiphone Les Paul 1960 Tribute. He’s good for a while.
Why is there so much good energy wasted on guilt from buying things you really enjoy and love or that you just want to check it out. If you make the money and manage it wisely so that you can buy those items, then whose business is it that you do?
That’s why I always take the position to encourage the purchase, as opposed to question the “why” or the “need” of it.
After all, isn’t that why you do all the things you do to go to work to make the money?
That’s why I always take the position to encourage the purchase, as opposed to question the “why” or the “need” of it.
After all, isn’t that why you do all the things you do to go to work to make the money?
One wife, and hundreds of basses and amps!
My wife often says; as long as you don't shop/change women like you do basses and trucks, I'm happy!
Back when I was only playing guitar I had a girl friend who wanted me to stop playing and focus on her and our relationship.
She asked me later, after realizing which was more important to me, to give/Will her that guitar.
She eventually moved on, got married and had a baby. I moved on to basses!
She asked me later, after realizing which was more important to me, to give/Will her that guitar.
She eventually moved on, got married and had a baby. I moved on to basses!
I get this position as well. I could buy that bass without hardship. I’m just trying to be a little more practical these days. I played my Century 5 for a while today and was again reminded how awesome it is. I have been on a downsize trend lately. My board is a Nano+ with a Stomp and Tube DI. Synth patches allow me to leave my big synth at home. The “Eb” standard tuning preset (and a 5 string I suppose) means I don’t need another bass in Eb. I bring my Classic P for a backup, but don’t usually put it on stage. Sometimes I do and I may start a set with it and swap when I need/want to.
Nothing against people who have/play a number of basses. I’ve done that. I get it. I also think it’s cool to see posts about people playing the same bass for 20 or 30 or more years. My Century 5 has been my bass for almost 12 years, with a couple experiments here and there, so I’m getting there.
It’s fun to look, dream, etc, but I really am happy with what I have if I’m honest about it. And this has always been a fun/safe place to banter and share my analysis paralysis.
I’ll keep looking for that elusive Century fretless 5.
Thanks. It is sweet. Scott ( prior owner) had strung it with TI Flats , which I like. Tempted to put see what she sounds like with round rounds though!
Played my Classic P for a while last night. It sounds so good. Different obviously than the Century 5. Finger style for older stuff, R&B, etc. Use a pick and it kills the late 90's early 00's rock stuff. Just can't decide what I like more. I can use the P (with occasional D tuning and the Eb preset on my Stomp) for all but 3 songs where I really like/want to use the 5. Maybe I just start using both for gigs instead of trying to pick.
Sounds like a great idea. A P bass with flats sounds so good but some songs just need the sound of round wound strings. I’d definitely do that at church but I just don’t have time between most of the songs to make the swap. Plus, since I don’t get to use an amp there I’m at the mercy of the sound engineer for EQ and they really fuss about having to adjust input gains to match different basses (and performing an additional EQ’ing required). But I get it. Live streaming the services really complicates things.
Since you play through an amp with your band you shouldn’t have any issues pulling of switching basses.
Right. I could - and have - done entire gigs with the 5. It sounds fine. Would some songs sound better, be more authentic with the P/flats? Yep. Sometimes it's just easier to play one bass and not worry about switching, which was kind of my plan as I "downsized" to my 5 and the Stomp.
I don't use an amp (DI/Silent Stage/IEM) any more, but both basses are surprisingly similar in output. I have switched before successfully.
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Guess where I went today?
Here’s a few hints …..
And I finally met the “Pin router” in person!
What an awesome day! Keith and Kyle were just wonderful hosts! Definitely one of my bucket list top items!
Here’s a few hints …..
And I finally met the “Pin router” in person!
What an awesome day! Keith and Kyle were just wonderful hosts! Definitely one of my bucket list top items!
Congrats Joe!! You helped finance that place. Glad you had a wonderful time.
