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Yes, IME, it is a nice option. If I batteries die mid-song, pull passive saves the day.
In my experience, soaps sound pretty much the same passive as active, assuming that preamp gain is equal to passive, and that preamp settings are flat. However, IME there is a volume difference between passive and active, because I boost gain with the preamp, cut bass, and boost mids. In this scenario, switching from active to passive results in a volume drop and tone difference.
I bought it in April 2013. I had been tracking it for 1-2 years.. It's managed to survive the bass merry-go-round when so many others haven't. I love the one piece Buckeye front and back, the wenge wedge neck, and the tone in general. This one also has the Aggie OP3 preamp.
Sorry J, forgot to mention mine has an Aguilar OP3 preamp. If I mod it, I'd prefer it to be passive only, no preamp.
The thought had crossed my mind. Worst they can do is say no I suppose. I have been looking at a used Fender Ultra that has a really nice neck. The preamp isn't bad, but I'd probably use it in passive more often anyway. Just not sure I can swing either right now. Spent $3K on a car (and repairs) for my son. Bought him a guitar recently. New dryer. New bathroom plumbing. It all takes a toll on "disposable income" for dad.
Merry-Go-Round? WTH?! It originally had all Bartolini electronics. I put in Nord dual coils and Aggie OBP3 myself. I also wired it to split the coil (push/pull) on one of the pot, can't remember which...if it hasn't been removed. I could've made those buckeye knobs, too. Yes, that bass was very well optioned from the factory.
By merry-go-round, I mean the basses that have gone in and out of my ownership, quite a few, including high end basses in those days. This is one of a few that didn't move on, it's that special...
Unfortunately, Roscoe serial numbers often get out of sequence and a higher SN might be older than a lower SN.
I'm not gonna argue with you. It's a pretty classic look. Back when I first started to look at Roscoe I thought the two color fingerboard (purpleheart maybe?) was a real Roscoe tell...and the LG body with a spalted top maybe.
I'm not gonna argue with you. It's a pretty classic look. Back when I first started to look at Roscoe I thought the two color fingerboard (purpleheart maybe?) was a real Roscoe tell...and the LG body with a spalted top maybe.
I'd like to think that mine is a pretty nice example of a later "2010's" Roscoe.
To me the two colour purpleheard FB is the quintesstial Roscoe look. It's probably because they seemed to be extremely popular around 2000 and almost all the Roscoes I saw in person to try had that FB or the dymondwood ones. I think it's pretrty firmly established as a uniquely Roscoe feature.
Something like this...this is a spanish cedar body. They often painted/tinted the body red which look very nice.
