A funny thing happened during my visit to Greensboro. Not only did I get to see an awesome Rush show but, I came home with this:
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Roscoe Club
- Thread starter JOME77
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You may now all officially hate JoelFT. Not only ^THAT bass, the Rush concert, but also a meal at Sticks & Stones before the show (those that know, will be jealous, those that don't live in a dull world 
). Oh, and a good beer on the back porch at Hacienda del Gordo after the show. Yeah, he's special.
). Oh, and a good beer on the back porch at Hacienda del Gordo after the show. Yeah, he's special. 
Holy crap. Joel is one lucky dude. Any trip to Gboro is always good especially when it involves a visit to the shop, but add to that a Rush concert and picking up a bass (not to mention THAT bass) and it doens't get much better than that.
I am officially jealous, despite my Century Custom 5M keeping me pretty happy in that department. Joel's is just too good with that finish, the matching pickup covers and the dual MM setup. I'm assuming those are in the "Roscoe placement" and wired volume/blend with the OBP-3?
I am officially jealous, despite my Century Custom 5M keeping me pretty happy in that department. Joel's is just too good with that finish, the matching pickup covers and the dual MM setup. I'm assuming those are in the "Roscoe placement" and wired volume/blend with the OBP-3?
Things to do today:
1. Officially hate JoelFT: done.
2. Sell portion of wife's jewelry to fund Roscoe purchase : pending.
3. Wait for JoelFT to post additional photos and audio clips in order to develop deeper loathing for JoelFT: pending
4. Place repeated calls/send multiple annoying emails to Gard: pending
5. Construct voodoo doll/effigy of JoelFT for ritual: working
6. Feed dogs: done
7. Meditate on hatred of JoelFT: pending
8. Breakfast: pending
Mid-morning and PM schedule to be determined by assessed level of hate for JoelFT.
1. Officially hate JoelFT: done.
2. Sell portion of wife's jewelry to fund Roscoe purchase : pending.
3. Wait for JoelFT to post additional photos and audio clips in order to develop deeper loathing for JoelFT: pending
4. Place repeated calls/send multiple annoying emails to Gard: pending
5. Construct voodoo doll/effigy of JoelFT for ritual: working
6. Feed dogs: done
7. Meditate on hatred of JoelFT: pending
8. Breakfast: pending
Mid-morning and PM schedule to be determined by assessed level of hate for JoelFT.
Besides, I know someone else that took a trip to Greensboro to pick his bass up....and other than the Rush concert, it was a similar trip, with a longer visit.
True. I guess hanging with Jimmy for a couple days, getting a lesson with him...not a bad trip either.
It seems as though my mission was accomplished. I gave Keith very few criteria on this bass. The only thing I really wanted was the dual Aggie MMs in wood covers (thanks to Roger at THG). The finish was left completely up to him. I unshackled him so as to let his artistry come through as he saw fit. I'm so glad I did too. This bass (Foxy Cleopatra as I like to call it) is even better than I hoped. It looks amazing, sounds killer, plays perfect and is stupid light weight.
I'm going to be recording a couple of tracks next week in the studio. So, hopefully I'll get some audio pretty soon. But, a good description about the tone is Roscoe's take on a G&L. There's some Stingray in there but, with the pickups in Roscoe Posistions it's still quite different. Soloing the neck has this really thick P tone. Love it.
I'm going to be recording a couple of tracks next week in the studio. So, hopefully I'll get some audio pretty soon. But, a good description about the tone is Roscoe's take on a G&L. There's some Stingray in there but, with the pickups in Roscoe Posistions it's still quite different. Soloing the neck has this really thick P tone. Love it.
That has got to be the most ugliest bass I have ever seen. You really don't want to be seen on stage playing that beast. I think you should just give it to me and I'll take care of it!
Chef
In Memoriam
It's too bad you don't have a clearer vision of your goals...........................
Wow! That is Beautiful Joel!
What an awesome looking finish.......... and Roger did his standard awesome job of matching the top!!!
The way those pickups blend with the top reminds me of when Rambo was hiding in the dirt and mud on the side of the mountain .......
What an awesome looking finish.......... and Roger did his standard awesome job of matching the top!!!
The way those pickups blend with the top reminds me of when Rambo was hiding in the dirt and mud on the side of the mountain .......
Gard keeps threatening...
I can pull off Nock Alana pretty easily; GA involves more logistic magick...
songwriter21
I have an obsession for wood. The musical kind.
A very pretty bass, indeed! Not many of ours with the pickup covers!
In other news, I slapped some DR Pure Blues on my tobacco-burst SKB, and holy crap, the bass almost plays itself. This might be the lowest, minimal-buzz action I've ever had. And it growls so beautifully. Keith is a wizard.
In other news, I slapped some DR Pure Blues on my tobacco-burst SKB, and holy crap, the bass almost plays itself. This might be the lowest, minimal-buzz action I've ever had. And it growls so beautifully. Keith is a wizard.
I am beginning to SERIOUSLY look at a fall thing right now, will be talking to a few interested parties over the next week or two.....don't hold your breath just yet, anyone, gotta get a lot of ducks lined up and standing still yet before it goes from "idea" to "thing".
