No real secret, you seal the body, use dark pore filler (we use walnut color, it almost looks black, but not completely), then spray thinned white over it, then spray a satin clear over that.
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Roscoe Club
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No real secret, you seal the body, use dark pore filler (we use walnut color, it almost looks black, but not completely), then spray thinned white over it, then spray a satin clear over that.
Thanks for that , you make it sound so easy !
I dunno 'bout "easy", but we make it look good!
It's my favorite finish - have it on my fretless!
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Looking forward to this GTG! We weren't able to have one last year (for the 1st time in 5 years) so this one's is much needed!
And again, I want to stress that while a lot of the regulars that attend are Roscoe owners and lovers, most of us own and love lots of other brand basses. Lot's of cool gear to check out! Most of us are Berg lovers too so lot's of Berg cabinets there too!
Good deal on the GTG! I'll be there. The last one sealed my decision to get a Roscoe, so I'm kinda scared of what might happen this time.. 
Please help.
Does anyone have a foto of the Century, SKB and LG basses side by side for a size comparison? I've searched everywhere and haven't had much luck.
Thanks.
Does anyone have a foto of the Century, SKB and LG basses side by side for a size comparison? I've searched everywhere and haven't had much luck.
Thanks.
LG on the left, SKB center and Century on the right.
You are THE man!!!!
Left to right: LG, SKB, Century, correct?
Thank you.
Left to right: LG, SKB, Century, correct?
Thank you.
Yes that is correct. I'm not currently in the Roscoe club but admire from a difference.
Good deal on the GTG! I'll be there. The last one sealed my decision to get a Roscoe, so I'm kinda scared of what might happen this time..
Don't be afraid, just let the Force flow through you.
I'm sure there will be PLENTY there to kickstart the ole imagination
Oh, the kickstarting commenced a while ago! I've got a few too many ideas and way too long to wait.
What can you tell me about Roscoes with Audere preamps? Is Roscoe putting them in anymore? What's the skinny on this?
Good deal on the GTG! I'll be there. The last one sealed my decision to get a Roscoe, so I'm kinda scared of what might happen this time..
I think you're right to be a little scared. I ordered my first Roscoe and went to the shop to pick it up. While there taking the tour I picked out a top for my next Roscoe. It sat for a few months but then the build was on. I sold the first one, but the 2nd one has become my main bass for the last few years.
My 3rd build (my 8th Roscoe) is an amazing fretless. I've had it about 5 months. Stunning. Not sure if I have as much use for a fretless as I thought, but I'm holding on to it for now.
The Roscoe site is The Official Reference for questions like this:
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I donno what they might be able to do if you sourced and supplied the parts; that would be a @Gard question.
I'm not completely happy with the electronics in my 3007 (donno what the deal is - must investigate) but I'm thinking that while it's down for hardware update (cosmetic only...) I might investigate a DarkGlass Tone Capsule. Another option...
Yeah that link doesn't reference the Audere. But I know Roscoe was using Audere. At least for a while.
My Century Sig 5 originally shipped with an Audere in it, but the previous owner yanked it in favor of the Bart.
An Audere was original equipment on My Century Signature (fretless). I replaced it with a Bart (wanted a more compressed sound).
I think the Audere is still packed away in the case.
I haven't noticed one coming out of Greensboro in a while.
