Roscoe Club

[Nightman]

That 'C' string is also good for 'A' string root barre chords. Fills the chords out with that high 3rd interval. From the 'A' string down, it's like playing a guitar, which I do, and I like that!!!

It's still early, though! The slant PU are an issue at this point.

 

[Nightman]

Okay, so the thick neck makes it difficult to hang it from the Hercules wall hangers/guitar stands that I have. It's like there needs to be (and maybe there is) a hanger/stand for 6'ers, and the body style of this LG does not let me sit the bass into my A-frame stand without removing the chord. If I leave the chord in the base has to lean to the left (it's too new for me to be comfortable with that). Trivial things I suspect.

What are you other 6'ers doing?

 

[Freddels]

If you leave the cord plugged in, the battery will run out.
There's an Ultimate stand that has more of a V shaped holder that will fit a 6er.

 

[Freddels]

I found this online.
Amazon.com: String Swing Replacable Yoke for 6 & 7 String Bass Guitars: Musical Instruments

 

[mmbongo]

I don't get the whole 4 string desire, I'm not criticizing, I have 6 myself, but haven't touched any of them in over 6 months. They seem limited or limiting IMO. And since I don't slap, and I select my basses for light weight, the 4s don't have an advantage there either.

Just curious, not stirring the pot.

I play a 4 differently than a 5. When I'm on the 4 I'm a little looser and more adventurous because it's easier (for me) to do chords and the occasional slap or tap. But when I can only bring one bass I of course bring the 5, but to me the 4 is more fun.

 

[SteveC]

I play a 4 differently than a 5. When I'm on the 4 I'm a little looser and more adventurous...But when I can only bring one bass I of course bring the 5, but to me the 4 is more fun.

I agree. I wish the market was better. I'd be tempted to sell my fretless and get that transparent white P/J 4 thats for sale. Can't imagine not playing a Roscoe...although I don't think I have ever played a Roscoe 4 string.

 

[Thumper]

Ok, I kinda get that. When I became the singer for my rock (non gigging jam band) I went to 4s to simplify things. Now, however, no problems playing a 5 while doing lead vocals.

 

[mmbongo]

I agree. I wish the market was better. I'd be tempted to sell my fretless and get that transparent white P/J 4 thats for sale. Can't imagine not playing a Roscoe...although I don't think I have ever played a Roscoe 4 string.

There's a sweet 4 string Century with dual humbuckers in the classifieds as well for the same price. It's got a beautiful wenge fingerboard. When I decided to buy, I looked at those two along with the one I eventually chose which was the 4 string Century Custom. All were the same price and I chose that Custom mainly because I knew I'd never be able to buy one like it new.

 

[ArtechnikA]

What are you other 6'ers doing?

I use the Hercules "Universal" stand.
the 7 won't fit tho...

 

[Nightman]

I use the Hercules "Universal" stand.
the 7 won't fit tho...

I have one of those and the wall hangers and both are the same size (around 2''). Are you forcing the neck into the Auto Grip System and allowing the rubber to compress to fit the bass (seems pretty tight)?

 

[Nightman]

If you leave the cord plugged in, the battery will run out.
There's an Ultimate stand that has more of a V shaped holder that will fit a 6er.

But if I just ran out of beer or needed to empty my bladder, I have to unplug from the head, then unplug from the bass... would be much easier to sit it down plugged in all for just a few minutes, but I do understand what you are saying and battery life is important.

 

[Freddels]

But if I just ran out of beer or needed to empty my bladder, I have to unplug from the head, then unplug from the bass... would be much easier to sit it down plugged in all for just a few minutes, but I do understand what you are saying and battery life is important.

True, but I don't like leaving it plugged in b/c either me or someone may trip over the cord and the bass ends up getting pulled over.

 

[Nightman]

True, but I don't like leaving it plugged in b/c either me or someone may trip over the cord and the bass ends up getting pulled over.

That's a horrible thought! Unplugged it is and the cord moved out of the way!!

 

[Freddels]

I have one of those little folding Hercules stands that works with my LG3004. On gigs I tend to unplug and put the stand and bass behind my amp so that it's as much out of the way as possible.

 

[Freddels]

That 'C' string is also good for 'A' string root barre chords. Fills the chords out with that high 3rd interval. From the 'A' string down, it's like playing a guitar, which I do, and I like that!!!

It's still early, though! The slant PU are an issue at this point.

So what's up with the reverse slant pickups?

 

[Nightman]

So what's up with the reverse slant pickups?

I have yet to notice them in my playing. I have realized that my hands are too short for any low-end slapping, and with the action as low as it is I may as well not use that technique on this bass.

What issues are you having with the PUs?

 

[Freddels]

I don't have the reverse slants on my LG.

 

[Nightman]

OKay, so right now the slanted PU are not issue.

 

[ArtechnikA]

I have one of those and the wall hangers and both are the same size (around 2''). Are you forcing the neck into the Auto Grip System and allowing the rubber to compress...

No rubber.
We must be talking about 2 different things.
Hercules Stands GS455B Hanging Guitar Stand - Universal Clutch, Single

Killer price they've got going right now - I might have to buy another one...

 

[CrashClint]

I think it would be another area of the bass market Roscoe could do very well. I think Roscoe should make at least one and put it out there. I think it would do better than Gard thinks it will.

I think I will buy a Fender and create a decal with Rosceaux Guitars and apply it to the headstock.

Yeah, I think if I want to go passive 4 it may be something non Roscoe at this point.