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Roscoe Club
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The Centurys get a lot of love for sure, but I am an SKB guy - got 2.
If at all possible, try at least a Century and an SKB. The LG's have their fans too, of course.
The Ibanez' are quite nice too, once you get into 'signature series' territory, like Gerald Veasley and Adam Nitti, but those are priced even above new Roscoes. I've seen them and heard them (played by Gerald and Adam, in fact) and while they are very nice, I won't be parting with my Roscoes any time soon...
If at all possible, try at least a Century and an SKB. The LG's have their fans too, of course.
The Ibanez' are quite nice too, once you get into 'signature series' territory, like Gerald Veasley and Adam Nitti, but those are priced even above new Roscoes. I've seen them and heard them (played by Gerald and Adam, in fact) and while they are very nice, I won't be parting with my Roscoes any time soon...
You'll find Century fans, SKB fans and LG fans. To a large extent it's personal preference, especially true if (like me) most of your playing is done while seated.
If you plan on playing on a strap I could see how the longer upper horn of a Century could improve the "balance" a bit.
Me, I'm a Century guy - got 3
If you plan on playing on a strap I could see how the longer upper horn of a Century could improve the "balance" a bit.
Me, I'm a Century guy - got 3
Do you want a small, medium, or really small body?
As for price I guess it depends on what you'd be buying but my used Century Signature 5 was way more than a few used Ibanez'
As for price I guess it depends on what you'd be buying but my used Century Signature 5 was way more than a few used Ibanez'
I think the longer horn helps balance and the "reach" for first position. Greta basses. I wanted to play a 6 but just didn't need/use the C string enough to justify it. I'm very happy with my Roscoe Century 5 though.
Thanks for the replies! As far as body size, I'd like it a little lighter than my Q6 was, so medium to small I guess.
Any of them will be lighter than your Q6. I have a Q5 and it's the heaviest bass I own at about 12lbs.
I was equating:
Really Small: LG
Small: SKB
Medium: Century
I've played them all and really dug the LG but in the end I went with a Century and I'm very happy I did. The body is still smaller than most "normal" basses like a full sized Jazz. It's very comfortable and balances nicely.
I was equating:
Really Small: LG
Small: SKB
Medium: Century
I've played them all and really dug the LG but in the end I went with a Century and I'm very happy I did. The body is still smaller than most "normal" basses like a full sized Jazz. It's very comfortable and balances nicely.
Frankly, I'd go with something pretty straight-forward for us - stock electronics (custom wound Bart pickups, Bart 3-band); if you want a brighter tone, look for an ash body with a maple board, if you want a bit fatter/warmer then consider mahogany body and a pau ferro board - these are just guidelines, not absolutes.
If you can find a used Standard or Standard Plus you will get a great value - these models are about 90% of a Custom or Signature for about 60% of the cost (I work here, and own two Standards - I've had Signatures, but let them go).
Feel free to message me or call the shop if you have any questions.
This is a beautiful bass that would get you right in your tone neighborhood for a ridiculously low price.
For Sale/Trade - Roscoe SKB 3006
For Sale/Trade - Roscoe SKB 3006
Wow! 7.8 lbs! I don't think I've ever had a bass that light. That would be nice. Thanks SteveC. I was def looking at that bass. It seems sweet
CrashClint
I Play Bass therefore I Am
Hey Vlad did you get your Pope preamp yet?
Can't wait to try this preamp! Going to be so cool playing with 2 midrange points. Mike Pope if you are reading, send me a shipping confirmation!!
Yes I did. Arrived shortly after my post.
Got it installed just recently. It is clean, quiet and clear, especially on the B string. Playing around with it and thinking of trying different EQ points though. More to approximate the Bart settings which I really liked with this bass and pickups.
To be fair I changed alot of stuff recently around the same time. Added a Cali76 TX comp and my band is using a new board to mix our In-Ears. I have DR Pureblues strings installed as well which are new for me and may be a bit too Mid heavy. Going to put some High Beams back on. Have to work through setting up all the new toys.
Did a quick recording using a Zoom B3, Audacity, and Cali76 a couple days ago. Excuse the very sloppy playing. I am trying to learn slap and sent this to my teacher.
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CrashClint
I Play Bass therefore I Am
I thought the recording of the bass sounded good. The bass still sounds like a Roscoe. I got a free set of Pure Blues so I tried them and didn't like the way they sounded on my Roscoe and went back to using Sunbeams. I have never used the Hi-Beams so I am curious to what the highs will sound like being it is a stainless string.
CrashClint
I Play Bass therefore I Am
What do you think about the Cali76? I have the Empress which sounds really good but I have heard good things about the Cali76 but haven't been able to try one out.
CrashClint
I Play Bass therefore I Am
Just want to share with you Roscoeheads about the 64 Audio IEMs. Before I bought my A4's I was using a less expensive set of ear buds and I noticed I was constantly turning up the volume as the gig went on due to ear fatigue. At the end I noticed I had turned up the volume significantly. I left the volume where it was set on the headphone amp from the night before and listened to an mp3 and thought I was going to blow my ear drums out. I did research and found the 1964/64 Audio page here on TB a year ago and started saving my money. I have been using the A4's with ADEL Technology and have to say these IEMs are impressive. I have reduced my volume by 75% and hear all instruments clearly. These also give a lot of isolation so you are hearing the mix through the IEMs and not a lot of bleed over. It used to be painful to stand next to some drummers with my old IEMs but now I have to have drums put in my mix. I am not affiliated nor am I endorsed by 64 Audio, just a huge fan of their IEMs. I use these for listening to mp3s as well for 4 plus hours a day at work and no ear fatigue and I don't hear my noisy suite mates.
I would say the same for my Westone UM-2's. I don't even have custom molds. I just use the rubber tip that fits my ear best. It isn't complete isolation, but I have minimal issues with bleed. We are a silent stage so the drums and amps aren't an issue. I have my Rolls headphone volume at about 9, maybe 10 o'clock. When I take my ears out after church, the people talking are louder than what I was listening to for my monitor mix.
I wish the technology was as available/affordable 20 years ago. I would have saved a lot of money on amps and my hearing. I love IEM's and if I never had to use an amp again I'd be fine.
My Century 5 sounds fantastic in my ears - and to everyone else as well.
I wish the technology was as available/affordable 20 years ago. I would have saved a lot of money on amps and my hearing. I love IEM's and if I never had to use an amp again I'd be fine.
My Century 5 sounds fantastic in my ears - and to everyone else as well.
Lowendtech
Happily trending in my own peculiar direction.
Just want to share with you Roscoeheads about the 64 Audio IEMs. Before I bought my A4's I was using a less expensive set of ear buds and I noticed I was constantly turning up the volume as the gig went on due to ear fatigue. At the end I noticed I had turned up the volume significantly. I left the volume where it was set on the headphone amp from the night before and listened to an mp3 and thought I was going to blow my ear drums out. I did research and found the 1964/64 Audio page here on TB a year ago and started saving my money. I have been using the A4's with ADEL Technology and have to say these IEMs are impressive. I have reduced my volume by 75% and hear all instruments clearly. These also give a lot of isolation so you are hearing the mix through the IEMs and not a lot of bleed over. It used to be painful to stand next to some drummers with my old IEMs but now I have to have drums put in my mix. I am not affiliated nor am I endorsed by 64 Audio, just a huge fan of their IEMs. I use these for listening to mp3s as well for 4 plus hours a day at work and no ear fatigue and I don't hear my noisy suite mates.
A huge plus one (or is that two) to these. I also use the Westone (UM Pro 20's) IEM's. The increase in sound quality with them is well worth the extra cost over normal good quality ear buds. I can't recommend them enough to my friends. My sister is an audiologist and she was so impressed with my older UM 2's, that she bought them off me. I immediately went out and bought a new set.
I would imagine that the 64 Audio products are very good too but haven't tried them.
And they fit inside a full face motorcycle helmet very nicely, which was a huge plus for me.
Damn good compressor. I had a Markbass Compressore for years. Loved it but for some reason wanted to try something different. Its smoother than the Compressore for sure but not $300 better IMO. However the Markbass added a certain something to my sound that is missing. I sold it and may just get another.
