Roscoe Club

[Gard]

Hey Dave. I will say that as a Century guy through and through (I've owned LGs and SKBs and though I liked them the ergonomics of the Century just work for me) the Century HL works really well both visually and ergonomically.

I'll also second the Aguilar DCB suggestion for the tone you mention (deep with cut) and probably pairing it with an OBP-3 is a safe bet and will provide a nice alternative to your other basses in tone. I've put a set of DCBs in the bass below and it sounds awesome! I think alder/pau ferro or alder/maple (birdseye or not) would sound great.

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I really LOVE how this bass turned out, FWIW, fantastic instrument.

Jeff, I just spoke with a guy up your way that is picking up your old Century Custom 5M. Sounds like it may have found a home....

 

[bassfacer22]

Do they make 35 inch Headless Roscoes? That's no problem right?

 

[Dave Siff]

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That is rather persuasive. I think I'm leaning toward the Century now!

 

[Gard]

Do they make 35 inch Headless Roscoes? That's no problem right?

Yup, the standard scale length on all 5 and 6 string basses, headless or traditional headstock, is 35"; 34" is optional on Custom & Signature models.

 

[SteveC]

That is rather persuasive. I think I'm leaning toward the Century now!

Century "reverse slant" pups headless is awesome. Send that deposit and wit for progress pics.

 

[SteveC]

My headless Roscoe dream bass already exists at Rocket Music:

I like SKB and LG body shapes best (a tie for first place) with Century shape a close second.

That is an amazing bass. Greg has nice stuff.

 

[CrashClint]

I am a big fan of Alder and Ebony and think it would really sound good with the Aggie DCB D4 pickups. I have those in my LG with the East Uni-Pre and it sounds amazing.

That is rather persuasive. I think I'm leaning toward the Century now!

 

[JOME77]

Yeah! When is that?

Still not sure Dave. Probably in late Feb. or March. I'm afraid that the next couple months will be too busy for everyone for us to be able to have a good turn out. I'll post a date when we determine it.
When's the new headless Roscoe going to be done? It might be worth waiting on that to happen. I'd love to be able to check it out!

 

[SteveC]

E034 is back with E064. Here it will stay - wife's orders. May even try it at church on Sunday - see how well I adapt.

 

[mwbonsall]

Glad you have her back, enjoy Steve!!

Mark

 

[SteveC]

Glad you have her back, enjoy Steve!!

Mark

Thanks. It's been good so far. Feels better than I remember...and the B string is ridiculous. Quilt and Koa are my favorite tops and mine are amazing. Oh, they play and sound as good as they look, too.

 

[mwbonsall]

Thanks. It's been good so far. Feels better than I remember...and the B string is ridiculous. Quilt and Koa are my favorite tops and mine are amazing. Oh, they play and sound as good as they look, too.

Me too!

Mark

 

[J2Kbass]

Those tops are NICE!

 

[Dave Siff]

When's the new headless Roscoe going to be done? It might be worth waiting on that to happen. I'd love to be able to check it out!

Probably not till June 2017..

 

[Gard]

View attachment 987236 E034 is back with E064. Here it will stay - wife's orders. May even try it at church on Sunday - see how well I adapt.

"...home, home again
I like to be here, when I can..."

 

[SteveC]

Third time may be the charm. It seems to play a lot more easily this time. Used it at a funk jam on Saturday night (we came up with the beginnings of 5-6 tunes) and played it at church on Sunday with no issues at all.

 

[SteveC]

Found some DR Hi-Beams for $10.64 shipped 2 day from Amazon Prime. I never used to look there for stuff but my wife is an Amazon Prime addict. Saved myself $25.

 

[CrashClint]

No Link = No Strings

Found some DR Hi-Beams for $10.64 shipped 2 day from Amazon Prime. I never used to look there for stuff but my wife is an Amazon Prime addict. Saved myself $25.

 

[SteveC]

No Link = No Strings

I just checked the link and they are back to $34. I must have happened on a one day thing or a mistake. I should have ordered more sets.

 

[CrashClint]

I was wondering if that is what happened as I got the same price response when I searched. I am a DR String dealer and I can't get the strings as cheap as you did through the Amazon special. I definitely pay less than the $34 price.

I just checked the link and they are back to $34. I must have happened on a one day thing or a mistake. I should have ordered more sets.