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Here's a pic of the old shop about 6 years ago when I went to a GTG and pick up my 6 string. So amazing to see the quilt maple and play it the first time. Don't remember what Keith was working on. Might have been finishing touches to Ryan's bass as he waited.
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Used it for my lesson wi Jimmy Haslip the next day
 
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I went back to nickels and 40's instead of 45's...Sunbeams from friendly TB Roscoe member. I keep going back and forth but I think Nickels are the way to go. There may be a little too much zing in steel strings. I know they mellow a little but my ear must be changing with age.

Amazing what a difference .05mm can make. They feel really fast - especially on the 4 string. 18mm - 19 mm is also noticeable. Amazing what you get used to. I find my touch getting lighter as I age as well. I think the lighter gauge strings need a lighter touch so....
 
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My main bass at church has been my SKB fretless 5 (Love that bass)! I been leaning towards passive lately so I have been playing one of my Laklands ( very nice basses) for a song or two each Sunday's. I've been considering selling my SKB fretted 5 to fund a Roscoe Classic 5 but I took the SKB fretted 5 today and fell in love with her once again....I'd hate to get rid of either Lakland but those Classics have been calling my name (especially thanks to @CrashClint !)
 
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Chuck M said:
One other thing and it is BIG.............call Roscoe and you will likely talk to Gard. Gard is friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and kind. I'm certain Keith is just like that too. Great folks, great company and great products.

Hey, this is what it feels like to preach to the choir!
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I was going to send a check, but do you take PayPal? :whistle:

You left out: sarcastic, snarky, obnoxious, smart ass, and a few other adjectives I'm sure.....:facepalm:
 
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Sat in with my friends National Gard band at school today. His last gig with the band before he's done. Did Soullive's "Rudy's Way". Yeah, I know, no bass in that tune. I came up with something. :) My colleague said "night and day" difference when I plugged the Roscoe 6 in. :cool: Not fair of course as the other guy had a nice Fender Precision so it was a little apple/oranges, but indeed, the sound of the band changed considerably with the Roscoe in the mix. :bassist:
 
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CrashClint said:
I am hoping my Classic will be ready before Easter. Do you have the American or Skyline Laklands?
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My US JO is a 4 which is barely used... the two others a DJ5 and a LOG 5 string P are both Skylines

The Lakland 5's ( both passive) have a nice B but nothing like the Roscoe's and I wonder how much of that is due to active v passive? Thoughts?
 
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JLY said:
My US JO is a 4 which is barely used... the two others a DJ5 and a LOG 5 string P are both Skylines

The Lakland 5's ( both passive) have a nice B but nothing like the Roscoe's and I wonder how much of that is due to active v passive? Thoughts?
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Lakland makes some nice basses (USA and import models). I don't think that active or passive really makes any difference (in the sound of the B).
I'm convinced that the main difference between the Roscoe B and every other 35" scale B is the way Roscoe makes the neck. The magic must be in the basic construction and the way, the how and the where he installs the graphite strips.

It's like the secret to Voodoo doughnuts, "The Magic is in the Hole"!

The secret to the Roscoe sound, "The Magic is in the necks"!
 
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