I replaced the stock stacked knobs with this:
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But I don't see them in pearl.
Mak
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But I don't see them in pearl.
Mak
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Roscoe Club
- Thread starter JOME77
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The MOP would work well. Inlaid on end grain Ebony maybe. The lower part of stack could also be Ebony but install the MOP as a cap. Inset the upper slightly into the lower and you'd generate a really unique affect.
The coloration and "look" of that bass is unique. I'd think about using something like alumilite as a finish to tie it all together.
Just a first thought
I used similar knobs for my current Roscoe. I'm not a fan of the plastic concentric knob. I've gone with custom knobs on a lot of my Roscoe's but the gloss finishes just look good with metal black knobs IMO.
What does everyone think of these knobs and how they match my Roscoe bass?
The knobs look cool, but a bit lighter-colored than the top wood. Not sure if that bothers you. I would leave it as is.. I'm a sucker for black hardware and I think the knobs, along with the bridge, pickups and tuners really tie the whole thing together.
I just got my Custom Roscoe Century in and it looks brand new. The guy I purchased from had 3 Custom Roscoes and he said he never played any of them out of his house. Best build I've ever seen on any bass and the finish is flawless. The Charcoal Black burst is gorgeous in person. Just playing the bass unplugged right now at work the strings seem to resonate amazingly. Why didn't you guys tell me about these basses earlier lol.
Can you buy a couple more? I'm living vicariously through you right now 'cause I'm done for a while. A headless, fretless 6-string would be great for your next one. Thanks for your support.
I believe I’m done for a little while. I do think I will have a Roscoe build done soon through Rocket Music.
And the sofa looks comfortable too!
It's a good thing the sofa is comfortable, because that's where the wife told me I'd be sleeping if I purchased another bass this month lol.
One of the biggest thing I love about my Roscoes is the Plek job they done on both. The setup and action is absolute perfect and the neck is amazing. The fit and finish on both the oil and the Clear coat finish is perfect. The fretwork is perfect and nothing was needed. I've had 2 Warrior basses that had their poly finish and both come to me new with several flaws in the finish. It's refreshing to get something that exceeds what you pay for it.
I have had 8 Roscoe basses. 5 and 6, fretted and fretless, Custom and Standard Plus. Each one has been flawless. Well, there have been "flaws" as far as blemishes and such in the wood, but it's wood and I love that. What impresses me most has been the way I have been treated. My first build. My last build. I have been treated as though I am somebody. I'm not a big name artist/endorser. I'm not even in a touring band. I wasn't even in a band. I was treated and given options that made me feel like I was. A small imperfection in one of the bodies that was noticed after the bass was basically done and I was offered options from leaving it, covering it, or putting a replacement bass at the front of the line. That is service. I choose to leave it (they new I probably would from past builds) but being given the options like that was amazing.
I like that the "budget line" models are made in the same shop, on the same machines and but the same people as the Custom and Signature basses. My Standard Plus neck was hand fit to the body, just like a Signature. The "veneer" top is as beautiful as on a carved bass - IMHO. I think Keith even did the fret work on my current bass. I don't know that theres a better "bang for the buck" than a new Standard or a used Custom/Signature. Find a used Standard Plus and you are getting a hell of a deal on an American made bass.
+1 on how I'm treated. Now that Gard has left the building, I recently emailed just checking status on my build and confirmed a detail on the color - and Keith has been communicating with me - and real quick on the response time too - I'm very impressed and honored to have KR handling the details - regarding the color - KR is doing the paint himself! I thought he had a "paint guy" doing all the paint - or paint department. Some MFR's might say, "Oh you have to speak to the dealer about this or that." Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting my 2nd Roscoe this month. Nice Christmas present!! I was thinking I'd get to meet KR at NAMM 2018, but heard they aren't going this time - dang!
What does everyone think if the QOart Knobs on my custom Century? Do they match and look good?
