I’ve seen that in the past and tried to buy it. One of the nicest Standard plus Roscoes I’ve ever seen. I bet it does sound good. Enjoy brother.
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Roscoe Club
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I’ve seen that in the past and tried to buy it. One of the nicest Standard plus Roscoes I’ve ever seen. I bet it does sound good. Enjoy brother.
Chef
In Memoriam
Totally a science experiment.
Even if I like it I’m not sure I’ll keep it as I have a pretty well defined toolkit already.
But, I like trying things and Roscoe sure is some dedicated players.
Even if I like it I’m not sure I’ll keep it as I have a pretty well defined toolkit already.
But, I like trying things and Roscoe sure is some dedicated players.
My LG5 Custom just got back from Keith.
-New updated letter
-Aguilar PUs
-PLEK
-New bridge
-Setup
-new input
-New updated letter
-Aguilar PUs
-PLEK
-New bridge
-Setup
-new input
You like MTD basses? I have a 535...
I have Sadowsky MV5 and a Roscoe fretless too. Take your pick!
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I guess my fretless 5 and your LG have been roommates at Roscoe for a few weeks. Keith finally got the Diamondwood FB milled off via the Plek so hopefully things will move along now.
Great looking LG by the way!
I guess my fretless 5 and your LG have been roommates at Roscoe for a few weeks. Keith finally got the Diamondwood FB milled off via the Plek so hopefully things will move along now.
Great looking LG by the way!
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Chef
In Memoriam
Mmm...Roscoe fretless...You like MTD basses? I have a 535...
Roscoe fretless here!! It's a lined fretless, though. I had traded it but there were issues with the traded bass, so we cancelled the deal.
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I’ve seen Roscoes with the Barts described as P basses on steroids- definitely warm and organic sounding! I have the Dunlop Super Bright nickels on my SKB and like that combination a lot. Give it some time and you’re likely to fall in love, imho.
Chef
In Memoriam
Right
New Dunlop Super Bright Nickels and tweaked the setup to where it feels like me.
The Eq has a lot going on and is kinda fun to play with.
At least at home with just me, it’s cool so far.
Looking forward to rehearsal tmrw to see how it fits that band.
New Dunlop Super Bright Nickels and tweaked the setup to where it feels like me.
The Eq has a lot going on and is kinda fun to play with.
At least at home with just me, it’s cool so far.
Looking forward to rehearsal tmrw to see how it fits that band.
Yep.Have we had this discussion before?
As I really narrow in on (in all areas - amp, effects or lack of, etc.) what works for me, it's my Roscoe. I've had it for almost 6 years now. I am almost to the point where I don't look any more. I sometimes think a more "single coil" option for pickups might be nice, go back to my jazz bass days, but really, no one would notice a big difference from what I have now. I am also almost there with being a 5 string guy. I have my inexpensive 4 that I use from time to time for things as it was a gift from my wife and is a decent bass really.
I have my fretted needs covered so I do occasionally, even though I've sold 2 AMAZING fretless basses, think about having one again. Really, a fretted and fretless pair of Roscoe 5 string basses would be all I need. I have said it before and it's still true today.
If I could buy one of those back, I probably would. One has been modded very nicely, the other is still stock I believe.
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I hear you Steve. I’ve certainly let some killer Roscoe’s get away.
I definitely think a Roscoe fretless would be the best addition you could add to your bass collection. I think any player that plays church gigs should have one. They sound awesome on the worship tunes.
I definitely think a Roscoe fretless would be the best addition you could add to your bass collection. I think any player that plays church gigs should have one. They sound awesome on the worship tunes.
I agree on the fretless thing. My Pentabuzz gets more rotation than any other bass. I bet a Roscoe fretless would be pretty sweet.
Yep. There are many Sundays where I think man, this would be so good on a fretless...
My 2nd one (that I had built) is the first bass that comes up in Google when you search Roscoe fretless.
I think the first one (that I bought from Greg) is still out there in it's stock condition. Played about 10 times a year I think according to a conversation I had with the new owner. Tried to buy it back but he really likes it for those 10 times a year. Can't say that I blame him. That really tight flame maple top was as nice as any I have seen. Looked a little like a Fodera.
Both amazing basses.
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This!!
However, my Zon Sonus fretless in church service is a cut above my Roscoe fretless!!! IJS
Yeah. That Zon totally kills!
I will say though, in an A/B test with the Roscoe ash JB fretless it was right there in the ballpark with the Zon in mwah. Something about ash/Diamondwood/JB p/u’s. They just work in a Roscoe fretless.
Keith also called today and said he would be shipping my fretless back tomorrow. It was the 2nd one that he worked with Plek to mill off the old finger board to replace it with a new one. Keith said it did an awesome job. He also did the fret lines with white epoxy and said that was definitely the way to go. He said you can’t feel the lines anywhere on finger board (I had an issue with buzzing at the aluminum lines).
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