Theres actually the buckeye standard lg 3005 fretless in the pic( rocket music still has it in stock). It's just that you can only see the back of it. Great bass btw. Then there were at least three more...
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Theres actually the buckeye standard lg 3005 fretless in the pic( rocket music still has it in stock). It's just that you can only see the back of it. Great bass btw. Then there were at least three more...
Including a certain short scale LG5 that was the belle of the ball...every time I hear that bass, it makes me shake my head. Just doesn't all make sense to me, to hear all that punch and low end coming out of a set of 30" strings.
Nice Jeff! And for the record, I played a couple Roscoe's with the MM P/U at the GTG this weekend.
Totally awesome tone!
Including a certain short scale LG5 that was the belle of the ball...every time I hear that bass, it makes me shake my head. Just doesn't all make sense to me, to hear all that punch and low end coming out of a set of 30" strings.
This thing. I'm tired of it already. NOT.
After the gtg I spent two more hours in bed with it. Yesterday I spent 2 more hours with it.
I think I remember reading a Marcus Miller quote somewhere and he said something like " you should spend a lot of time with one instrument. Really commit to it." I always thought that was great idea. Learn one bass better than any other bass. Really get know it inside and out. That's what I'm planning on doing( or am already in the process of doing).
The only downside to having this bass is now I want another one that's exactly the same as a backup. Just In case, god forbid, something bad happens to it.
Hang in there with that one. That is simply a beautiful instrument. Favor the neck pickup a bit and slightly boost the 800hz midrange setting on the Bart Pre, and you have a very traditional, full, supportive tone versus the uber articulate 'burp and ping' when set 'flat/neutral/balanced'. I dig both tones very much, and you should be able to fit any mix and context IMO!
Thanks, Ken. I think I'll be hanging on to this one. It truly is one of, if not the best basses I have owned or played. I have played around with the blend and EQ just as you have suggested and with very similar results.
I wish I had the chops for that 'solo the bridge and boost the 250hz' thing... that is really something, but alas, that setting really is a 'suck magnifier'
, and I am no longer worthy at this point
I wish I had the chops for that 'solo the bridge and boost the 250hz' thing... that is really something, but alas, that setting really is a 'suck magnifier'
Just do it.
It ain't like I'm some prize as a player, and it's where I live!
Just do it.
It ain't like I'm some prize as a player, and it's where I live!
I'm working my way into itHey Gard,
On a more serious note, and talking about different pickup blending options, is the blend control on the Bart pre you use active. It REALLY is even through its entire taper. Very unusual for a blend control, most of which have 75%+ their impact within the first 5% of the knob taper off of center.
This blend reminds me of the blend on my Greengrove preamp in my old Celinders. It was active, and had a very even taper. It eliminates the possibility of a preamp bypass switch, and I am wondering if this might be the reason the Bart pre doesn't have one.
Whatever it is, it isn't your typical blend control, that is for sure.
On a more serious note, and talking about different pickup blending options, is the blend control on the Bart pre you use active. It REALLY is even through its entire taper. Very unusual for a blend control, most of which have 75%+ their impact within the first 5% of the knob taper off of center.
This blend reminds me of the blend on my Greengrove preamp in my old Celinders. It was active, and had a very even taper. It eliminates the possibility of a preamp bypass switch, and I am wondering if this might be the reason the Bart pre doesn't have one.
Whatever it is, it isn't your typical blend control, that is for sure.
Ken, I'd check with Bartolini on that one - we don't really know, as we never have offered that option.
I think Jeff cleared that up above (thanks!). Man, that is one heck of a nice blend control. VERY even. I'm so used to the 'quick on/off' sort of response of most other passive blends.
I wonder why more builders don't use this design. It is wonderful!
Thanks! I have to work quite hard NOT to buy your Roscoe in the classifieds. That is a beauty for anyone wanting a 'Roscoe J'. Can't believe it hasn't sold. I don't think people know what that is all about. That is a KILLER spec and deal.
BassHappy
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Including a certain short scale LG5 that was the belle of the ball...every time I hear that bass, it makes me shake my head. Just doesn't all make sense to me, to hear all that punch and low end coming out of a set of 30" strings.
So nice to hear you say this Gard - it warms the cockles of my heart.
I wish you would have been around to sample and play the two medium scales Keith made for me around 1999-2001.
One of my favorite stories along the way was when I arrived at the shop in September of 1999 to pick up the first medium scale bass that Keith had ever built. As I walked in he was unplugging the bass from his amp and he had kind of a strange look on his face. The original bass had mags and we eventually replaced them for a cleaner look. After we exchanged pleasantries, I asked him if everything was alright with the bass and he said:
"You know Rick, after everything I have heard over the years about the performance of anything less than long scale, I gotta tell you - this bass sounds as good as any bass I have ever built."
Keith was more than right - the Roscoe basses have amazing tone, sustain and playability even in - gulp - less than full scale. Roscoe basses do not disappoint and this bass immediately felt like an old friend - as well as the next one I asked him to build for me.
I have no doubt that the short scale sounds as amazing as any Roscoe bass - in any scale - you have ever built. Keith and your staff of fine craftsmen sculpt masterpieces - simple as that. Not just fine craftsmen but true human beings as recently evidenced by the gentleman with the unfortunate flood - and how you treated him.
Being from New York - I made the mistake on one of my visits to ask Keith about sampling some fine North Carolina barbeque. I felt bad - as Keith went out of his way to take me to the BEST place - at least a 20 minute drive out of the way - on a day when he couldn't afford the time away from the shop - and introduced me to the finest NC barbeque I have ever tasted. Of course, once we were eating I didn't feel anything but giddy and my guilt melted away luxuriously to heavenly deliciousness.
It's just Keith....the way he is..
Always going that extra mile for you. It makes him happy.
Just saying....
So nice to hear you say this Gard - it warms the cockles of my heart.
I wish you would have been around to sample and play the two medium scales Keith made for me around 1999-2001.
One of my favorite stories along the way was when I arrived at the shop in September of 1999 to pick up the first medium scale bass that Keith had ever built. As I walked in he was unplugging the bass from his amp and he had kind of a strange look on his face. The original bass had mags and we eventually replaced them for a cleaner look. After we exchanged pleasantries, I asked him if everything was alright with the bass and he said:
"You know Rick, after everything I have heard over the years about the performance of anything less than long scale, I gotta tell you - this bass sounds as good as any bass I have ever built."
Keith was more than right - the Roscoe basses have amazing tone, sustain and playability even in - gulp - less than full scale. Roscoe basses do not disappoint and this bass immediately felt like an old friend - as well as the next one I asked him to build for me.
I have no doubt that the short scale sounds as amazing as any Roscoe bass - in any scale - you have ever built. Keith and your staff of fine craftsmen sculpt masterpieces - simple as that. Not just fine craftsmen but true human beings as recently evidenced by the gentleman with the unfortunate flood - and how you treated him.
Being from New York - I made the mistake on one of my visits to ask Keith about sampling some fine North Carolina barbeque. I felt bad - as Keith went out of his way to take me to the BEST place - at least a 20 minute drive out of the way - on a day when he couldn't afford the time away from the shop - and introduced me to the finest NC barbeque I have ever tasted. Of course, once we were eating I didn't feel anything but giddy and my guilt melted away luxuriously to heavenly deliciousness.
It's just Keith....the way he is..
Always going that extra mile for you. It makes him happy.
Just saying....
Great story. And you're right, true artisans and fine gentlemen at boot. Win - Win for us.
Thanks, it really is! Roscoe quality/fit/finish and all the ash/maple J bass tone you could ever want.
