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Roscoe Club
- Thread starter JOME77
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Nice collection!
Which LG is new?
Thanks!
The 5 string LG. I bought it used, then sent it to Keith for a spa treatment. I’m amazed how good that bass plays after getting PLEK’d
Very nice!
Yeah, if the frets need a leveling job, then the Plek makes a huge difference.
It's nice that they Plek a new bass but IMO, it would be nice if they provided a complementary PLEK that could be performed between the 1-3 year time frame for a bass (after the woods have totally settled).
I am quite happy to pay for Plek, especially at Roscoe's already-discounted rate for its brand of instruments. However, I think it would be really nice if they provided me a complimentary Roscoe bass every 1-3 years. .
I definitely wouldn't say no to that! I have 2 more basses that I plan to send in for a PLEK treatment at some point. 
Take this:
Add this (Loxx Straplock):
End with this:
While this is one of my favorite fretless basses, the neck dive (for me) has always been a bit bothersome.
I saw a post by a member with a Dingwall where he had something like this done to his bass (don't recall exact thread). And while I didn't understand the method he suggested to find the correct spot for the straplock, I had a beater that I tried this out on and it seemed to help.
So I took a deep breath and tried it on this one. Turned out okay.
The strap is a 4" Italia with the smooth backing.
Add this (Loxx Straplock):
End with this:
While this is one of my favorite fretless basses, the neck dive (for me) has always been a bit bothersome.
I saw a post by a member with a Dingwall where he had something like this done to his bass (don't recall exact thread). And while I didn't understand the method he suggested to find the correct spot for the straplock, I had a beater that I tried this out on and it seemed to help.
So I took a deep breath and tried it on this one. Turned out okay.
The strap is a 4" Italia with the smooth backing.
@LousCornerDeli
If it makes you happy, then we're happy!
I've always been able to just move the location where my comfort Strap crosses my shoulder and my basses seem to stay there.
Might also be that I'm having to focus too much on trying to just play the right note (than being focused on how my bass is hanging). As long as it doesn't fall off the strap and hit the floor, I'm OK!
If it makes you happy, then we're happy!
I've always been able to just move the location where my comfort Strap crosses my shoulder and my basses seem to stay there.
Might also be that I'm having to focus too much on trying to just play the right note (than being focused on how my bass is hanging). As long as it doesn't fall off the strap and hit the floor, I'm OK!
Wow! That bass looks soak and wet! Such a nice glassy looking finish.
My fretless is the JB configuration too. The JB configuration with the Bart pre just kills on a Roscoe fretless!
I remove the electro-socket (that mounts the output jack), remove the nut from the output jack and reinstall it. That allows the output jack to protrude out enough to accommodate any right angle plug.
Sorry for the flurry of posts but ........ Just one more thing .......
Incoming Roscoe Signature SKB-3005. Pic's and complete spec's to follow.
Incoming Roscoe Signature SKB-3005. Pic's and complete spec's to follow.
Do tell?Sorry for the flurry of posts but ........ Just one more thing .......
Incoming Roscoe Signature SKB-3005. Pic's and complete spec's to follow.
Sorry for the flurry of posts but ........ Just one more thing .......
Incoming Roscoe Signature SKB-3005. Pic's and complete spec's to follow.
Joe you are borderline Roscoe bass hoarder lol. I can't wait to see pics of this bass.
My wife can't say a word to me when I show her Jo's posts.
Here's a sneak pic ..........
And the spec's are:
Roscoe Signature SKB-3005 fretted
- Ash Body
- Flamed Ash top
- 35” Scale Wenge/Maple/Wenge Wedge neck
- Birdseye maple finger board
- Bartolini Roscoe Quad-Coil Pickups
- Bartolini 3-Band Preamp
IMO, there is no bass made anywhere that is prettier than a Signature SKB 5er!!! The lines flow so well....
If she's like my wife, she doesn't say anything...........
But she does get nervous when Joe and I are together. I have been known to bring home a surprise (or two)
Just wanted to let you guys know that Dykes let me know today that he received a UPS tracking number on his new Roscoe last night! Great to hear that Keith and the guys came through.
Hopefully he'll post some pics after it arrives (and rave about how awesome it plays, sounds and looks)!
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I was killing some time this evening and wondered over to the Darin Huff Bass thread:
WARNING: Darrin Huff basses: over TWELVE YEARS and still waiting
Man! What a sad story! Or should I say "stories" .....
I'll take the "2 more weeks" status any day compared to what those folks are experiencing! Wow! Unbelievable!!!
At any rate, while reading various post of the thread I came upon a post with this video:
It's amazing what companies get away with. It's also amazing that NAMM let's them attend the shows (knowing full well what they do).
as Gomer said: "Shame, Shame, Shame!".
WARNING: Darrin Huff basses: over TWELVE YEARS and still waiting
Man! What a sad story! Or should I say "stories" .....
I'll take the "2 more weeks" status any day compared to what those folks are experiencing! Wow! Unbelievable!!!
At any rate, while reading various post of the thread I came upon a post with this video:
It's amazing what companies get away with. It's also amazing that NAMM let's them attend the shows (knowing full well what they do).
as Gomer said: "Shame, Shame, Shame!".
^^^
Yes the build time he experienced on a custom Roscoe is nothing compared to what really good Boutique builders normally do. My Custom Devon Cocobolo is going to be estimated 5-6 months total and that's with him doing me a fovor. He's very meticulous and downright "Anal" (his words not mine lol) with his process. He demands perfection.
Yes the build time he experienced on a custom Roscoe is nothing compared to what really good Boutique builders normally do. My Custom Devon Cocobolo is going to be estimated 5-6 months total and that's with him doing me a fovor. He's very meticulous and downright "Anal" (his words not mine lol) with his process. He demands perfection.
