Yeah, playing 5s since 2000, I can play 4s, but don't want to. I've finally reached the point that even vocals don't trip me up. What does mess with me is not having a B string.
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Roscoe Club
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Yeah, playing 5s since 2000, I can play 4s, but don't want to. I've finally reached the point that even vocals don't trip me up. What does mess with me is not having a B string.
I can certainly vouch for how nice the HT-322 (2-10's, 1-12 and a horn) sounds when powered with 750 watts of Class A/B power!
But as you guys state, it's much easier (on the back) to take a light weight Class D-head and a Berg 112 cabinet to the gig. And the Mesa D800+ and Berg HD112 sounds about as good at medium volume gigs as I've heard.
For not an insignificant amount of time I GAS'd over a Berg 322. Played through one and thought, "oh yes, she will be mine." But now I'm a fan of preamp pedals and IEM. I've got a GK Plex that I like, and if I ever get rid of my mid 90s SWR/Eden rig, I'll probably just get an MBP 212 and call it a day.
I'm a huge fan of the original SWR amps. I played SM-400/400s amps and Goliath and Goliath JR. cab's for many years. Never let me down and always sounded great.
The Berg HT322 will probably never leave my upstairs music room. Fortunately most of our jams are in my music room so I just roll it to away from the wall and I'm ready to play. If I had to play out with that rig I'd have to hire some young wiper snappers to load and unload it for me!
Well it's been just over 2 weeks (since the last status reports so somebody (out of the 5 in process) should be getting a new Roscoe this week. Who is it?
Shane? Matt? Fritz? Gary? Skip?
Shane? Matt? Fritz? Gary? Skip?
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Keith messaged me yesterday and mine should be done next week.
Keith messaged me yesterday and mine should be done next week.
Looks like Chicago Music Exchange is next, according to The Real Roscoe Guitars FB page. . Two Classics with "light-weight alder bodies, Hipshot Ultra-Lite Tuners, and Aguilar electronics (two-way active/passive Aguilar systems are my favorite for Roscoe Classic basses: great Classic sound with newer, loaded, full-pump option at the push/pull of a switch. All ready to play music, NOT knobs). Light weight, great balance and tone."
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A friend of mine (guitar player) played that black one at NAMM. He said I needed it - of course.
If that PJ on CME's website was a reverse P, I would've bought by now. 
And of course, all the stuff happening now (Geddy Lee's bass book, the YYZ pedal) bringing my attention back to my roots (middle and high school) where I basically learned to play bass learning Rush (2112 was my first test) makes a "Geddy Lee" Roscoe jazz bass very tempting. Yet, like the sweet Bergantino rig that I don't need in my current situation, I really don't need a jazz bass either.
But I tell you what, a "Pino" P bass, a "Geddy" jazz bass and my "Steve" Century Plus would be a hell of a stable.
But I tell you what, a "Pino" P bass, a "Geddy" jazz bass and my "Steve" Century Plus would be a hell of a stable.
I'll never get rid of my SM-400s, especially after I bought an always on HPF for it. It's a workhorse that once I figured out how to use it, sounds excellent.I'm a huge fan of the original SWR amps. I played SM-400/400s amps and Goliath and Goliath JR. cab's for many years. Never let me down and always sounded great.
The Berg HT322 will probably never leave my upstairs music room. Fortunately most of our jams are in my music room so I just roll it to away from the wall and I'm ready to play. If I had to play out with that rig I'd have to hire some young wiper snappers to load and unload it for me!
Keith told me 2 and a half weeks ago that mine was next. But, I'm not holding my breath. He's really busy and backed up with sanding, polishing and finishing.
Yep, the old SWR stuff was amazing. I used it until Genz Benz came out. Couldn't resist the lighter weight.
I've gotten to play (or own) each of the CME-offered Roscoes since 2015. I strongly considered the LG PJ (it is so comfy and lightweight), but I would never gig it except church and playing for fun.
There aren't many Roscoes left at CME, so two in the works will round out the offerings nicely. Sandbergs have been selling pretty well there over the last 6 months...they did a clinic. (Psst...Keith!)
There aren't many Roscoes left at CME, so two in the works will round out the offerings nicely. Sandbergs have been selling pretty well there over the last 6 months...they did a clinic. (Psst...Keith!)
Joe, I was the last to put in my order, so I’ve got at least another 4 weeks to go. Last message from Keith was that they were routing the body. Mine is a bit different in that I requested an ash body with exposed grain. That leaves a lot of room for Keith to work with, and he mentioned that he might have some options for me to chose from. He said he had some pieces of ash to “practice on”. I can’t wait to see what he has in mind!
Keith ordered me a special Buckeye top in to start my next Roscoe build. Still mulling over options on this one but I think I want Wenge neck and fretboard.
