Roscoe Club

[JOME77]

EXACTLY !!!!

#1, load up the Genz Benz GBE 1200
#2, schlep that HT-322
#3, no don't touch the Roscoe, I'll get that

If problems come up, tell the daughters and let them handle it

Life can be good

Spoken like a true Roscehead!

Parts are parts, Amps are amps, Roscoe's, well they are real special!

Here's a pic of "Blondie" and the Aggie rig.

And "Big Brother"!

 

[Skip Chucker]

Spoken like a true Roscehead!

Parts are parts, Amps are amps, Roscoe's, well they are real special!

Here's a pic of "Blondie" and the Aggie rig.
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And "Big Brother"!
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Man, I've GAS'd over an HT322 for almost 20 years. By the time I could afford one, they're tough to come by. And they weigh more than I think I'm willing to transport...

 

[staccatogrowl]

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Where is that? I’ve always loved that bass. It’s popped up in the past.

Well daddy, it appears that you were there at time of conception. . . How could you forget?

From the TalkBass thread, "Roscoe questions and advice:" (Go with a) Century. Black hardware. You'll be happy.

. . . My bass is ordered: Century Custom 5, swamp ash body, wenge shim, cocobolo top, natural high-gloss finish, maple/purple heart/maple neck, wenge fretboard, 12th-fret cocobolo inlay, and (gold) black hardware. Thanks again for all your input.

You'll like that. . .

Nine months later? (2 more weeks, 2 more weeks, just 2 more weeks, etc). The birth announcement, right here, within our very own club thread:

 

[JOME77]

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Well daddy, it appears that you were there at time of conception. . . How could you forget?



Nine months later? (2 more weeks, 2 more weeks, just 2 more weeks, etc). Within the birth announcement, right here, within our very own club thread:

LOL

I guess that it goes to prove that you never know what your comments might inspire (or produce)!

 

[SteveC]

That was some good research.

 

[JLY]

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Well daddy, it appears that you were there at time of conception. . . How could you forget?

this bass is outrageous!



Nine months later? (2 more weeks, 2 more weeks, just 2 more weeks, etc). Within the birth announcement, right here, within our very own club thread:

 

[JLY]

Outrageous!!!

 

[JOME77]

Outrageous!!!

In a word!

 

[Nightman]

Well, that puts that bass in a 2013 build! I wonder if that $2199 is on consignment.

 

[scubaduba]

It is sold.

 

[Nightman]

It is sold.

I wonder who in this group bought that Roscoe.

 

[Skip Chucker]

I wonder who in this group bought that Roscoe.

Should have dropped a note in the electronics compartment to join up!

 

[Freddy-G.]

Spoken like a true Roscehead!

Parts are parts, Amps are amps, Roscoe's, well they are real special!

Here's a pic of "Blondie" and the Aggie rig.
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And "Big Brother"!
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Sweet stuff there Joe. I'd only expect the best from you. Fortunately I don't have a bad back, but I still like lighter gear. Even my 2x15 Schroeder cab is only 52 lbs. and it sounds large! And my Mesa M6 amp is 600 watts of lead sled pounding tone at only 25 lbs. I've tried D-Class amps and they leave me wanting that huge pounding tone. For those that haven't experienced it, i guess you'll never know.

 

[Nightman]

Should have dropped a note in the electronics compartment to join up!

I think the new owner is already an active member in this thread.

 

[kingmusicism]

Hello everyone, I will be joining the club very soon (for now, watching a UPS tracking number will have to do). I have read threads on Roscoes and string preferences (fussiness?), but can't find what I am looking for regarding strings. Mine is a 5- what are the recommended gauges? Only a .125 B? Chromes? I can't seem to find anything from Roscoe stating what the appropriate string is, only that tapers are not recommended (sucks for me, sitting on a bunch of Sadowsky with tapered B's).

 

[ArtechnikA]

...I can't seem to find anything from Roscoe stating what the appropriate string is...

The factory string is basically D'Addario Nickel Rounds. I believe they use a custom gauge for 1 or two strings but they are very, very close to what you can buy off the shelf. I'm using TI Jazz Flats on my fretless, and the 0.136" B works just fine - so you have lots of options available...

 

[kingmusicism]

The factory string is basically D'Addario Nickel Rounds. I believe they use a custom gauge for 1 or two strings but they are very, very close to what you can buy off the shelf. I'm using TI Jazz Flats on my fretless, and the 0.136" B works just fine - so you have lots of options available...

Thanks- I guess I am most curious as to what gauge they originally ship with. The seller who I purchased from seemed to think it was important, but he didn't have the info for me.

 

[ArtechnikA]

Thanks- I guess I am most curious as to what gauge they originally ship with.

Although there is a 'Balanced Tension' set (never used them...) I believe it's really close to the "Regular Light Gauge" EXL170. 32 - 45 - 65 - 80 - 100 - 130. To be sure, just call Keith. They'll even sell you a set...

 

[kingmusicism]

Although there is a 'Balanced Tension' set (never used them...) I believe it's really close to the "Regular Light Gauge" EXL170. 32 - 45 - 65 - 80 - 100 - 130. To be sure, just call Keith. They'll even sell you a set...

Interesting- thanks. I will give him a ring after I spend some time with it. Considering I am buying my first Roscoe used, I don't want to waste any more of his time than necessary. Just looking for a guideline to start with. Thanks!

 

[SteveC]

Hello everyone, I will be joining the club very soon (for now, watching a UPS tracking number will have to do). I have read threads on Roscoes and string preferences (fussiness?), but can't find what I am looking for regarding strings. Mine is a 5- what are the recommended gauges? Only a .125 B? Chromes? I can't seem to find anything from Roscoe stating what the appropriate string is, only that tapers are not recommended (sucks for me, sitting on a bunch of Sadowsky with tapered B's).

If you are whom I think you are then you were playing D'Addario EXL 170's when you tried mine. I use the "stock" string set and really like it.