I do, the link is in my signature.
Edit: which I just realized doesn’t show on mobile.
Edit 2: For Sale/Trade - Roscoe Century Custom 5 JM - 19mm Spacing
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Roscoe Club
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I do, the link is in my signature.
Edit: which I just realized doesn’t show on mobile.
Edit 2: For Sale/Trade - Roscoe Century Custom 5 JM - 19mm Spacing
Wish that I had something that you liked. Unfortunately nothing but 4's.
I originally bought that bass from the guy that had it built (when it was about 3-4 weeks old). Great bass!
Originally I Called Roger at THG Knobs. He does great work and can match wood from a picture better than anyone I know.
But I got myself a lathe several years back an started making my own. All you saw in my post are mine.
Found this SKB 5er on the rack at guitar center. It was out of tune so wasn’t able to tune it and plug it in. No strap but if it’s 35” it’s not terrible stretch can’t predict how it balances. Neck profile is nice and comfy, don’t know nut width or string spacing but was wider than I expected. This thing is crazy light. Feels lighter than my 4 string p bass. Bartolini soap bars, not sure if they are CB or Roscoe barts. Not sure of the top (spalt maple?) or body material, the back is very dark wood with buckle rash by the batter compartment. It’s not on their website but if anyone is looking for an SKB like this.
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Very excited to announce that I've just put in an order for a new Custom LG 3006. Currently selecting tops and dialing in the spec. I couldn't believe it when Keith answered the phone at the shop today and immediately helped me. World class service is an understatement!
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Dang! Awesome Bernard! Those guys sound great and that Roscoe sounds awesome!
How are you Bro? I'm still enjoying that Roscoe that you traded me.
Best trade that I've ever made (from a stand-point that it stopped the merry-go-round)!
I've seen that one before. Should be a 35" scale, Roscoe Bart pickups, Bart 3-band (maybe Aguilar OBP-3 though), Spalted Maple top, Spanish Cedar body (during the era that Keith stained the Spanish Cedar bodies a deep cherry; from just from looking at the edges in your limited pics).
Sweet looking bass!
That sounds like you are right, was it a bass from a TB'er? I don't know how to tell if it was made for a dealer or a direct customer.
I already have something nice on its way to me, so I resisted the urge to impulse buy it. I plan to pass by and spend more time with it. It's serial is between 5000-5100 if that gives an approx birthdate. The biggest thing that jumped out at me is how crazy light it was. As a 5'er, I was expecting a boat anchor but it's a feather. I'm sure my back or anyone's back would be a fan doing a show it. I don't know how to describe the neck's contour but it was super comfy, much better in my hands than some other expensive basses I've played lately.
. I wanted to share it with the thread in case someone here would like it.That sounds like you are right, was it a bass from a TB'er? I don't know how to tell if it was made for a dealer or a direct customer.
I already have something nice on its way to me, so I resisted the urge to impulse buy it. I plan to pass by and spend more time with it. It's serial is between 5000-5100 if that gives an approx birthdate. The biggest thing that jumped out at me is how crazy light it was. As a 5'er, I was expecting a boat anchor but it's a feather. I'm sure my back or anyone's back would be a fan doing a show it. I don't know how to describe the neck's contour but it was super comfy, much better in my hands than some other expensive basses I've played lately.
I could be wrong but I believe that it spent some time at The Bass Palace.
I was checking him out too!! His tone is in the cellar!! He’s an awesome player!! The drummer is pretty solid as well, But like you said that band is top notch!!
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it was at least at the Bass Shop in Seattle about a year ago
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Hey Joe.
I don’t post much but I’m here in the Roscoe Club everyday! All is well here. I agree that Roscoe is special. I’m in a similar situation with my side of our deal. I’m pretty much set bass-wise, now. But there will be a special Roscoe in my collection down the road. Yeah, Michael Manson and Maurice Fitzgerald are Chicago bass legends, starting in church bands now 1st call session cats and solo artists.
That’s it, I’ve been thinking about it a lot since yesterday. Interesting that it says 17mm spacing, thought Roscoe was normally 18-18.3.
It also says an ash body, but i agree with Joe on the spanish cedar.
