Roscoe Club

[mwbonsall]

I just don't like the look or feel if anything except Roscoe. Spoiled, Kool-Aid drinker, whatever, there just isn't a better looking, playing or sounding bass.

I totally agree!!

Mark

 

[CrashClint]

I just don't like the look or feel of anything except Roscoe. Spoiled, Kool-Aid drinker, whatever, there just isn't a better looking, playing or sounding bass.

I agree Roscoe basses will spoil you. I have a fever and the only cure is more Roscoe!

 

[SteveC]

Steve, I found the perfect bass for you. It's a Century Standard 5 Plus that some guy was selling here last week to pay off some bills.

 

[Paolo74]

I think it's already been asked many times ... so I apologize in advance ... are there some Roscoe 33" scale?
..I've never seen one yet

 

[CrashClint]

I think it's already been asked many times ... so I apologize in advance ... are there some Roscoe 33" scale?
..I've never seen one yet

You can special order just about anything as long as you can pay the piper.

 

[AMJBASS]

Steve, if you want to try the P-Bass thing out just to see how it sounds(and compliment the terrific Roscoe you own), I would pick up one of the Squier Classic Vibe 60's Precisions. They aren't at all expensive and they really do nail that P-Bass tone. The pickups are already Duncan Designed and the hardware doesn't need to be upgraded. Personally I don't find that dark Pino style tone to work all that well in Praise and Worship styles(I've tried it a few times). Seems like the clarity of soap bar pickups really sounds perfect in those mixes IME.

 

[Paolo74]

You can special order just about anything as long as you can pay the piper.

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..some idea about list price of short scale option...

 

[CrashClint]

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..some idea about list price of short scale option...

I know to get a 5 string with 34" scale it is around $200 extra, not sure if that price covers even shorter scales so you would need to contact Gard at Roscoe.

http://roscoeguitars.com

 

[Paolo74]

CrashClint

....thanks man ....

 

[SteveC]

Steve, if you want to try the P-Bass thing out just to see how it sounds(and compliment the terrific Roscoe you own), I would pick up one of the Squier Classic Vibe 60's Precisions. They aren't at all expensive and they really do nail that P-Bass tone. The pickups are already Duncan Designed and the hardware doesn't need to be upgraded. Personally I don't find that dark Pino style tone to work all that well in Praise and Worship styles(I've tried it a few times). Seems like the clarity of soap bar pickups really sounds perfect in those mixes IME.

The P bass thing comes from Bruno Mars videos and stuff with Pino. And yes, the soaps are great for church. I think I just need to try the front pickup and some tone knob noodling for my "P" bass fix.

I need to get a new MacBook for home anyway.

 

[JOME77]

I think it's already been asked many times ... so I apologize in advance ... are there some Roscoe 33" scale?
..I've never seen one yet

Here's an example of a 32" scale:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f153/6364-876397/

and one more that Gard states:

"On the Custom and Signature lines, custom scale lengths are available, it is a $300 retail option."

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f153/new-roscoe-time-893874/

 

[J2Kbass]

Here's a 30 inch roscoe. I've heard this one came out pretty good for a 30. It was a $300 upgrade.

 

[TheShape101]

Here's a 33" scale LG Custom B-G!

 

[BassHappy]

Here's an example of a 32" scale:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f153/6364-876397/

Have posted previously, but two more early examples of two 32" scales which Keith made for me in the late '90s:

Both midi equipped with RMC systems:

For those interested:

Complete details on "Birdie" the bird's eye maple bass here:

http://www.innertainment.net/roscoe1.html

Complete details on "Buckie" the buckeye burl bass here:

http://www.innertainment.net/roscoe2.html

BassHappy
www.innertainment.net

 

[Gard]

I know to get a 5 string with 34" scale it is around $200 extra, not sure if that price covers even shorter scales so you would need to contact Gard at Roscoe.

http://roscoeguitars.com

All custom neck requests are $300, so, 33" is $300, and if you were to say add a narrow or wide string spacing, it would also add $300.

 

[SteveC]

Personally I don't find that dark Pino style tone to work all that well in Praise and Worship styles(I've tried it a few times). Seems like the clarity of soap bar pickups really sounds perfect in those mixes IME.

Although, Jesse Reeves (bass player with Chris Tomlin - the king of CCM) uses passive 4 string P and J basses all the time.

 

[CrashClint]

All custom neck requests are $300, so, 33" is $300, and if you were to say add a narrow or wide string spacing, it would also add $300.

Yep, I was wrong, one only once.

 

[CrashClint]

Although, Jesse Reeves (bass player with Chris Tomlin - the king of CCM) uses passive 4 string P and J basses all the time.

If I got free basses from Fender I may play them as well.

 

[SteveC]

Do you think he gets them for free? They look old, as does his Ampeg - at least from his video talking about his gear.

I don't know. I love my Roscoe, but sometimes I think there must be a reason people use those other basses. Simplicity, practically, modibility. I don't know.

 

[JOME77]

Although, Jesse Reeves (bass player with Chris Tomlin - the king of CCM) uses passive 4 string P and J basses all the time.

Think how much better he'd sound with a Roscoe!