Roscoe Club

[SteveC]

Is that the Audi A6?

Yep. 2017. Great car. Fun to drive. More practical than the Mustang I had a few years ago. An actual back seat. Yet, not great for traveling any distance with a dog.

 

[Nightman]

I don't know anything about that auto. I haven't owned a sedan since I bought (and still have) a 1985 Saab 900 Turbo and even it had the hatchback! You know the two rows of seats fold forward in the CX-9.

 

[SteveC]

I don't know anything about that auto. I haven't owned a sedan since I bought (and still have) a 1985 Saab 900 Turbo and even it had the hatchback! You know the two rows of seats fold forward in the CX-9.

Yep, but I have two kids to haul as well.

 

[Nightman]

And that 4-door sedan can do that better than a four door SUV? Wow! That's some car!!! It must be way bigger than it looks.

 

[Freddy-G.]

I'm a graphic artist. I can Photoshop one together. Probably base it off an LG.

Don't spend much time on it if you do. I sent in a drawing for a body shape to Keith and he appreciated it, but he's going over ideas in the shop.

 

[Nightman]

@Freddy-G. You really are going for a single cut Roscoe? Interesting!

 

[Freddy-G.]

I appreciate all you guys and the zeal of your new builds. I guess that we all have that time in our lives where we really enjoy the new builds. I certainly had my time doing it back in the day.
Pretty content these days. Nice place to be actually.
But I do enjoy living through the new builds of everyone one in the thread.

I thought I was content too, Joe. Maybe just ONE more!

Anyway, this is NOT a definate build order yet. I put an idea in Keith's head, and he's going over ideas in the shop. So far, he seems very interested, and I'm getting more into it too! I'm starting to throw more ideas at him that he will consider. I'm suggesting a few things that are a little out-of-the-box for the Roscoe brand.

So far, there are two build specs:
- BEADG 5 string
- 34" scale (Keith's idea)
- ??????????

 

[Freddy-G.]

A potential single-cut design issue relates to balance and neck dive. Many dislike the "whale back" upper bouts that position the upper strap button around the 12th fret.

Check out the G&L ASAT upper bout strap position on the previous page. It's difficult to believe that neck dive is not an issue on that bass.

The Kiesels on the page before that have headless designs that likely lend themselves to be balanced in relation to upper bout strap button position.

Tom Clement and Ibanez have some designs where the upper bout height (edge of neck to top of body) is minimal while the upper bout strap position approaches the 12th fret.

When it's all said and done I prefer double cutaways. They offer the best value. You get two cutaways for the price of one. .

I'm gonna let Keith figure all that out. It's all in the early stages now. But I'm hoping to get it for half price for only one cutaway.

 

[Freddy-G.]

@Freddy-G. You really are going for a single cut Roscoe? Interesting!

I know, right?
We are in contact about this and he actually asked me if I prefer a bolt-on neck, built-in (set neck), or neck-thru. The fact that he is considering a set neck or neck-thru tells me that he's serious about it. I think that is so cool!

 

[SteveC]

And that 4-door sedan can do that better than a four door SUV? Wow! That's some car!!! It must be way bigger than it looks.

I had the kids and car before the dog.

 

[JOME77]

But I'm hoping to get it for half price for only one cutaway.

Lol
Not sure that it works that way Gary!

 

[Freddy-G.]

Lol
Not it works that way Gary!

A neck thru is cheaper too, right? No bolts to pay for.

 

[JOME77]

A neck thru is cheaper too, right? No bolts to pay for.

Man you are a piece of work!

I had the kids and car before the dog.

Lol
Steve just ignores all the silly posts and gets back on with his and Rays conversation!

 

[Freddy-G.]

A potential single-cut design issue relates to balance and neck dive. Many dislike the "whale-back" upper bouts that position the upper strap button around the 12th fret.

Check out the G&L ASAT upper-bout strap position on the previous page. It's difficult to believe that neck dive is not an issue on that bass.

The Kiesels on the page before it have headless designs that likely lend themselves to be balanced in relation to their upper-bout strap button position.

Tom Clement and Ibanez have some designs where the upper bout height (edge of neck to top of body) is streamlined while the upper-bout strap position approaches the 12th fret.

Then, there is always the Steinberger Synapse. It features a metal upper-bout extension that changes the balance point of their minimalist single-cut body.

When it's all said and done I prefer double cutaways. They offer the best value. You get two cutaways for the price of one. .

Thanks for the info, Fritz. What that tells me is how much a luthier has to consider with a design, single cut or otherwise. Keith could have just said "no thanks." And I would completely understand. It's going to be exciting to see where this goes.

 

[Stranger Danger]

Hey guys, anybody have a link to purchase the OEM Roscoe D'Addarios?

Thanks!

 

[Bassworship1]

Hey guys, anybody have a link to purchase the OEM Roscoe D'Addarios?

Thanks!

you can contact Keith and he sales them at a great price.

 

[Stranger Danger]

you can contact Keith and he sales them at a great price.

I haven't had much luck getting responses but I will try, thanks!

 

[Dave Siff]

I appreciate all you guys and the zeal of your new builds. I guess that we all have that time in our lives where we really enjoy the new builds. I certainly had my time doing it back in the day.
Pretty content these days. Nice place to be actually.
But I do enjoy living through the new builds of everyone one in the thread.

Right there with you, Joe! I've been drooling over some of the tops Keith has been posting lately. But after three custom builds, I think my time has come and gone. Sure was fun, though. And I'll still make that drive to Greensboro when my headless needs the strings changed.

 

[JOME77]

I haven't had much luck getting responses but I will try, thanks!

Maybe try either earlier (8:00 AM) in the morning or later in the afternoon (5:00). With just Keith and his son Kyle working the shop these days they have to catch up on voicemails either at the start of the day or end of the day.

 

[SteveC]

Right there with you, Joe! I've been drooling over some of the tops Keith has been posting lately. But after three custom builds, I think my time has come and gone. Sure was fun, though. And I'll still make that drive to Greensboro when my headless needs the strings changed.

Yeah, it’s fun to watch some of these come together. I’d love to try a couple things but alas, it’s just not in the cards. I’m basically debt free. There are the kids. The house seems to be falling apart. New refrigerators, new lighting, and last night the dishwasher was leaking. New water softener, drinking water filtration, it goes on and on it seems right now.