Don't move too quickly. Give it a chance. Roscoe fretless basses are the best I've played. I know everyone is different. And that is probably one of the top 5 Roscoe's ever made.
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I already have one fretless 5 string LG. I can't justify a second, but if I could, I would be jumping all over this one.
Hopefully it sticks around the community and someone will sell it back to you when you hit the peak of regret in a couple of years from now.
Hopefully it sticks around the community and someone will sell it back to you when you hit the peak of regret in a couple of years from now.
I can relate. For me it concerns 2 issues: 1) Buying an instrument sight unseen fully negates the possibility of chemistry that manifests when holding and playing the instrument. Are the ergonomics to my liking? Is the tone palette one that fits my playing scenarios and goals? Is the playability according to my liking and standard?
How all of these combine form my overall reaction, both logically and emotionally. My reaction of the instrument "calling me to play" is what I call chemistry. My reaction of not imagining future use is a scenario resulting in the instrument being listed for sale.
2) Playing fretless EBG is its own endeavor or craft. My experience is that it is relatively easy to transition from fretless EBG to fretted. Once getting over the shock of missing expression attributes of fretted EBG, it quickly becomes business as usual.
However, transitioning to fretless from fretted is not a 1-hour event. It takes me a long time to transition back to fretless after a lapse in playing it. For me, fretless playing demands first priority, or my technique and comfort levels decrease dramatically, reducing my enjoyment and confidence levels commensurately.
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If you were ordering a new custom Lg or Skb with an exhibition quilt top & BEM board, which transparent colour would you choose? No natural allowed 
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If you were ordering a new custom Lg or Skb with an exhibition quilt top, which transparent colour would you choose? No natural allowed
Something with burst. I like my sienna, but red or even blue would work.
Blues and greens are my favourites. Blue was on the mind from the start. Thanks!
I like faded blue jean.If you were ordering a new custom Lg or Skb with an exhibition quilt top, which transparent colour would you choose? No natural allowed
Ugh that's fantastic! Is that yours? Faded blue jean combines blue, green, and a bit of the yellow from the maple as well. That's a strong contender! The mineral stained maple board is something I'm going for also, do you have a full pic?
The mineral stained BE Maple fingerboard with the Chocolate top would look very nice in an LG. IJS
Not the BE stained fingerboard...... but that body kills!!
No, not mine but if I made an order with quilt or flame, that's what I would get.
I'd shoot more at the SKB in a 6'er. The neck to body ratio just looks better to me. IMHO YMMV IJS
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That looks like it tastes incredible! You're right, a bright maple board against that body colour would be something hmmmm...
Gotcha! Such a great suggestion for the colour, thank you.
I've owned both Lg and Skb 6ers, I loved the Lg a smidge more. It felt more 'fun'? I get you though, the Lg6 looks pretty funky haha
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