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Roscoe Club
- Thread starter JOME77
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A balanced tension set should help alleviate mismatched string volumes, as all string sizes are selected to achieve a consistent tone across the instrument....in theory anyway
Actually balanced tension would make things worse on volume/tone. Normal bass sets usually have lower tension on low strings than high, so you'd be adding volume and heft to the low strings by increasing gauge.
Still adjusting to the bass and really dig it. May just need a lighter B and some setup changes. I was just curious to hear how most lg players think about this. Like how a lot of P bass players use 45/65/80/100 sets ...
Still adjusting to the bass and really dig it. May just need a lighter B and some setup changes. I was just curious to hear how most lg players think about this. Like how a lot of P bass players use 45/65/80/100 sets ...
Re: short skirts and Ryan L - that's on Greg for taking it there. Dude ain't right.
Re: LG string volume balance - we back the bass side of the pickup off, and keep the treble side as close as we can to the string without it getting hit when you play.
Joel, the tune is killer, but now I can't listen to it without seeing Ryan wearing a tutu with a Bud Light in his hand. I'm a sad Gard
Re: LG string volume balance - we back the bass side of the pickup off, and keep the treble side as close as we can to the string without it getting hit when you play.
Joel, the tune is killer, but now I can't listen to it without seeing Ryan wearing a tutu with a Bud Light in his hand. I'm a sad Gard
I can confirm this as I just got my LG back from Roscoe and Keith did a setup on it and it is even all over the spectrum. The treble side strings are as loud, tight and punchy as the bass side ones without loosing their character. What an incredible setup, thank you again.
I can confirm this as I just got my LG back from Roscoe and Keith did a setup on it and it is even all over the spectrum. The treble side strings are as loud, tight and punchy as the bass side ones without loosing their character. What an incredible setup, thank you again.
Robert, we were happy to do that for you, thank you for your patience with us getting it done!
Now, how about confirming the stuff about Ryan, short skirts, and Bud Light?
No?
Yeah, I don't blame you, one bit!
CrashClint
I Play Bass therefore I Am
Gard, you have mentioned Ryan and the short skirt twice within the hour, I think Greg has brought you over to the dark side. What are your and Greg's wife going to say when you accidentally call them Ryan when you're making love?
Next thing you know you guys will be talking about Ryan in Catholic School Girl's Uniform.
Next thing you know you guys will be talking about Ryan in Catholic School Girl's Uniform.
Yes, and no measurements - you can't use one number for every bass, we do it by ear. Some react differently than others because of different wood combinations, etc.
Just get the treble side as close as you can without it being hit by the string when depressed at the 24th fret, then raise/lower the bass side until it is as even as possible to your ear.
Gard, you have mentioned Ryan and the short skirt twice within the hour, I think Greg has brought you over to the dark side. What are your and Greg's wife going to say when you accidentally call them Ryan when you're making love?
Next thing you know you guys will be talking about Ryan in Catholic School Girl's Uniform.
You're just jealous because we're not talking about you in a Catholic school girl's uniform.
- Apr 1, 2000
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- Endorsing Artist: Roscoe Guitars, DR Strings, Aguilar Amplification
I used my LG fretless at a church gig today (stop laughing), and it sounded fantastic. I'm of the opinion in makes a bigger difference the more strings you have. On a 5, the traditional slant does indeed sound beast.
My LG3000 sounds huge and way better than the SKB3006 that I had. The pickup placement has something to do with it.
Ahem - trying desperately to get the thread back on a track...
Just back from the Bass Boot Camp - had a great time, learned a lot.
Here is the promised photograph of Anthony Wellington (L) and his 7-string Roscoe and me (R) with my fretless 6-string. Everybody loved the Roscoe. After the "final exam" closing ceremony mini-performance several people told me how much they liked the tone. While I'd like to take some credit (OK - I have been working on intonation and there are more challenging riffs than 'Touch') I'm glad to credit the instrument for its contribution.
Anthony Wellington you know, or should...
This is me doing my Pilsbury Doughboy (Or Mr Bibendum) imitation, although I did have one person tell me I resembled Larry Flynt. I suppose there are worse things to be compared to... I have got to start working out again...
...but y'all will probably be disappointed, because I don't have any "fancy" stuff at all!
First up, the oldest in my collection, a Century Signature 6 Swamp Ash body, Natural Satin finish, Wenge/Maple/Wenge wedge neck with a Brazilian (we used to call it African mistakenly) Tulipwood fingerboard, Nordstrand Fat Stack pickups in Tulipwood & Wenge covers, Aguilar OBP-3 preamp, Black hardware...and excuse the whacked alternating neon orange and lime green DR strings, I was feeling...goofy...one day...
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Next up, the newest member of clan Gard, a Century Standard 5M Swamp Ash body, Charcoal Burst finish, Bird's Eye Maple fingerboard, Aguilar AG-5M pickup (as in the first ever AG-5M
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...and the best for last: The Stormtrooper...my other arm...Century Standard 5JB Swamp Ash body, Transparent White finish, Bartolini JJ's in the "JB" locations (closer to the bridge), Bartolini 3-band preamp, Unlined Fretless Black Diamondwood fingerboard, Black hardware
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Who's next?
My one and only. Century Plus 5. Ash body, quilt maple top, wenge board, black hardware, Bart electronics.
