Well stated Adam!
The bottom line is for the owner/player to be happy.
But I still prefer to buy used so if I didn't totally love the bass, I can get all of my money back on a resale (because the depreciation has already occurred) and try it again.
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Roscoe Club
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Well stated Adam!
The bottom line is for the owner/player to be happy.
But I still prefer to buy used so if I didn't totally love the bass, I can get all of my money back on a resale (because the depreciation has already occurred) and try it again.
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We buy Sweet Baby Ray’s up here in Michigan.
So to kill my GAS for some non-specific new bass I don't need, I'm thinking about tuning one of my Roscoes EADGC. Probably will take 'em both to the shop soon for new strings and Keith's magic setup. Which one should I do E-C on? I'm thinking the fretless..
Hey folks!
I have an LG5 custom PJ that I love and thinking about making the dive to a headless LG5.
2 questions for the group:
1. How specific can I get on the options (can I get inlays or dots instead of just the 12th fret? Pope or East pre? 33" scale?)
2. do you guys have a preferred dealer or do you go straight through Keith?
I have an LG5 custom PJ that I love and thinking about making the dive to a headless LG5.
2 questions for the group:
1. How specific can I get on the options (can I get inlays or dots instead of just the 12th fret? Pope or East pre? 33" scale?)
2. do you guys have a preferred dealer or do you go straight through Keith?
Probably whatever you want. Subtle lines are my favorite on a fretless.
I might have to try doing something like this to my Zon to give it a different voice in my bass arsenal.
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I’ve had used and new Roscoe’s. The 3 I have were all bought/ordered new. I liked the others, it just worked out this way.
I don’t think he’s selling it Jim.
I think he just wants to build another Roscoe (headless at that).
But you go boy! Seize the opportunity! After all, you never know on TB!
Go through Keith.
And you might want to consider a Nordstrand pre. Sounds great with the Roscoe Barts!
And yes. Keith will install dots or ovals in lieu of the signature 12th fret inlay.
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Thanks for the advice, sounds like Keith is the way to go.
Yes, ACTUALLY I have the Nord Pre (as well as a Nordy PJ set) in my current LG so looking for a different "flavor" with this build. Not a big fan of the Bart Pre bass boost, it's not what I look for in a bass eq unless paired with it's Mid Control.
But yes, great preamp! It's much chewier(?) and organic than the Aguilar PJ and OBP1 that it came loaded with.
Ok. Then absolutely go with the East or Pope. I installed both in Roscoes and both sound great in his basses (and with his Roscoe Barts). Hard to say which I prefer. IMO you’ll like either one. Maybe a slight edge to the Pope.
And Keith will do a 33” scale.
I was also going to ask how everyone is buying new Roscoes. Looks like direct is it.
Are the prices on the website still pretty accurate?
I see lots of suggestions on preamps....but I want simple passive P/J on this bass. Honestly, is the Roscoe magic 'wasted' on a passive bass? Should I just get a.......sigh......Fender for that? If I were to get a Roscoe, it would probably be a Century and not a Classic.
Are the prices on the website still pretty accurate?
I see lots of suggestions on preamps....but I want simple passive P/J on this bass. Honestly, is the Roscoe magic 'wasted' on a passive bass? Should I just get a.......sigh......Fender for that? If I were to get a Roscoe, it would probably be a Century and not a Classic.
I'm no authority on it, but I say yes.
Why?
IMHO, the devil is in the details.
The neck attachment, as each neck is individually fit to each body, along with the neck having threaded inserts epoxied into the neck, and then being secured to the body via machine screws. This is rock solid construction, IMO.
Here's my Abbie Normal Roscoe.
Passive, btw.
I can vouch for the Pope (FlexCore). I don't have a Roscoe with one in it, but my Master Modern Stambaugh kills with the FlexCore and Nordy pups.
