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Roscoe Club

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I’ve owned several that was as good build and similar playability like Devon, MTD, Sadowsky and Benavente. However the neck and playability of the Roscoe’s are what sets them apart for me. Probably the closest I’ve seen for tone, playability and build is Surine. Even that I prefer the 18.3 mm spacing vs 19mm of the Surine. I do believe I’ve found my favorite pickup for Roacoe basses in the Bart P45CBC. They give me more upper clarity that I felt the quads lacked.
 
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SteveC said:
It is the neck on a Roscoe that does it for me. And the headstock design. The 5 is perfection. Even the 6 is super comfy to play. Haven't tried a 4.

The only bass I'm curious about these days is a Dingwall. And I played a surprisingly nice Stingray 5HH at a Guitar Center last month. It wasn't bad at all.
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Steve, as a Roscoe 5 owner, and IMHO, the Dingwall 5 B is better, but only marginally. Likewise the string-to-string tension. Where the Dingwalls really shine is on D & G runs where its easier and faster to hit fast licks, especially on walking bass lines, mainly due to the shorter scale length there on the Supers. That said, my 34" scale 4s with a drop tuner work great for Rock. If I was still in a Country Band, the Dingwall would be my go to. Can't speak to Christian music, no experience there.
 
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Well what I like about Roscoe basses is how they're always willing to pose for you .....

Here's some recent pics of Candy. Ain't she looking good? :)

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Thumper said:
Steve, as a Roscoe 5 owner, and IMHO, the Dingwall 5 B is better, but only marginally. Likewise the string-to-string tension. Where the Dingwalls really shine is on D & G runs where its easier and faster to hit fast licks, especially on walking bass lines, mainly due to the shorter scale length there on the Supers. That said, my 34" scale 4s with a drop tuner work great for Rock. If I was still in a Country Band, the Dingwall would be my go to. Can't speak to Christian music, no experience there.
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Lots of B string potential in CCM as well. Although I think it’s easier to take it up an octave for a CCM tune than a well known rock cover tune.
I’ve only been able to try a Dingwall for a short period of time. The concept is very intriguing. Like I’ve said, it’s really the only bass I haven’t tried that I’d like to try. Just a little pricy to experiment with, and I’m SO FAMILIAR AND COMFY with my Roscoe neck…
 
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SteveC said:
Lots of B string potential in CCM as well. Although I think it’s easier to take it up an octave for a CCM tune than a well known rock cover tune.
I’ve only been able to try a Dingwall for a short period of time. The concept is very intriguing. Like I’ve said, it’s really the only bass I haven’t tried that I’d like to try. Just a little pricy to experiment with, and I’m SO FAMILIAR AND COMFY with my Roscoe neck…
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My personal goal is one of each. And I don’t mind at all switching back & forth.
 
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Fred312b said:
For their "standard" basses, they sure are fancy...
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That’s what I want next. I want a Standard 5. I’ve had Standards, Standard Pluses, Customs and Signatures and my two Standards were the two hardest working Basses I had. I recently joined a funk/hip hop band that gigs every weekend and I need a barroom battle axe lol. A Standard Century 5 it will be.
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So she’s done! LG 3005 Standard Plus with Gloss Finish, Matching Headstock and Hipshot Tuners (all upgrades) KOA on Ash Maple Board
 

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That’s what I want next. I want a Standard 5. I’ve had Standards, Standard Pluses, Customs and Signatures and my two Standards were the two hardest working Basses I had. I recently joined a funk/hip hop band that gigs every weekend and I need a barroom battle axe lol. A Standard Century 5 it will be.
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I think the black standard 6er in that picture is mine! I love them all, but what a 'value' those standards and pluses are!
 
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