nobodysprefect

This used to be mine and is even better than it looks. I changed to a Roscoe Century Signature VI which while having more bling hasn't the spank this bass has. Or rather, it has ping and zing, not the huge-ass low mid punch. Seriously, I've never had a bass with such massive bottom AND mid-punch at the same time, usually it one or the other. I've bought these same pickups and a pre-amp I know will work well to get nearly the same tone, but with the wenge wedge neck =)

I've owned 3 F-Basses and I'd say the Studio has the better, fatter tone, but the BN series has 24 frets... For me, the fatter tone will always be worth more. This bass has far nicer finish than my old studio had.

This bass has me questioning my decision to go 6 strings only.

I've sold two Roscoes here are both buyers report much satisfaction. So far I've not had a mediocre or good Roscoe, all three have been 'blow my socks off' -quality basses. That having been said, my (Roscoe, of course) Century VI satisfies my absolutely spoilt taste like no other and when I get[i] the same Roscoe Bartolinis this bass already has [/i] to replace the Nordstrands on it, I'd wager it can give me a better tone than the SKB I sold to Mark. Right now it's more like a hippie sandwich 6-string modern jazz bass, which would be great praise if it weren't for the fact that I don't really need that kind of tone now. If someone's looking to get in to five-strings, Roscoe would be my first and last recommendation, out of all the basses I've had, from Spector to Wal to Smith to Dingwall to F-Bass to Sadowsky (metro) to Skjold. Skjold would be a close second. Caveats: I've not had a Spanish Cedar Roscoe nor an ash-maple Skjold. Also, if Pete S were to alter the headstock just a smidge to better fit his otherwise excellent aesthetics... And of course, the versatility of Skjolds is incredible. Roscoes just have a signature tone that make me go mmmmmm.

There's an interested buyer, now would be a good time to make an offer!

bump! If the prospective buyer would agree to take this bass with Aguilar OBP-3 preamp I'd be willing to go a little lower. I'd put the Demeter in my keeper Roscoe, I think it's the best pre I've had, maybe tied with the Glockenklang pre. Very different sounds, though.

Bought from Mindgoneblank here, in [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=55560&hl=barber"]this thread[/url]. It's been very much unused, as I didn't go the fx path with MBoost at all! I've been doing double-stops and chording instead. Stick with what ye know, eh? Would like 120 pounds for it, but would be willing to talk about the price, if I've made some egregious error in pricing it. It's less than I paid for it. SOLD!

A very nice fuzz, I must say! I'm just not that much into pedals with bass anymore. Here's the manuf. link [url="http://argerfx.com/ARGER_FX/Capricorn_Plus_.html"]http://argerfx.com/ARGER_FX/Capricorn_Plus_.html[/url] It's in MINT condition. Asking EUR100.

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Thanks for the bumps! =) I'll put up a pic of my new love one of these days... It's the Century Signature VI that changed hands a few times on TalkBass. One piece walnut body, wenge wedge neck and Nordstrand/Aguilar under the hood. It has Roscoe grunt but sonically it's all over the place! No wonder the other guys didn't keep it! It's made for a fairly specific need which matches with mine very, very, closely. MBoost is still a trio with a dedicated vocalist on top and the other combo I play with will never add a guitarist. If I were a working freelance bassist these days, I'd keep this SKB. Demeter pre has some mid-scoop built in, but conveniently the mid control at the lower frequency setting giver you the option of countering that scoop and going for a mid-boost even. And treb cut, mid boost (which was 90% of the time what I was doing) makes for an excellent 'P but wider and fuller and active' kinda tone. Doesn't slap nearly as well and the new Century (New Century Evangelium == Shin Seiki Evangelion == Neon Genesis Evangelion for added nerd/otaku appeal!!!) so I'd say that this bass should go to a primarily fingerstyle player.

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ach, pics! I'll put them up on photobucket tomorrow. I think another Roscoe may have too much overlap, really.

Gone pending payment now. edited to add: In the interests of selling this before we move in next month, I'd be willing to entertain offers somewhat less than the GBP1350 even with the Demeter pre-amp. Well. I guess I'm just physiologically incapable of fidelity! I bought another Roscoe 6 that satisfies my craving for [b]walnut [/b]and since there's a lot of sonic overlap... Roscoe SKB3006 maple-purpleheart-maple neck birdseye maple fretboard 35" scale. Killer B. Solid c, too. ash body exhibit grade quilted maple top black and gold finish (lurvely) bartolini pickups - I'm fairly sure they are the Roscoe Barts known for their punch Demeter preamp - no longer offered! Many at talkbass consider this wood/electronics combo the best possible combo for Roscoe Tone (tm) I honestly think Roscoes are the best basses I've ever played. They have tons of punch and definition, and this bass in particular never sounds harsh. You will anger your soundman if you boost the lows though, there will be just too much of a good thing. IF you don't need to cut through a mix or cop a P or J bridge pickup tone, other basses (Smiths! Fodera!) will be better. For a one-bass-does-it-all these are teh shiznit. Only Dingwalls have comparable B strings and they are nowhere as flexible ime. I have some samples from the demo we've recorded with my band which I'll try to get around to sharing somehow. [url="http://www.mikseri.net/artists/?id=125776"]Here[/url] are two VERY rough mixes of the tracks we cut. First is Bridge PU soloed, second is neck PU soloed. Don't really slap, but you get a (much) more old-school slap tone from this bass than other high-end basses. Not Marcus or Victor at all. edit: If I were a working freelance bassist these days, I'd keep this SKB. Demeter pre has some mid-scoop built in, but conveniently the mid control at the lower frequency setting giver you the option of countering that scoop and going for a mid-boost even. And treb cut, mid boost (which was 90% of the time what I was doing) makes for an excellent 'P but wider and fuller and active' kinda tone. The bass comes with the Roscoe light hard case. I'm asking for clearly less than I paid all told: [b]GBP1350.[/b] Trade-wise, I've no particular inclination other than that the trade bait should either be bog standard + cash or an exotic sixer. edited: spelling

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[quote name='cgordonfreeman' post='678558' date='Dec 9 2009, 12:18 AM']Clips sent[/quote] Nice clips, I must say! I'd also take a StingRay5 plus about 150 pounds.

Should be fun and useful! Can you email them to prkl0405(at)yahoo.co.uk? Would be very grateful!

I had a Trace rig, then SWR, then got these and I've not looked at other cabinets since. Those who know my ... proclivity for switching basses are always astonished at my being utterly disinterested in any other cabs and amps out there. Well, a Low B 1 series II would be lovely for those smaller gigs! (I use a Read Custom Purity pre-amp. best there is, for me) You DO need enough power, though! I used to have a QSC PLX2402 and now have their 1104 which is both affordable and light. I'd say it's a good fit unless you play metal, but I can't turn it up past 11 o'clock at even the bigger gigs.

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='677653' date='Dec 8 2009, 01:10 PM']I did pretty much my entire first album with this bass, I'm just not a fan of green but believe me this bass is AMAZING, the tonal options are second to none. Personally I put Valenti's up there with USA Laklands and Sadowskys in terms of quality[/quote] Thanks for the praise! edit: removed stupid rant.

[quote name='overwater#1' post='677641' date='Dec 8 2009, 01:04 PM']This is stunning Ville, very nice! Who took the Noguera 6?[/quote] Alembic1989 has it, the lucky bastich. 'e 'ad me, me lads, 'e 'ad me, an' aye put meself in th' noose. WEll.... I dunno. Guess it was a fair trade.