pantherairsoft Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 Just a feeler this one... On my quest to go one fretted & one fretless, paired with my Spitfire 6 already being up for sale, I'm offering up my RIM as a feeler. This bass is a testament to Robbie's skills as a Luthier. This one I do love, but can't help but fall for the Roscoe feel and sound. Many of you know this one already and it was featured heavily in a build diary here - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=88195"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=88195[/url] Specs - 6 String RIM Marseer Custom 35" scale Maple/Wenge Bolt-on Neck with RIM-style slotted headstock Ebony nut Honduran Rosewood Board (Side dots only) Black Limba Body with RIM-style slotted fish tail & Matching control cavity cover Myrtle Top and matching Headstock facing Black Hardware (Hipshot O-Ring Knobs, Schaller Strap Locks etc.) and custom fish tail bridge Aguilar OBP3 Pre-amp Delano SBC 6 HE/S Pickups 18.5mm String Spacing Has a solid, dark, punchy tone. With the EQ flat it has a passive jazz like sound, tweak the EQ and you have a Hugh fat sound. This has more bass on tap than any bass I've owned - the combination of Black Limba and the Aguilar Pre is a sub-monster. There are a few basschatters that will happily vouch for this one! As a feeler (I may withdraw this) I'm asking £1400. Strictly no offers unless it's a Roscoe. Collection from Nottingham, strictly no shipping. Comes with a Protection Racket hard/soft case which is a great fit for this small bodied baby. Anyone that wants to try her is more than welcome. Shep
Soliloquy Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 I love this bass, she's so beautiful. You must really, really love Roscoe's to want to part with this. I just wish it was Overwater sixes that you wanted .
RhysP Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1216514' date='May 1 2011, 01:11 PM']I'm offering up my RIM as a feeler.[/quote] Please rephrase this. That is a stunning looking bass, I love the way the "tailpiece" is part of the body.
xilddx Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 You can't be serious Shep! Watching the build thread I thought you'd be in love for life! Mind you, I can't bloody talk selling my Jazz-for-life two months after I bought it
xilddx Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 [quote name='RhysP' post='1216611' date='May 1 2011, 03:45 PM']Please rephrase this. [/quote]
pantherairsoft Posted May 1, 2011 Author Posted May 1, 2011 Awesome! I never noticed I'd phrased it like that. It's staying like that as it will make everyone smile. £1400 is a small price to pay for my RIM (bass)
4000 Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 Wow, I'm surprised too, but hey, these things happen. Best of luck with the sale.
voxpop Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 Wow, what a beautiful bass. Good luck with the sale someone is going to get a very special bass.
HazBeen Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) Wow, really lovely example of a sixer. I have played Roscoes and although they make good basses I can't see why you would sell the RIM or GB in favour of a Roscoe. Edited May 1, 2011 by HazBeen
pantherairsoft Posted May 1, 2011 Author Posted May 1, 2011 [quote name='HazBeen' post='1216691' date='May 1 2011, 05:11 PM']Wow, really lovely example of a sixer. I have played Roscoes and although they make good basses I can't see why you would sell the RIM or GB in favour of a Roscoe.[/quote] I think it's about what just 'works'. The RIM and GB are stunning and very different. I'm just finding I love the Roscoe Bart tone and the neck on my Century standard (and other Roscoe 6's) I've played are the most comfy I've played. If the GB and/or RIM don't sell, then I'll not be bothered. They are stunning instruments that will last a life time. Shep
HazBeen Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 Fair comment Shep, sometimes it's the little things that count. And for a fact I know that a Spitfire has a complete different character then any Roscoe, although the neck on my Rumour is lightning fast. The RIM is just dead sexy though......., if only I was Mr. Loads O' Money!!!! Good luck with selling both Shep, no way will you be stuck with them. The price is good on both and although must of us mortals (before I had my Spector 6s I sure as hell was) are a bit scared of 6 strings, I am pretty confident the right buyer will pop up sooner or later. Haz [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1216821' date='May 1 2011, 08:47 PM']I think it's about what just 'works'. The RIM and GB are stunning and very different. I'm just finding I love the Roscoe Bart tone and the neck on my Century standard (and other Roscoe 6's) I've played are the most comfy I've played. If the GB and/or RIM don't sell, then I'll not be bothered. They are stunning instruments that will last a life time. Shep[/quote]
Soliloquy Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) I had a Roscoe 5 string about 6 years ago. It was a fretted bass, but it had what I would describe as the perfect fretless sound. It had Barts and a Bart preamp. I think it had a mahogany body and Spanish olive facings. Edited May 1, 2011 by Soliloquy
pantherairsoft Posted May 1, 2011 Author Posted May 1, 2011 Many a person I've spoken to feel the Roscoe Bart/Bart combo is about the best fretless tone about. All the Roscoe fretless basses I've played have had that combo and I love it. They have all had Ash bodies though. I've tried a Roscoe Bart/Bart combination with a Mahogony body on a fretted bass and it had a huge mid 'thump' without any sacrifice on 'tightness'. It's a very very good combination.
Johngh Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 I saw this bass when I was round at Shep's on Sunday. It's even better than it looks in the photo's, the attention to detail is stunning.
Merton Posted May 4, 2011 Posted May 4, 2011 I wish I had £1400, I love Robbie's work and this is stunning. Would be a good excuse to learn to play a 6er wouldn't it Good luck with the sale
louisthebass Posted May 5, 2011 Posted May 5, 2011 Wish I had the money, but have a bump on me... Cheers, louisthebass
pantherairsoft Posted May 7, 2011 Author Posted May 7, 2011 Thanks for all the interest and PM's. Still just interested in selling or part-ex with a Roscoe 6. No othe trades thanks folks. Shep
AttitudeCastle Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Is there a name for bridges like that or the tail piece or what ever its called? They look awesome! Beautiful bass man! Bump on me!
Taa Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 when i saw that beauty i was nearly make a offer you with my Roscoe!!!
pantherairsoft Posted May 17, 2011 Author Posted May 17, 2011 [quote name='AttitudeCastle' post='1235027' date='May 17 2011, 10:41 PM']Is there a name for bridges like that or the tail piece or what ever its called? They look awesome! Beautiful bass man! Bump on me![/quote] Robbie just refers to it as a tail piece. The bridge & tail piece are custom made for RIM basses to the exact spec/string spacing required by the customer. Pretty neat! THE BASS IS NOW TRADED PENDING
Randy_Marsh Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1235082' date='May 17 2011, 11:55 PM']THE BASS IS NOW TRADED PENDING[/quote] Any hints?
pantherairsoft Posted May 18, 2011 Author Posted May 18, 2011 You all have to wait and see... It's Roscoe flavoured and has 6 strings though
HazBeen Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 I believe I know exactly what's going on. Northern Europe beckons I think........ cryptic enough? [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1235163' date='May 18 2011, 08:19 AM']You all have to wait and see... It's Roscoe flavoured and has 6 strings though [/quote]
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