BB3000S Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 Wow, that's just amazing! Lovely how the fretboard and top wood go together. Congratulations in advance, bet you can't wait to take it for a spin! Quote
eude Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1349266' date='Aug 23 2011, 06:12 PM']They certainly don't. It's being string with Black Beauties before it's shipped and then it's all mine! [/quote] I thought you were an Overwater String devotee? Any reason for the change? I was thinking about trying out the Black Beauties too, but was concerned about losing the mid rangy growl you get from some Nickels... Cheers, Eude Quote
charic Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 I've always loved the look of Roscoe's but compared to the UK luthiers I think they're really quite steeply priced Hope it plays as good as it looks Quote
51m0n Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 Holy mother of ..... That is luuuurrrrrverrrllllyyyy! Quote
pantherairsoft Posted August 24, 2011 Author Posted August 24, 2011 [quote name='eude' post='1350015' date='Aug 24 2011, 10:30 AM']I thought you were an Overwater String devotee? Any reason for the change? I was thinking about trying out the Black Beauties too, but was concerned about losing the mid rangy growl you get from some Nickels... Cheers, Eude[/quote] Indeed - I've been an Overwater Nickels man for aaaaages. IMHO I'll most likely return to them as well. A friend has used BB's for ages and having spent some time playing his bass I find the tension to be a little lower on the BB's, which my fingers like. Also the tonal comparison I find is very similar, certainly nothing that a minute tweak on the mid dial doesnt sort out. The big sellin point at the mo, being that I'm on stage with the drum & bass project, is that they look Awesom [quote name='charic' post='1350067' date='Aug 24 2011, 11:11 AM']I've always loved the look of Roscoe's but compared to the UK luthiers I think they're really quite steeply priced Hope it plays as good as it looks [/quote] I agreed completely. They do seem very expensive. I have had 2 UK custom built instruments that cost more than this one though. Cost is comparative though. My UK built basses have all bee sold on. The Roscoe fretted I own is going nowhere, no other bass I've ever played come close to it's feel and tone. I admit, like everything though, it's all matter of personal preference and I'm sure others woul play it and disagree whole heartedly! Quote
eude Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1350284' date='Aug 24 2011, 02:20 PM']Indeed - I've been an Overwater Nickels man for aaaaages. IMHO I'll most likely return to them as well. A friend has used BB's for ages and having spent some time playing his bass I find the tension to be a little lower on the BB's, which my fingers like. Also the tonal comparison I find is very similar, certainly nothing that a minute tweak on the mid dial doesnt sort out. The big sellin point at the mo, being that I'm on stage with the drum & bass project, is that they look Awesom [/quote] Cool, I may well order some up from the states, see how I get on with them Cheers, Eude Quote
pantherairsoft Posted August 25, 2011 Author Posted August 25, 2011 Now strung with Black Beauties and ready to ship... Damn that looks sexy! Quote
Darkstrike Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 Yeah, great choice with the Black Beauties! Quote
eude Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 [quote name='Darkstrike' post='1351793' date='Aug 25 2011, 09:39 PM']Yeah, great choice with the Black Beauties![/quote] Just ordered some for myself too On a side note That bass looks incredible! Eude Quote
mike_zimmerman Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 Sweet! What a gorgeous instrument, and there's nothing like Diamondwood for a fretless board... Quote
Dread Bass Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 Looking good Shep. We need to have a six string bass bash Quote
pantherairsoft Posted August 26, 2011 Author Posted August 26, 2011 [quote name='Dread Bass' post='1351891' date='Aug 25 2011, 11:35 PM']Looking good Shep. We need to have a six string bass bash [/quote] Sounds good! Though we'll not have much luck trying each others out (you lefty freak! ) Quote
Dread Bass Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1351987' date='Aug 26 2011, 08:21 AM']Sounds good! Though we'll not have much luck trying each others out (you lefty freak! )[/quote] Oh yeah didnt think that through. Quote
pantherairsoft Posted August 30, 2011 Author Posted August 30, 2011 [quote name='Dread Bass' post='1356895' date='Aug 30 2011, 09:30 PM'] Oh yeah didnt think that through.[/quote] I'll give it a go... Not sure it'll be much fun though lol Quote
Darkstrike Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1356832' date='Aug 30 2011, 08:51 PM']In transit! Excited! [/quote] Awwww yeah! Quote
pantherairsoft Posted August 31, 2011 Author Posted August 31, 2011 [quote name='Darkstrike' post='1356977' date='Aug 30 2011, 10:49 PM']Awwww yeah![/quote] My thoughts exactly - In the UK and clearing customs Quote
pantherairsoft Posted September 1, 2011 Author Posted September 1, 2011 Pics from Mark @ Bass Direct, where the bass arrived today... Under this light and in this resolution the bass looks AMAZING! The top has a bio-mech living look going on... Yum! Roll on Monday when i collect! Quote
nottswarwick Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 f*** me, I don't normally get aroused by this type of custom bass, but that is something else. Lovely fingerboard. Lovely all round. I shall come round and inspect it. you going to collect it? Quote
pantherairsoft Posted September 1, 2011 Author Posted September 1, 2011 [quote name='nottswarwick' post='1359273' date='Sep 1 2011, 09:52 PM']you going to collect it?[/quote] Hi Chris, Yeah - Planning on getting the train on Monday as I have a day off. Once it's back here you are more than welcome to pop over bud. Its a stunner ain't it!!!!! Quote
EBS_freak Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1359276' date='Sep 1 2011, 09:58 PM']Hi Chris, Yeah - Planning on getting the train on Monday as I have a day off. Once it's back here you are more than welcome to pop over bud. Its a stunner ain't it!!!!![/quote] Gonna be a long weekend! Enjoy the bass when you get it! Quote
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