wateroftyne Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) Hi folks I've been on the hunt for a Sunburst PJ with block markers, tort guard, P profile neck, 70s logo. So, when I saw this [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Roscoe_Beck_Bass"]Roscoe Beck IV[/url], which has virtually none of those attributes, I just had to buy it. In my defence, I've wanted one for years, since I first read about them... Sold as a used bass, but unplayed - virtually untouched, in fact. Plastic still on the pickguard, bag of goodies unopened, clear plastic ramp still in it's packet (what are these for, anyway?). First impressions plunking it in the office... medium-weight (8lb 9oz or thereabouts), resonant, beautiful... I'll be taking it to out very own The Bass Doc tomorrow to have him run his eye over it. And then, if it's a keeper, I'll be asking him to make a tort guard for it. More as I have it! Edited January 6, 2012 by wateroftyne Quote
franzbassist Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Good call, the RB V I had was superb. There's a vast range of tones to be had from these. +1 on the tort guard too Quote
risingson Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Nothing anticlimactic about that! What a lovely bass, I've lusted after the V string version for years, one of Fender's best recent efforts. Congrats! Quote
mike257 Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) It's lovely mate!! And we can all stop holding our breath, tension was killing me! Edited January 6, 2012 by mike257 Quote
geoffbassist Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 That's a beautiful bass WoT. Really nice. Enjoy! Quote
geoffbassist Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1325859589' post='1488903'] Well, I wasn't expecting that. [/quote] +1 Quote
brensabre79 Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Nice bass dude. No anticlimax here, I didn't even know these existed! Now I want one! I'm with you about the pickguard - tort, or black! Quote
Highfox Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Cool, thats a bit different. I had you down as going for a Ray. Quote
apa Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1325859306' post='1488898'] Hi folks I've been on the hunt for a Sunburst PJ with block markers, tort guard, P profile neck, 70s logo. So, when I saw this [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Roscoe_Beck_Bass"]Roscoe Beck IV[/url], which has virtually none of those attributes, I just had to buy it. In my defence, I've wanted one for years, since I first read about them... Sold as a used bass, [b]but unplayed - virtually untouched[/b], in fact. Plastic still on the pickguard, bag of goodies unopened, clear plastic ramp still in it's packet (what are these for, anyway?). First impressions plunking it in the office... medium-weight (8lb 9oz or thereabouts), resonant, beautiful... I'll use it at a rehearsal tonight, but I'll be taking it to out very own The Bass Doc tomorrow to have him run his eye over it. And then, if it's a keeper, I'll be asking him to make a tort guard for it. More as I have it! [/quote] Well not quite since during its travels its been through a few of our sticky fingers . Oh and thats NOT lemon oil on that rosewood finger board . Still an interesting purchase. Intreaging bridge to. A Quote
Sibob Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 I approve Very cool bass, I'd really like to gig one at some point Si Quote
andydye Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 That's beautiful matey! (obligatory GAS emoticon) Quote
fender73 Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Doh - i guessed wrong! Lovely bass mate - always fancied one of those. Quote
ShergoldSnickers Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 I'll defer applying the anti-climax ointment. That bass is a bit damn good - looks very well in that case. I think we may need some sound clips... Excellent work that man. Quote
The Bass Doc Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1325864347' post='1489045'] what's the craic with the pups? [/quote] Strings in between pole pieces = warm. ( I happen to know Sterling Ball had a Stingray made by Leo in the early days with a 5-string pickup fitted for the same reason) Quote
charic Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 I'd have a white pearl plate on that I think. I'm not a fan of tort though, lovely looking bass Quote
warwickhunt Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Nope I didn't have that in my list, though it makes absolute sense tbh! Look forward to seeing/hearing it. Quote
Lfalex v1.1 Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 I love these. Except for the lack of pan pot... Quote
wateroftyne Posted January 6, 2012 Author Posted January 6, 2012 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1325867782' post='1489127'] I love these. Except for the lack of pan pot... [/quote] I can understand that. When I use a J, I only over really use neck solo'd, both full on, or neck backed off slightly so I'll not be missing anything... Quote
warwickhunt Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1325868095' post='1489137'] When I use a J, I only over really use neck solo'd, both full on, [b]or neck backed off slightly[/b] so I'll not be missing anything... [/quote] ...except the above! Quote
bremen Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Very beautiful...except that pickguard. It's not just me is it? Quote
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