wateroftyne Posted January 6, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Well, I wasn't expecting that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 6, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted January 6, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted January 6, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 That's a beautiful bass WoT. Really nice. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1325859589' post='1488903'] Well, I wasn't expecting that. [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Meh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted January 6, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Cool, thats a bit different. I had you down as going for a Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted January 6, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I approve Very cool bass, I'd really like to gig one at some point Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 That's beautiful matey! (obligatory GAS emoticon) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C88 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 HOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Doh - i guessed wrong! Lovely bass mate - always fancied one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 what's the craic with the pups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted January 6, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted January 6, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted January 6, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 6, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I love these. Except for the lack of pan pot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Nice one, you'll love this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 6, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Very beautiful...except that pickguard. It's not just me is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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