okusman Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) With a heavy heart, I put this masterpiece up for sale. Bought in the Autumn from Bass Direct, this is a very serious piece of kit that will be your forever bass. After 12 gigs, I realise that it's not mine. Having faffed and farted about for months, I was convinced it was right for me.... The bass was born 9th February 2011, (my birthday!) and spent the first 18 months not leaving the house. I then bought it and have looked after it very carefully! Mark has very kindly allowed me to reuse the pictures he took...nothing has changed. The proper Roscoe case might have a few more scuffs, but that's its job. In this realm, I think we're talking collection/delivery only. £3k to replace her....yours for the bargain price of £1799. That's Century Standard money for something rather special. There is no scary secret with this bass, as I explained to Mark today, "it's just not right for me". Buy with 100% confidence. [b]TRADE OPTIONS: 4 string, 'jazz' sound, slim neck...[/b] [b](Definite 'no' Alembic, Precision, anything 'pointy', club neck / thumpy sounding ...cue abuse!)[/b] Mark Specification:[list] [*] [color=#584D4D][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#000000][font=Helvetica-Bold, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]SKB 3005 - Five string [/font][/color][/size][/font][/color] [*] [color=#E6E6E6][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#0433FF]•[/color][color=#2B2B2B] Swamp Ash Body[/color][/size][/font][/color] [*] [color=#E6E6E6][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#0433FF]•[/color][color=#2B2B2B] Exhibition grade Cocobolo top - £350 upgrade[/color][/size][/font][/color] [*] [color=#E6E6E6][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#0433FF]•[/color][color=#2B2B2B] Finish - Natural high gloss[/color][/size][/font][/color] [*] [color=#E6E6E6][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#0433FF]•[/color][color=#2B2B2B] Select Maple/Purpleheart/Maple neck, steel and graphite reinforced[/color][/size][/font][/color] [*] [color=#E6E6E6][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#0433FF]•[/color][color=#2B2B2B] Fingerboard - Bird's eye maple - £150 option[/color][/size][/font][/color] [*] [color=#E6E6E6][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#0433FF]•[/color][color=#2B2B2B] Cocobolo 12th Fret inlay - £50 option[/color][/size][/font][/color] [*] [color=#E6E6E6][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#0433FF]•[/color][color=#2B2B2B] 35" Scale - 24 fret[/color][/size][/font][/color] [*] [color=#E6E6E6][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#0433FF]•[/color][color=#2B2B2B] Bartolini 3-band pre amp with volume, pan, treble/bass stack, mid/mid freq select push/pull (250/800hz)[/color][/size][/font][/color] [*] [color=#E6E6E6][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#0433FF]•[/color][color=#2B2B2B] Bartolini CB Pickups[/color][/size][/font][/color] [*] [color=#E6E6E6][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#0433FF]•[/color][color=#2B2B2B] Black ultralight tuners[/color][/size][/font][/color] [*] [color=#E6E6E6][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#0433FF]•[/color][color=#2B2B2B] Black Hipshot A style bridge in Aluminium[/color][/size][/font][/color] [*] [color=#E6E6E6][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#0433FF]•[/color][color=#2B2B2B] Roscoe hard case - £100 option[/color][/size][/font][/color] [*] [color=#E6E6E6][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][color=#0433FF]•[/color][color=#2B2B2B] Weight: 9lb 10oz/4.35 kgs[/color][/size][/font][/color] [*] [color=#E6E6E6][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][/size][/font][/color] [*] [color=#E6E6E6][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][/size][/font][/color] [*] [color=#E6E6E6][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][/size][/font][/color] [*] [color=#E6E6E6][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3][attachment=126385:roscoe 002.jpg] [/size][/font][/color][attachment=126386:roscoe 003.jpg [attachment=126387:roscoe 004.jpg] [attachment=126388:roscoe 008.jpg] [*][attachment=126389:roscoe 001.jpg] [attachment=126391:roscoe 011.jpg] [/list] Edited February 12, 2013 by okusman
nottswarwick Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 F Me...don't make me cry I SOOO would like this bass.......
nottswarwick Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 lol but I should add, there is no chance I can afford it at the mo..
Rumple Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 That's a thing of beauty, I loved the look and tone of the Century I had for a while, nothing has come close before or after.
nottswarwick Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 By the way, I'm interested to know why it isn't right? Is it quantifiable or just a feeling? Just interested is all. I love this
okusman Posted January 17, 2013 Author Posted January 17, 2013 I am fickle! Just a feeling I suppose. No great divorce.
Bassdude BE Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Noooo!!! why no crazy trades? why?? I would offer you my Warwick streamer stage 2 + my Markbass F1 for this beaut in a heartbeat...
okusman Posted January 22, 2013 Author Posted January 22, 2013 Snowy Tuesday bump. Letter of authenticity and hex wrenches in proper Roscoe envelope.... This is the real deal.
okusman Posted January 27, 2013 Author Posted January 27, 2013 Load of pics available. She really is very pretty and ready to go. Now happy to discuss shipping options if you wish.
okusman Posted January 30, 2013 Author Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) New pics now added. I would be interested in a quality fretted Status (not Kingbass/Streamliner) as part p/x. I am happy to listen to cash offers...but within reason. I've polished her up, and she is locked away in her case until you take her away. Mark Edited January 30, 2013 by okusman
Gordon Thudmaster May Posted February 3, 2013 Posted February 3, 2013 [quote name='Bassdude BE' timestamp='1359914352' post='1961983'] PM'd [/quote] Go on Donovan! You know you want her!
Gordon Thudmaster May Posted February 3, 2013 Posted February 3, 2013 [quote name='Bassdude BE' timestamp='1358461836' post='1939863'] Noooo!!! why no crazy trades? why?? I would offer you my Warwick streamer stage 2 + my Markbass F1 for this beaut in a heartbeat... [/quote] Go For Her Don!
Gordon Thudmaster May Posted February 3, 2013 Posted February 3, 2013 That is one awesome looking bass! If I hadn't purchased 'Bassdude BE's CS4 a couple of months ago, this would have been in my sights! A 'Sunday Night In With A Bottle Of Wine With My Feet Up BUMP' For a Cracking Bass!
Bassdude BE Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Gordon Thudmaster May' timestamp='1359922088' post='1962145'] Go on Donovan! You know you want her! [/quote] Hi Gordon, i already thought i would find you here.. [size=4]and you're absolutely right btw, i NEED TO BUY this bass!! [/size] [size=4]Now that my SSII sold today it's becoming harder to resist every time i look at this topic, but at the moment i'm still a few 100£ short i'm afraid,[/size] [size=4]BUT if someone buys the Epifani cab that i still have for sale here on the forum (hint hint... ) i might get there and make this beauty mine forever! [/size] [size=4]Have a bump from a big Roscoe fan![/size] Edited February 10, 2013 by Bassdude BE
TheGreek Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 It's mine!!! You know what they say..."you snooze..you lose.." Cheers Mark...
Bassdude BE Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1360698564' post='1975025'] It's mine!!! You know what they say..."you snooze..you lose.." Cheers Mark... [/quote] Wow, congrats on your purchase, that's one gorgious Roscoe you just bought! I just closed the deal on a Century std.5 (wich was the only Roscoe bass that i could afford anyway...), so thanks for bringing an end to the G.A.S.-attacks i had every time i saw this custom beauty! [size=4] [/size]
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