SOLD: Fender Roscoe Beck Signature 5 String bass: £995

[silverfoxnik]

[b]NOW SOLD: Thanks for looking [/b]

Hi Folks

Here for sale is my [b]1998 Fender Roscoe Beck 5 String[/b]; a stunning looking teal green model which is in 9/10 condition and is all original.

Price/Trade Value: [b]£995 o.n.o.[/b]

I got this bass in a trade 3 years ago from Happy Jack and over the intervening period, this bass has served me really well... I've used it at lots of gigs and whatever rig I've used it with, it's sounded great! It also plays great too, having just been [i]re-strung[/i] last week with Elixir Stainless Steel .45-.130s.

Over the last few years on Basschat, I've always commented on [b]how good[/b] these basses are whenever they come up for sale; this is the 3rd one I've owned so I should know.. And if it wasn't for the fact that I've just moved house and need to raise funds to buy a lightweight rig to make loading/unloading easier, I wouldn't be putting this up for sale at all.

[b]Tonally[/b], the Roscoe Beck V does just about everything for me; P-Bass tones, J-Bass tones, modern double-humbucking tones, single coil tones, etc, etc, etc - all the [b]classic bass sounds[/b] are here in one passive bass!!

In terms of build quality, these basses are superb and for a 34" scale neck, the[b] B string[/b] sounds fabulous!!

Photos:

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Please PM me if you'd like to see [b]hi-res[/b] versions of these and other photos I have of the bass.

Here's the spec:[list]
[*]34" scale maple neck,with asymmetrical profile, Pau-ferro board,22 frets
[*]2 x special humbuckers designed by Bill Lawrence,
[*]Bridge specially made by Gotoh, with through body stringing
[*]Controls
[*]1 x volume,1 x tone with pull/push facility to reduce neck pick-up output by 20% in order get give those classic J-Bass tones
[*]3 way selector switch for bridge,both,neck pickups.
[*]2 x mini-toggle switch for single, series, parallel mode on each pick-up
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Lots more info about the history and technical features of these basses can be found here:

[url="http://www.roscoebeck.com/profile.htm"]http://www.roscoebeck.com/profile.htm[/url]

[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Roscoe_Beck_Bass"]http://en.wikipedia....oscoe_Beck_Bass[/url]

A few YouTube links here:

[media]http://youtu.be/LfET9xkWYm4[/media]

[media]http://youtu.be/wLsLSo4Sm7Y[/media]


Having said all of that, needs must, so it's here and ready to go...

I think it goes without saying that I'd much rather this bass was [b]collected[/b] [b]in person[/b], but I will [b]ship[/b] it in a padded gig bag very securely packaged up if necessary. Alternatively, I would consider selling the case in the pictures for an extra £50 or so..

Plenty of Basschat 'chat', tea/coffee and other beverages on offer to anyone who wants a trip to [b]Littlehampton[/b] on the south coast in order to come and view the bass first..

[b]Price-wise[/b], I think this is about right having looked at what other RBV's have gone for lately but if I'm way off, please drop me a line and we can discuss it..

Anyway, thanks for looking and any questions, feel free to PM me or ask here.

Nik

Edited May 9, 2013 by silverfoxnik

[thegreenman555]

Hmmm I've been thinking about a fender recently... & I've been thinking about 5 strings... & sage green...

My mum lives in Arundel - she's due a visit...

Do you take Barclaycard? Lol

Marc

[silverfoxnik]

'Barclaycard? Why, that'll do nicely...'

Well, Arundel is only 4 miles away Marc, so just let me know when you're coming and I'll put the kettle on.

Nik

[franzbassist]

Hi Nik

The best passive 5 string bass Fender ever made, no doubt. I had one and the B string was amazing.

I'd buy it if I could justify it, but whoever gets it will end up with a tone monster!

Cheers

Gareth

[NJE]

I think this might be my first Roscoe Beck. If so it is an outstanding bass, so good in fact I regretted trading it so much I bought another one, and now I want this one again to go with it.

Such brilliant instruments, Fender really hit the bullseye with this bass.

[ebenezer]

fantastic bass......alot of r and d went into this one....roscoe spent a lot of time getting it RIGHT
it also proves...you don't need a 35 inch scale for a good b string.
you can have a flexible sound without active electronics.......Amen

[silverfoxnik]

Thanks for the kind comments folks!

Yes NJE - I do believe this was yours at one time and also mr_russ and Happy Jack's too.

I've had a trade offer on this already but sadly, this is a 'sale only' at this time as I need to get a new lightweight rig ASAP.

Thanks

Nik

[bassmanady]

[quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1367517604' post='2066382']
Thanks for the kind comments folks!

Yes NJE - I do believe this was yours at one time and also mr_russ and Happy Jack's too.

I've had a trade offer on this already but sadly, this is a 'sale only' at this time as I need to get a new lightweight rig ASAP.

Thanks

Nik
[/quote]If this bass was owned by mr russ then it was also owned by me around 2007,as i sold it to him,It has a really nice tone, and comfortable weight if i remember correctly, one bass i always regret selling.
Ady

Edited May 2, 2013 by bassmanady

[Happy Jack]

Yup, that's the one. You've still got t'other one, though, right Nik?

Just to add to the chorus, this is a superb one-bass-to-rule-them-all instrument. Build quality is second to none, the range of tones (all of them useable) is astonishing, and the finish is sufficiently attractive and unusual enough to have people asking questions after the gig.

My obsession with light weight, following a series of lumbar problems, was the sole reason I sold this bass. It's not that heavy, just not light enough for my current needs.

[ebenezer]

hi nik, just as a point of interest.......what is the weight......
nip up and get the bathroom scales....haha

[thegreenman555]

PM'd you..

[Bigwan]

I had this for a short while (between Russ and NJE). It's the one that got away. Awesome bass which I'd have back in a heartbeat... If I wasn't potless that is!

Edited May 3, 2013 by Bigwan

[silverfoxnik]

[quote name='thegreenman555' timestamp='1367577117' post='2067090']
PM'd you..
[/quote]

And replied..

[silverfoxnik]

Thanks again for the nice comments folks.. Jack - I sold the other one sometime ago, preferring this one for it's passive tonal range..

The bass weighs in at 4kg or approx 9lbs on my scales..

Nik

[niceguyhomer]

I wish...lovely bass Nik

[niceguyhomer]

Can't tempt you with a trade ?

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[silverfoxnik]

That's a real beauty Homer - a Clover I believe?

Unfortunately, I need a lightweight rig at this point in time, not more basses.. In fact, I've just bought BassBunny's Blade B15 as a replacement for the RBV when it finally goes!

So, I must ever so politely decline, good Sir!

[niceguyhomer]

No worries sir, good luck with sale.

I have a nice old Strat same colour as that, love it.

[mattbass6]

[quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1367659727' post='2067988']
That's a real beauty Homer - a Clover I believe?

Unfortunately, I need a lightweight rig at this point in time, not more basses.. In fact, I've just bought BassBunny's Blade B15 as a replacement for the RBV when it finally goes!

So, I must ever so politely decline, good Sir!
[/quote]

That Blade is a lovely bass. I had that initially and wonderful sound and feel. I've been after a Roscoe for a long time, just wish I had the spare dosh for this. A real beauty. Good luck with the sale, someone is going to be very happy with this and hope you're enjoying the Blade

[silverfoxnik]

[quote name='mattbass6' timestamp='1367667817' post='2068139']
That Blade is a lovely bass. I had that initially and wonderful sound and feel. I've been after a Roscoe for a long time, just wish I had the spare dosh for this. A real beauty. Good luck with the sale, someone is going to be very happy with this and hope you're enjoying the Blade
[/quote]

Thanks!

The Blade is a really nice bass - not quite in the class of the RBV admittedly and it doesn't have the same versatility - but that's no surprise considering their relative value.

I have had to stop playing the RBV now, otherwise I know I won't want to sell it when the right offer comes along!

[silverfoxnik]

Sunny Sunday morning BUMP !

Had a couple of offers so far, but nothing quite right or definite..

Worst I could do is say no, so try me..

[wateroftyne]

Lovely, lovely basses!

I'm had my IV for sale, but I'm pulling it because I love it so much. So blimmin' flexible. AND cool-looking.

[ezbass]

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1367754085' post='2069033']
Lovely, lovely basses!

I'm had my IV for sale, but I'm pulling it because I love it so much. So blimmin' flexible. AND cool-looking.
[/quote]Good decision.

If I hadn't bought my Lakkie and it hadn't turned to be so good I'd've been all over this RBV the moment it came on the forum.

[silverfoxnik]

Very true WoT - the RB's are cool looking basses..

Mind you, Laklands's aren't bad either! I had a gorgeous DJ5 a few years ago.

[silverfoxnik]

Back to work BUMP for this fine bass!