wateroftyne Posted August 3, 2013 Posted August 3, 2013 Right... here we go again. It hurts to sell this... rarer than hen's teeth - I doubt you'll find another sunburst in the UK. Custom shop quality. [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Roscoe_Beck_Bass"]Info here[/url]. £1200, complete with the factory fitted case, originally supplied bits (including a perspex ramp) and additional custom-made tort pickguard (hand-made by Howard the Bass Doc). It's a lovely light weight (but not a lightweight!). Will consider trades involving lightweight vintage P's, or other interesting P / P/J things. This pic shows the only flaw in the bass which I've just noticed - a little bit of the plating is coming off one of the saddles. Purely cosmetic: Here's a little video what I made... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXoxhOYBv7c[/media] Local collection (Newcastle-ish) preferred. Shipping considered. Go on. You know you want to.
CPBass Posted August 3, 2013 Posted August 3, 2013 If carlsberg made Jazz basses........ Stunning. A pic of your 71 trio would be nice, my year of birth :-) Have an admiring bump
gareth Posted August 3, 2013 Posted August 3, 2013 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1375548113' post='2162809'] but the guilt of having one more bass than I need is eating away at me. [/quote] Wow that make me feel like the ultimate sinner
Ghost Rider Posted August 3, 2013 Posted August 3, 2013 Would you be interested in swapping for a RB 5 stringer? I'm only along the road from you, I bought a few bass cases off you a while back, wellfield init. Cheers, Anth.
wateroftyne Posted August 4, 2013 Author Posted August 4, 2013 Hello Anth! Thanks for the offer, but I don't do 5's...
wateroftyne Posted December 19, 2013 Author Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) It's back up for sale. Here's a vid of me using it last week... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRZt8AeR974 Edited March 24, 2014 by icastle Link fixed.
ezbass Posted December 19, 2013 Posted December 19, 2013 Again - really? The universe is trying to tell you something (and me) .Lovely basses, really do it all machines and from a passive circuit no less. Anyone who buys this will not be disappointed. The best thing about this thread will be lots of lovely pics and clips. GLWTS but you'll be sorry.
wateroftyne Posted December 19, 2013 Author Posted December 19, 2013 Yeah - you're absolutely right. Truth is, I have a three-bass limit. My 71P's can't go anywhere - it's enshrined in my constitution. So the RB stands between me and that terrible affliction known as GAS. At the moment, GAS is winning.
ezbass Posted December 19, 2013 Posted December 19, 2013 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1387463920' post='2312255'] Truth is, I have a three-bass limit. The RB stands between me and that terrible affliction known as GAS. At the moment, GAS is winning. [/quote]Yeah I have a one in, one out rule (so a four bass limit I guess) it's harsh but keeps one honest. GAS is an extremely cruel mistress, but she must obeyed in order to avoid having an aneurism (at least that's my excuse). What are you gassing for?
wateroftyne Posted December 19, 2013 Author Posted December 19, 2013 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1387464256' post='2312268'] GAS is an extremely cruel mistress, but she must obeyed in order to avoid having an aneurism (at least that's my excuse). What are you gassing for? [/quote] I'm quite open, to be honest. I fancy an nice old maple-necked P (I miss my old '72). Maybe.. GASP... something Oly white. Or maybe... GASP... a PJ. Or, EVEN BIGGER GASP... something not Fender. I dunno, but that's half the fun, isn't it?
Conan Posted December 19, 2013 Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1387464455' post='2312273'] I'm quite open, to be honest. Or maybe... GASP... a PJ. I dunno, but that's half the fun, isn't it? [/quote] You need another Jazz.... possibly one with an active circuit to boost all them lovely mids... natural finish... possibly named after a well-known American jazz-funk-soul sessionman and songwriter... maybe even made in Japan for a change? Edited December 19, 2013 by Conan
wateroftyne Posted December 19, 2013 Author Posted December 19, 2013 [quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1387474246' post='2312453'] Don't do it. [/quote] Nah. I've thought hard about this, and it's time...
Happy Jack Posted December 19, 2013 Posted December 19, 2013 [i]It's a lovely light weight (but not a lightweight!).[/i] Any idea where Mrs. WoT put the kitchen scales?
wateroftyne Posted December 19, 2013 Author Posted December 19, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1387479700' post='2312545'] [i]It's a lovely light weight (but not a lightweight!).[/i] Any idea where Mrs. WoT put the kitchen scales? [/quote] Mrs. WoT's scales suggest 8.5lbs. I never trust measurements with kitchen or bathroom scales, but that doesn't feel far off. It might even be a smidge less...
Conan Posted December 19, 2013 Posted December 19, 2013 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1387467354' post='2312333'] You need another Jazz.... possibly one with an active circuit to boost all them lovely mids... natural finish... possibly named after a well-known American jazz-funk-soul sessionman and songwriter... maybe even made in Japan for a change? [/quote] Can't think where you might find such a bass..... Or I have a couple of very nice TKS cabs I could trade?
wateroftyne Posted December 19, 2013 Author Posted December 19, 2013 Ha ha Nice try.... A few more specs for any interested parties:[list] [*]Custom cast fully adjustable bridge - string-thru body option [*]2 x custom Bill Lawrence pickups with dual poles to aid sustain [*]Each pickup is independently switchable to series (hot'n'fat) / parallel (bite-y and slappy) / single-coil (standard Jazz) [*]In single-coil mode, the coils are exactly in 60s Jazz position [*]Hipshot Ultralite tuners [*]Drop-D tuner [*]Graphite reinforced neck [/list]
ezbass Posted December 19, 2013 Posted December 19, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1387479700' post='2312545'] [i]It's a lovely light weight (but not a lightweight!).[/i] Any idea where Mrs. WoT put the kitchen scales? [/quote]These puppies are so well balanced that you don't notice them, regardless of what their actual mass is.
Happy Jack Posted December 20, 2013 Posted December 20, 2013 Both my RB5s weighed roughly 5Kg which is why I sold'em. Agreed that they balance well, but balance will only get you so far. Eventually, physics kicks in ...
Clarky Posted December 20, 2013 Posted December 20, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1387529342' post='2312892'] Both my RB5s weighed roughly 5Kg which is why I sold'em. Agreed that they balance well, but balance will only get you so far. Eventually, physics kicks in ... [/quote] wot does say it weighs c8.5 pounds which is pretty light in my book
Happy Jack Posted December 20, 2013 Posted December 20, 2013 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1387531366' post='2312918'] wot does say it weighs c8.5 pounds which is pretty light in my book [/quote] Yes, I was quite surprised by that. Maybe the design works as a kilogram per string ...
wateroftyne Posted December 20, 2013 Author Posted December 20, 2013 [quote name='ShaunB' timestamp='1387533195' post='2312949'] Traderooney?: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/221848-lakland-4-94-no-298-final-price-drop/"]http://basschat.co.u...nal-price-drop/[/url] [/quote] Hello! That's gorgeous, but too many knobs for a simpleton like me. Thanks anyway
LukeFRC Posted December 20, 2013 Posted December 20, 2013 (edited) [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1387459658' post='2312187'] It's back up for sale. Here's a vid of me using it last week... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRZt8AeR974 [/quote] enjoying the music... so you're not selling as you're not using it.... I'm not going to ask! Edited March 24, 2014 by icastle Link fixed.
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