Roscoe LG5 now £1500! - *SOLD* £1700 West London

[Steff]

Hi guys, selling this beautiful Roscoe LG5 in custom red bought from Bass Direct early last year - it just doesn’t get played as I have too many and need to offload. 

Bass is in great condition for the age, some minor scratches and the colour is gorgeous - photos simply don’t do it justice. It is all original apart from the upgraded Babicz bridge - I should have the original somewhere but until I manage to find it let’s consider it’s not available.  
 

This gets you one of the best boutique finger style sounds out there and they were hugely popular in the 80-90’s on the US session scene - for a reason. 
 

Strings are nearly new MarkBass coated, action is low, feels smooth and easy to play. As far as I remember weighs around 4kg - will try to check it next week. 
 

 

Not looking for any trades. 
 

Not willing to ship - but happy to deliver within 100 miles of west London for petrol money. Also have somebody in Birmingham I can leave it with if needs to. 
 

Bass comes with a moulded case. 
 

Edited January 25 by Steff
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[Acebassmusic]

This is a great bass which somehow a friend persuaded me to sell it to them during one of my "not that bright" moments I have since come to my senses and bought another that looks very, very similar 😁

 

The bass weighs 3.9kg (yeah I'm sad....I keep records...lol) Here's a photo I took in the Scottish sunshine when it had the original bridge. GLWTS

 

[bigthumb]

I'm so glad I don't do 5's else I'd be getting into serious trouble with the CFO! I have an LG4 and they really are a work of art and this is an absolutely stunning example. 

[andybassdoyle]

Nice

35?

[Steff]

15 hours ago, andybassdoyle said:

Nice

35?

Good question! Can’t remember - I’ll measure it tomorrow when I’m back. 
 

@Acebassmusic thanks a lot for the photo mate, it does really look that stunning under the sunlight! 

[Chewie]

On 14/10/2023 at 20:21, bigthumb said:

I'm so glad I don't do 5's else I'd be getting into serious trouble with the CFO! I have an LG4 and they really are a work of art and this is an absolutely stunning example. 

CFO......?  Chief Federal Officer?

 

[Chewie]

35" scale...............?

 

[Chewie]

I've heard these Roscoes have THE best B string.................?

 

[bassplayer76]

Brilliant basses all round.

 

[bigthumb]

9 hours ago, Chewie said:

CFO......?  Chief Federal Officer?

 

Financial Officer. Certainly not me in our household! 

9 hours ago, Chewie said:

I've heard these Roscoes have THE best B string.................?

 

Never played a 5 but I've also heard that the B's are excellent. 

 

Edited October 20, 2023 by bigthumb

[Steff]

12 hours ago, Chewie said:

35" scale...............?

 

Yes sir! Sorry it took me ages to measure… 

 

[Steff]

I would consider sensible offers or part trades although there’s not many basses I’m currently interested in but try me, I could only say no  . Always been curious about Tobias Killer B5 and MTD AG5 (of the Kingston variety) but the one with the updated electronics. 

Edited October 31, 2023 by Steff

[Steff]

Price drop £1600 bump 

[eubassix]

did you manage to find that original bridge?.....

[Steff]

No it’s been so mental lately that I didn’t even have time to look. Back home Tuesday and will dig around. 

[Steff]

On 22/12/2023 at 13:09, eubassix said:

did you manage to find that original bridge?.....

Managed to find it so that can be installed if required. 

[Steff]

Bump! Trades considered for MTD Kingston AG5, Fender Precision 5, Tobias Toby Pro 6, or Tobias Basic, Classic or Killer B 6’s, might consider other options too. 

Edited January 12 by Steff

[bearhart74]

How about a Suhr Classic JAzz 4?

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[Steff]

Thanks for the offer mate - sorry should have specified I’m not after any 4 string basses.