Steff Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 (edited) 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 Add photos 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebassmusic Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 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 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Nice 35? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 35" scale...............? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 I've heard these Roscoes have THE best B string.................? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassplayer76 Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Brilliant basses all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) 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 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 12 hours ago, Chewie said: 35" scale...............? Yes sir! Sorry it took me ages to measure… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 Price drop £1600 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 did you manage to find that original bridge?..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted December 22, 2023 Author Share Posted December 22, 2023 No it’s been so mental lately that I didn’t even have time to look. Back home Tuesday and will dig around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share Posted December 29, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearhart74 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 How about a Suhr Classic JAzz 4? IMG_3311.MOV 4035.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 Thanks for the offer mate - sorry should have specified I’m not after any 4 string basses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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