Soloking Roscoe Beck IV copy

[MichaelDean]

Just spotted this on Andertons' website. Thought it might interest some people here... Doesn't look too shabby!

https://www.andertons.co.uk/brands/soloking/soloking-mj1-classic-4-string-bass-in-lake-placid-blue

 

[neepheid]

That does look pretty tasty!

[Lfalex v1.1]

Been looking for a real one for ages...

I wonder how close this gets?

[Doctor J]

Doesn't seem to get close to pickup and strings being aligned in that head-on photo.

[Raj_Shredder]

9 minutes ago, Doctor J said:

Doesn't seem to get close to pickup and strings being aligned in that head-on photo.

You’re absolutely right. That bridge does not appear to be aligned very well. 

[neepheid]

Well, don't buy it then, simples!

 

I don't see any issue with the bridge placement/alignment wrt the neck and fingerboard edges.  Pickups could have used being a mm or two to the right.  Eh, if it doesn't work, send it back.

[LukeFRC]

for £250 that's got to be worth a try?!

 

[Lfalex v1.1]

The Trans White finish looks nice, as does the Metallic grey.

[jonno1981]

Doesn’t say what the 2 switches do in the description. Could be good value if the basics are assembled well. 

[LukeFRC]

Anyone live near Guildford want to do us all a favour? 

[Happy Jack]

8 minutes ago, LukeFRC said:

Anyone live near Guildford want to do us all a favour? 

 

And while you're in there, be sure to weigh it.

 

I had two of the real thing (thank you @silverfoxnik 😂) but had to sell them for the heinous crime of weighing 11lbs. That's each, you understand.

 

[Baloney Balderdash]

3 hours ago, neepheid said:

Well, don't buy it then, simples!

 

I don't see any issue with the bridge placement/alignment wrt the neck and fingerboard edges.  Pickups could have used being a mm or two to the right.  Eh, if it doesn't work, send it back.

I do!

 

High G string does appear to be a bit closer to the edge of the fretboard than the low E string, all the way up as far as that picture allows you to see.

 

And while the pickups seems perfectly in line with the neck on that photo the bridge doesn't quite.

 

Not that I personally think it impose a real issue, but I am pretty certain the bridge is in fact slightly misaligned, and that that is the main reason for the strings slightly misaligning with the pickup pole pieces.

 

Edited December 8, 2023 by Baloney Balderdash

[AndyTravis]

Ho good Jesus that needs buying.

[Lfalex v1.1]

1 hour ago, jonno1981 said:

Doesn’t say what the 2 switches do in the description. Could be good value if the basics are assembled well. 

 

If it follows the real RosBeck, they should be series/parallel/neck-most single coil...

[snorkie635]

Roscoe Beck. Roscoe Beck. Roscoe Beck. 
 

Oh no, looks like I'm back into therapy again. 😵‍💫

[ezbass]

1 hour ago, Happy Jack said:

 

And while you're in there, be sure to weigh it.

 

I had two of the real thing (thank you @silverfoxnik 😂) but had to sell them for the heinous crime of weighing 11lbs. That's each, you understand.

 

Mine was absolutely fine and I’m a lightweight zealot. Should have listened to the shop assistant and not traded it in. 
 

It was the neck profile that was always the bugbear for me.

[miles'tone]

16 hours ago, Baloney Balderdash said:

I do!

 

High G string does appear to be a bit closer to the edge of the fretboard than the low E string, all the way up as far as that picture allows you to see.

 

And while the pickups seems perfectly in line with the neck on that photo the bridge doesn't quite.

 

Not that I personally think it impose a real issue, but I am pretty certain the bridge is in fact slightly misaligned, and that that is the main reason for the strings slightly misaligning with the pickup pole pieces.

 

Looks like the neck just needs a loosen and a little pull to the left.

I've had good luck with off looking bridges by loosening them a bit and giving them a little turn to straighten them too. 

There's always a bit of wiggle room 😉

[ead]

Interesting and also tempting, but I do prefer the black ones.

[neepheid]

2 minutes ago, ead said:

Interesting and also tempting, but I do prefer the black ones.

 

I am flipping back and forth between the two - giving some serious consideration to taking a punt on one of these.  A little early Xmas present to myself, perhaps?  I too, am gravitating towards the black, that faint sparkle in the finish coupled with the cream pickguard is starting to look really nice, when for a start I was all about the LPB.

 

At the serious humming and hawing stage, coupled with a quick look at the bank balance...

[ezbass]

47 minutes ago, ead said:

Interesting and also tempting, but I do prefer the black ones.

 

32 minutes ago, neepheid said:

I am flipping back and forth between the two - giving some serious consideration to taking a punt on one of these.

IIRC black was never an option with Fender for the RBs, therefore, blue all the way, just to keep it honest to the original  .

 

[Geek99]

14 minutes ago, ezbass said:

 

IIRC black was never an option with Fender for the RBs, therefore, blue all the way, just to keep it honest to the original  .

 

The one I saw him demonstrate on a video was sunburst 

[Lfalex v1.1]

I'd never seen a (Real) LPB one before,  mainly Shoreline Gold and the Burst. Saw a Black one in some footage from the US once

[Sambrook]

If it helps anyone, I've just emailed Andertons about neck width, neck depth and weight. Will pass any reply on...

[Sambrook]

 

Found this while searching for info.

Seems reassuringly thorough...

 

 

[Sambrook]

Very quick response:

38.7 mm wide

22 mm deep at 1st fret

8.9 lbs.