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[quote name='ead' timestamp='1367520681' post='2066441'] Nice. [/quote] + 1

[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!

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 name='thegreenman555' timestamp='1367470420' post='2066021'] Man, that's rough that you gotta part with it so soon... Healing vibes to you buddy [/quote] +1 Really sorry to hear you've got to sell Shaun! As has already been said, this is an amazing looking instrument, so someone is going to get a real beauty at a great price. Good luck with everything; the sale, another bass and most importantly, your health! Nik

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

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

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

'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

[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: [attachment=133947:IMG_3976.jpg] [attachment=133941:IMG_3933.jpg] [attachment=133943:IMG_3935.jpg] [attachment=133946:IMG_3948.jpg] [attachment=133954:IMG_3936.jpg] 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 [/list] 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

Cheers Mark!

[b]Withdrawn as a) I'd forgotten about this thread and have discovered that the pedal's too good to sell (having finally spent some time with it..)[/b]

That sounds idyllic, Chris! best of luck with everything in July..

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1365191894' post='2036695'] Thanks guys, Nik, hope all's well mate, Gary, you wouldn't get the full stereo through the 400+ mate, you'd need another 400+ as well as the 1516, Steve, I'm near Machynlleth, nothing wrong with copying Macca as long as you have a strong back or an understanding roadie C [/quote] I'm good thanks Chris! Still suffering too much valve amp GAS but, there you go - nothing new there! Hope all's well with you and the family in your new home? Nik

I think I played and heard one of these basses some years ago when I met up with mybass who at the time was selling a Roscoe Beck V.. Though fretless is definitely not my thing, it was a very beautifully made instrument as I recall and a lovely tone too. GLWTS

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1365166893' post='2036215'] I'd love to know how Dark Side of the Moon would have sounded through that setup! C [/quote] +1 Now, there's an idea... Would love this cab but age, car and recent house move sadly says 'NO' .. Good luck with it Chris!

+1

Good question Pete; that was on my mind too.. The Nanobass seems like a great unit, but I'm not quite sure how to use it, other than in a home studio set-up for example. But if it could be triggered by a B2M, that would be fantastic!

Nice! :-)

Great looking bass! Good luck with the trade/sale...

Item now SOLD!

I had one of these about 5 years ago.. Because i was using my Roscoe Beck 5 so much at the time, i ended up trading it for a Sandberg 5 string, but it was a really good bass. It played really well and sounded good for almost any style of music - a proper workhorse of a bass! Good price; well worth a punt so have a BUMP on me.