pantherairsoft

I’m so sad that I missed this post! I’ve wanted to get my hands on one of these for far too long!

36 minutes ago, Fishman said:

flat board?

30” radius, so not quite flat.

A couple more pics from ACG HQ!

Neck is looking awesome, fretboard is mounted and fretted. Looks stunning.

Big thanks to Alan for his hard work on this stunner so far!

2 hours ago, Salt on your Bass? said:

@pantherairsoft ... Not sure if you're in the market? 

I picked one up a few months ago. Best all-round drive I’ve ever used. Utterly blown away by how good this pedal is.

Hi, 

Is this boxed, or does it come with the soft case that you mention in the write up?

Thanks!

Hi folks, 

I thought I'd post this up to track progress over the coming months.

After far too long flirting with the idea, I finally pulled the plug on an ACG. I've had a lust for one since selling (and regretting it) my custom 32" scale Roscoe some years ago. These days, the cost of getting a Roscoe made to the spec of my old bass and shipping it to the UK is... astronomical. Something about 32" scale just works for me so well and despite trying to get back to playing 34-35" scale basses, it just wasn't working out for me. As such, I needed to turn my eye to other 32" scale options the wouldn't disappoint, so of course, I instantly turned to ACG. 

I'm a big fan of single cut shapes, so when Alan told me he had a Salace E Type currently in production that wasn't yet claimed I got quite excited. Add to this that he called it a 'test to see just how light that body shape could be'... colour me very interested. After exchanging some thoughts and spec discussion, I pulled the trigger.

So, here is the spec...

Salace E Type Headless

5 string (strung E-C)

Paulownia body with Indian Cedar top

5 piece Ash/Purpleheart bolt on neck

Wenge fingerboard with 30" radius

Hipshot hardware (18mm string spacing)

East Uni-Pre 4k preamp

2x ACG FB pickups, with a Wenge (to match the fretboard) ramp between them

The body is well along and looking stunning. This body is currently sub 3lbs, meaning the final weight of the bass likely to come in far lighter than most basses I've ever played. As someone who has long term neck and shoulder issues, this is nothing short of exciting. Here is a pic. Note that it is the bottom of the 4 fretboards that I'm going with (the Wenge one).

I'll post more updates and images as I have them over the coming weeks and months.

16 hours ago, Acebassmusic said:

 

Guess it wasn't too far on my bicycle after all....now heading home with me to Aberdeen. Thanks Shep 🙂

Pleasure. I'm glad it's gone to a good home. Enjoy!!

Mike purchased my Roscoe LG today, proving that his has an impeccable taste in instruments!

Super lovely guy, great communications and entirely issue-free transaction.

Thanks bud!

59 minutes ago, RaNoFuNkY said:

I seem to remember lusting after a Roscoe of yours a few years back?

Quite possibly. I’ve had a few! Still my favourite basses ever. The only reason I’m selling my current one is to fund a 32” scale bass again.

I swore myself to 32”… but I’m sooooo tempted.

1 hour ago, NancyJohnson said:

Just going on looks alone, I've always been fascinated with the body-carving on these, it's almost fluid and with that cap it's a splendid looking thing.

Yeah, the flow of the line on the LG shape is pretty much unrivalled. if this sells, rather than trades, the funds will likely fund another LG in 32" scale (like 'the one that got away'). I've never played a bass shape that feels as comfortable on both the strap and the knee.

4 minutes ago, Rich said:

Yes, I well remember your mental pedalboard, it was the size of a small car IIRC  

Almost... it was more like a Transit Van

The only correct answer in the debate of "pedals or straight to amp?" is...

PEDALS!!!!!!!!!!!!

All of the lovely, noise making insane goodness. I mean, who wants a bass to actually sounds like a bass!? Are you crazy!? Pedals is the answer

22 minutes ago, Acebassmusic said:

Sorry to hear about the problems with the previous pre and its installation by sledgehammer! I've had OBP3 in several basses before and always found them to be a little dull / pillow over the strings sounding to me (even in the Roscoe I had ). It always felt like I had to push the treble a bit too much to get the sound for me. Glad the Glock works and thanks.....I now have GAS to try one 🙂

They sound great. Very 'hi-fi' and clean, which makes a nice balance with those meaty sounding Roscoe Bart pups. The range of control in the Glock is what I call very 'musical', especially in a recording environment. It's one of those preamps where you just can't find a bad sound with. It's pretty much a go to for every bass for me. You should absolutely try to give one a whirl at some point.

Just now, Acebassmusic said:

Want it....but too far to come on my bicycle to pick it up 😞 🤣 When I first saw this a while ago it said it had an OBP3 pre fitted, any reason for the change and how is the Glockenklang as I've not used one before? GLWTS

When I purchased the bass, the OBP3 preamp had been badly fitted and was not working correctly - the blend pot was wired backwards and the treble control was not working. After investigation, whomever had installed the Aggie had done some major damage to a few components with the soldering iron and the whole thing needing removal. I've used the Glock pre in a few basses now (I've had this combo in two Roscoe's previously and think is works amazingly with the Roscoe Barts) and IMO, it is the most musical preamp around, so I opted to have that installed in place of the Aggie. Personally, I really dislike the OBP3 anyway, even when it works correctly, so the preamp swap was a given for me either way.

Hi folks,

Up for grabs is my stunning Roscoe LG3005. I've owned a number of Roscoe basses over the years and this one is pretty special.

Update: No longer open to trades - sale only. I have something new in the works.I've set the price under what I think the bass is actually worth (I paid far more for it, less than a year ago).

Price drop: I am now asking £1750. NOW SOLD

The spec:

Roscoe LG3005

5-string, 35" scale

Mahogany body

5A Exhibition-grade quilted maple top

Trans-red finish (with matching headstock)

Spalted purple-heart fretboard (which is stunning!)

3-piece maple/purple-heart/maple neck

Roscoe Bartolini pickups

Glockenklang 3-band preamp

Black hardware
Strung with DR Black Beauties

Fitted Roscoe-branded semi-hardcase
Weight is 3.9kg

Sounds stunning. Meaty, yet neutral (thanks to the Glock preamp). I've done everything from metal to funk and electronica with this and it's always sat right in the mix. The bass is in overall excellent condition - there are a few light marks where you might rest your arm in the edge of the upper body and some tiny cosmetic nicks, but as the photos show, you have to go hunting for them!

I'm located in Derby and really do not want to ship this bass (I've had so much awful luck shipping basses and I no longer have a box suitable for putting it on), but I will drive for an hour, which is enough to cover a huge chunk the UK - especially if you're prepared to make a drive to meet half way. Collection in Derby is, of course, welcomed.

If you need more pics of anything specific, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Thanks!
 

Shep

29 minutes ago, Lee-Man said:

Did you play this one when it was mine? 

I did! But I didn't realise that this one was yours!!! The fact that I'd played yours and this looked 'very similar' was the reason my eye had be drawn to it!

Love this so much. I used to own a 5 and it was very special.

It’s rare that a bass make me feel like cheating on the Roscoe in my life! 

3 minutes ago, bassadder said:

Bugger would have been ideal for a recording project I’m busy working on

 

Great you sold it though

Sorry about that! It’s a great pedal with a monstrous sound. I hope you manage to find one!

2 hours ago, bassadder said:

Is the Alpha Omicron still available?

It is! I’ve had a silly number of enquiries about it, but no one has bitten yet!

EDIT: sorry, it sold on eBay as a buy it now literally minutes after I posted this. It is now sold.

Just now, Kev said:

Absolutely love the Alpha Omicron, best/most complete small form Darkglass pedal.

Agreed. It's brutal, in the best possible way! If I was still playing anything remotely rock-y, it's the pedal I'd keep over all else!

Sold Mike my Lekato Looper. Easy transaction, great comms and all the usual kind stuff that everyone else has said about him! 

Thanks!

Sold Lee a pedal this week. Easy transaction, great communication, friendly and with a sterling taste in noise making paraphernalia. Great stuff!

Sold Roger my Vintage Micro Tubes. Easy transaction. Perfect!

As a Roscoe LG player myself, I fully endorse the awesomeness of this bass!