Darkstrike Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 What about one of them double drop tuners? Get both D and B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='Darkstrike' timestamp='1327712588' post='1515914'] What about one of them double drop tuners? Get both D and B. [/quote] I didn't know they existed! Lol. I do now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 They're very new, IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Been having a look. Must be new, certainly haven't seen them before. Smart idea though! I'd like to try one before I considered it to how definite the latching was between each setting etc. very cool though. My mind is currently preoccupied with Buckeye Tops too though! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Agreed, be curious how solid that middle setting is. Buckeye seems to be the priority though, Hipshots are no big deal to swap out later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='Darkstrike' timestamp='1327774819' post='1516643'] Agreed, be curious how solid that middle setting is. Buckeye seems to be the priority though, Hipshots are no big deal to swap out later! [/quote] That's a good point. The Hipshot is an easy swap. I think I'm close to a decision on the top. Of the 5 there's 2 that look a little cooler on first impression. One quite butterfly like and another speckled like a peacocks feathers... But after some serious study, the block of pups and ramp would destroy most of what I love about those tops. Simple and cool is the desired effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 [quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1327779155' post='1516748'] That's a good point. The Hipshot is an easy swap. I think I'm close to a decision on the top. Of the 5 there's 2 that look a little cooler on first impression. One quite butterfly like and another speckled like a peacocks feathers... But after some serious study, the block of pups and ramp would destroy most of what I love about those tops. Simple and cool is the desired effect. [/quote] Can you spec buckeye pickup covers and ramps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Hmmmm. I think the Roscoe/Barts are moulded, so not with that pickup option. Maybe with others. Ramp, quite possibly. But given the pups will be staying black, I'd prefer to go with the black Diamondwood ramp too. If the Buckeye pup covers had been an option, or I could talk myself into different pups, then that might look pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I've seen Roscoes with wood pickup covers before, but I'm sure they were Nordstrand pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 I think you are right... I think they would come with a hefty up charge as well, plus the Nordy's aren't really for me. Bart/Bart or Bart/Demeter for a Roscoe. Yum. Decision on the top I finalised. To make sure it wa going to look rocking I printed out each of the 5 options and drew on the pups and bridge to see what detail would likely be obscured. A bit OTT maybe, but it was worth it. In the end this is the selected top for my bass... [IMG]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h44/pantherairsoft/Roscoe%20LG%20Signature%20V/af5f0ef2.jpg[/IMG] There will be a matching headstock facing as well. Can't wait to see this taking shape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 [quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1327843456' post='1517504'] I think you are right... I think they would come with a hefty up charge as well, plus the Nordy's aren't really for me. Bart/Bart or Bart/Demeter for a Roscoe. Yum. Decision on the top I finalised. To make sure it wa going to look rocking I printed out each of the 5 options and drew on the pups and bridge to see what detail would likely be obscured. A bit OTT maybe, but it was worth it. In the end this is the selected top for my bass... There will be a matching headstock facing as well. Can't wait to see this taking shape! [/quote] Whoaaa! Thats a stunning piece of buckeye indeed! Cant wait to see how she turns out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 [quote name='funkypenguin' timestamp='1327865729' post='1517950'] Whoaaa! Thats a stunning piece of buckeye indeed! Cant wait to see how she turns out! [/quote] Yeah dude. Suddenly becomes real when you see a piece of wood like that. Woo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Crazy, crazy piece of buckeye! Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I usually prefer buckeye which is more of the light with dark accents but have to agree that's going to look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 The other contender was a lighter piece with dark splatter effect and looked quite like peacock feathers. It had a cluster of cool detail right in the centre though where the pups would be. The other was dark with an awesome 'butterfly' like lighter section, again it would get stuffed by the pups - though would make the coolest midi bass ever I'm confident this will look cool, and being buckeye it weighs pretty much nothing which keeps the bass spec on track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hopefully going to get some progress shots on the body shaping for this beauty very soon! Seriously excited about this now. Still looking to re-house the Fretless... I'm going to miss that bass :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1329645269' post='1545125'] Hopefully going to get some progress shots on the body shaping for this beauty very soon! Seriously excited about this now. Still looking to re-house the Fretless... I'm going to miss that bass :-( [/quote] That fretless is amazing though. Tried to find the Roscoe you mentioned with MM pup but no luck. I know how you feel (to a degree) I gave up a much loved Stingray (That I'm working on getting back though) becuase of the weight issue and all the stuff gone into the sterling was to get it to sound closer to the Stingray I had. Hunched over all the time at work gives me some terrible back pain till one point I had to ring paramedics as it felt liked I locked some vertebra. Very scary. Even carrying 0.5 of a pound round my neck makes all the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Cheers dude. That Fretless is awesome and I will miss it! The 1st Roscoe with a Bart MM pup (now offered on the spec sheets) - http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f153/d049-monkeyman-855526/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 The standard prices are very achievable, even for me.! Im tempted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 The Standards are one of, if not the best deals in boutique basses(unless buying used, of course), IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1327567602' post='1513331'] Perhaps you should try one of these instead... [/quote] As I sit here listening to Erasure and Depeche Mode, this is just the sort of thing I want right now. Though I'd rather have an Oberheim Xpander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1329870805' post='1549045'] The standard prices are very achievable, even for me.! Im tempted! [/quote] DO IT!!! [quote name='Darkstrike' timestamp='1329920930' post='1549766'] The Standards are one of, if not the best deals in boutique basses(unless buying used, of course), IMO. [/quote] Agree 100%. Fantastic basses [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1329932479' post='1549999'] As I sit here listening to Erasure and Depeche Mode, this is just the sort of thing I want right now. Though I'd rather have an Oberheim Xpander. [/quote] The studio we were recording at today had an old school Korg Synth in the control room - with a patch bay and all. Seriously moog-y stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassist_lewis Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) [quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1327672975' post='1515160'] The line, "I've never seen such a large instrument played by such a small chap" was interesting to say the least [/quote] How tall are you btw? coz I'm pretty short too (like 5'7") and have my eye on a sound gear 6 string but after reading this thread I'm not so sure hope you heal up soon, was just watching your vids, it'd be a shame for there to be no more of that live dubstep in the world Edited February 22, 2012 by bassist_lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hey dude. I'm 5'4" and I have arms shorter than 'average'. My 6ers have all been 35" scale (in fact every bass in the last 10 years has been 35") scale and for the last few years I've stuck to broad neck/19mm spacing... Don't let my issues put you off going for a great bass. Bass playing is not THE cause of my pains and issues, just one contributing factor. Thanks for the kind words regarding the music. There are other folks doing similar live stuff... But it sure would suck to not be doing it anymore! Just spent a day in the studio recording some ambient electronic stuff. All live takes, no overdubs or drop ins. I really hurt... But it sounds awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 [quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1329939953' post='1550157'] DO IT!!! [/quote] Maybe if I mention you I'll get a discount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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