Page 1 of 1
Roscoe Beck IV Bass by Fender
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:46 pm
by brightnow
Re: Roscoe Beck IV Bass by Fender
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:58 pm
by sturgess66
That is a beauty brightnow! I think that one is a four-stringer? And it comes in five strings as well I think? I'm not exactly sure of the details but I know there are different models.
And - these basses are prized possessions amongst the world of bass players. People send out pleas for leads as to where they can be purchased - and proudly post pictures of beauties that they have been able to secure. Roscoe is a legend in the "bass world."
Not only for these instruments - but as a bass player - as a musician.
If you do a search on E-Bay for "Roscoe Beck" you will see his instruments - and little pieces of his instruments ("neck" etc.) and also his books/tutorials.
I just found a site with the five-stringer - with pics - and raves about it -
http://www.bass-clef.com/fender-5-strin ... -wcase.php
Re: Roscoe Beck IV Bass by Fender
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:08 pm
by brightnow
Well spotted sturgess and thank you, this is a 4-string (the only one listed on Fender.com at this time) while Roscoe has been playing a 5-string in the concerts (at least the magnificent red one is a 5-string, I'm not sure about the blue one).
Re: Roscoe Beck IV Bass by Fender
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:23 am
by sturgess66
Re: Roscoe Beck IV Bass by Fender
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 5:07 am
by sturgess66
This is not Roscoe Beck's signature 4-string - or 5 -string bass.
But this is Roscoe on the double/standup/string bass!! The
contrabbasso.
I had video that I took of Roscoe and his amazing solo at the end of "Who By Fire" from the May 12, 2009 show at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia and I finally uploaded it to YouTube. Another stunning moment for me at that remarkable show!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLlxiSL9y54
Also -
http://vimeo.com/8363901
Re: Roscoe Beck IV Bass by Fender
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 5:37 am
by ladydi
Thanks Linda! Every time I watch this, either in person or on video, chills run through my body! Roscoe is such a multi-talented musician....but far beyond that...he has an awesome gift.