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Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: LMiwa on July 06, 2009, 08:51:33 AM: If you want to see what two filters and Q's are all about, this has to be one of the least expensive ways to find out. But fair warning - once you've got them, you won't want to go back! Here are the basics: Rogue 96Q12212 top: Weng? accent: Maple laminate body: Mahogany neck: Maple, 35" extra long scale fingerboard: Ebony with pearloid ovals pickups: MXY56 original electronics: Europa (later changed to signature) finish: satin natural polyurethane originally made for: Larry Morgan Music birthday: October 16, 1999 ~ The electronics were upgraded to Signature at the factory (separate neck and bridge filters and Q switches). It still has the bass & treble quick change switches, so it's a very flexible Signature+ setup. ~ Zero issues with the playability of this bass - electronic package is in great shape, both truss rods are in perfect working order, the neck has no issues, and all the tuners and bridge parts are in excellent working condition. ~ Original G&G hard shell case has a few minor scuffs on the tolex, but is 100% functional. ~ There are some finish flaws on the wenge top and back (see pictures below). If you look at the first few pictures, you can barely see them. I took some high contrast closeups and circled them so you can get a better look. While it may not be a mint condition Alembic, I love playing this bass. It was my first Alembic and it got me hooked on them. Never thought I'd sell this bass and may certainly regret it one day, but have to fund the next Alembic somehow... I'm the 4th owner of this bass. I bought it from fellow club member Toby (tbrannon), who got it from Charles (crgaston), who got it from the original owner. This bass can be yours for $2800 shipped to anywhere in continental US. Email me if you are interested and please put "Alembic Rogue 5" in the title. Also, please make a note here if you've sent me an email, just in case my over zealous spam filter gets you!
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Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: artswork99 on July 06, 2009, 08:57:16 AM: Loch,
Very nice! Best of everything with your sale!
Art
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: tbrannon on July 06, 2009, 02:33:44 PM: I'll echo what Loch has said about this bass- it is killer. The electronics package on this bass is so flexible.
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: briant on July 06, 2009, 09:22:29 PM: That's a smokin' deal on an awesome bass. The controls are close to my Rogue w/ Signature electronics + master bass and treble controls. It's just stupid-flexible.

In a different economy I'd be buying this so mine had a playmate.

(Message edited by briant on July 06, 2009)
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: sonicus on July 06, 2009, 09:41:21 PM: Here is another fine one up for grabs! Those pics are nice and sharp ! Temptation _____________
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: LMiwa on July 11, 2009, 04:08:52 PM: If anyone is at all interested in this bass, let me know soon, as I would prefer to sell it to a club member.

Otherwise it's going to have to go on evilBay...

Loch
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: tbrannon on July 11, 2009, 06:44:43 PM: Somebody needs to buy this bass.... I'd love to buy it back, but just don't have the funds to do so.

This is a GREAT bass.
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: LMiwa on July 13, 2009, 10:51:52 AM: This will be going up on eBay in the next few days.

Start price will be $2500 with a Buy It Now price of $2800.

You can buy it now for the opening price of $2500! Once the auction starts, you'll be bidding against everyone else.

Thanks,
Loch
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: basicvoo on July 15, 2009, 11:31:20 AM: I can't stop looking at this bass
Thomas
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: chalie_holmes on July 15, 2009, 11:38:57 AM: Hey Tom,
I understand your sentiments!
That certainly is a beautiful bass. I just really a 5 string series though. Maybe next summer I'll be able to afford one.
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: bassilisk on July 15, 2009, 11:47:58 AM: If this was a 4 I would have snatched it on the first post.....
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: LMiwa on July 15, 2009, 01:28:12 PM: Charlie,

So do what I did - Buy this guy now. Play it until the right Series bass comes along. Then sell it to help pay for the Series!

The more Alembics you play / own, the easier it will be to hone in on EXACTLY what you want in your perfect bass.

Thanks,
Loch
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: tbrannon on July 15, 2009, 01:34:21 PM: Chalie-

I have to echo Loch's sentiments, if you're looking for a 5 string, this is a great bass (I'm the guy who sold it to Loch). I can pretty much guarantee that if you were to buy this at the price Loch's asking that you'll be able to turn around and sell it without a loss when the 5 string series bass you're holding out for comes on the market. It's a win/win situation really- you get a 5 string to play until the Series you're looking for comes available, then you can recoup your funds if/when you want to move this one.

I

Toby
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: molan on July 15, 2009, 04:32:24 PM: Email sent
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: chalie_holmes on July 16, 2009, 10:05:44 AM: My only problem is trying to switch from my Distillate series to the Rogue on stage (I use the 5pin cord and the power unit). My rig is set up for the Series. See: Chalie's Distillate. But I love that Rogue! I'd have to have another rig to play it (dang it!).
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: keith_h on July 16, 2009, 11:40:00 AM: Charles,
I'm actually going to be in a similar situation once my Series 1 arrives. I am planning on tuning my Brown Bass down to Eb for those tunes that just won't work on a standard tuned 4 string. My intention is to just use an A/B switch between the DS5 output and the Brown Bass output.

Keith
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: chalie_holmes on July 16, 2009, 12:29:42 PM: Ok Keith,
I'm pretty dumb. What is an A/B switch? Who makes it?
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: keith_h on July 16, 2009, 12:50:38 PM: An A/B switch is a switch with two inputs and one output. One input is called A and the other input is called B. They are fairly common. Here is a link (http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-MOR-ABY-LIST) to one. To find more just search your favorite online music shop for A/B switch and you will see plenty.

Keith
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: chalie_holmes on July 16, 2009, 01:56:12 PM: Thank you Kevin!
I'm wondering how I would hook it up to my rig.
I use two F1X's two QSC 2450's (picking up my QSC tonight @ 7:00Pm!!) and The DS5. This is very interesting now.
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: keith_h on July 16, 2009, 01:59:09 PM: Charles,
It's not Kevin. :-)

Keith
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: basicvoo on July 18, 2009, 03:22:11 PM: E-mail sent
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: roberto on July 19, 2009, 12:01:50 PM: could you please give nut and last fret measurements
thanks
robert
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: LMiwa on July 20, 2009, 08:52:41 AM: Robert,

It's the comfort taper, so according to the Alembic specs it would be:

1.875 - Nut width
2.930 - 24th fret width

Thanks,
Loch
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: LMiwa on July 20, 2009, 10:55:45 AM: This bass is sold pending clearance of funds.

Thanks everyone!

Loch
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: molan on August 02, 2009, 03:32:49 PM: And on its way to the UK
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: jacko on August 03, 2009, 04:47:02 AM: Good luck with your new bass barrie. Hopefully someday I'll be down your way to hear it. meanwhile, be sure to post more pics once it arrives.

Graeme
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: crgaston on August 03, 2009, 12:07:39 PM: Man, that thing is becoming quite the international traveller! It went to New Zealand when I sold it, and now the UK!

Enjoy it, Barrie!
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: David Houck on August 08, 2009, 08:49:48 AM: Congrats Barrie! Great bass!
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: molan on August 08, 2009, 01:41:13 PM: C'mon Mr Postman - where are you!

Haven't even received the notification that it's in the UK yet & that I have some taxes to pay
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: LMiwa on August 09, 2009, 08:12:13 PM: Barrie,

Let me know if/when you want me to start investigating from my end.

Loch
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: jacko on August 13, 2009, 07:17:24 AM: So has it arrived yet?

Graeme
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: LMiwa on August 13, 2009, 07:52:42 PM: It arrived today, so I'm guessing that he is too busy playing it to post!
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: molan on August 14, 2009, 12:06:01 PM: Yep it's here - hooray

Unfortunately I have some really nasty nerve damage in my neck that's making my left hand numb (virtually no feeling in my left thumb!) and associated muscle damage in my upper arm which is slowly moving down into my forearm as well

I'm officially banned from playing bass and using a keyboard which is a bit of a nightmare!

Bass playing is less problematical but I can't feel properly so it's a bit difficult to play.

It'll be at least a week I think before I can play properly again. . .

Bass is lovely - no idea how to work all the electronics though, lol
Title: '99 Rogue 5 w/ Signature+ electronics
Post by: sonicus on August 14, 2009, 12:34:20 PM: Swell new Bass! Congratulations ! May you have great joy playing it while you recover from your physical obstacles.