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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: David Houck on May 31, 2004, 12:50:08 PM

Title: Rogue Heart Omega
Post by: David Houck on May 31, 2004, 12:50:08 PM

I just noticed this bass in the Alembic Store.  (If we've talked about this template before, forgive my lack of memory.)  It's a very nice looking body style.
http://store6.yimg.com/I/alembic_1794_270379 (http://store6.yimg.com/I/alembic_1794_270379)

Title: Rogue Heart Omega
Post by: dnburgess on May 31, 2004, 03:58:33 PM

I've never seen one like that before either. I don't usually like crazy woods but the marbeling effect is pretty nice.

Title: Rogue Heart Omega
Post by: rami on June 01, 2004, 07:44:53 PM

Hey Dave,
 
I'm not quite sure I like this look.  It combines elements from two distinct designs that are completely different.  The Rogue body has the slim, sleek and sexy offset waist highlighted by it's super long upper horn.  The omega (or heart omega) comes from a wider, rounder standard body.  I'm not sure that the Rogue body has the curves to successfully incorporate an omega cut.
 
Still a work of art, but I suppose a matter of personal taste.  The top of course, is outstanding.

Title: Rogue Heart Omega
Post by: bob on June 01, 2004, 09:58:35 PM

I'm sort of with Rami on this one. What I miss most here is the skewed bottom and offset waist indents, that make the standard Rogue look like it's dancing or something.
 
The indents are offset here a little, but not as much. Since the Rogue is a fairly small body in the first place, I think it looks more rooted or something with that drooping bottom lobe.
 
Personally, I think the Rogue's upper horn is a bit excessive, but that's another matter - this looks to me like the top half of one bass glued to the bottom of another. But as always, to each his or her own.

Title: Rogue Heart Omega
Post by: adriaan on June 01, 2004, 11:29:45 PM

Judging from pictures, I think the Rogue and Essence shapes look best on a 5 or a 6. On a 4 they look a bit narrow compared to how long they are. Then again I never held a Rogue in my hands, and it's been a while since I picked up an Essence.

Title: Rogue Heart Omega
Post by: David Houck on June 02, 2004, 06:34:12 AM

Rami and Bob; when I first looked at it, I too thought that it looked like the top of one body attached to the bottom of another, but the more I look at it the more it works.  The lines just seem to flow really well.  It would probably be revealing to see pictures of this body style from other angles; maybe it would not seem to work when viewed from a playing angle.

Title: Rogue Heart Omega
Post by: rklisme on June 02, 2004, 11:04:46 AM

Hey Dave
 
I have to agree with Rami on this one! This weekend I got a chance to check out a Rouge and I have decided that it will be the next Alembic to add to the collection. I want to do it in a six string as Adriaan suggested. That being said, if we all enjoyed the same thing what a boring place Alembic Land would be! I have seen some great looking basses here,(most of which Rami owns)and I look forward to the new and different dreams of all the members.  
 
Bottoms Up
Rory

Title: Rogue Heart Omega
Post by: flaxattack on June 24, 2004, 10:06:49 PM

personally i like the look....like a good woman with nice hips.....
oh- i am buying one too....

Title: Rogue Heart Omega
Post by: 811952 on June 25, 2004, 02:04:05 PM

I don't really see the point.  

Title: Rogue Heart Omega
Post by: flaxattack on June 28, 2004, 04:44:21 PM

mica sent me these..sorry all you purists...
i think its a great shape and we are gonna git me one(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/10904.jpg)

Title: Rogue Heart Omega
Post by: flaxattack on June 28, 2004, 04:47:49 PM

o call this bass
ROGOMEGA 5(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/10907.jpg)

Title: Rogue Heart Omega
Post by: flaxattack on June 28, 2004, 04:50:38 PM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/10910.jpg)

Title: Rogue Heart Omega
Post by: flaxattack on June 28, 2004, 04:58:13 PM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/10917.jpg)

Title: Rogue Heart Omega
Post by: hollis on June 28, 2004, 05:06:02 PM

Beautiful!

Title: Rogue Heart Omega
Post by: smokin_dave on June 28, 2004, 09:52:36 PM

Being a BIG Rogue fan,I really like yer Rogomega 5.I think it's very unique and distinquished.And since it's a Rogue,you know it's gonna sound great.And you gotta dig that top.Congratulations.

Title: Rogue Heart Omega
Post by: marco on June 29, 2004, 12:22:55 AM

Great bass!!! It makes me humble with my epic... wow!