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Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: olsonsw on November 21, 2006, 08:51:37 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/33626.jpg)
Hi guys,  
I'm Olson living in Jakarta, Indonesia.
I got this bass 2 years ago when I was studying in Sydney, Australia. I contacted Alembic agent in Jakarta and wait for about 3 months to get this bass. They said that I was the 1st person who order Alembic bass through them.
 
This bass is being used for church ministries until now. it sounds great! and I believe that Alembic is one of the best instrument maker ever.
 
(Message edited by olsonsw on November 21, 2006)

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: olsonsw on November 21, 2006, 09:01:32 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/33629.jpg)
Please enjoy guys!
 
Cheers,
 
Olson

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: bassjigga on November 21, 2006, 09:20:43 AM

Nice bass!

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: foth on November 21, 2006, 12:56:24 PM

Hi Olson, welcome to the club!  Nice bass and nice rig!  I have a friend who uses those black coated strings.  He says they stay bright much longer than regular strings.  I also use a Rogue 5 as my main bass.
Paul

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: olsonsw on November 21, 2006, 06:04:30 PM

Thank you for the comments bassjingga & Mr. Paul.
Yes I use DR Black 0.45 for the strigs. they are bright for slapping. = )
See u around.
 
Olson

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: eastcoastepic on November 21, 2006, 10:00:42 PM

Beautiful!

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: jacko on November 22, 2006, 02:18:27 AM

Very nice indeed!
 
Graeme

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: olsonsw on November 24, 2006, 06:26:44 AM

Thanks Mr. Jackson and eastcoastepic.
I just saw your profiles and I could say nothing about it.
your basses are great!!!!!!!!
So very rare to get alembic players or collectors in Indonesia.
but alot in States.
Good on you guys.
 
Olson

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: David Houck on November 29, 2006, 07:10:05 PM

Welcome to the group!  That top wood is great!

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: olieoliver on November 30, 2006, 06:35:23 AM

Welcome Olson,
Thats the first Rogue with a Spalted maple top that I've seen. Looks great.  
Church Ministry is what I use mine for too. Very cool.

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: olsonsw on December 01, 2006, 01:23:55 AM

Thank you Dave!
I looked yours as well.
They are great!!
I love the '97 Essence 6 strings.
 
Hi Mr. Oliver, woww..surprised to know that you have  4 Alembics there..
I think i have to work very hard here to get the next one = )  
Or is the one that I have now gonna be the first and last one?  
Keep serving Him with our talent!! hehehe...

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: roberto on December 09, 2006, 08:16:53 PM

Hi Olson!
Im Robert.I live in Jakarta.Nice to know another Alembic fan around.Ive been using Alembics since 1991.Various models I onced owned.Now Im left with 3 persuadersAnd planning to order a custom 7strings.
Nice Rogue you have there.Does it balance well sitting down?,cause its a small bass.
Take care

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: olsonsw on December 10, 2006, 09:04:48 AM

Halo Mr. Hotwani! thanks!
woow... So glad to hear that there are another Alembic players in Jakarta as well.
Are you planning to order a custom 7 strings Essence bass? that would be fantastic!
Which distributor would you plan to order a custom bass from? Melodia Musik?
Good luck for a new axe.
passionately to hearing from you soon.
Regards,
 
Olson.

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: roberto on December 12, 2006, 08:17:54 AM

Hi Olson!
Yes I plan to order through Mr Setiawan at Melodia.Im waiting for the price quote to come this week.If you watch the local tv channel often,you can see me with Dian HP band.Currently we are doing regular shows on wednesdays,21.oo hours at ANTV.And you can hear my Persuader in action.!!
See you.
Regards.
Robert

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: roberto on December 12, 2006, 08:18:57 AM

Hi Olson!
Yes I plan to order through Mr Setiawan at Melodia.Im waiting for the price quote to come this week.If you watch the local tv channel often,you can see me with Dian HP band.Currently we are doing regular shows ,called SELEBRITI JAM,on wednesdays,21.oo hours at ANTV.And you can hear my Persuader in action.!!
See you.
Regards.
Robert

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: roberto on December 12, 2006, 08:36:42 AM

Sorry for the double post.
By the way,Olson,if you dont mind,and you hv a free time this week,can I stop by and take a look at your Rogue.Cause actually,Im not really sure about the body shape for my custom 7strings. Persuaders are too wide,heavy and neck divers.Europa is just a little too wide.Rogue shape is the best looking but I never lay a hand on one.So it would be a priceless opportunity if I could see one..Please reply ASAP.
You can mail me at robert_hotwani@yahoo.com (mailto:robert_hotwani@yahoo.com)
Thank you very much
Regards
Robert

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: olsonsw on December 12, 2006, 06:17:05 PM

Alrite today I am gonna watch you in action on ANTV.
 
I'm little bit busy at the moment in preparing Christmas celebration at church.
 
For if you need the pic of rogue, i can send you the   pic so you can imagine it and who knows it can give you any ideas for building a custom 7 strings. hehehe...
 
anyway, one day you can come to my house (Sunrise Garden West Jakarta) to try it on
 
You are very welcome, sir!
hehehe...
 
Thanks.
Please check your email, I post the pics now!

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: olsonsw on April 14, 2010, 08:21:07 PM

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Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: artswork99 on April 15, 2010, 05:26:55 AM

Nice family photo!  Play em Healthy!  Art

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: basstard on June 11, 2010, 01:56:21 AM

Great choice of basses! Your Rogue is a masterpiece - just like every Alembic :-) The MTD is mega sweet, and as for the Lakland... I know Lakland basses very well and I find their sound very versatile - I want to buy one as a companion for my Essence 5. Alembics have a very distinctive sound which I totally love but it doesn't suit everything. An Alembic and a Lakland as my main fretted 5ers would compliment each other perfectly :-) And a sweet rig - I love Aguilar gear!

Title: Alembic Rogue Spalted Maple 2004
Post by: olsonsw on June 30, 2010, 12:50:52 AM

Thanks for all the comments.
@ Basstard, I agree to what you sayin'  
When playing a Lakland, it may fit into every kind of music. sounds just quite similar to Musicman & Precision Fender, while MTD and ALEMBIC have their own strong characteristic.
Overall Rogue is still the most expensive among the others even though I bought the Rogue in 2004. cheers.