I played a Rogue 5 with no neck laminates at Bass Northwest last week. Wow, it's made me completely forget about the Wal. Deep, rich tone that goes on for miles and miles, and that's even without the electronics coming into play. This is DEFINITELY the way I'm going, but alas this Rogue was spalted maple and I greatly prefer the darker top woods (call me traditional)
I think I've tracked down a NOS Rogue 6-string! It's more than I wanted to spend, but I don't think I'll ever find a new Rogue six again for this price. No neck laminates, but a beautiful top wood. I've been looking hard for one of these for four months and haven't seen one on the used market with neck laminates, and never another 6.