Author Topic: Alembic Rogue Custom 4 str Bass or ebay (Read 643 times)

bassilisk · « **Reply #15 on:** July 21, 2009, 05:44:31 AM »

Dave, you are correct. His wording led me to believe it to be stereo but in fact it is not. He clarified the layout for me in an email I received this morning and it is exactly as you describe, standard Signature with the addition of 2 switches for each pickup.
I'm kind of relieved - having a stereo option on a bass like this and not using it would eventually force me to do something my back would not appreciate! This is much more manageable.
I'm not much of a tone tweaker - I look for a good solid, defined tone and pretty much stick with it. I rarely use the Q's on the MK because it already sounds so good!
I am anxious to explore the extra tweaks this one offers. Thanks for clarification Dave.

Will

effclef · « **Reply #16 on:** July 21, 2009, 05:52:14 AM »

Wow, neat electronics - I speculate: each pickup has switches for bass cut/boost, treble cut/boost, Q shape. Each pickup has a filter control. Then in addition there's a volume knob and a pan knob. And a side mounted jack to boot! Awesome, let us know if that's really what it is. Sweet, sweet bass!

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bassilisk · « **Reply #17 on:** July 21, 2009, 08:32:17 AM »

Yes effclef, that's exactly right.

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bassilisk · « **Reply #18 on:** July 21, 2009, 08:34:59 AM »

This is from the auction - better ones will follow next week.

tbrannon · « **Reply #19 on:** July 21, 2009, 08:38:37 AM »

You're going to have fun with this bass. I am a previous owner of the Signature+ equipped Rogue that Loch just sold in the For Sale section. That bass had signature electronics with a single set of bass/treble switches. Those two switches added a lot to the tonal palette of that bass- I can't imagine what options you'll have by having a set for each pickup.

It's sort of a unique twist on the East meets West control layout- have fun with it and let us know how you like it.

bassilisk · « **Reply #20 on:** July 21, 2009, 12:37:19 PM »

If I played a 5er that one would've been grabbed on the first post. A real beauty for sure and I looked at it for a long time thinking maybe that was the one to expand with.
It's great that I'll have all this flexibility I'm sure. Maybe you can help me here:

Can someone tell me the frequency points of the treble and bass boost/cut switches? I understand that they're standard - is this correct? Thanks.

Will

David Houck · « **Reply #21 on:** July 21, 2009, 03:34:09 PM »

Will; I don't recall seeing that posted before, but my guess would be 100Hz and 5KHz.

bassilisk · « **Reply #22 on:** July 22, 2009, 05:18:04 AM »

Thanks Dave. I looked around the Forum and didn't come across it - ditto the website. I was just curious to know what Alembic considered desirable points of emphasis (and de-emphasis for that matter).

bassilisk · « **Reply #23 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:36:07 PM »

It's finally here!! Got it last night safe and sound. First impression - wow! I tuned it up and played it for 20 minutes to check everything out and it all works perfectly (the seller also threw in a new battery - always a considerate touch). Condition is really really good - not pristine but I didn't expect that. Some honest player wear (that you can only see when you're right up on it) and no abuse is more than fine for a 10 year old bass. The back is nearly perfect - no rash at all and no dings, neck too. The matching headstock veneers are also pristine. Eventually a G&P for the frets, but right now it's not an issue. Except for playing the daylights out of it (for about 5 years, then he says he put it in storage-other priorities) he kept it in excellent shape.

I spent the next 2 hours going over it, treating/cleaning the board and frets etc. Eventually I'll take the bridge off for a Flitz job, but right now it'll hold while I enjoy it. New strings, tweaked setup and intonation. Sounds wonderful in my 8 practice amp and I've found that if a bass sounds really good in there it rocks in the regular rig. I am very anxious to gig it this weekend. Now I'm off for home to spend the rest of the evening enjoying it.

So here it is. I am very happy! I'll try to get some better pictures for the Showcase.

artswork99 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 29, 2009, 04:40:41 PM »

Sweet, very nice bass. Congratulations Will.
Play it Healthy!
Art

David Houck · « **Reply #25 on:** July 29, 2009, 06:06:32 PM »

Wow! That looks much nicer than the listing picture!

bassilisk · « **Reply #26 on:** July 30, 2009, 05:03:06 AM »

Thanks guys! I'm really liking it a lot. Gave it one more tweak after it settled in with the new strings and now it plays beautifully. Road test tomorrow.

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mario_farufyno · « **Reply #27 on:** July 30, 2009, 02:31:48 PM »

Let me guess:

Volume + Pan + [Neck Low boost/cut, High Boost/cut, Filter and Q switch] + [Bridge Low boost/cut, High Boost/cut, Filter and Q switch]?

David Houck · « **Reply #28 on:** July 30, 2009, 03:01:39 PM »

Mario; that's it. Very nice setup.

Enzo · « **Reply #29 on:** August 01, 2009, 09:33:52 PM »

Gorgeous bass ! Enjoy it.