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matbard

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(x) 97Q10678 Rogue 4 string
« on: June 22, 2021, 02:37:31 PM »
Found a cool second hand Rogue!


Can I have some infos on it?


Thanks!
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mario_farufyno

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Re: 97Q10678 Rogue 4 string
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2021, 02:32:59 AM »
It may take sometime to Mica be free enough to gather those infos...
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Re: 97Q10678 Rogue 4 string
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2021, 05:00:16 AM »
In the meantime, if you post some good photos including some close ups, the group can typically discern both the wood and electronics involved in the build.
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matbard

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Re: 97Q10678 Rogue 4 string
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2021, 06:21:54 AM »
Hello guys!

The bass appeared in a well-know shop in Rome (Italy).

https://yourmusiconline.it/it/alembic-rogue-usato
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Re: 97Q10678 Rogue 4 string
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2021, 06:49:12 AM »
Well, the serial shows it was finished in 1997, and looks pretty stock for a Rogue, you can check their bassic characteristics here:

http://alembic.com/prod/rogue.html

What is different are the oval inlays and the specific top wood of this bass (I dare bet is Bubinga or maybe Walnut, but not sure and I'm not wood savy at all). Oh, and the backplates are brass instead the lighter plastic cover used today.

Mine also has the Mother of Pearl inlays, matching headstock front and back, and Brass coverplates. I believe it was the way they did them at the time and not a costume special order.
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Re: 97Q10678 Rogue 4 string
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2021, 08:53:28 AM »
Wall, yesterday I tried the bass and felt in love with it!

I put an offer (the bass was on sale for a customer) and I'm waiting for a reply.

For helping Mica or who can track the records for that, the exact model displayed on the included sale sheet is QLSB4FL.W
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Re: 97Q10678 Rogue 4 string
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2021, 09:48:47 AM »
Pretty looking bass, nice that you were able to try it before making an offer. Based on the color and grain the top looks like Walnut to me, if so the bass will be capable of a nice punchy tone. Hope your offer is accepted!
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Re: 97Q10678 Rogue 4 string
« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2021, 10:41:42 AM »
Yes, it's really nice.


Meanwhile, is on Reverb too:


https://reverb.com/item/41406506-alembic-rogue-usato
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Re: 97Q10678 Rogue 4 string
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2021, 02:54:40 AM »
Dear Mica,

Did you find any info on that? I'm quite ready to pull the trigger...
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Re: 97Q10678 Rogue 4 string
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2021, 11:24:50 AM »
Here's the build details:

top: Flame Walnut
accent: Maple laminate
body: Mahogany
neck: 3-piece Maple with Walnut pinstripes
scale: 34" long
fingerboard: Ebony
inlays: pearloid (plastic) ovals
finish: Satin natural polyurethane (oil-look)
pickups: MXY4
controls: volume, pan, filter, Q-switch, bass cut/flat/boost, treble cut/flat/boost, mono output
originally made for: Global Music
birthday: April 3, 1997

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matbard

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Re: (x) 97Q10678 Rogue 4 string
« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2021, 12:44:32 PM »
Thank you Mica!

Seems to me the satin finish is a nice upgrade, isn't it?
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