Author Topic: (x) My second Alembic! (98Q11625) (Read 154 times)

redwoodmike · « **on:** December 28, 2009, 06:25:04 PM »

Hi. Just bought a Rogue 5 string, serial number 98Q11625 to go with my 93 Epic. Love the Epic, but I wanted to try a neck-thru.
Hope you can provide some information on my Rogue when you have a minute, such as birth date, woods used, etc. I'm wondering about the scale length. The guy I bought it from said it was 35, but it's unclear to me if that is measured to the front or the back of the bridge.
Thanks!

elwoodblue · « **Reply #1 on:** December 28, 2009, 07:27:56 PM »

Welcome Mike,
congrats...the scale length is measured by doubling the distance from the nut to the 12th fret.

Kris

terrace · « **Reply #2 on:** December 28, 2009, 08:41:55 PM »

Mike: I did the same thing;first Epic then Rogue.
You'll love the Filter/Q switch.cw

redwoodmike · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2010, 04:07:17 PM »

Well, I've played a few shows since my original post and I've gotta say this Rogue is the finest bass I've ever owned. Incredible player.

Thanks for the info, Elwood (I did a gig dressed as you this past Halloween!). Looks to be a 34.

And Terrace, you are absolutely correct. That switch is magic.

mica · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2010, 06:04:36 PM »

Hi Mike,

Here's the details from the instrument file:

QLB5 Rogue 5-string bass

top: Vermilion
accent: Maple laminate
body: Mahogany
neck: 5-piece Maple with 4 Walnut pinstripes
scale: 34 long
fingerboard: Ebony
inlays: Pearloid (plastic) ovals
pickups: MXY56
controls: volume, pan, filter, 2-position Q-switch, bass cut/flat/boost switch, treble cut/flat/boost switch, mono side-mounted output
hardware: solid brass
machine heads: Alembic-Gotoh
originally made for: Guitar Center, MN
birthday: June 23, 1998