Author Topic: 99Q12212 Wenge Rogue (Read 3589 times)

tbrannon · « **Reply #15 on:** November 24, 2006, 05:29:47 PM »

Olson-
Charles sold me this Rogue a few months back-

I'm not sure how often he'll check here. If you're looking for an answer on the Eden question, click on his profile and shoot him off an email- or post it in his FTC thread perhaps....

It is a beautiful Rogue isn't it? =)

olsonsw · « **Reply #16 on:** November 24, 2006, 06:11:14 PM »

OOOPPPSSSS sorry mate!
I just looked at the 1st 4 pic..
and havent read yet what u guys talkin'
Congrats to you...
it's a very beatiful Rogue...
HOAHHHH....very nice indeed!
hehehehe....

tbrannon · « **Reply #17 on:** September 19, 2007, 06:52:14 AM »

This one has found it's way back home- it spent the last 3 months in a shipping container headed from NZ to Southern California.

Pulled it out of the case and it was in tune and ready to roll. I love this bass!

rraymond · « **Reply #18 on:** September 19, 2007, 09:37:26 AM »

Congrats Toby! SoCal must feel like home, now!

I always thought the combination of Signature electronics with quick-tone-change switches would be real handy. Great Rogue!

tbrannon · « **Reply #19 on:** September 19, 2007, 10:44:19 AM »

Reid,

I've eaten my fair share of Carne Asada since returning. =)

The signature setup + quick tone changes are very very cool. I hardly use the quick tone changes, but I'm glad they're there when I do need them.

bkbass · « **Reply #20 on:** September 20, 2007, 09:33:09 AM »

With the additional switches,how much more low end fatness can you get out of the bass p/u with the filter rolled as low as you can? I know their cut boost switches but is it just adding more volume or does it affect the tone as well. I have several A's with signature electronics and I have played on way too many standard Rogues and a few Distillates so I know what they will do separately. Do you feel the benefits outweigh the cost? Is there a synergy or additive effect fattening the lows in boost position? Does it make the lows sound darker? Thanks in advance for the info.

tbrannon · « **Reply #21 on:** September 20, 2007, 10:51:49 AM »

Barry-

To be honest, I've never really paid any attention to what you're asking about. I'll plug in when I get home this afternoon and have a good listen and report back.

Toby

EDIT: After having a listen (through headphones only)- I'd say it doesn't change any of the inherent tone...just boosts the tone that is already present. This took me a while... with the filter dialed all the way down on the neck pickup, the bass sounds so thick anyway- when I hit that +bass switch, it sure sounded thicker and bassier, but I can't say the tone was changed.

Another guy who could certainly give you lots of feedback on this would be Mark (8StringKing). He is a huge proponent of the quick change switches and bass/treble controls.

Hope this helps.

(Message edited by tbrannon on September 20, 2007)

tbrannon · « **Reply #22 on:** October 21, 2007, 01:53:33 PM »

Finally pieced together a rig since our arrival back in the States in July. I'm loving the Bag End cabs-

crgaston · « **Reply #23 on:** November 08, 2007, 06:21:31 AM »

Not one, but TWO cordless drills in the background. YOU da man. :-)

How are you liking the Bag Ends?
I'm ashamed to say I've never played through them. Are those 2 15's?

tbrannon · « **Reply #24 on:** November 08, 2007, 07:19:24 AM »

Charles,

I bought the Hitachi one down in NZ- haven't picked up a step down transformer for the charger, so it gave me an excuse to get the other one.... =)

Those are both 15's- funny how the camera makes the bottom one seem smaller. To answer your question- I love 'em. I'm not much for describing tone, but they're very warm and musical to me. Same with the Ashdown head- I played a whole lot of heads and could have spent more money, but I ended up really liking the Ashdown MAG sound (kinda old school thumpy). I think the amp and cabs are a very nice match for the Alembic tone.

LMiwa · « **Reply #25 on:** July 21, 2008, 11:13:06 AM »

I am now the latest proud owner of this fine instrument!

After 30 years of playing bass, this is my first Alembic - but hopefully not my last!

Sorry for the lousy quality phonecam pic...

artswork99 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 21, 2008, 11:28:14 AM »

Congratulations on your first Alembic Loch!
How do you like the large Phil Jones cabinets? I like the Briefcase tone but haven't heard the larger cabs. What are you using to drive those 24-5 Piranha's?
Play it Healthy!
Art

(Message edited by artswork99 on July 21, 2008)

LMiwa · « **Reply #27 on:** July 21, 2008, 12:11:42 PM »

Art,

Over the years, I've used a number of different JBL loaded custom cabinets (8's, 10's, 12's, 15's, and 18's), a SWR 2x10 + 2x10 + 1x18 system run bi-amped in stereo, and now these PJB cabs. There is NO comparison! The cone area of these cabinets is the equivalent of a 2x10 plus 4x10, but with the drive/control capacity of 24 drivers. WAY better control of the low end with incredible mid and high end clarity - the perfect compliment for my new Alembic!

I'm using a Crest Audio LT 1000 bridged to drive them (6ohm load). Plenty of power for the church where I usually play.

Thanks,
Loch

artswork99 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 21, 2008, 12:38:53 PM »

Thanks for the feedback on those bad boys...
I have enjoyed what just two of the PJB 5 speakers can do so I could only imagine what the larger cabs have to offer.
Enjoy that bass!
Best, Art

basstard · « **Reply #29 on:** July 22, 2008, 05:29:17 AM »

Absolutely totally stunningly mind-blowingly jaw-droppingly eye-wateringly BEAUTIFUL!!!

I've been in love with Rogue shape sice the first time I saw it. Probably my favourite Alembic. Congrats!!!

I'm envious... a bit :-P