molan Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) So here's a a seriously nice Alembic Rogue 5 string. It really is quite a spectacular bass but I'm not playing it enough to justify keeping it - and this particular one genuinely is a 'player's' bass. It was originally commissioned on Oct 16th '99 and has obviously been used as a genuine gigging bass & shows some signs of wear - nothing nasty just good 'old school' player wear which I always thought added some decent mojo to an already lovely piece of workmanship It's a great way to get an introduction to the higher end Alembic neck through basses and has the very desirable factory upgrade of the Signature electronics package as well (whilst retaining the original Rogue treble & bass boost/cut flick switches!). Playability is great, neck is perfect & truss rods are all working Ok. Electronics are all glitch and crackle free. Hardware is showing some age & use but all working perfectly as well - let's face it, Alembic build quality is second to none and totally built to last forever! The top is wenge with a natural satin polyurethane finish over a mahogany body and the accents are maple. Neck is also maple with a 35" scale & the fingerboard is a beautiful ebony with classic Alembic pearloid ovals The Signature electronics add an amazing array of flexibility & a huge range of sounds - coupled with the Rogue options this really is a Signature+ tonal option. if you've never tried an Alembic with the flexible Q options then it's really a whole new world! Current US price on one of these would be $8,300 and the electronics plus a wenge top must have added close to another $1,000 to this. That's about £5,500 worth of bass. . . The Rogue is about $500 below a Signature Standard but with the electronics upgrade it would actually come out more expensive than one of these. I've seen some Signature Standards selling for £3,500+ in the UK Comes with the original custom fit G&G case. More than happy to ship anywhere in the world really I'll consider trades for either something that's relatively easy to sell like a USA Fender or Musicman or something interesting (which would have to be a 5 string). Would also think about another higher end Alembic like a Signature Deluxe. Ok - time for some pics! Edited December 12, 2009 by molan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Very very nice, Barrie. If only! Best of luck with the sale, mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdgrsr400 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 MB1. ...A Lovable Rogue!..Sorry!.... i'll Get me Coat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 [quote name='MB1' post='654063' date='Nov 13 2009, 09:51 PM']MB1. ...A Lovable Rogue!..Sorry!.... i'll Get me Coat! [/quote] Ha ha. . . Mind you, at least I have consistently, and correctly, called it a Rogue - I've seen more than one of these up for sale in the past as a Rouge. Conjures up a very different image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Just a quick note to say that this may head to the Bay pretty quickly. All the interest I've had so far has been from mainland Europe - good old strength of Euro vs the £ obviously having an effect! With this in mind I may get more for it by opening up to a wider audience via EBay Europe & tomorrow is a free listing day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 A bump and a note - if anybody is seriously considering jumping on this bass before it gets ebayed, I can recommend the signature electronics without reservation: the range of tones and immense transparent power is staggering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 [quote name='lozbass' post='655023' date='Nov 15 2009, 10:15 AM']A bump and a note - if anybody is seriously considering jumping on this bass before it gets ebayed, I can recommend the signature electronics without reservation: the range of tones and immense transparent power is staggering[/quote] If you want it Loz, I can help fund it for you by taking that Celinder P-bass off your hands ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='655054' date='Nov 15 2009, 10:51 AM']If you want it Loz, I can help fund it for you by taking that Celinder P-bass off your hands ... [/quote] A very kind offer! I haven't even received the Celinder yet though. The Alembic is gorgeous but it's far too big for me - I can only cope with the tidgy four-stringers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 [quote name='lozbass' post='655098' date='Nov 15 2009, 11:58 AM']A very kind offer! I haven't even received the Celinder yet though. The Alembic is gorgeous but it's far too big for me - I can only cope with the tidgy four-stringers[/quote] Scale length is about 3" too long for you as well Lawrence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Had a couple of people very interested in this & I'd rather see it go to someone here if possible so I'm going to keep it off the Bay for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 (edited) Damn - thought this was sold but my buyer has pulled out Edited December 12, 2009 by molan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosfandango Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) Hello neighbor! Hope all is well. That's a lovely bass! any chance I can come around and give it a play? Jakebass has got one and after have heard his I got seriously interested in getting one. You around this weekend? Cheers! Carl PS. Done a deal with Space and Time....do you know them? Edited November 24, 2009 by carlosfandango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 [quote name='carlosfandango' post='663465' date='Nov 24 2009, 09:10 AM']Hello neighbor! Hope all is well. That's a lovely bass! any chance I can come around and give it a play? Jakebass has got one and after have heard his I got seriously interested in getting one. You around this weekend? Cheers! Carl PS. Done a deal with Space and Time....do you know them?[/quote] Hi Carl, Yep, should around over the weekend - zap me a PM to arrange Vaguely aware of S&T - based somewhere out of town I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 [quote name='carlosfandango' post='663465' date='Nov 24 2009, 09:10 AM']Hello neighbor! Hope all is well. That's a lovely bass! any chance I can come around and give it a play? Jakebass has got one and after have heard his I got seriously interested in getting one. You around this weekend? Cheers! Carl PS. Done a deal with Space and Time....do you know them?[/quote] He He He Alembic creep... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 [quote name='jakesbass' post='663489' date='Nov 24 2009, 09:39 AM']He He He Alembic creep...[/quote] I think you are a 1 man sales operation for Alembic - you should be on commission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 (edited) Still happy to consider trades for anything either interesting or easy to trade on. . . Edited December 12, 2009 by molan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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