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davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck
Post Number: 605 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Monday, May 31, 2004 - 12:50 pm: | |
I just noticed this bass in the Alembic Store. (If we've talked about this template before, forgive my lack of memory.) It's a very nice looking body style. http://store6.yimg.com/I/alembic_1794_270379 |
dnburgess
Advanced Member Username: dnburgess
Post Number: 270 Registered: 1-2003
| Posted on Monday, May 31, 2004 - 3:58 pm: | |
I've never seen one like that before either. I don't usually like crazy woods but the marbeling effect is pretty nice. |
rami
Advanced Member Username: rami
Post Number: 348 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 7:44 pm: | |
Hey Dave, I'm not quite sure I like this look. It combines elements from two distinct designs that are completely different. The Rogue body has the slim, sleek and sexy offset waist highlighted by it's super long upper horn. The omega (or heart omega) comes from a wider, rounder standard body. I'm not sure that the Rogue body has the curves to successfully incorporate an omega cut. Still a work of art, but I suppose a matter of personal taste. The top of course, is outstanding. |
bob
Advanced Member Username: bob
Post Number: 231 Registered: 11-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 9:58 pm: | |
I'm sort of with Rami on this one. What I miss most here is the skewed bottom and offset waist indents, that make the standard Rogue look like it's dancing or something. The indents are offset here a little, but not as much. Since the Rogue is a fairly small body in the first place, I think it looks more "rooted" or something with that drooping bottom lobe. Personally, I think the Rogue's upper horn is a bit excessive, but that's another matter - this looks to me like the top half of one bass glued to the bottom of another. But as always, to each his or her own. |
adriaan
Advanced Member Username: adriaan
Post Number: 247 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 11:29 pm: | |
Judging from pictures, I think the Rogue and Essence shapes look best on a 5 or a 6. On a 4 they look a bit narrow compared to how long they are. Then again I never held a Rogue in my hands, and it's been a while since I picked up an Essence. |
davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck
Post Number: 612 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 6:34 am: | |
Rami and Bob; when I first looked at it, I too thought that it looked like the top of one body attached to the bottom of another, but the more I look at it the more it works. The lines just seem to flow really well. It would probably be revealing to see pictures of this body style from other angles; maybe it would not seem to "work" when viewed from a playing angle. |
rklisme
Junior Username: rklisme
Post Number: 32 Registered: 5-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 11:04 am: | |
Hey Dave I have to agree with Rami on this one! This weekend I got a chance to check out a Rouge and I have decided that it will be the next Alembic to add to the collection. I want to do it in a six string as Adriaan suggested. That being said, if we all enjoyed the same thing what a boring place Alembic Land would be! I have seen some great looking basses here,(most of which Rami owns)and I look forward to the new and different dreams of all the members. Bottoms Up Rory |
flaxattack
Member Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 74 Registered: 4-2004
| Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 10:06 pm: | |
personally i like the look....like a good woman with nice hips..... oh- i am buying one too.... |
811952
Advanced Member Username: 811952
Post Number: 218 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, June 25, 2004 - 2:04 pm: | |
I don't really see the point. <-that was a joke... I think it's pretty, but not my cup of tea.. John |
flaxattack
Member Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 80 Registered: 4-2004
| Posted on Monday, June 28, 2004 - 4:44 pm: | |
mica sent me these..sorry all you purists... i think its a great shape and we are gonna git me one |
flaxattack
Member Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 81 Registered: 4-2004
| Posted on Monday, June 28, 2004 - 4:47 pm: | |
o call this bass ROGOMEGA 5 |
flaxattack
Member Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 82 Registered: 4-2004
| Posted on Monday, June 28, 2004 - 4:50 pm: | |
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flaxattack
Member Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 83 Registered: 4-2004
| Posted on Monday, June 28, 2004 - 4:58 pm: | |
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hollis
Advanced Member Username: hollis
Post Number: 254 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Monday, June 28, 2004 - 5:06 pm: | |
Beautiful! |
smokin_dave
Intermediate Member Username: smokin_dave
Post Number: 129 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Monday, June 28, 2004 - 9:52 pm: | |
Being a BIG Rogue fan,I really like yer Rogomega 5.I think it's very unique and distinquished.And since it's a Rogue,you know it's gonna sound great.And you gotta dig that top.Congratulations. |
marco
Junior Username: marco
Post Number: 11 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 12:22 am: | |
Great bass!!! It makes me humble with my epic... wow! |