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fretted4
Junior
Username: fretted4

Post Number: 47
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2003 - 11:44 pm:   Edit Post

hello again everybody, I finally have enough funds to purchase my second alembic, my first being an maple body epic. I cant decide between the europa or rogue 4 string. They both look tasty, question is, whats the difference between the 2 besides body shape? do they sound any different? balance? weight? Maybe you all can help me, hate to sound stupid, but im lost..thanks
dnburgess
Member
Username: dnburgess

Post Number: 85
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 12:02 am:   Edit Post

They have the same pickups and electronics. Apart from body shape, key differences are:
1. Europa is the most afordable Alembic with purpleheart neck laminates as standard - extra cost on Rogue.
2. Extra long scale (35") is no cost option on Rogue. Extra on Europa.
3. Crown peghead is no cost option on Rogue. Extra on Europa.
4. Different shaped tailpieces.
5. Mother of pearl inlays standard on Europa - extra on Rogue.

David Burgess
valvil
Moderator
Username: valvil

Post Number: 161
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 1:55 am:   Edit Post

to add a bit to what David already pointed out...

the crown headstock is now an extra option on both models according to the quote generator. The Europa has 2 accent laminates; Rogue models generally have just one, but I don't know if that's changed recently. The Rogue used to come standard with an oil finish, but now it comes with a polyester finish like the Europa. The big differences are the purpleheart laminates, the scale lenght & the inlays.

Balance is pretty similar.

If you are thinking of ordering a new one ( rather than buying it off the shelf) you can have a lot of stuff customized to your liking. Much of it will cost you extra, but a lot of it will be no extra charge. Here's a link to Alembic's custom quote generator: http://www.alembic.com/cgi-bin/quote/quote

Take a look around and you can get an idea of the possibilities and cost that may be involved.

Valentino
rami
Advanced Member
Username: rami

Post Number: 215
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 3:20 am:   Edit Post

I always thought that the oval inlays were standard on the Rogue as well.
groovelines
Member
Username: groovelines

Post Number: 91
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 6:06 am:   Edit Post

Rami, I had always thought that as well, until last week when I was monkeying around with the custom quote gen. It defaults to the MOP inlays and designates them as 'standard', but for $200.
jet_powers
Junior
Username: jet_powers

Post Number: 47
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 8:31 am:   Edit Post

All that stuff aside, I absolutely love my Rogue 5-string the best of the four Alembics I own.

You can't go wrong either way......
alembic6
New
Username: alembic6

Post Number: 1
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 7:58 am:   Edit Post

I own a Europa 6 and I love it but it's very very very heavy, even with a comfort strap. it's like wearing a coffee table but you can't beat the sound.
groovelines
Member
Username: groovelines

Post Number: 92
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 8:38 am:   Edit Post

asking for opinions about alembics is like asking a room full of mother what they think about their babies, there's no end to them, but you'll find that we all love the ones we have. Personally, I think the Rogue has a sexy, sleek look. I think that's my next buy, but with Signature electronics.
eschreyer2
Junior
Username: eschreyer2

Post Number: 38
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 8:42 pm:   Edit Post

Hi,
I've never played a Rogue, so I can't really compare. But, I do own two Europa 6-string basses, and I can tell you they are the best bases I've ever owned. That list includes many. I guess, in an ideal world you could try both and see which one suits you best. Alembic6 is correct when he says they are heavy, I've had many a sore shoulder and neck. But I still love it, it weel worth it. I fell in love with mine in 92 and I've never looked back.
Good luck,
Earl
fretted4
Junior
Username: fretted4

Post Number: 48
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 12:51 am:   Edit Post

Thanks so much for all your help, either which way, I cant go wrong, I just hope I can find a dealer around here that has both a rogue and europa so I can actually sit down (or stand up) and try these puppies out. Hopefully then I can get this show on the road! Thanks again!!!
zitologist
New
Username: zitologist

Post Number: 10
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 10:19 am:   Edit Post

Fretted, On the off chance that you are near New Haven Connecticut, Try G guitars. They have a great selection, which can be viewed online at Gguitars.com.
shakeyeraz
New
Username: shakeyeraz

Post Number: 7
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Friday, August 29, 2003 - 12:32 pm:   Edit Post

What a problem to have, eh? hmmmm.... let's see... Rogue, Europa, Rogue, Europa, .... :-)

BTW - I LOVE my Europa 5-string!

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