| Author | Message | ||
| wmiller57
New Username: wmiller57 Post Number: 1 Registered: 9-2006 |
Hi There, I have been playing bass for years and always dreamed of owning an Alembic. As of today, my dream came true!! I just received my Rogue 5 string with a serial number of "97Q11099 USA", and I would be thrilled to know any history you may have on this bass! According to the sales person, this bass "has not been played". I'm not sure I believe this as I understand the "97" in the serial number means a 1997 model, and I don't see a bass as beautiful as this sitting unplayed for 9 years. Really, though, it doesn't matter because even if it has been heavily used, it is still in beautiful shape and (from what I can tell so far) plays like a dream! Any history or insights about this bass would be very much appreciated, and thank you for providing this wonderful service! -Bill | ||
| 57basstra
Advanced Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 333 Registered: 4-2005 |
Congratulations Bill. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3578 Registered: 6-2000 |
Hi Bill, Here's what I found in the file for your bass: Rogue QLB5 97Q11099 top: Bubinga accent: Maple laminate body: Mahogany neck: Maple with Walnut pinstripes, 34" long scale fingerboard: Ebony with pearloid oval inlays finish: Polyurethane, satin natural (very thin) pickups: MXY controls: volume, pan, filter, Q-switch, bass cut/flat/boost, treble cut/flat/boost birthday: October 21, 1997 originally made for: Washington Music, MD There is no previous ownership or repair history in the file. Enjoy! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 4422 Registered: 5-2002 |
Bill; I'm just guessing but I think it is the case that Washington Music purchased a lot of Alembics back in the late 90's, including a number of Rogue 5's, and that they may still have some of these basses in stock. So it may indeed be the case that your bass is NOS, new-old-stock. |
