| Author | Message | ||
| dtothec
New Username: dtothec Post Number: 1 Registered: 3-2015 |
I found it! about a month ago after many discussions with Mica and Susan I purchased one of their pieces of art. A walnut topped 1998 Rogue 5. It is one fantastic feeling, sounding, playing bass. I want to thank both Mica and Susan for taking the time to help me figure out what model would suit my needs. I also want to thank the members of this site, because over the past 6 or 8 months I have been reading threads on the site and have gained a wealth of knowledge about Alembic. I love it so much that I'm looking for another one either another Rogue 5 a Europa 5 with LED's. If anyone has one for sale please let me know. I tried to post a picture of my new addition but the file was too big, if someone can tell me how to do it I will post a picture. Thanks! | ||
| dtothec
New Username: dtothec Post Number: 3 Registered: 3-2015 |
I finally figured it! Here she is!  | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1562 Registered: 2-2011 |
Wow Darrell, that is gorgeous! Welcome to the club & the family of Alembic owners! You will find the nicest, most knowledgeable people on the planet here. Don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have about your Rogue, or anything else for that matter. Everyone here is always willing to offer advice & answer questions. | ||
| funkyjazzjunky
Senior Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 973 Registered: 5-2007 |
Love that Rogue | ||
| moongerm
Intermediate Member Username: moongerm Post Number: 132 Registered: 8-2013 |
That is a beautiful instrument! Enjoy and Congratulations! You don't see too many of those beauties for sale. Welcome to the club Darrell. | ||
| moongerm
Intermediate Member Username: moongerm Post Number: 133 Registered: 8-2013 |
That is a beautiful instrument! Enjoy and Congratulations! You don't see too many of those beauties for sale. Welcome to the club Darrell. | ||
| dtothec
New Username: dtothec Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2015 |
Thank you! What made me want an Alembic is about a year ago I bought a bass that was built by Bob Malone who built basses for Alembic back in the 80's. It is built just like the Alembics beautiful cocobolo top and LED's. It originally had series electronics but someone took them out. I love that bass and figured it was time to step up and get an Alembic for the sound. Now that I have this one I'm spoiled by the LED's on my other bass that's why I would like to find another 5'er with LED's. I love the sound and still playing around with the Q filter. | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1563 Registered: 2-2011 |
I have these aftermarket LED's on a Schecter bass & they work great! https://fretfx.com/ | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 4425 Registered: 6-2002 |
I have the same FretFx on my standard Europa 5 string and they are great. Two brightness settings. | ||
| dtothec
New Username: dtothec Post Number: 6 Registered: 3-2015 |
Layla53 on this site is a neighbor of mine and he has fretfx on one of his Alembics and last week I went over and checked them out, they are pretty cool. I think I'm going to order some, but I really want them built in if I can find a Rogue or Europa with them that is priced right. | ||
| edwardofhuncote
Junior Username: edwardofhuncote Post Number: 16 Registered: 6-2014 |
Welcome, Congratulations & Compliments. Very pretty bass! | ||
| 5a_quilt_top
Senior Member Username: 5a_quilt_top Post Number: 457 Registered: 6-2012 |
Welcome, Darrell. I own a Rogue 4 and it is a joy to play. I know you'll get a lot of enjoyment out of yours - plus it's a nice piece o' eye candy - ! | ||
| dtothec
New Username: dtothec Post Number: 7 Registered: 3-2015 |
Thank you, it is fun to play, sounds incredible and is so well balanced! What a great group of people on this site! | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1456 Registered: 1-2005 |
Welcome! You've been bitten by the bug! ;) I would suggest that you post in the "Wanted or Wishing" section - more people will see! | ||
| dtothec
New Username: dtothec Post Number: 9 Registered: 3-2015 |
Thank you, I already have posted there. | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1457 Registered: 1-2005 |
How the heck did I miss that??? (*0_0*) What kind of music do you play? | ||
| dtothec
New Username: dtothec Post Number: 10 Registered: 3-2015 |
I play mostly R&B, Funk, Motown, 70's to current. I was a music major on upright bass my first two years of college but ended up getting my degree in communications. I quit playing for over 30 years. My wife surprised me on Christmas three years ago by having the Gibson Ripper I bought new in 1974 restored as a Christmas present. I rediscovered my passion for music, and the rush of seeing people expressing themselves by dancing, or just patting their foot because of my musical expression. I have since developed a real bad case of G.A.S. I have had up to 12 basses at one time, I currently have 5 amps, 6 cabinets, wireless systems, effects, you name it. At one point I was playing in two bands, but pared it back to one. I am thinking about joining an additional group that plays a different type of music to expand my musical pallet and abilities. Knowing that there are only 12 notes, and with them you can play anything from Jazz, to country, to symphony, to the Polka. Those 12 notes open up an infinite world to explore! It's big fun! Joining the Alembic family has been really cool, being able to talk with people with a like interest. It's awesome knowing you folks are there if I have any questions or need advice! | ||
| dtothec
Junior Username: dtothec Post Number: 11 Registered: 3-2015 |
Harry, what type music do you play? | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1458 Registered: 1-2005 |
oops, double post! (Message edited by hieronymous on March 12, 2015) | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1459 Registered: 1-2005 |
Basically rock and R&B - I played in kind of a Grateful Dead mode during and after college, but I listen to a much wider variety of music - progressive rock, heavy metal, jazz, electronic, etc. Then like you I took time off from playing (though only 7-8 years) - came back to it in 2002 and also like you started collecting! Glad to hear that you have a band to play with - I am bandless at the moment, though not for lack of trying! | ||
| dtothec
Junior Username: dtothec Post Number: 12 Registered: 3-2015 |
Have you checked the music tab on Craigslist in your city? It has listings of bands looking for members or musicians available to start a new band. | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1462 Registered: 1-2005 |
Yeah, I started a band a few years ago via Craigslist - it was so much fun and rejuvenating! But then the drummer left. He came back last year, we started another band, it was so awesome - and then the drummer freaked out and left again. One problem is that I'm on-call 24-7 - I rarely get called but when I do, I have to drop everything, so gigging is not an easy proposition. Plus I can't dedicate that much time to it, so I need to find people with similar commitment levels. I will say, however, that it makes me appreciate that much more the joy of playing music and I have great respect for people, such as yourself, that make time to make music! | ||
| dtothec
Junior Username: dtothec Post Number: 15 Registered: 3-2015 |
I was blessed and able to retire so I have more time now. Don't give up the dream man. Where there is a will there is a way. One solution could be to find a great keyboard player that could handle the bass parts if you had to dash during a gig. The keyboard player in my last group was that good. I never had to dash or miss a gig, but if I would have, he could have done it no problem. Shoot for someone like that, It's a cool insurance policy, and it will get you back doing what you enjoy! Another solution might be to post for a jam band, not a gigging band just to keep your chops up, and then go from there. I've seen post like that. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 5988 Registered: 7-2004 |
Harry: I've been putting Dead-type jams together every now and then, usually on weekends, with rotating personal - sort of "Bill & Friends". You're certainly welcome to sit in on any instrument of your choice. I've got bass and guitar amps and a drum kit in my studio, so you don't have to schlepp anything. I've even got an Alembic bass, an Essence. Bill, tgo | ||
| smokin_dave
Senior Member Username: smokin_dave Post Number: 412 Registered: 10-2002 |
Congrats on that beautiful Rogue.I remember years ago at a local music store they had a Rogue 5 and I picked it from the wall and played it hung it back up and repeated this a few more times over the next few weeks.Man they got tired of me and I knew this but I just could not help my self.Couldn't afford it but I knew that one day I would have one for myself.That day came 10 years later and it was the best bass purchase I ever made.Still in love with my Purpleheart Rogue 5. | ||
| dtothec
Junior Username: dtothec Post Number: 16 Registered: 3-2015 |
Dave you don't see too many purple heart Rogues, I know it's beautiful! I'm just 100 miles from you in Cincinnati. I came over to Indy for the Stanley Clark concert in January, were you there by any chance? | ||
| dtothec
Junior Username: dtothec Post Number: 17 Registered: 3-2015 |
Dave does yours have LED's? I would like to get one with LED's if I can find one that's priced right. | ||
| smokin_dave
Senior Member Username: smokin_dave Post Number: 413 Registered: 10-2002 |
Nope.No LED's but I did have FretFX LED's on for a while and I did have to miss Stanley here but I did see him at a local club years ago for a phenomenal double bill.At one point he started wandering around in the audience letting fans pluck his strings while he fretted his Alembic.Great show that was. | ||
| dtothec
Junior Username: dtothec Post Number: 18 Registered: 3-2015 |
He put on one heck of a show in January. He only played maybe 3 songs on his Alembic and the rest on his upright bass. It was just a trio him a 18 year old pianist from Russia and a 20 year old drummer from Dallas and those two kids were two of the best musicians that I have seen. I had an invite to meet him before the show but wasn't able to get to Indy in time. | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1471 Registered: 1-2005 |
Music is always there, whether I'm the one listening or the one making the music. Bill, that sounds like fun I'll get in touch via email! It would definitely be fun to play with other people - definitely different than playing alone or along with recordings! | ||
| dtothec
Junior Username: dtothec Post Number: 19 Registered: 3-2015 |
Dave what did you think of the FretFX when you had them? |
