When I moved to the USA I decided to finally try a 5 string bass, but didn't want to put out a lot of cash and not go for it. So I went with a $125 Rogue. It was the perfect 'in between' instrument. Other bass players would try it 'for fun' and say "It's OK" but would go back to their expensive axe. I just got a Warwick 5 string and now I'm the same way - the Rogue is no longer fun. It is a good bass but with the Warwick there's no turning back. I do need to add for those who haven't played a Rogue: the neck is heaver than the body, so if you let go of the neck, the instrument turns upside down.
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Uh Oh..I'm a Snob. Rogue Conent
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A friend of mine bought an acoustic cutaway six string Rogue guitar, I believe with onboard preamp, new, for around a hundred dollars.
At first it was not a bad instrument, but within a year it had literally collapsed in on itself and was a total pos.
I'm not saying I would never play a Rogue, thought it's very unlikely i'd ever buy one, but part of that is because I have such a respect for quality that I don't want an instrument associated with a company that makes very poorly built ones. If i'm a snob for that, then so be it.
Even still, i'm sure there are some lemon instruments out there even from reputable companies. Fender, for example, has probably made some pretty weak basses of varying price ranges. Maybe I should get over it. I usually won't even play the really cheap basses at a music store, but I do pick them up and look at the construction and necks. If they pass my first look (usually they don't), i'll check them out. I just want to feel in my instrument that it was crafted for quality and not for a quick sale.
At first it was not a bad instrument, but within a year it had literally collapsed in on itself and was a total pos.
I'm not saying I would never play a Rogue, thought it's very unlikely i'd ever buy one, but part of that is because I have such a respect for quality that I don't want an instrument associated with a company that makes very poorly built ones. If i'm a snob for that, then so be it.
Even still, i'm sure there are some lemon instruments out there even from reputable companies. Fender, for example, has probably made some pretty weak basses of varying price ranges. Maybe I should get over it. I usually won't even play the really cheap basses at a music store, but I do pick them up and look at the construction and necks. If they pass my first look (usually they don't), i'll check them out. I just want to feel in my instrument that it was crafted for quality and not for a quick sale.
I still have the Rogue, it sits next to my bed and I play it quite often (I live in a upstairs apartment and my music closet is downstairs - I'm too lazy to carry my gigging basses up after a late night and the next day...well hell! The Rogue is right there!).
I was even able to adjust just about all of the rattle out of it. It plays quite well, and I would dare say is almost as comfortable as the Gibson Bass V I just bought. The Bass V sounds much better though, really almost matches my Tbird for that dark growl I love.
I'd trade them both plus $$$ for a Tbird Studio 5 still though!
I was even able to adjust just about all of the rattle out of it. It plays quite well, and I would dare say is almost as comfortable as the Gibson Bass V I just bought. The Bass V sounds much better though, really almost matches my Tbird for that dark growl I love.
I'd trade them both plus $$$ for a Tbird Studio 5 still though!
