​Alembic Rogue 4-String Bass 1996 – Claro Walnut Top / Mahogany Core – Active "Q" Electronics w/ Hardshell Case

Up for sale is a collector-grade 1996 Alembic Rogue 4-string bass (Serial Number: 96Q9724 USA), hand-crafted in Rohnert Park, California. The Rogue is legendary among elite bassists for its flawless balance, infinite sustain, and unparalleled electronic versatility. Ordering a new build with these premium wood specs from the factory today costs upwards of $14,000—save thousands on an elite, broken-in studio powerhouse.

​Premium Exotic Wood Selection & Construction

​Top Wood: This Rogue features a breathtakingly figured, book-matched Claro Walnut top. The rich, swirling dark chocolate grains and organic horizontal highlights give this instrument an undeniable presence. According to Alembic, the Claro Walnut top gives this bass a bright, articulate tone with an incredibly strong attack.

​Core & Neck-Through Design: The body features a dense Mahogany core separated by an elegant 1/8” multi-layer accent laminate sandwich. Built with a rock-solid, multi-piece maple neck running entirely through the body, capped with a premium, jet-black Gaboon Ebony fingerboard. This provides completely unobstructed upper-fret access and incredible acoustic resonance.

​#### Legendary Rogue "Q" Active Electronics Layout

Driven by proprietary active Alembic MXY4 soapbar pickups, the factory-correct "Q" electronics sui c) provides complete tone-shaping power:

​Master Volume & Pickup Pan

​Low-Pass Frequency Filter

​2-Position Q-Switch (continually adjusts the resonance frequency peak height at the filter cut-off point)

​Independent 3-Way Toggle Switches for both Bass and Treble (Cut / Flat / Boost)

#### Hardware & Hardware Patina Outfitted entirely with original, heavy-duty solid polished brass Alembic hardware—including the height-adjustable brass nut, massive bridge, and separate sustain-block tailpiece assembly. The solid brass has aged gracefully with a deep, natural vintage patina, giving the bass an authentic vintage vibe.

Condition This instrument is in Very Good / Player-Grade Condition. It has been played, loved, and treated like the masterpiece it is. The thin satin/oil finish shows honest player wear and natural finish variations across the top wood contouring when caught under direct lighting and the electronics function perfectly with dead-silent switching.

Product Specs Condition: Very Good (Player-Grade) Make: Alembic Model: Rogue 4-String (Q Designation) Serial Number: 96Q9724 USA Year: 1996 Top Wood: Claro Walnut Body Wood: Mahogany Core with Accent Laminate Sandwich Neck Wood: Multi-piece Maple Neck-Through Fingerboard Material: Gaboon Ebony Fretboard Radius: Compound 12" to 20" (Flat/Modern) Scale Length: 34" (Long Scale) Nut Width: 1.625" (1-5/8" / 41.3mm) Nut Material: Solid Brass (Height Adjustable) Fret Wire: Standard Medium (Nickel-Silver), 24 Frets Pickups: Alembic MXY4 Active Soapbars Electronics: Volume, Pan, Low-Pass Filter, Q-Switch, 3-way Bass Toggle, 3-way Treble Toggle Hardware: Solid Polished Brass (Nut, Bridge, Tailpiece) Case: Included Hardshell Case Made In: United States (Rohnert Park, CA)