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Average Price: $264
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Description
Discover the allure of the Rogue VB100 Violin Bass, a masterful blend of classic design and modern craftsmanship. This bass guitar captures the essence of vintage style with its violin-style hollowbody and a stunning arched flamed maple top and back, exuding both visual and auditory appeal. The lightweight European-inspired hollowbody design ensures you can deliver deep, resonant tones without the burden of extra weight, making it a perfect companion for marathon jam sessions.
The traditional 31" scale provides a familiar feel, allowing effortless transitions for seasoned players while inviting beginners to explore its rich tonal palette. Equipped with a set-in hard rock maple neck and 22 frets, the Rogue VB100 guarantees smooth playability. Its rosewood bridge, complemented by a custom trapeze-style tailpiece and pearloid pickguard, adds a touch of elegance and finesse.
Dive into a world of sound with the mini humbucker pickups at both the bridge and neck positions, offering an impressive sonic range. The dual volume controls and bass, mid, and treble switches allow for precise tonal sculpting, letting you tailor your sound to fit any genre or mood. Finished in a vintage sunburst and adorned with front and back body binding, this bass is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the ears.
Key Features:
- Violin-style hollowbody design
- Arched flamed maple top and back
- Set-in hard rock maple neck
- 22 frets
- Rosewood bridge with custom trapeze-style tailpiece
- Mini humbucker bridge and neck pickups
- Dual volume controls; bass, mid, and treble switches
- Die-cast tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Vintage sunburst finish
- Pearloid pickguard
- Front and back body binding
- Traditional 31" scale length
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Review: Rogue VB100 Beatle Bass
Reviews
PROS
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Outstanding finish, often mistaken for more expensive models
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Warm sound with versatile tone options through switch combinations
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Shorter scale makes it comfortable to play
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Affordable alternative to pricier Beatle bass models
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Light weight encourages melodic playing styles
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Good action and responsive pickups
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Decent tone for its price range
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Plays well both with and without an amp
CONS
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Fret buzz reported by some users
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Cable jack may come loose occasionally
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Some reported cosmetic flaws, like pen marks and uneven markers
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Pickguard removal can leave visible holes and small cracks
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Treble pickup corrosion observed in some units
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Rogue VB100 Violin Bass.
Build quality
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The Rogue VB100 violin bass was shipped without a guitar box, suggesting potential vulnerability during transit.
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Setup and maintenance
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Users have experienced loose output jacks, with repairs requiring a new lock washer and nut.
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Owners have reversed control boards to ensure correct orientation of the wording during play.
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Wiring diagrams for 1960s/70s Japanese "Beatle Bass" copies can be useful for Rogue VB100 electronics setup, as color coding may not match but wire paths could align.
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Value and pricing
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The Epiphone Viola is priced at $599 CAD, making it a more expensive alternative to the Rogue, but some users still prefer it over the Rogue.
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3.5 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 7 Ratings
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Affordable copy of McCartney's Bass!
I enjoy playing this bass. It is not often that I play bass out on stage but when I do this is what I use. The reason I purchased this bass was it's price. I am a Beatles fan and always wanted a Hofner 500/1 of my own. That is currently out of my price range and I could not justify purchasing one for the very few times I play bass outside of my house. The body of this guitar is a little bit wider than the 500/1. I feel the tone is okay. It might actually have a little bit better tone than the 500/1. Then again, most people play a 500/1 for it's look and light weight not necessarily the sound. (Unless, you are going for that Beatles early 60's sound) This bass does not tip forward as much as the 500/1 which is an improvement. My friend has a 500/1 and you need to play the guitar while tilting it back because the bass has a tendency to fall forward. Overall, this was a fine purchase for what I was looking for.
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they really get this looking like the original Hofners.... I ahd an old Japanese one that didn't look half so legit, though it was pretty well made compared to a lot of the violins I've picked up in recent years.
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Alain is seen in this image with his Rogue VB100 bass. He can also be seen playing this in many Them Crooked Vultures performances.
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