Sub Zero Rogue VI

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The SubZero Rogue VI produces a unique sound that cuts through the mix. Tuned an octave lower than a standard electric guitar the SubZero Rogue VI creates an unmistakeable low tone found in a range of music from aggresive rock and metal to mellow pop and indie. Comfortable with agile playing the body shape has been carefully developed for comfort. Whilst the neck though longer than an average eletric guitar retains a very playable 42mm nut width. The smooth thermally treated maple fretboard gives you accurate performance and control while the maple neck and classic bridge humbucker configuration delivers dynamic tonal possibilities. Find your own voice with the SubZero Rogue VI baritone guitar.

6 string guitar / bass VI hybrid, tuned an octave lower than a conventional electric guitar

30" scale length to maintain string tension at low tunings

Warm tone and attack, with two vintage PAF-style humbuckers

Bound fretboard with pearl block inlays, classic influence on a modern guitar

Specifications

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Scale Length: 30" / 762mm Number Of Strings: 6 Dexterity: Right Handed Construction: Bolt On

Body

Series: SubZero Rogue Body Material: Alder Body Finish: Gloss Body Colour: Tobacco Sunburst

Neck

Neck Material: Maple Neck Shape: Modern C Neck Joint: Bolt-On with Ultra-Access Contour Neck Finish: Natural Matte Scale Length: 30" (762mm) Truss Rod: Double Action Fingerboard Radius: 13.7″ (350mm) Fingerboard Material: Thermally Treated Maple Number of Frets: 22 Fret Size: Extra Jumbo Nut Material: Graphite Nut Width: 42mm

Hardware & Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Vintage Style Humbucker 15.20K Neck Pickup: Vintage Style Humbucker 11.50K Controls: 1x Volume, 1x Tone Hardware: Chrome Finish Nickel Bridge: Tune-O-Matic w/ String Through Machine Heads: Die Cast Control Knobs: Dome Style String Gauge: 0.24 - 0.84

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Sub Zero Rogue VI.

Build quality

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String-thru design and Tune-o-matic bridge create challenges with string length, affecting setup and playability.
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Some units arrive with scratches on the pickguard, suggesting inconsistent finish quality.
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Setup and maintenance

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Users report neck bowing and "feedback" issues, suggesting potential wiring faults affecting playability.
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Low E intonation requires adjustment with heavier gauge strings for stability.
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Owners find the Subzero's neck less chunky and more comfortable, suggesting a preference for lighter playability and ease of handling with modifications.
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Mods and upgrades

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A Seymour Duncan Nazgûl can directly replace the stock bridge pickup, significantly improving sound.
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Fender 24-100 Bass VI strings offer better tension for drop D1 tuning, but 100-gauge strings may not fit through the body holes.
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A Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Jaguar pickup is recommended for the Squier VI bridge, enhancing the tone significantly for those dissatisfied with the stock sound.
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The SubZero Rogue VI aims to compete with the Squier Baritone Jazzmaster, but requires additional setup and modifications.
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Squier Classic Vibe VI is deemed better out of the box, while a well-modified Subzero offers more comfort and customizability, appealing to those who enjoy tinkering.
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User experience

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Owners mention the need for immediate electronic upgrades and setup adjustments to achieve satisfactory performance.
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Owners report that swapping out the Subzero's tuners and electronics results in a much-improved instrument, requiring effort but yielding a personalized setup.
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Value and pricing

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Quality control issues are common, but customer service is noted as responsive, making returns feasible.
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Features and functionality

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Stock humbuckers are noted for being subpar, prompting upgrades for improved sound quality.
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Use cases and applications

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Guitar performs well when used with free amp sims for dirt tones, suitable for doom and metal styles.
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4.5 out of 5

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mattia_mat_berry_bacca

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over 2 years ago

This guitar is a Cult: Its not perfect, but is unique

I bought this guitar as an experiment because is very inexpensive. I was expecting lots of defects but I found almost none. The fret edges are a bit sharp, so I put some masking tape and sanded them with the thinnest sandpaper you can find. Now they are better. I do have a little bit of string buzz which could be a set-up or string gauge/tension problem. Also, the PAF pickups are ceramic. They sound great at the bridge, good but not so great at the neck. Overall is not a perfect guitar, but is a great value for money (worth at least twice the cost).

What makes me give it a 5 star is that this guitar is unique in its stile and is an extremely inspirational instrument.

It might be considered a Fender Bass VI replica, because of the look, but this instrument is quite different. The Bass VI was conceived as a bass-like guitar, and the thin-sounding Jaguar pickups make it sit in that sonic place. The Rogue VI instead has humbuckers. It is a 30" baritone guitar, much like other 30" baritones like the Squier Jazzmaster or the Gretsh Jet, but comes already strung and tuned one octave below, like the Bass VI. The distinctive feature of this guitar compared to all others, as above mentioned, is the humbucker pickups, which are the perfect configuration for such a baritone guitar. Especially for new genres like Djent.

kristoffer_sundberg

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over 4 years ago

Great value for price

It's a bird... it's a plane... it's a bass VI. Now what the heck is a bass VI...? Well, it's a bass. Aaaaand it's a guitar.... Introduced by Fender in the sixties, the bass VI model is an odd one out. Tuned an octave lower than a regular guitar this thing acts as a bass but has PAF style humbuckers and plays more like a guitar than a bass due to the quite slim neck. SubZero is Gear4Music's own brand and is a cheap brand but it way extended my expectations. Sure, it has it's imperfections but give it some love and it's bang for the buck. Heavy riffing on this will blow your mind. Very inspiring to play as it forces you out of your comfort zone.

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