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Topic: Rogue metal body vs National ?? |
Jim Bates
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Alvin, Texas, USA
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Posted 1 Jan 2005 6:42 pm |
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I would appreciate any advice anyone might have on the quality of the Rogue metal body guitar similar to the National O style. Can get the Rogue fairly cheap compared to National. Any thoughts or experiences??
Thanx,
Jim |
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Mike D
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Phx, Az
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Posted 1 Jan 2005 6:49 pm
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Sorta like a new Epiphone Vs. a Martin. The National is a quality intrument, well set up and using the best materials. The Rouge is basically a Johnson/Regal/etc. and they vary greatly from decent to unplayable.
However, if you get one with a decent neckset you can replace the cone, biscuit, saddle and nut, do a good set and you'll end up with a pretty good guitar for the money.
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Brad Bechtel
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San Francisco, CA
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Posted 3 Jan 2005 9:59 am
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You get what you pay for. The Rogue metal body guitars I've seen are rough in construction and don't have the sound you'll get from a National.
They can be good utility guitars when set up properly, but I haven't seen one yet that doesn't need work. The price is right, however.
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Jim Bates
From:
Alvin, Texas, USA
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Posted 3 Jan 2005 11:03 am
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Thanks guys for your advice. Looks like I will save up for a new National, probably the O style.
I am currently tinkering around with a Johnson metal tri-cone to improve sound. Have tried all the advice so far, and it still sounds crappy, but I didn't pay much for it. So, I didn't get much!
Thanx,
Jim |
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