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RogueLX200B Series III Electric Bass Guitar - Candy Apple Red

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A $135 passive four-string with two humbuckers, basswood body and maple neck. Aimed at first-time bassists who want something playable without spending much.

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Who this is for

  • A first bass for a student who may not stick with it
  • Rock and punk lines where humbuckers stay quiet under distortion
  • A beater to leave at the rehearsal room or practice space

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who need a low B — this is a four-string
  • Anyone wanting onboard boost or EQ; the electronics are passive
  • Hard touring life — basswood is soft and dents easily

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Rogue LX200B Series III Electric Bass Guitar - Candy Apple Red construction detail

Detail 01

Basswood body

Light and soft, with an even midrange and little character of its own. Easy on the shoulder, easy to dent.

Detail 02

Two humbuckers (HH)

Hum-cancelling, so no buzz near screens or lights. Thicker and darker than single coils, with less string-to-string sparkle.

Detail 03

Passive electronics

No battery to die mid-set. Output is lower than active basses and the tone control only cuts treble, never adds.

Detail 04

Maple neck

Stiff and dense, which firms up the attack and keeps the neck stable as humidity changes.

Detail 05

Rosewood fingerboard

Unfinished and oily, so it feels warm under the fingers and takes a slightly softer edge off the note.

Detail 06

Right-handed only

No lefty version in this configuration, and the body shape and controls do not work restrung upside down.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01An amp and a cable are separate purchases; a bass alone makes no sound
  2. 02Budget a setup — truss rod, string height and intonation usually need attention
  3. 03Fresh strings are the cheapest real upgrade you can make to it
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Is this a good first bass?

Yes, if the goal is learning without a large outlay. It is a full-scale passive bass with standard parts, so a setup and new strings take it a long way.

02Does it need a battery?

No. The electronics are passive, so there is nothing to power and nothing to replace before a rehearsal.

03Is there a left-handed version?

Not in this configuration. This one is right-handed.

04Will the humbuckers hum near my computer?

Much less than single coils. Humbuckers cancel the electrical buzz that single coils pick up from screens, dimmers and stage lighting.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsPickups & controls
Pickup Configuration
HH
3 detailsBody & build
Body Material
Basswood
Color
Red
Neck Wood
Maple

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