Detail 01
Basswood body
Light and soft-grained. Even midrange without much sparkle or deep low end, and dents easily.
Product detailSKU #1278002525865
RogueSX100B Series II Electric Bass Guitar - Candy Apple Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Entry-level 4-string bass in a familiar offset shape. For a first bass, a backup, or a knock-around instrument you won't worry about.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First bass for a student or beginner
- Backup bass to leave at a rehearsal space
- Cheap platform for pickup or hardware upgrades
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need low action out of the box without setup work
- Anyone wanting active EQ or onboard tone shaping
- Gigging bassists needing reliable tuning stability night after night
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.
Detail 02
Passive electronics
No battery, no onboard boost. Tone is set by your amp and your right hand.
Detail 03
Maple neck
Stiff and stable, which helps a budget neck hold its relief through humidity swings.
Detail 04
Rosewood fingerboard
Softer feel than maple under the fingers, slightly warmer attack. Needs occasional oiling.
Detail 05
4-string
Standard E-A-D-G tuning. Simplest starting point, and every beginner method book assumes it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Budget for a setup. Factory action and intonation are usually rough.
- 02No amp, cable, strap or gig bag included.
- 03Swap the factory strings early; they arrive dull and stiff.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need an amp to play this?
Yes. It has passive pickups and no output of its own. Any small practice bass amp with a quarter-inch input will work.
02Is basswood a bad tonewood for bass?
No, just neutral. It sits between alder and ash tonally, with a soft midrange focus. On a bass at this price, strings and setup matter far more.
03Is this suitable for a left-handed player?
No. This is a right-handed instrument.
04Does it need a battery?
No. The electronics are passive, so it runs entirely off the pickups. Nothing to charge or replace.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Basswood
- Color
- Red
- Neck Wood
- Maple
