Detail 01
Hollowbody construction
Light on a strap and woody sounding, but it resonates acoustically, so it can feed back at high volume near an amp.
Product detailSKU #1274423038555
RogueVB-100 Violin Bass Guitar - Vintage Sunburst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A violin-shaped hollowbody bass with mini humbuckers and a maple body. Short-scale Beatles look and thump for players who want that sound cheap.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Playing sixties pop and British Invasion material
- Bassists with smaller hands wanting a lighter, easier neck
- Adding a warm, woody thump distinct from a P-Bass
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Modern metal or slap players needing tight, aggressive low end
- Loud stages where a hollowbody will feed back
- Anyone needing standard 34-inch scale strings and feel
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
Mini humbuckers
Quieter than single coils and thicker than a Jazz Bass pickup, with a mid-focused bark rather than deep modern lows.
Detail 03
Maple body
Bright and tight for a hollowbody. Keeps the note from turning to mud the way a softer wood would.
Detail 04
Passive electronics
No battery, no onboard EQ. Tone shaping happens at your amp, and the output is lower than an active bass.
Detail 05
D neck shape
A rounder, fuller profile than a flat C. Fills the palm, which suits players who anchor their thumb behind the neck.
Detail 06
Violin body shape
The small body puts the strap buttons close together, so it hangs differently than a standard bass and can neck-dive.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check the scale length before buying strings. Violin basses are usually short scale
- 02Flatwound strings get you closer to the vintage thump this shape suggests
- 03Budget for a setup. Action and intonation at this price rarely arrive dialed in
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a Hofner copy?
It follows the violin-body format made famous on sixties records, with mini humbuckers and a sunburst finish. It is a budget instrument in that shape, not a licensed reproduction.
02Will it feed back on stage?
It can. Hollowbody construction resonates with your amp. Stand off-axis from the cabinet, keep volume moderate, and the problem mostly disappears at club levels.
03Does it need a battery?
No. The pickups are passive, so it plugs straight into any bass amp. Output is lower than an active bass, so you may push your amp gain slightly higher.
04Is it good for a beginner?
Yes, particularly for smaller players. It is light and the neck is manageable. Have it set up first, since low action makes the difference in whether a beginner keeps practicing.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Mini Humbucker
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- D
5 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Maple
- Color
- Burst or Fade
- Body Shape
- Hollowbody
- Color Finish
- Vintage Sunburst
- Neck Wood
- Maple
