Fender Rascal Bass

[Chankgeez]

Your shitty pics look great, Schnikes.

[Mudfuzz]

not sure why they go that route so frequently.

not saying they are right.. or wrong but that is why.

[Holy Schnikes]

Yeah, I agree angled Gibson headstocks are in constant danger with that truss rod placement due to lack of wood mass near the adjustment point but Fenders lack that angle. I've never seen a broken Fender headstock that wasn't intentional or the result of being insanely careless, even those with headstock truss adjustment. They're just beefier all around due to design.

Regardless, heel truss doesn't bother me anymore. Not that difficult to adjust and def a more stout option.

[foomanfat]

I wonder whose idea was that bridge plate. It just seems so wonky and unlike anything else Fender does.

[Holy Schnikes]

I wonder whose idea was that bridge plate. It just seems so wonky and unlike anything else Fender does.

The Custom Shop Masterbuilder who designed the original was responsible for every detail. It's a Guild Starfire bridge and it's actually very functional and makes intonation a breeze. Guess he just admired the look. He explains it some in this vid:

[youtube]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2oyOQY7KGtY[/youtube]

[Mudfuzz]

Yeah, I agree angled Gibson headstocks are in constant danger with that truss rod placement due to lack of wood mass near the adjustment point but Fenders lack that angle. I've never seen a broken Fender headstock that wasn't intentional or the result of being insanely careless, even those with headstock truss adjustment. They're just beefier all around due to design.

Regardless, heel truss doesn't bother me anymore. Not that difficult to adjust and def a more stout option.

I never minded heel adjustment, but I do hate it when they make it a Hex nut… the old slotted ones are better… on basses anyway.. I have never needed to loosen the neck on my old P Bass, a small flathead screw driver always works

[foomanfat]

I wonder whose idea was that bridge plate. It just seems so wonky and unlike anything else Fender does.

The Custom Shop Masterbuilder who designed the original was responsible for every detail. It's a Guild Starfire bridge and it's actually very functional and makes intonation a breeze. Guess he just admired the look. He explains it some in this vid:

[youtube]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2oyOQY7KGtY[/youtube]

Aha, interesting. A Fender amalgam of weirdo 60s basses. The idea definitely brings the look together, in my mind.

[KaosCill8r]

not sure why they go that route so frequently.

not saying they are right.. or wrong but that is why.

You only gave to look at a Gibson headstock the wrong way and it breaks. One of the worst headstock joint designs on a guitar ever. Especially on a set neck guitar.

[univalve]

Ok, now i'm interested in trying that bass out.
Color Looks great BTW.

[Fuzzy Picklez]

I had a chance to try one and really liked it. Glad you're digging yours.
I only had a chance to run it through an Orange Terror bass, but even through that it sounded pretty good.
Diggin' the weird shapes.

[kbit]

Bumpin with a question for mr Shnicksss: is there enough space behind the bridge to pluck the strings and make noise?

I love short scale basses and being able to make noise behind the bridge of a jazzmaster, so im just wondering if this could fulfill both of my desires

[Holy Schnikes]

Bumpin with a question for mr Shnicksss: is there enough space behind the bridge to pluck the strings and make noise?

I love short scale basses and being able to make noise behind the bridge of a jazzmaster, so im just wondering if this could fulfill both of my desires

There's definitely enough room to pluck and get some high pitched notes and noise but obviously nothing like the room offered on an offset-style trem.

[kbit]

Yeah I figured. Enough to get some metallic shreiking through some fuzz?

[Holy Schnikes]

Yeah I figured. Enough to get some metallic shreiking through some fuzz?

Definitely.

[kbit]

Guh. Gassin'. Im gonna have to try to scope one out locally to see if I like the way it feels because everything seems sweet on paper. Except that perloid guard. Bleck.