scrumpymike's (a) Rascal

[scrumpymike]

17 minutes ago, Andyjr1515 said:

Thanks, John. Waiting for some replacement captive screws that were wrongly sent and, irritatingly haven't arrived yet to then finish it off. I've still got a few other jobs on it which I will hopefully clear over the next two or three days in between the 'Christmas preparation help' task list (which is quite a long list!)

I've got one of those lists too

[Norris]

20 hours ago, scrumpymike said:

in between the 'Christmas preparation help' task list (which is quite a long list!)

I've already cleared the random offcuts of wood, tools, strings and other paraphernalia off the dining room table. Before I've even been nagged about it

[Jimothey]

35 minutes ago, Norris said:

I've already cleared the random offcuts of wood, tools, strings and other paraphernalia off the dining room table. Before I've even been nagged about it

You’ve been well trained!! 

[Andyjr1515]

In the brief respite between two sets of relatives taking time and attention over Christmas and New Year, I managed to fit the machine-screw inserts that arrived on Christmas Eve (I'm sure Santa had something to do with it )

So this is reversible for the original Fender screws to go back in the original screwholes if fitted back to the original Rascal body, the easiest option was to simply reposition the anchor points for the machine-screws so 'this body=machine screws, original body=Fender screws':

And in action on the new body, using stainless steel allen-socketed screws:

 

So this is where we are with a fully-fitted neck:

And from the back it looks like this - note the darker stain for the hatches Mike asked for:

So, from memory, that leaves:

• Tidy up of hatch recess fit
• Fit magnetic catches to hatches
• Fit pickups and pots
• Fit strap buttons
• Set up

 

[Norris]

Lovely work. I don't think this will ever be reverted back to the old body - who would be a pauper again when you've been a prince?!

[Andyjr1515]

31 minutes ago, Norris said:

Lovely work. I don't think this will ever be reverted back to the old body - who would be a pauper again when you've been a prince?!

I've heard of reaching into one's feminine side but I see you're reaching into your 'My Little Pony' side

Yes - it was a decent objective for both Mike and I to work against but I suspect it will never quite become a Rascal again

[scrumpymike]

Once again, nice work Andy - and another step forward despite the seasonal intervention of the peskie rellies .  Not expecting this beauty to be re-Rascal-ed any time soon - only asked Andy to make it reversible cos I know he likes a challenge

[Norris]

2 hours ago, Andyjr1515 said:

I've heard of reaching into one's feminine side but I see you're reaching into your 'My Little Pony' side

It's a Santi (Barbie) Claus gift from the secret Santa. "Tradition" is to set it as your avatar throughout January

[Andyjr1515]

Pickups are in and strap buttons fitted.  It balances very well on the strap:)

  If I can squeeze a couple of hours iin between all the other seasonal duties tomorrow...this might get finished!

 

[scrumpymike]

13 hours ago, Andyjr1515 said:

Pickups are in and strap buttons fitted.  It balances very well on the strap:)

  If I can squeeze a couple of hours iin between all the other seasonal duties tomorrow...this might get finished!

 

That's nice to know Andy - no need for lightweight tuners then

[Andyjr1515]

3 hours ago, scrumpymike said:

That's nice to know Andy - no need for lightweight tuners then

No - it will be fine.  Feels quite light on the strap, although there is not a huge amount of reduced weight...

There is still lots of spaghetti sticking out of the back, but the front view won't change from this other than the lipsticks height balanced during the set up:

 

Looks nice, doesn't it

Just the pickup wires to resolder to the switch, the magnets to put onto the hatches and then the final set-up.

[TheGreek]

The beauty is in the simplicity and limited palette - love the silver and brown - nothing too overpowering.

Good job.

[scrumpymike]

That's sensational Andy.  I love the way this bass has turned - there's nothing I'd change even with the benefit of hindsight.  Can't wait to play it .

[scrumpymike]

2 minutes ago, TheGreek said:

The beauty is in the simplicity and limited palette - love the silver and brown - nothing too overpowering.

Good job.

+1 - and the lippy pups really show the wood off to maximum effect.

[Andyjr1515]

Bit of cable tidying to do but - WE HAVE SOUND!!!!

 

Just the hatches and final set up left to do

[scrumpymike]

Quick set-up, get those hatches battened down - and we're good to go!

[Andyjr1515]

2 hours ago, scrumpymike said:

Quick set-up, get those hatches battened down - and we're good to go!

 

Here's a full shot, by the way.  The colours have really toned down what originally looked like a large headstock.  I really like the look of this - you need to join the Fender Custom team, @scrumpymike

Edited December 31, 2017 by Andyjr1515

[Jimothey]

Lovely looking bass!! Once again great work Andy!!

[scrumpymike]

2 hours ago, Andyjr1515 said:

 

Here's a full shot, by the way.  The colours have really toned down what originally looked like a large headstock.  I really like the look of this - you need to join the Fender Custom team, @scrumpymike

I do think most people would prefer this to the somewhat whacky Rascal design (which I did like btw, just not keen on the weight and ergo's of the original).  Having said that, I suppose it still qualifies as a Fender design given the P Lyte inspiration for the body.

The more I look at this, the more I like that 'blue bird' headstock

Edited December 31, 2017 by scrumpymike

[Andyjr1515]

And...with the magnets fixed to both hatches:

 

It's finished

 

It's too dull and dark to take the final arty-farty shots - I'll do that in the morning

[TheGreek]

Now we'll see how Mike fairs knowing that it's done but not with him yet...

Nice work, Andy...

[scrumpymike]

10 minutes ago, TheGreek said:

Now we'll see how Mike fairs knowing that it's done but not with him yet...

Nice work, Andy...

Answer: not very well at all

[Andyjr1515]

OK - it's all packed up and ready to put Mike out of his very patient misery

Here's some finished shots before it went back into its case.

First of all - a 'before and after' :

Then some standard shots - probably the same ones you've seen before but with a dark background :

...and yes, Mike, it fits! :

 

Edited January 3, 2018 by Andyjr1515

[Pinball]

Wowzer, lovely looking bass and a great job

[allighatt0r]

Fantastic! Well done Andy, I love the colours! It's a really gorgeous, sophisticated looking swanky type bass.

Edited January 3, 2018 by allighatt0r