Storky Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 I have just got hold of a 2014 Fender Rascal. They were not made for long and are short scale; a bit like a 4 string BassVl. I wanted it because although short scale, which I like, they are not small - the bridge is not at the end of the bass. I am very tall so some SS basses look daft on me. I also wanted a bass that worked for palm muting and playing with a pick and this is ideal as you adopt a more guitar like playing position. Although I also play “finger style” I use other things for that and this should work brilliantly in my 60s band, especially since I have now changed strings to LaBella black nylons. 23 Quote
fretmeister Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 I've never seen one before! I like that a great deal. Especially with the bridge in a more guitar like position. 1 1 Quote
Cato Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 That's a lovely looking instrument. Getting a Bass VI last year has turned me into a fan of 3 pickup basses. 1 Quote
T Cee Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 Congratulations! I've never seen one before either, it looks great fun 😁👍 1 Quote
MungoBass Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 Thanks for sharing - I have never seen one of these. La Bella Black Nylons are fantastic, both tone and feel! 1 Quote
uncle psychosis Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 Oooft. I too didn't know these were a thing. Looks great. 1 Quote
BetaFunk Posted January 9, 2023 Posted January 9, 2023 One my favourite basses that I have. I bought a mint one that had been used as a demo in shop after they were discontinued for the bargain price of £400 and to be honest if I had paid double that I wouldn't have been disappointed. Great bass. I'm sure you will enjoy it. 1 Quote
Mykesbass Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 That's a gorgeous colour. Congrats on the new bass. 1 Quote
BetaFunk Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 21 hours ago, Storky said: They were not made for long and are short scale; a bit like a 4 string BassVl. I wanted it because although short scale, which I like, they are not small - the bridge is not at the end of the bass. Yes they don't feel like a short scale bass. The photo of my basses shows as you said the body shape of the Rascal and Bass VI. Evidently the bridge on the Rascal is from a Guild Starfire. 3 Quote
grayn Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 31 minutes ago, BetaFunk said: Yes they don't feel like a short scale bass. The photo of my basses shows as you said the body shape of the Rascal and Bass VI. Evidently the bridge on the Rascal is from a Guild Starfire. A Rascal and a Coronado. Well done sir! 1 Quote
Storky Posted January 10, 2023 Author Posted January 10, 2023 1 hour ago, grayn said: A Rascal and a Coronado. Well done sir! Yes, very nice! Not to mention the Pawn Shop BassVl 😍 2 Quote
MungoBass Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 21 minutes ago, Storky said: Yes, very nice! Not to mention the Pawn Shop BassVl 😍 ….and the vintage Jazz! A fine selection! 2 Quote
BetaFunk Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 45 minutes ago, MungoBass said: ….and the vintage Jazz! A fine selection! Thanks. The Fender Jazz Bass was made in 1974 and I've had it since 1992. Here it is with it's original pickguard, thumb rest, bridge and pick-up covers. 3 Quote
mr4stringz Posted January 10, 2023 Posted January 10, 2023 Nice work. I nearly bought one of these back when they came out. I’ve always loved the mish mash of different bits from different things, as it were. It’s not the one that flew straight out as soon as it went into Rich Tone Music a few days back was it? 2 Quote
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