Squier Rascal: from Mustang to "Regular" Bridge and More

[Almuzura]

I don't prefer high mass bridges and your suggestions are very much appreciated. I want to keep the string-thru-body feature and I only found the aforementioned bridges to have that feature, otherwise I would consider any other type of bridge.

 

[Eric Hochberg]

I took delivery today of a Paranormal and unfortunately I was packing it back up an hour later. I dug
everything about it except for the weight, 10.1 lbs, and ergonomics.
My Lakland USA 55-94 is a pound lighter and my Fender Jazz bass
is 1.5 lbs lighter. My goal was to ease the load, but this bass didn't do it.

The very weird mashup of the short neck, full size body, and strange bridge placement, made for
an uncomfortable position to get my right hand centered between pu's. It's just off for me, sitting or standing.

Too bad, it's a beautiful bass sonically and visually.

 

[Almuzura]

I took delivery today of a Paranormal and unfortunately I was packing it back up an hour later. I dug
everything about it except for the weight, 10.1 lbs, and ergonomics.
My Lakland USA 55-94 is a pound lighter and my Fender Jazz bass
is 1.5 lbs lighter. My goal was to ease the load, but this bass didn't do it.

The very weird mashup of the short neck, full size body, and strange bridge placement, made for
an uncomfortable position to get my right hand centered between pu's. It's just off for me, sitting or standing.

Too bad, it's a beautiful bass sonically and visually.

Hi Eric,
All the reasons that you listed above (minus the weight) are what makes this bass unique and why I bought this bass LOL.

In general, I like to play above the bridge pickup (both fingerstyle and with a plectrum) and with other basses I have to flare my elbow in order to do that, but not with the Rascal.

I think it's really my ideal bass, especially once I move the volume knob out of the way for palm muting. I'm working on that and I will post a picture once I'm done.

I understand the weight can be a deal breaker. I solved the weight issue thanks to the Neotech Mega Strap. Have you tried that? IMHO is the ultimate strap.

Cheers

 

[Eric Hochberg]

Haven’t tried the Neotech strap but it looks good. I’ve got a Mustang on the way now. I hope it will be closer to what I m looking for. And it’s 7lbs 6 oz!

 

[Almuzura]

Haven’t tried the Neotech strap but it looks good. I’ve got a Mustang on the way now. I hope it will be closer to what I m looking for. And it’s 7lbs 6 oz!

Is the Mustang still from Squier? 7lbs 6oz, so much ligher! Enjoy it!

 

[Eric Hochberg]

Is the Mustang still from Squier? 7lbs 6oz, so much ligher! Enjoy it!

Yes, Squier.