Have Squier PEAKED? | Paranormal Series Rascal HH Bass [Review/Demo]

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Jonny Dibble

Jonny Dibble

Күн бұрын

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@JadeEyeland
@JadeEyeland Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that you show the DI tone without alot of processing makes it a real review imo!
@JadeEyeland
@JadeEyeland Жыл бұрын
also somehow this video got me into the hx stomp lol
@louiscornale5667
@louiscornale5667 10 ай бұрын
Great for playing wooly bully watch it now 😮
@hoilst265
@hoilst265 Ай бұрын
Right? So many damn "reviews" I've seen of basses and guitars are run through about eight different pedals (none of which you mere mortals can ever buy) and it's like..."Great. I guess the humbuckers on this thing sound like a Tele bridge pick up played through a clock radio in a train tunnel?"
@poikusa0207
@poikusa0207 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the DI signal tone being added in here. it lets me know what it would sound like if I purchased the based and played it through my amp at home. I feel like every thing demoed through a GK/ampeg cab sim is going to sound much cooler than when i buy it and run it through my mark bass combo.
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
I’m sure it’ll sound even better through your rig!
@Romaluii
@Romaluii 4 ай бұрын
What is DI signal? Direct interface?
@erfling1
@erfling1 Ай бұрын
​@@RomaluiiDirect input
@bueller8278
@bueller8278 Жыл бұрын
mullet game is getting strong
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Every day my power grows stronger
@jamesmarkham7489
@jamesmarkham7489 Жыл бұрын
Treble in the front, bass in the back.
@seank.2589
@seank.2589 Жыл бұрын
Truly inspiring.
@willistaylor4077
@willistaylor4077 Жыл бұрын
Needs big long fluffy Beard as well. 😂❤
@destianpatrianagara1119
@destianpatrianagara1119 Жыл бұрын
@@jamesmarkham7489 Bass boost, treble scoop
@Joetime90
@Joetime90 Жыл бұрын
I just wish it came in more colors. I really love short scales because I'm a small guy, but the string tension is something to get used to coming off a full scale. Doesn't sound bad, just wonder what pickups could be swapped for the "mudbucker" style.
@shinidoesbass
@shinidoesbass 11 ай бұрын
I saw someone on talkbass swap the stock pups with some Guild Darkstars, prob will need some slight routing done but otherwise it’s not impossible. Want to say he also ripped the pickup switch out and replaced it with a blend knob
@dreamsi
@dreamsi 10 ай бұрын
This bass seems perfect for me it sounds so heavy and full and I like high tension since I’m used to playing a Fender acoustic my whole life with extremely high tension so when playing less tension electric guitars and bass I tend to warp the notes with extra pressure out of habit 😂
@GoodfaYou
@GoodfaYou 4 ай бұрын
Just snagged one at $350 on sale . What a Steal . Built solid , Sounds Great, Good Weight .Much larger then I thought a for a short scale , it’s Bigger then my PBass . Beautiful Bass with lots of mojo
@willistaylor4077
@willistaylor4077 Жыл бұрын
I was very close to buying this particular Bass, but found it too heavy for my liking. I ended up buying a Gretsch Short-scale G2220 Bass. Cheaper, and i loved the tone. ❤🎸
@Jonathan_Doe_
@Jonathan_Doe_ 10 ай бұрын
Squiers are pretty variable in weight, I don’t think they filter out the body blanks by weight to the extent Fenders Corona factory might. If you try like 10, there’ll probably be a featherweight 1 in that 10.
@WilDBeestMF
@WilDBeestMF Жыл бұрын
Wowwwwwwww. I'm loving the look and the tones across the board. Need to play one. I haven't gotten excited about a bass in years..
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Amazing to hear! It’s definitely a winner 😄
@WilDBeestMF
@WilDBeestMF Жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble Thank you, J Dibble. I'm literally trying to find a stockist so I can lay it on one of these bad boys and probably leave poorer. I'm prepared 😅
@he11bent6
@he11bent6 6 ай бұрын
Just scored an open box one of these for $270 US with an additional discount! Very stoked, can’t wait to get it! Thanks for this review.
@choppsiepacino8181
@choppsiepacino8181 4 ай бұрын
Serious bargain!
@waderowland9758
@waderowland9758 Жыл бұрын
I've had the shell pink Rascal for about a month. I love it. I'm not a bass player, but picking up the odd bass gig is a ton of fun and I can't wait to take this one out for a spin. I usually use my G&L SB-2, which sounds AMAZING. But this one has the sound and the pizzazz.
@jackdavies8317
@jackdavies8317 Жыл бұрын
Where did you find it in pink? I’ve been searching everywhere but can’t.
@waderowland9758
@waderowland9758 Жыл бұрын
@@jackdavies8317 I got mine directly from Fender shortly after they were released. I would comb ProAudio Star and Stratosphere and other b-stock and refurbished instrument sites. They may pop up on those types of clearance houses if there are many returns to process. Otherwise, keep your eye peeled for a used one on Reverb or Craigslist. Seems like Fender sold out of the limited edition color . . . unless they decide to re-release it.
@FayeCortez
@FayeCortez 11 ай бұрын
@@jackdavies8317 ⁠i don’t know if you ever got your answer, but it is a limited edition color version. i saw some on the fender website recently
@BoxesOfFoxes
@BoxesOfFoxes 2 ай бұрын
​@jackdavies8317 fender website has the limited edition rascals that come in shell pink and candy apple red!
@pulyaKrasotulya
@pulyaKrasotulya Жыл бұрын
great tone! I probably buy this beauty
@narrowurethra182
@narrowurethra182 Жыл бұрын
You can really tell when offsets are coming back into popularity when they offset the inlays.
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@danielgraham4282
@danielgraham4282 Жыл бұрын
I put one of these on pre order as soon as I saw it, what a stunning looking bass. I’ve had mine a month or so now, and I agree that the feel, the build quality, the playability are all spot on, such a well made bass. I just don’t think I like how it sounds 🫤 I got it out for the last 5 songs of our gig last weekend, and it’s ok in a live/band setting, but I just don’t think I love it, like I hoped I would. It’s a little too dark sounding for me, there’s no zing there. We play 70s/80s New Wave, and there’s a lot of very busy bass lines, and it just doesn’t cut through the mix, certainly not as well as my Mustangs. I’m going to get it out at this weekend’s gig and give it another chance, try to tweak my EQs a little better, but I fear it will quickly get relegated to another nice looking bass ornament in my house 😢
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Perhaps some drive or EQ could help break through that mix?
@57precision
@57precision Жыл бұрын
I don't own one but I have heard anecdotally that replacing the pots for full size CTS (instead of the stock mini's) wakes the bass up a little. Maybe give that a try.
@_Only_Zuul
@_Only_Zuul Жыл бұрын
change the pickups?
@sascofiasco-Ianf180
@sascofiasco-Ianf180 Жыл бұрын
Loved the review man, its now on my list
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! 😄
@Romans--bo7br
@Romans--bo7br Жыл бұрын
Great Review... as Always! I have the Rascal... but, in the Black Metallic. I REALLY wanted the Metallic Green, like yours... but NOBODY (US) had any left in stock, but lots of the Black Metallic, so... I have what I have. As far as the Bass itself... WOW!! This makes number 9 for me, and loving it. I did change the original strings (right away) out for a set of the D'Addario Flat wounds (same string set, as for the Mustang). I absolutely love this bass, one of my favorites, for sure..... still wish it was the Sherwood Green, though. lol
@MrLiamG
@MrLiamG 8 ай бұрын
Your review made me buy my first ever Bass! And what a beauty she is! I couldn’t have asked for a better model, so happy I managed to get one! Thanks for the review, loving your riffs too 😊
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble 8 ай бұрын
That’s AMAZING. So happy to have helped and that you’ve got such a brilliant bass 🔥
@reverendjetstream
@reverendjetstream Жыл бұрын
I have no complains about the bass but I have to comment your mullet. Simply LOVE IT!!
@JohnnieDelong
@JohnnieDelong Жыл бұрын
Great demo, liked the test drive. Wish I could have heard the bass better in the mix, drum machine was a wee bit loud.
@meyersguitars2196
@meyersguitars2196 Жыл бұрын
Good review and I agree the bridge pup is the best tone.
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Thank-you! Sounds killer
@matthewmcconomy8794
@matthewmcconomy8794 6 ай бұрын
Outside of how awesome it looks, the string tension thing was my selling point. I love my mustang for the playability, but the "floppiness" of the lower tension made it awkward when I dig in a bit too hard. A short scale playability with a long scale feel was what I've always wanted
@cake_9510
@cake_9510 9 күн бұрын
Yeah, I have the same problem with my mustang. Beautiful bass, but the string tension makes anything below standard basically impossible. I can kinda do drop D, but that's pushing it. I find that messing with the action helps a bit. Maybe pull the saddles back?
@BrushMyBeard_PL
@BrushMyBeard_PL 7 ай бұрын
Fell in love in that Bass after your video. Just received mine 🥰
@vincesforza9479
@vincesforza9479 10 ай бұрын
Love it going to get one
@Otenphotography
@Otenphotography 24 күн бұрын
I have just bought it in Candy Apple Red (Limited Edition) Love it
@rjbrando9616
@rjbrando9616 13 күн бұрын
Just ordered mine as well. Stoked on the red
@Otenphotography
@Otenphotography 13 күн бұрын
@ It’s amazing colour better than in the photos 🎸
@rjbrando9616
@rjbrando9616 13 күн бұрын
@@Otenphotography I can't wait. Ordered a replacement tort guard as well.
@Otenphotography
@Otenphotography 13 күн бұрын
@ I’m just in the middle of doing some cosmetic enhancements lol The back pick is outstanding…I bought a Boss Me 90B …the two are made in heaven…
@rjbrando9616
@rjbrando9616 13 күн бұрын
@Otenphotography what are you planning on modding? I've already ordered a pair of push/pull CTS pots to play around with coil split or series/parallel ideas. I also grabbed a pair of classic Jazzmaster witch hat knobs to complete the vintage look
@wilhelmtheconquerer6214
@wilhelmtheconquerer6214 Жыл бұрын
I'd love a Paranormal bass inspired by Cliff Burton's Rickenbacker. Think a 32" scale '72 tele bass with a wide range humbucker by the neck and a jazz bass pickup by the bridge, mustang bridge, cream bound Candy Apple Red body with a single-ply white pickguard, matching headstock, bound neck with block inlays (a bonus would be if it even came with 2 vol, 2 tone and a toggle switch)
@trunks828
@trunks828 Жыл бұрын
Love the bridge pickup on this I would love to own one maybe sooner or later. Mortgage comes first haha. It be sick if we finally got a sig bass for royal blood. Wouldn’t hesitate on that for sure.
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
I have heard… there might be one on the way
@nicspinksmusic
@nicspinksmusic Жыл бұрын
It’s out today. For a mere £1,500!
@pharmerdavid1432
@pharmerdavid1432 4 ай бұрын
Paranormal Rascal is a very cool bass, and the paranormal vintage jazz bass was too! I would like to have both..
@joshlawless1022
@joshlawless1022 6 ай бұрын
Great review. Can’t wait to grab one of these for some Royal Blood style stuff!
@Wombatmetal
@Wombatmetal Жыл бұрын
Looks great, I'm interested in a Pink Rascal. I already have a Fender Mustang, and I hated that switch. So I changed out the pots to stacked vol/tone pots like the Paranormal Jazz bass has, and I like it much better. Very interested in this bass.
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Nice! Great shout
@dankerus
@dankerus Жыл бұрын
Space for a new bass has recently opened up in my collection. My squier 5 string contemporary active jazz bass is versatile, but the color, shape, and tone is all there in the rascal bass. Having just traded a 4 string, i'm due a new one so it might as well be this beauty
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Well allow me to pre-congratulate you on an awesome new bass 🤩
@perryborn2777
@perryborn2777 Жыл бұрын
Those contemporary active jazz basses are seriously underrated I've been playing one for around 5-6 years. It was my first electric bass, and it is my favorite. Mine's a 4 string though. Got tons of compliments about my bass tone on gigs with it as well, just a solid instrument
@redleg1376
@redleg1376 Ай бұрын
string tension is a function of scale length and string gauge; if you use the same gauge strings on this as you would use on a 34" scale bass, this one will have less string tension. That's physics.
@room34
@room34 Жыл бұрын
I have been *really* tempted by these, but I have to admit, I've gotten used to satin neck finish and I feel like a glossy neck would be the deal breaker for me.
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Can always use a bit of sandpaper to remove it! I’ve done it to Squiers in the past and they feel much better afterwards 😊
@room34
@room34 Жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble I've been thinking about that for my Squier Vintage Modified 5-string Jazz but I've been afraid I'd overdo it!
@user-sf6vn3nh3h
@user-sf6vn3nh3h Жыл бұрын
Just use scotch brite to make the gloss finish feel like satin finish. Quite easy and hard to overdo.
@christianfreimann1674
@christianfreimann1674 Жыл бұрын
Got this Bass since 2 months and i‘m so in love with it! Is the Limited Edition only available in America ?!
@RiceShouldBeFluffy
@RiceShouldBeFluffy 7 ай бұрын
I'm glad this thing sounds great because I'm not gonna lie; I'll probably get the most of my milage from the neck pick up (I'm kind of a post-hardcore; punk and hardcore pick player who dabbles in distorted power chords; I palm mutes his chugs because of how much gain I use). I honestly just love the look of it. My only gripe is that they didn't make it in more colors. I'd love to see one of these in a deep, wine red or maybe some sort of sunburst.
@SpokenBroke
@SpokenBroke 4 ай бұрын
on the Fender website now.. candy apple red (sparkle)
@telecasterbear
@telecasterbear 8 күн бұрын
I don't care for offset bodies, or matching color headstocks, but something about the rascal is a good thing.
@Mandolinerspelman
@Mandolinerspelman Ай бұрын
This would sound fantastic with a little capacitor in series with the bridge pickup
@brhbrh6326
@brhbrh6326 Жыл бұрын
Great review thanks. Hi fellow bassists (and cellists!) Bought the Fender Rascal model with the three lipstick pickups when it first came out. The sound is superb, and I would never attempt to customise such a rare bass. I read only about 1,000 were ever produced. My complaint is I miss resting my thumb on normal squarish-shaped pickups. As a cellist when playing pizzicato/plucking I often use the edge of the fingerboard for my thumb as a reference point. Has anyone compared the Fender Rascal vs. the Squire Paranormal Rascal?
@mannishboy1
@mannishboy1 Жыл бұрын
I have both, and I hate to say, I like the Squier better!
@brhbrh6326
@brhbrh6326 2 ай бұрын
@@mannishboy1 Finally someone who has compared! Good to know thanks. Might I be so bold as to why you prefer the Squier?
@3daysrisenstotts585
@3daysrisenstotts585 10 ай бұрын
love everything about this bas as said, its very addictive.
@DenisVolga
@DenisVolga 17 күн бұрын
Since you've heard the sound up-close (not through computer): how would you compare this bass with P or PJ Squier basses? Clarification: looking to replace my long scale PJ with a short scale bass.
@JennyMayUSAF
@JennyMayUSAF Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I just ordered a couple of guitar stands. :-)
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Legend! Thanks Jenny 😊
@robbaskerville253
@robbaskerville253 2 ай бұрын
Just ordered one. I need a short scale for my stubby fingers, and the looks of this thing can't be beat. Getting a green one, of course.
@TheBassfresh
@TheBassfresh 4 ай бұрын
Another great review. Excellent bass but everyone I tried was a boat anchor that weighed 10+ lbs; more than a 70's jazz bass!
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble 4 ай бұрын
@@TheBassfresh Thanks! Oh really? I don’t remember this being too heavy at all tbh
@TheBassfresh
@TheBassfresh 4 ай бұрын
@@JonnyDibble to be sure I've only played 2 and I bet there are outliers
@dylansmith880
@dylansmith880 Жыл бұрын
I do think I want one, I’m just torn on the Sherwood green or the shell pink. The shell pink also comes with a tortoise shell pick guard
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
It’s a very difficult choice!
@johnhennessey5
@johnhennessey5 Жыл бұрын
Have you decided yet? I think the green one is slightly better, especially cause of the white pickguard
@dylansmith880
@dylansmith880 Жыл бұрын
@@johnhennessey5 still not decided, but leaning towards the pink one, just because I’m a sucker for tortoise shell but I’ll just have to see what is available when I’m ready to pull the trigger. The green looks awesome too
@AJett35
@AJett35 Жыл бұрын
​@dylansmith880 I have the same dilemma. Me personally, I would settle the debate simply by putting the tort pickguard on the Sherwood Green bass. I guess the only feasible option is to buy both!
@RockBassTv
@RockBassTv Жыл бұрын
Dude I've been watching out on Thomann / in general online for over 6 months, and I can't order this bass, especially in green at all. Wtf is up with them? Currently there are like 1-2 music stores that offer the black one, but green is bitchin, they bought me with these esthetics. Great video!
@Actually_A_Biscuit
@Actually_A_Biscuit 11 ай бұрын
For anyone who owns this bass, can you tell me how it holds up with aggressive picking. My current gigging bass rattles like hell whenever I play open notes, due to the punk nature of my playing. thanks
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble 11 ай бұрын
Holds up very well 😃 To me, the string tension feels tighter than a regular short scale
@lookingatcrap
@lookingatcrap 4 ай бұрын
A video of you collection would be awesome. Any Ricks?
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble 4 ай бұрын
@@lookingatcrap I will do! Afraid not. I have a collection of 8 atm
@daveandrews5485
@daveandrews5485 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic review once again, Jonny. This is an awesome bass, the matching headstock makes it look more expensive than it really is. Not a fan of that style of bridge though.
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Cheers Dave!
@Yam1sora
@Yam1sora Жыл бұрын
Came for the bass, stayed for the mullet 👌🏻
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
My man 👊
@maxwelldk
@maxwelldk 10 ай бұрын
MY GOD, I NEED THE PINK ONE!
@SisterRose
@SisterRose 7 ай бұрын
I guess the string tension is why it's body through?
@jorgesainz6193
@jorgesainz6193 3 ай бұрын
I prefer Chinese made Squier over Indonesian in recent years, this rascal is on my list, sounds so amazing!
@craiganderson6880
@craiganderson6880 Жыл бұрын
Great review!
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@mr_ozzio5095
@mr_ozzio5095 Жыл бұрын
Its "Jon claude van dibble", loving the mullet and the bass sounds good too😎
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
The tone is in the mullet. Thanks mate!
@gorrillion1
@gorrillion1 Жыл бұрын
It is very puzzling to me why Fender / Squier would make this bass with a short 30" scale and then place the bridge so far up the body that it basically plays (reach-wise) like a long scale bass ?? It doesn't make any sense at all, this would be an awesome short scale bass if only the bridge was in a better position.. as it is though, you might as well buy a long scale bass instead.
@DokterRekt
@DokterRekt 7 ай бұрын
I’m not sure what you mean, I think most players play with their thumb on the pickup, but regardless, the distance between frets is smaller on a short scale, so it’s easier to shred. Also, because the strings are shorter, there’s actually less harmonics, hence why short scale basses have a distinctly tighter sound.
@sailor7096
@sailor7096 6 ай бұрын
it’s a paranormal bass, why would you expect it to be normal?
@mannishboy1
@mannishboy1 Жыл бұрын
The Fender Rascal Bass wasn't a one-off. Fender made a few in Mexico (I have one.)
@ingegnerevolante
@ingegnerevolante Жыл бұрын
hey, nice video and nice bass, Thank you for sharing. Looking at it it seems that the shortened scale has been achieved by just moving the bridge towards the neck. Is the neck actually shorter? (from a production point of view it would make sense to keep the neck lenght as per standard, taking advantage of the bridge placement, and just change the fretboard). That would also explain why it's not as light as you expected.
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
The neck is smaller, frets are way smaller than a long scale 😊
@mariasattila
@mariasattila Жыл бұрын
I think flatwounds would sound pretty cool on this little rascal
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
I think so too!
@bartoszkolasa1915
@bartoszkolasa1915 5 ай бұрын
Do you think it can get near to Jack Bruce Cream SG Bass tones?
@vinvenal4243
@vinvenal4243 Жыл бұрын
Yeah the bridge pickup sounds ace
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Love it
@pedrodelawasp
@pedrodelawasp Жыл бұрын
I get what you’re saying about the switch (something flush mounted could be cool) but those slider switches from Jazzmasters are way, way more likely to fail!
@angrynorway
@angrynorway Жыл бұрын
Hoping the shell pink comes to the UK.
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Same!
@kerberos60
@kerberos60 Жыл бұрын
Hi, you talk about the body from a Vi, but the scale is the same (body and neck) as the bass Vi?
@mogidaniel7756
@mogidaniel7756 11 ай бұрын
Hi Johnny, I'm from Indonesia. Can you review Squier Classic Vibe Jaguar Bass for my reference before i buy it?
@angelapardal
@angelapardal Жыл бұрын
Whiche one do you like most, Rascal or Paranormal jazz bass?
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Rascal for sure 🔥
@ampthebassplayer
@ampthebassplayer Жыл бұрын
I need a gif of 4:55
@chadstafford2139
@chadstafford2139 Жыл бұрын
I’m sorry the shell pink isn’t available in your market, but if it weren’t for your video I would’ve had no idea it was an option in the states. I kept seeing on Reddit it was exclusive to Australia??? Either way, ordered mine yesterday and I’ll be sure to jam an extra bit in your honor 🎉❤
@jackdavies8317
@jackdavies8317 Жыл бұрын
Where did you order it from? I’d love to get a pink version!
@chadstafford2139
@chadstafford2139 Жыл бұрын
@@jackdavies8317 they had them on sale for awhile directly from Fender as a limited special edition, but it shows out of stock now :( sorry friend!
@ronwilcox7716
@ronwilcox7716 3 ай бұрын
They are in stock now.
@BD-zg7is
@BD-zg7is 3 ай бұрын
DAMN these are $100 off right now and I would totally buy one except that the made in China part really makes me not want to...my Squier made in Indonesia bass is AMAZING and rivals my Fender MIMs...but made in China scares me! Anyone have thoughts?
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble 3 ай бұрын
@@BD-zg7is imo, the recent China made stuff is better than Indonesia!
@Cosmic-Spanner
@Cosmic-Spanner 7 ай бұрын
Toggle switch: You'll find them on guitars where people strum violently. Fingerstyle or pick bass are the absolute last places I expect anyone to be jogging controls a 5 cm+ from the strings. Having said that - I put a rotary 3-way on my main PJ bass. I HATE blends. In 99% of mixes, nobody at all can hear that 3mm move you made on the bridge knob.
@stefanscally4449
@stefanscally4449 Жыл бұрын
❤ Hey I have a question, I have an exact bass in mind that I want but it doesn't exist. Basically jaguar body, 34inch scale, at least 2lbs lighter than this rascal bass but with as similar pickups with as similar sound as possible because it sounds so good. Im just worried, if I bought a jaguar body I liked and found, I don't know, wide range humbucker pick ups? And installed them... What if I make some big expensive mistakes? I'm not a luthier. Should I go for it?/any advice?
@mojoemurphy
@mojoemurphy Жыл бұрын
Matching headstock for the win!
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
YES
@Blueguitar007
@Blueguitar007 Жыл бұрын
Why would the string tension be higher? Unless you put flats on it or raised the action too high.
@paulstaniford7602
@paulstaniford7602 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if it feels tighter because of the bridge is further forward so you naturally play nearer it?
@wildesage4172
@wildesage4172 9 ай бұрын
Listening to it, it sounds like it floats out of pitch easily from plucking/fretting too hard. That can be common with short-scale basses; the looser strings can more easily be pulled out of tune. A pass for me, unfortunately.
@PorchBass
@PorchBass Жыл бұрын
Your amp SIM takes off so much top! It makes the tone comparison a bit pointless. Commendable low end though.
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
I think the pickups just aren’t very trebley. Same settings as all my other videos 😊
@ScottSilverstone
@ScottSilverstone 2 ай бұрын
Is the build quality on par with the 40th anniversary models? My first bass was a mid-90s Squire P-Bass, and it was mediocre at best. So glad to see the options for budget guitars are awesome.
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble 2 ай бұрын
@@ScottSilverstone I’d say so!
@BassRacerx
@BassRacerx Жыл бұрын
i think it's cool they went for a short scale for this body style. I just hate that every time fender does humbucking bass pickups they go for some proprietary nonsense form factor and stock fender bass pickups rarely click with me. their vintage spec pickups are great but is rarely the vibe i'm personally going for.
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Love that about Squier. They can take more risks with “out there” ideas!
@marymcintyrebass2676
@marymcintyrebass2676 Жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful looking and sounding bass :-)
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Agreed 👍
@ThatImmo
@ThatImmo Жыл бұрын
Love both pickups. Been playing a Squier VM TB (the refreshed version of the Telecaster II from the early '70s) for 11 years now and love that oomphy, fat tone. Really great for emulating double bass sound if played with tapewounds. The Rascal is even more versatile, and boy it's a looker, too. Would love to get it. And Paranormal Toronado as well, that electric guitar is awesome.
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Oh awesome, they’re super rare. Looks like we’re getting a new Fender model soon too! Looove the Toronado shape
@Loooosszeeerrrr123
@Loooosszeeerrrr123 Жыл бұрын
Nice it's got that heaviness of a bad Boi after a pint,I love it wanna take it home but I'm not a bassist 🫶🫶🧙‍♂️🌍👁️✅
@mileshanson7608
@mileshanson7608 8 ай бұрын
Would this be a good first bass? I've been borrowing and learning on a p-bass but I'm a grass is greener and bang for your buck kinda guy..i'm also 5'4 on the shorter side..
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble 8 ай бұрын
100%!
@mileshanson7608
@mileshanson7608 8 ай бұрын
@@JonnyDibble thanks mate!
@MeloYelo512
@MeloYelo512 Жыл бұрын
I really really need advice. I have a fender jazz bass 5 string and it’s supposed to great and fantastic which mind you it is, but I’m a small dude and this 5 string is HUGE, also incredibly heavy and the fretboard is very large as well , I have this rascal bass which is way better in the weight and size department, but I don’t know if it sounds better and I really want the best sound possible. Which bass would be the best for recording music I’m in a band and I feel like I’m so lost on trying to figure which bass to use.
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble 11 ай бұрын
For most recording situations, a P or J is always good. Do you need a 5 string? Why not a 4 string jazz?
@MeloYelo512
@MeloYelo512 11 ай бұрын
@@JonnyDibble I don’t need one it’s just what I got cause at the time cause I thought it was a good idea. Perhaps I should sell the 5 and move to a 4?
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble 11 ай бұрын
@@MeloYelo512 if you’re finding the fretboard too big, a 4 string will be better. Jazz necks are traditionally quite slim too 😊 If you decide short scale is the way to go, try a Mustang or the Sire U5. The Rascal is amazing, but it does have a specific sound
@kimmorgan379
@kimmorgan379 11 ай бұрын
Looks cool, sounds good but I just like a HOOOOOJ bass so not for me. Quite frankly I look a bit ridiculous playing my Combustion 5 string as I'm fairly short and don't have big hands but I just like the heft and feel of a big bass!
@OokisMcFlookis
@OokisMcFlookis Жыл бұрын
The paranormal series is so sick
@jellyboy123
@jellyboy123 11 ай бұрын
its basically a mike kerr signature bass but a lot cheaper.
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble 11 ай бұрын
And better
@dreamsi
@dreamsi 10 ай бұрын
It sounds so thick and noisy and grunge / hardcore I love it. Thank you for testing my this! You’ve convinced me to get it for my shoegaze/emo/hyper grunge pop punk/metalcore music that I’m recording for my album 💜🤘
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble 10 ай бұрын
Amazing!!!
@kintaro_f
@kintaro_f Жыл бұрын
sounds nice.
@razztastic
@razztastic 7 ай бұрын
Musicians might as well not even bother with Fender anymore. Squier has so many more actually interesting options that aren't the same sunburst SSS stratocaster for the 7th decade in a row.
@bill4510
@bill4510 Жыл бұрын
What audio interface are you using?
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Focusrite Scarlet 2i2
@bill4510
@bill4510 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Honest way to test the basses.@@JonnyDibble
@dreamsi
@dreamsi 10 ай бұрын
@@JonnyDibbleThat’s what I use too! I’m thinking of getting this bass as my first bass. I’ve played guitar for 15 years and I want a bass to record and write on for my album and EP and this one sounds so heavy and fat and noisy I love it. I want a metalcore - easycore punk grunge sound even though I sing more pop punk / emo I love heavy bass and guitar breakdowns in my songs
@Hexspa
@Hexspa Жыл бұрын
Cool bass
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Very cool
@lamarfandango1623
@lamarfandango1623 10 ай бұрын
Cool bass, but there are too many hoops I gotta jump through for my boss to buy Chinese-made gear, and there are too many non-Chinese basses for this to ever get approved.
@arlowolf1690
@arlowolf1690 Жыл бұрын
If only they made lefties of this, or any of the Paranormal basses
@mrufino1
@mrufino1 7 ай бұрын
400 lbs?!! I need a lighter bass than that.
@godsinbox
@godsinbox Жыл бұрын
The rascal needs no mods. BORING! The jaguar affinity H? well, it got a good going over My affinity H in lake placid blue (maple board) got; a black high mass bridge, black 'jazz bass inlay' stickers, Hipshot D tuner, 4 wire Music man pickup with push/pull for series/parallel. It Gets the chefs kiss now (for half the price of rascal)
@cultofhips8104
@cultofhips8104 Жыл бұрын
Love squiers, but this sounds like the mixing engineers nightmare.
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
If you use a pokier sound of the bridge, I think it can yield very mixable tones! It’s definitely more unique though
@hippoferd
@hippoferd Жыл бұрын
Nice bass , but no availability for the next 2 years , if that bass even exist ....
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Maaaate. Really?
@hippoferd
@hippoferd Жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibble It's like 14 weeks to waiting on the main dealers website since 2 month, I 'am afraid that this means "forever" in Fender language 😁
@JosephGallagher
@JosephGallagher 11 ай бұрын
F A R T S ! ! !
@mlggameplay4205
@mlggameplay4205 Жыл бұрын
Is this sponsored
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
They let me borrow it, so yes!
@RyanAlvarado-i6x
@RyanAlvarado-i6x Жыл бұрын
i’ve never wanted to punch my phone more than i do now looking at your face
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Dude. Thank-you so much x
@JamesOttman
@JamesOttman Жыл бұрын
@@JonnyDibbleyou look feminine
@rogersgonc
@rogersgonc Жыл бұрын
Dunno... should've been 34 inches
@christopherfidler3019
@christopherfidler3019 Жыл бұрын
zzzZzzz another Squire, look forward to your Vintera II review.
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
These guitars are really interesting and new tho! I’d love to check out that new tele style bass
@asherplatts6253
@asherplatts6253 2 ай бұрын
400lbs, no wonder everyone is complaining about the weight
@JS_bass
@JS_bass 2 ай бұрын
Too skinny sound...Fender continues in its logic of more cost per minus value...gladly there are a lot of low cost options above this shxxty Fender-Squierish things...
@JAYZIGGY5
@JAYZIGGY5 Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if I should give the credit to you, your mullet or that expensive stomp you're using but when you do your hard picking you seem to make everything sound good. I'm extremely anti Squier probably due to years ago when their stuff was absolute trash. It seems they've gotten better but I'm not a fender bass guy any way you look at it. Musicman and Warwick all day. Guitars are a different story. David Gilmour strat me up all day but that's for a different channel. Anyway, just here to to say you made a bass I don't care for sound good. Oh and I'm from the US (Chicago) and I wouldn't contaminate my collection with that horrible pink whatever that was, or any other pastel colored axe if you offered it for free! I can't understand the popularity of those colors these days! Please let's all put an end to those colors.🤢🤮
@JonnyDibble
@JonnyDibble Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks very much. It’s definitely the mullet. Squier are killing it lately!
@johnhennessey5
@johnhennessey5 Жыл бұрын
This comments just REEKS boomer You don’t like green or pink colors? They have black for your boring ass
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