Squier Paranormal Rascal - Part 2: Mods!

I've put my Squier Rascal back together and did some mods on it. In this video I cover these mods.
00:00 Intro
00:00 Sound sample 1
00:46 Introduction
01:11 Shielding
01:56 Pots
02:31 Sound sample 2
03:17 Push-Pull High Pass Filter
04:43 Push Pull Tone Capacitors
05:37 String Ferrules
06:47 Sound sample 3
07:34 Fretboard

[carlmontney]

I had a music store and we were a fender dealer back in the '70s. I remember when the Telecaster II bass came out with the big High Gain humbucking pickup. The pot value was 1 meg . Those basses with that big pickup mounted right at the end of the neck sounded absolutely huge with LaBella flats on them

[Mikeylikespizza]

Danke genau das dachte ich auch, mit den Potiwerten. 🎉😅

[pianotorious]

Thanks, that was very informative and I like your clear, unpretentious presentation style.

[patmoulds]

Sounds great. Planning in swapping the pots for the 1m, your samples have confirmed my decision. I came across the Cadfael’s 500 pdf w wiring schematics, incredible resource. Best wishes.

[bb_lz]

Thanks for making this video. Very useful ideas!

[orzelda]

great video and lots of good ideas on what to do to the bass when I pick one up!

[veintiocho.]

Great mods... especially for me..the pot..to 1Mg...amazing improvement in the sound....22nf or 47nf..should another very nice Idea 🙌🏼🙌🏼... Gracias.. Danke...fürs teilen..haata Pronto

[geekman]

Awesome video, would have loved to see wider gaps in capacitance of the caps but really good. Small tip tho, next time to strip the paint off the string pass through holes, take a 1/8'' smaller drill bit and wrap some 500 grit sandpaper around it then just pass it in. Great content overall!

[Gorcyca]

Interesting video. After I had my rascal set up, I noticed an issue with the selector switch and I need to get that replaced. I also considered a series/parallel option for the pickups. I think I’ll hold off for now though.

[larrywilliams]

Great video. I have a question. What is the setup height you use for the pickups?

[JulesNoir]

Hey!

I recently got this bass myself, Ive swapped out the electronics to help bring more high end out and am pleased with the results.

I'm now looking to swap out the tuners, could you recommend a set that would drop right on to this bass?

Thanks ☮️

[DavidAndres-iffj]

Thanks for the video! I just bought a new Rascal and I was wondering if you also had problems with hum when not touching the strings? I tried one a while ago in a shop and didn't notice anything. Now the one I gut hums super loud when attached to my Quad Cortex. It's better on another preamp and even better on a cheapo Behringer Mixer. I tested other cables, other basses, it's the rascal unfortunately :-/

[kadinbartlett]

What flat rounds did you use on the bass?

[RojoCarmesí-gd]

great video, but it's the most boring bassist in the world (sorry but iplay metal)