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Re: Mexican Rascal
« Reply #135 on: December 02, 2014, 08:34:47 PM »
I see the Rascal is now at MF. That will get it more notice, if nothing else. I'd like to see it sell well since it's something excellent as well as different. But if it doesn't, well, I've got mine.  :)

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Re: Mexican Rascal
« Reply #136 on: December 04, 2014, 08:19:37 PM »
I agree Dave.  I like mine a lot.   It's a keeper.
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Re: Mexican Rascal
« Reply #137 on: December 11, 2014, 06:24:31 AM »
Played it again at practice last night.  It's a great sounding/playing bass.  I think it and the ThunderJet will get all of the action at our gig on Saturday.
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Re: Mexican Rascal
« Reply #138 on: December 11, 2014, 09:08:39 AM »
I LOVE the Rascal bass...I hope it's a home-run for them.

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Re: Mexican Rascal
« Reply #139 on: December 11, 2014, 09:39:26 PM »
New review from Premier Guitar --  nice video review included.

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Re: Mexican Rascal
« Reply #140 on: December 14, 2014, 08:49:48 AM »
I wish someone would do these video reviews with broken-in strings. All I hear is "new strings sound".

I'm sure that with a nice set of 2-months old TI's this bass will sound awesome.
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Re: Mexican Rascal
« Reply #141 on: December 14, 2014, 10:36:27 AM »
I got some pretty good mellow sound out of that review even with new strings (not my preference either).  Maybe I'll sell a couple more basses and wait for a used Rascal to come around.  I love the look and the color.
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Re: Mexican Rascal
« Reply #142 on: December 14, 2014, 12:05:32 PM »
I thought it sounded fine with those strings too. But I'll bet LaBella DTB flats with a pick would sound awesome. I really dislike the midrangy blur of TIs.

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Re: Mexican Rascal
« Reply #143 on: December 15, 2014, 08:29:32 AM »
Me and the Rascal did a fine job Saturday night..........Sounded really good and I didn't think the strings were too bright at all.  I played it mostly with the toggle in the middle position.  Sounded great to me.  That body is a nice size and balances perfectly.  Gray rock is alive and well!!!!!





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Re: Mexican Rascal
« Reply #144 on: December 15, 2014, 11:35:51 AM »
You're having a good time, aren't you!

My favorite is the neck and middle combined.

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Re: Mexican Rascal
« Reply #145 on: December 15, 2014, 12:42:18 PM »
You're looking good, Bill! 

And that bass looks like it was MADE for surf music....!  8)
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Re: Mexican Rascal
« Reply #146 on: December 15, 2014, 12:56:52 PM »
Certainly looking all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed...!
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Re: Mexican Rascal
« Reply #147 on: December 15, 2014, 02:35:13 PM »
You're having a good time, aren't you!

My favorite is the neck and middle combined.

Yes I am!  Life is good and worth living.
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Re: Mexican Rascal
« Reply #148 on: December 15, 2014, 02:36:53 PM »
You're looking good, Bill! 

And that bass looks like it was MADE for surf music....!  8)

Thanks Al, I am feeling good.  Still getting normal test results after 3 years.  Cowabunga, dude!
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Re: Mexican Rascal
« Reply #149 on: December 15, 2014, 02:37:40 PM »
Certainly looking all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed...!

Ah yes, thanks to chemo, better living through chemistry!
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