Dingwall Owners Club Part 4

[TheEmptyCell]

Originally Posted by sifi2112

Big Singles
killswitch
5-way selector switch
out-of-phase switch

Cool, how do the Big Singles sound? I like the stock PU's on my midnight blueburst ABZ5, but I think I want the P tone neck pickup. I'm kind of thinking Big Singles or Splits would be an excellent choice as well.

[Blues Cat]

The Big Singles sound phenomenal with the extended scale of Dingwall's. Love the P -Tone too.

[sifi2112]

Originally Posted by Blues Cat

The Big Singles sound phenomenal with the extended scale of Dingwall's. Love the P -Tone too.

Like the man says ! Dingwall pups are fab don't get me wrong but I just really like single coils .. can't comment on the P-tone but bet Sheldon's got that spot on too ....

[spiritbass]

I've posted this pic before, but here we go again. It's one of the most perfect basses (for me) on the planet and the only reason I haven't (yet?) jumped into Super P ownership...



This pic makes it look like Shoreline Gold. It's actually a bit more darker yet vibrant gold in color.

[Blues Cat]

Originally Posted by sifi2112

Like the man says ! Dingwall pups are fab don't get me wrong but I just really like single coils .. can't comment on the P-tone but bet Sheldon's got that spot on too ....

Here's a couple pics of the BS's and P-Tone

[Blues Cat]

And the P-Tone pre-solder

[spiritbass]

Carey does make some wonderful pickups. I'm sure there is an excellent synergy happening with them in a Dingwall bass.

[maguire]

Originally Posted by sifi2112

Big Singles
killswitch
5-way selector switch
out-of-phase switch

Nice!

How did you manage to get the big singles casing correctly sized for the ABZ?

[Blues Cat]

Originally Posted by maguire

Nice!

How did you manage to get the big singles casing correctly sized for the ABZ?

The casing is a "generic" EMG style used widely. The 19mm Big Single's spacing line up perfectly with the 18mm Dingwall spacing.

[monsterthompson]

Super P vs ABZ 5 questions:
How different would the tone be with a P pickup in th ABZ?
Are there any other major differences between m aide from the electronics and the scale length? I'm assuming hat despite the shorter scale, a P still has that "Dingwallness" about it.

I'm thinking it may be time to sell the ABZ and put he funds toward a Super P.

[singlemalt]

There's a thread talking about this over on the Dingwall forum, and Dingbat describes the various pickups and the change.

I put a P Tone in my AB-1. A huge bang for the buck up grade. Very simple switch over job, just a few connections to solder, the pup comes with a wiring diagram, bolts, rubber tubes.

I wanted the full, fat sound that my Super P/J was getting and the AB-1 I bought used just wasn't bringing it. I tried some different strings and Payson nickels were a move in the right direction, but I still felt like the bass lacked punch. The P tone fixed it.

I put some TI jazz flats on it and I'm loving it. It's moved into the front line position, it's also the lightest of the Dingwalls, so while the reach for the nut is longer, the bass is very comfortable. There's a ton of variation in tones now, and right hand position can bring out lots of differences.

I really like the AB-1's. The clarity of the longer multiscale, and the balance of strings is sweet. Having all that upper range to noodle around in, and the chord possibilities, is really cool. That said, the Super P/J's seem to be punchier, quicker, basses. Probably has to do with the shorter scale.

I haven't gotten to try a Super P yet, I can only comment on the Super J's and both mine have the split style P pup; the P/J's if you will. They would be the last basses I'd part with, and the Super P/J 4 would be dead last.

[Sheldon D.]

Originally Posted by monsterthompson

Super P vs ABZ 5 questions:
How different would the tone be with a P pickup in th ABZ?
Are there any other major differences between m aide from the electronics and the scale length? I'm assuming hat despite the shorter scale, a P still has that "Dingwallness" about it.

I'm thinking it may be time to sell the ABZ and put he funds toward a Super P.

If replacing the neck pickup in an ABZ, make sure the shell is trimmed down to 3/4" tall and that the assembled pickup is no taller than 3/4" well.

[monsterthompson]

Sheldon, I'm assuming this means some material needs to be removed from the bottom of the pickup shell if I order a P Tone pickup. Is that correct? I'd assume this requires a bit of Dremel Tool work. Is there a thread here or in the Dingwall forums with some more detail?

[Sheldon D.]

If you purchase a P-tone from us we would take care of making sure it's the right height. If you're getting Nordstrand to build you one you'll need to give them the height spec.

[spade2you]

Originally Posted by Sheldon D.

If you purchase a P-tone from us we would take care of making sure it's the right height. If you're getting Nordstrand to build you one you'll need to give them the height spec.

I didn't think Nordstrand was too willing to build pickups for fanned fret basses.

[IntrepidCellist]

Originally Posted by spade2you

I didn't think Nordstrand was too willing to build pickups for fanned fret basses.

Nordstrand will do custom pickups for just about anything. A friend of mine uses them on his custom fanned-fret 8-string guitars.

[monsterthompson]

Originally Posted by Sheldon D.

If you purchase a P-tone from us we would take care of making sure it's the right height. If you're getting Nordstrand to build you one you'll need to give them the height spec.

I'd certainly go through you for a pickup, assuming you have them in stock. I'm pretty certain I'm going this route shortly. Should I email someone at Dingwall to order the right size, or is there a way to identify that I'm ordering for an ABZ5 if I go through your web store?

[DeltaPhoenix]

I don't know about Nordy's in a Dingwall (sure it sounds awesome) but I love the P-Tone in my AB-1.

[alec]

If all goes well, I'll take delivery of this next week and join the club!

[DeltaPhoenix]

NICE!!!!!!!