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01-03-2013, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by eloann  As much as I'd like to try one, I'm super happy with the straightforward passive electronics. I wonder whether they'd make a passive Z if asked nicely enough. | I believe when you order a Z, you can pretty much have it your way. I don't even think you HAVE to ask nicely, but why woudln't you?!  |
01-03-2013, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by baba Just scored a Dingwall Super J5 in candy apple green. My first Dingwall. What an amazing bass. No prob immediately adjusting to the fanned frets. Most importantly hands down the best low B I have ever played...WOW! Awesome tones and quite varied even as a passive bass. Flawless craftsmanship. Insanely light. I expected a very nice bass, but this seriously exceeded expectations. Can't wait to play it live.
I am a believer. | Congrats brother! Welcome to da cluuuuub! |
01-03-2013, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by eloann As much as I'd like to try one, I'm super happy with the straightforward passive electronics. I wonder whether they'd make a passive Z if asked nicely enough. | Most active Dingwall basses, including the Z series have switches to enable active/passive pickups.
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01-04-2013, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by wawawawa | Hi All. Looking again at this thread, I don't think my photography skills are doing any favors to my lovely new Dingwall.
How about some more shots (not taken by me!): 
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I LOVE that Spalt Maple top... 
Also, I changed the strings for some R.Cocco Steel 45s. Absolutely lovely tone now.
Cheers
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01-04-2013, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by wawawawa Hi All. Looking again at this thread, I don't think my photography skills are doing any favors to my lovely new Dingwall.
How about some more shots (not taken by me!):
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I LOVE that Spalt Maple top...
Also, I changed the strings for some R.Cocco Steel 45s. Absolutely lovely tone now.
Cheers | That ABII looks good enough to eat! Although it would probably be best to stick with playing it instead.
What strings did the bass have on it before, and what do you like better about the R.Cocco Steels? Any problems with the fit? |
01-04-2013, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BuffaloBob4343 That ABII looks good enough to eat! Although it would probably be best to stick with playing it instead.
What strings did the bass have on it before, and what do you like better about the R.Cocco Steels? Any problems with the fit? | Hi there, Mr Buffalo Bob.
Not sure what the strings were when I got the bass. I'm a big fan of a fresh set of roundwounds (or a very old set of flats...).
I went through an "experimental" period a year or two ago where I spent far too much money on many, many different sets of strings for my much-loved Sandberg Tt5 as it was sounding a little "thin". I tried different gauges; nickel and steel sets from multiple manufacturers... I had always used Elites in the past (UK company). I tried DRs, Elites, La Bella and a few others.
I know this is a question of personal choice, but for me: R. Cocco were without a doubt the best I tried. I love them and use them on all my basses now (except the Chromes on my P Bass). Thanks to Mark from bassdirect.co.uk for the initial advice to try them.
R. Cocco make Dingwall compatible sets. They are really great.
I also ended up fitting a John East pre- to my Sandberg (the 3-band J-Deluxe with the sweepable parametric mids). John East is another manufacturer who has my ultimate respect and thanks for making wonderful products. I think the John East P pre- is used for the active Dingwall Super P (is this right?)
Have fun!
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01-04-2013, 04:57 PM
|  | I promised myself I would stop buying pedals | | Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Perth, Australia | | I neglected to mention - it arrived!  |
01-04-2013, 05:17 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ellicott City | | | I really dig the feel and sound of the Strings that came on my SJ5. I think they are Dingwall Voodoo Light guage. Dispite being light gauge, the E and B feel pretty thick but the tension is really nice (i.e. light). WOuld love to try a set of these out on my Factor or Fender J....but I'm guessing the tension/feel wouldn't be the same due to the difference in scale length.
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01-05-2013, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by reddavid Most active Dingwall basses, including the Z series have switches to enable active/passive pickups. | Sure but when playing a bass with a lot of knobs I find myself tweaking around just to justify them being there. And if not using the active part it's unnecessary cost and weight. |
01-05-2013, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by alec | Stunning ! |
01-05-2013, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by eloann Sure but when playing a bass with a lot of knobs I find myself tweaking around just to justify them being there. And if not using the active part it's unnecessary cost and weight. | nah , there may be times you'll use it , different rooms , studios , rigs . It will be there when you need it . I doubt it adds much weight , they are on the light side already . As said I'm pretty sure they'll build you what you need/want . You could go for a vintage AB1 for total passive like mine    |
01-05-2013, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by fretno | Love that blue. Sheldon really knows how to make blue basses. From Stormy Monday to Whale Pool Blue, to Midnight Burst to yours, Dingwall Lake Placid Blue! |
01-05-2013, 12:06 PM
|  | Yeah, I've been registered here awhile... ;-D | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ashland, MO | | +1 on Sheldon's blue basses! Indigoburst over alder: 
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01-05-2013, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by BuffaloBob4343 Love that blue. Sheldon really knows how to make blue basses. From Stormy Monday to Whale Pool Blue, to Midnight Burst to yours, Dingwall Lake Placid Blue! | Thanks man ! Quote:
Originally Posted by spiritbass +1 on Sheldon's blue basses! Indigoburst over alder: | Stunning , yeah he really does have an eye for blue , I really like that Candy Chrome or whatever it's called , man just mouthwatering . |
01-05-2013, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by spiritbass +1 on Sheldon's blue basses! Indigoburst over alder: | I knew I'd forget some! LOL! I love that Indigoburst. And yes, there's that Candychrome Blue as well as Blueberry for the Sklar sigs! I'm sure there are others I'm forgetting.
Sheldon has an eye for color generally, but his blues are just killa! |
01-05-2013, 02:44 PM
|  | The faithful live Awake ... the rest remain misled | | Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West Fargo, ND | | I guess since we're showin' 'em, I'll just add, for your enjoyment, my Light Blue Burst AB1.5 to the show: 
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01-05-2013, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by a2zbassman | Completely gorgeous and a not very common model!
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01-05-2013, 03:49 PM
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01-05-2013, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by reddavid | Oh that's nice! Is that board the acrylized wenge? Are those maple lines? And how is to play, fanned fretless and all? |
01-05-2013, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by a2zbassman I guess since we're showin' 'em, I'll just add, for your enjoyment, my Light Blue Burst AB1.5 to the show: | See, I KNEW there would be another one! LOL! Although that is very similar to the stormy Monday. That is such a nice flame as well.
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