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  1. eloann

    Tuning up a semitone?

    One of my original bands tunes 1/2 step up at the singer's request. She found the existing melodies a tad low for her voice when she joined. When I joined I just tuned one of my Dingwall basses up 1/2 step with stock strings, which does work and I'd recommend for the feeling out process...
  2. eloann

    OFFICIAL ASHDOWN CLUB

    My interest is peaked. Full tube 30W with a built-in two note Torpedo - meaning cab sim on the DI plus it can function without a cab.
  3. eloann

    What did you forget to take to the gig?

    Back when I was drumming I once forgot the drum throne. Not fun playing a 3 hour set on a wooden stool. Also, I once punched large holes in my belt to use as a strap.
  4. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    Try playing standing (if you're not already) and engaging your abs. The reasoning (straight from a physiotherapist specialised in rehab for musicians) is focusing on a core muscle should encourage the rest of your body to remain relaxed.
  5. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    Some of you may have seen my new pickguard by Alperious already but I haven't posted it here yet : And there's what I was recording :)
  6. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    Thanks for clarifying. In my defense, my source for stating the Standards aren't compound is your website. *likeliness to place an order has just increased
  7. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    The Hellboy has the compound radius - not the standard. By the way Dingwall's compound has alway seemed excessive to me (25''/7.5'' = 3.33 so the string spacing should be over 3x wider at the bridge than at the nut, which it isn't). I asked Sheldon about it during a live Q&A months ago where he...
  8. eloann

    Dingwall Segmented-Line Fretless

    I don't think it's mumbo jumbo as they discontinued full on lines a few years ago for that very reason. I've never had any issue with the lined fretless they made me, but if there's a chance of it happening and they have a fix for it why not?
  9. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    Surprising since compound radius allows for lower action without buzzing (radius at heel/radius at nut should yield the same as strings spacing at heel/strings spacing at nut for even action throughout). But also good to know as the lack of compound radius is one of the main reasons I haven't...
  10. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    No but if you ask nicely enough they will provide some of their shells to Nordstrand, who can build most of their pickups in there
  11. eloann

    Stereo (dual gang) push-pull or push-push potentiometers (for filter based / Wal style pramps)

    I've seen it done to pots that were out of the desired tolerance
  12. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    It's standard on Zs and an expensive option on Supers. I don't think it's available on ABs though you could ask.
  13. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    It's much harder to keep that in check with a lot of drive. You should be muting each string at more than one point - the more contact you make the better. Rest (or "float") your right thumb on the lowest strings, use several fingers of your left hand... whatever is not actively used to play...
  14. eloann

    NBD : Aviator Guitars Bomber 4 Multiscale

    While not as refined I bet it's a perfectly functional low end machine - plus if the build quality is solid, mods are a fun way to make it your own. I could see a stain on this one.
  15. eloann

    NBD : Aviator Guitars Bomber 4 Multiscale

    I don't have a bed, a sofa nor adequate lighting in the office where it was delivered. I could however hop out the window onto this rooftop with plenty of sunlight.
  16. eloann

    NBD : Aviator Guitars Bomber 4 Multiscale

    I've read that it changes the tone but having never tried it... I'm just curious Quick sound bits going through all 3 pickup options with tone fully on, through Neural DSP Parallax's "Fat clean" preset Dropbox - Hypnotic Aviator.mp3 - Simplify your life
  17. eloann

    NBD : Aviator Guitars Bomber 4 Multiscale

    For even action across the board, the radius should flatten by the same ratio the strings spacing widens. Assuming a perfect setup it allows for lower action overall.
  18. eloann

    NBD : Aviator Guitars Bomber 4 Multiscale

    The preamp I'd try would include active summing of each string's signal like on Wals, so outboard is a no-go (barring wiring each string to a pin of a MIDI connector or something exotic like that). I'd convert the toggle to an active/passive switch so I could still play if the battery ran out...
  19. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    I hope not to derail this thread too much but for those who want a Dingwall-ish vibe with almost unlimited custom options I recommend Aviator Guitars out of the Czech Republic. Link to the NBD thread for more: NBD : Aviator Guitars Bomber 4
  20. eloann

    NBD : Aviator Guitars Bomber 4 Multiscale

    I've been using Dingwall basses almost exclusively for quite a few years, love them. However due to the nature of their business there are things they won't do. So I asked Aviator Guitars out of the Czech Republic, who already made me a guitar a couple years ago, for quite a few features that...
  21. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    I concur. I believe the SJ and SP necks are (were?) different on 4 strings but identical on 5s. Having swapped them around a few times mine drop right in each other's body's pocket. Not certain that would be possible with 4s (but I've only had an older SJ4).
  22. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    While we're talking Supers, here's a pretty cool shot of my formerly fretless Super J, having swapped necks with my fretted Super P. Featuring Nordstrand Big Blades 6 (5s would have been too narrow). The bit I'm playing was overdubbed on the album. It was either tapping or a looper live.
  23. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    In addition to the above, if using paint one can use masking tape on certain areas which will remain natural once said tape is removed
  24. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    The reason it can't be done on ABs is the neck joins right at the neck pickup.they probably don't have a CNC model that has body wood there and/or think it would be ugly. Pretty sure they had a 2x Super J option for a year or two (which no one ever ordered). They might still do it upon request.
  25. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    Absolutely - I've done this a couple times (including during a studio session). With my particular pair of basses it drops straight in and barely takes 10 minutes. It may not be so with 4 string Super J & P which I believe have (or had?) different neck shapes - though they might still share the...
  26. eloann

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    Great buyer, easy to work with, clear and prompt communication. Thank you.
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  28. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    Payson have indeed stopped, and no (*2) to your following questions. Unless you're willing to have something custom made (which a handful of companies would do, at a cost) you're currently stuck with monorails.
  29. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    It's been a few weeks since I received my first order from Newtone Strings and I now feel qualified to give some feedback. I ordered them to alleviate some of the tension on my Super P's neck because one of my bands tunes half a step UP to accomodate the singer. While it's not a perfect...
  30. Darkglass Microtubes 900 V2
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    For sale Darkglass Microtubes 900 V2

    Darkglass Microtubes 900 V2 head in excellent condition, including all its accessories (you might need a power adapter or cable depending on your location) Owning both I've decided to keep the Alpha Omega 900 as it suits my style better. CHF 800 = EUR 725 = USD 875 = CAD 1,085 Economy worldwide...
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  31. eloann

    SOLD Darkglass Microtubes 900 V2

    Darkglass Microtubes 900 V2 head in excellent condition, including all its accessories (you might need a power adapter or cable depending on your location) Owning both I've decided to keep the Alpha Omega 900 as it suits my style better. CHF 800 = EUR 725 = USD 875 = CAD 1,085 Economy worldwide...
  32. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    That's only for the round core strings. I believe you can bend them at a 90 degree angle at the spot they will enter the tuner, then cut and install them.
  33. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    I have a history of tendonitis at my left arm which took years to heal completely, and more recently shoulder/neck issues (having emptied my grandma's home by myself, moved office twice, and moved in with my girlfriend last year must not have helped) so I have to take extra care not to strain...
  34. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    Having had the chance to play my new 6 string ABII a bit at home, there are a few things that surprise me: - Although the B string is noticeably harder to reach I'm not completely lost and could probably take it to tomorrow's gig if I felt brave. - The neck feels much thinner than on 4 and 5s...
  35. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    Elle était apparemment en stock depuis 2014 chez Public Peace en Allemagne. Au prix d'il y a 7 ans.
  36. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    Relais Thaï, Plan-Les-Ouates (GE) Libre à toi de proposer ton groupe si vous êtes dans la région. In other news I just received something new (6 string ABII discussed a couple pages back) and captured my whole bass collection as it's rare for all of them to be at the same place.
  37. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    I'll be playing a live streamed (no audience) gig this saturday, 9PM Switzerland time. Original rock tunes. Expect my trusted Super P 5 through an Ashdown tube head. Not sure if we're bringing our own cabs yet - DI likely anyway. The Facebook link doesn't seem to be working so here's the...
  38. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    Thanks for the comments. I would have spec'd a Z2 with SFII pickups, Glock pre, toggles switches, flamed maple top in trans red and ziricote freboard. Attaching a pic of the ABII I'm considering. I know I'm reasonably comfortable with the long scale since in my "other" band I play an ABI 4...
  39. eloann

    Dingwall Owners Club

    Lately I've been thinking about a 6 string a lot. One of my bands has a single guitar player doing some fairly basic riffing and chording. That (and bandmates' open-mindedness) leaves me with a lot of freedom to "spice up" tracks. There's a song on which I have a polyphonic thing that sounds...
  40. eloann

    It is tough to sing while you play the bass

    It's hard at first but can very much be learned. When a part gives me trouble I slow it waaay down and figure out the rhythm first without necessarily worrying about vocal technique (that sometimes mean singing an octave lower). Back in the day when it wasn't enough I used to write the bass and...
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