Dingwall Droc standard 5 in a group setting

[Cory rich40]

I got the Droc Monday afternoon and tried it with the group today. First off, I got nothing but compliments on how it looked and how they liked the matte black metallic color. I had heard it could be uncomfortable sitting down. It was no different than my other basses. I couldn’t even tell the fanned frets were there. It was no different to me than a parallel fret bass. I played the Droc through a fender bassman 800 hybrid and a bassman 610 cabinet. It definitely has the best B string I have ever played. This thing sounds huge and massive. It was so powerful that it vibrated the internet router off the cabinet it was sitting on. I smiled. The tone was magnificent. The band leader said by far it’s the best sounding bass I have ever owned. I would have to agree. I’m was kind of worried he may have an issue with the shape but he didn’t.

 

[alembicbones]

Dingwalls are really special basses. The pickup selector on the DROC is super cool. Being able to engage all three pickups amounts to a massive sound.

Glad to hear you had a great jam with your new bass. Keep enjoying it.

Best,
Bones

 

[JReno]

Congrats! I'm excited you got the dingwall. I love mine too(NG3). I honestly was surprised at how good it sounded live. Not that I didn't trust everyone raving about them, but I just didn't think I'd like it that much. I am a bit sad you sold the crescendo though

 

[Cory rich40]

Congrats! I'm excited you got the dingwall. I love mine too(NG3). I honestly was surprised at how good it sounded live. Not that I didn't trust everyone raving about them, but I just didn't think I'd like it that much. I am a bit sad you sold the crescendo though

I really hate to say this but in my opinion the bongo can’t compete with the low B string.

 

[JReno]

I really hate to say this but in my opinion the bongo can’t compete with the low B string.

I love my Bongo, but I'd have to agree with that. The longer scale of a Dingwall just makes it sing.