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Dingwall NG-2 vs. Ibanez EHB1505MS

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by KPJ, Oct 26, 2020.

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  1. Oct 26, 2020 #1
    KPJ

    KPJ

    Oct 2, 2001
    Methuen, MA USA
    Hello! Here is a video I made comparing the Dingwall NG-2 B-string to the Ibanez EHB1505MS B-string with an EHB1005 thrown in for good measure as a sort of control. Please comment on the video with your preferred B-string!

     
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  2. Oct 26, 2020 #2
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    When I get a chance later today, I am going to give this a good listen.
     
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  3. Oct 27, 2020 #3
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    I finally listened, and this was a very well produced video! The funny thing is that the first time you played the Dingwall B string, it sounded very clear. The second time the B string was a bit thuddy.The Ibanezes were both very clear. The fanned fret Ibanez was very clear. Unless I am mistaken, the B string on the Ibanez is 35.5”, not 35 and Rickenbackers are 32”, not 33”.
     
  4. Oct 27, 2020 #4
    KPJ

    KPJ

    Oct 2, 2001
    Methuen, MA USA
    Thanks, Doc! Rickenbacker scale length actually is 33.25" (John Hall Answers Questions About Rickenbacker Basses) and the EHB is 35". I double checked on that!

    Which was your favorite B string?
     
  5. Oct 27, 2020 #5
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    Thanks for letting me know the right numbers. My only bass was a Rickenbacker 4000 for seven years. All those years I thought it was 32”.:roflmao:
     
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  6. Oct 28, 2020 #6
    Aidil

    Aidil

    Dec 4, 2014
    Jkt, IDN
    Doc, you must have referred the 35.5" scale low-B as on Ibanez SR Fanned Fret/Multi-Scale series (SRFF805/806 and SRMS805/806). For the headless multi-scale series (EHB1005MS/1505MS/1506MS), they changed the low-B to 35". But, the EHB MS have 2" spread from B to G, instead of 1½" on the SR fanned fret/multi-scales.
     
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