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I played my first gig in 7.5 years this past weekend. I played my Combustion (modified with Nordstrand Big Singles, Hipshot bridges and tuners and a new pickguard). Dingwall nickels on the bass with some playing time on them.

I just plugged into another bass player's MarkBass combo amp and didn't touch any of the controls at all. Not fully the sound I usually get, but I guess it sounded okay.

Shot on a phone, so I have to say I'm surprised it turned out this well.

 
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bebass said:
I don't have the data points, but I would say your analysis is correct and that the ash in general is heavier but does vary more than the alder. I was actually surprised when I weighed this C3 5-string as I thought it would be different. I dont think I have weighed others as I usually don't unless someone asks specifically. The last ABHS we received was also lighter than previous ones as I think Dingwall got in some lower density wood for it. Regardless, I do like ash. And I too am interested in how the new C3 6s weigh in.

I have some Osage Orange that I surely WOOD like to have a neck made from. That stuff is about as dense as it gets. A complete bass made from it would be heavy indeed, but would have incredible sustain - I think.
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This guy played an osage orange bass for a while. Here it is:

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AB Nate said:
Having played and enjoyed both pres I am curious how the body wood is going to play into the differences between the 2.

If I have it right the C3 is now exclusively ash and the NG3 alder.

Having played both side by side before I have felt the significant weight difference possible between the 2 and wonder if throwing a DGTC in a heavier C3 might offer up yet another alternative to tones from a production Dingwall if the weight does add any sustain or punch as is possible. Just morning thoughts thoughts is all.
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Good morning fellows
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The fretless Combustion (now in C2 pickup positioning) with ash body absolutely sings. Totally fantastic sounding acoustically. So much so that I put the DGTC in it because I felt like the EMG was underselling it.

My main stage bass is a NG3, and while it sounds great, it doesn't at all have the feel/sound of the ash body Combustion when played acoustically.
 
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bebass said:
You bring up an interesting point. And IMO it is one reason I do like the C3 so much. I have always liked ash over alder as I have felt it adds sustain and note "thickness" due to wood density. Of course this is an arguable subjective point. So possibly adding the DG pre would bring about another dimension of sound.

As far as weight, I weighed the C3 5-string we have right now, and it is within the average weight of the NG3 5-string. I have noticed the NG3s are fairly consistent with weight only varying .2 (generally) lbs on my shipping scales; I make no claims of absolute accuracy.
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@bebass sounds to me like there will be Dingwall 6 in your future :thumbsup::thumbsup: I played nothing but 4 strings until 4 years ago. For me, the transition from 4 to 5 was MUCH more difficult than from 5 to 6. And like you say, in some ways a 6 is easier to play than a 5 because less horizontal movement on the neck is required. The biggest thing I needed to practice going to the 6 was improving my string muting. And as much as multiscale makes sense on a 5 string, it makes even more sense on a 6 string. As between the NG and Combustion 6, the only difference is the body wood (ash vs. alder) and preamp, yes?
 
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Bassheart365 said:
@bebass sounds to me like there will be Dingwall 6 in your future :thumbsup::thumbsup: I played nothing but 4 strings until 4 years ago. For me, the transition from 4 to 5 was MUCH more difficult than from 5 to 6. And like you say, in some ways a 6 is easier to play than a 5 because less horizontal movement on the neck is required. The biggest thing I needed to practice going to the 6 was improving my string muting. And as much as multiscale makes sense on a 5 string, it makes even more sense on a 6 string. As between the NG and Combustion 6, the only difference is the body wood (ash vs. alder) and preamp, yes?
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Don't they have different switches between the two 3's? The traditional 3X v. the DBird 3X
 
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BurningSkies said:
The fretless Combustion (now in C2 pickup positioning) with ash body absolutely sings. Totally fantastic sounding acoustically. So much so that I put the DGTC in it because I felt like the EMG was underselling it.

My main stage bass is a NG3, and while it sounds great, it doesn't at all have the feel/sound of the ash body Combustion when played acoustically.
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I was just playing my ash-bodied Perfect (more than super!) P4. It purrs so seductively, it growls so sincerely, and it sings so sweetly. :D (Dingwall grin)
 
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Bassheart365 said:
@bebass sounds to me like there will be Dingwall 6 in your future :thumbsup::thumbsup: I played nothing but 4 strings until 4 years ago. For me, the transition from 4 to 5 was MUCH more difficult than from 5 to 6. And like you say, in some ways a 6 is easier to play than a 5 because less horizontal movement on the neck is required. The biggest thing I needed to practice going to the 6 was improving my string muting. And as much as multiscale makes sense on a 5 string, it makes even more sense on a 6 string. As between the NG and Combustion 6, the only difference is the body wood (ash vs. alder) and preamp, yes?
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I am SO thinking of how I can manage it. I am eyeing a C3 6 Quilted Amethystburst. The fretboard is something I need to think a bit more about. I do like the Maple but think I may like the Pau Ferro with this combination. Either that or I win the lottery and order a Z or 2.
 
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So I preordered this NG3 6 last June. It is scheduled to arrive Friday. But last week I had an opportunity to purchase an AB II HS (Heavy Solid) 6 - a rare bass I've been lusting after for a long time. It is scheduled to arrive Monday. Kinda hard for me to justify owning both, so I may be putting the NG3 6 up for sale. PM me if you are interested.

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Bassheart365 said:
So I preordered this NG3 6 last June. It is scheduled to arrive Friday. But last week I had an opportunity to purchase an AB II HS (Heavy Solid) 6 - a rare bass I've been lusting after for a long time. It is scheduled to arrive Monday. Kinda hard for me to justify owning both, so I may be putting the NG3 6 up for sale. PM me if you are interested.

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Funny it is arriving Friday. If you could reroute the shipment to Anaheim, I'm sure you could sell it there in about 5 minutes.
 
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xnewyorka said:
Funny it is arriving Friday. If you could reroute the shipment to Anaheim, I'm sure you could sell it there in about 5 minutes.
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Especially with all the folks who visit the Dingwall booth and want one only to find out they have to wait months to obtain - I think it would go in your proposed 5 minutes. Last year the Dingwall booth was one of the if not THE most crowded bass oriented booths. While I was there in walked Lee Sklar, which of course drew in more people. NAMM, while it is allegedly geared to manufactures displaying to wholesale markets, has turned into more of a broad marketplace show attended by perhaps as many enthusiasts as dealers.
 
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TolerancEJ said:
@bebass How are enthusiasts entering NAMM? Under the pretense of being a reviewer? NAMM should sell tickets to the public. I imagine they'd probably sell a good amount.
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That's not the point of NAMM, though. I mean, it's right in the name: National Association of Music Merchants. It's pretty cool that a lot of vendors take people there on badges and such, and yes new "things" are released at NAMM. The point of the convention though, is to connect builders, manufacturers, designers with vendors.
 
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