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#26,762
I started a thread (with a poll) about this. But I figured I would swing by here and see what you guys think.

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New Dingwall NG3 in matte pink swirl.
 
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Bassheart365 said:
That information pertains to the "standard" long scale set. Look below and you will see the info re the "extra long scale" set:
  • Extra-Long Scale: 750N-B-XL (38″ Ball-End to Silk)
Trust me. The Extra-Long Scale will fit a 37" Dingwall. I posted a youtube video here recently showing me recording on a Z3 strung with La Bella Extra-Long-Scale flats. They sound fantastic. Especially for studio work.
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Ack! I missed that bit. Cool. I need some then. Thanks.
 
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Howdy - just tried what appear to be an older set of Dingwall Nickels - .130/.100/.80/.55/.45 - really digging them tonally and tension-wise compared to the Stainless set I had previously. I see the Nickels now are .127/.98/.75/.58.45 - has anyone experienced both and if so:

1. Is the tone the same?
2. Is the tension the same?

I'm basically wondering if they kept tension the same with slightly lower gauges - i.e. changed the string construction and such. The website says "Compared to our Long Scale Stainless strings the Nickels have a smoother tone and feel and a slightly higher tension on the E and B-strings." But I'm fairly sure that was stated when the Nickels first came out - wondering if it is still the case....

Thanks!

J
 
#26,772
Bassheart365 said:
That information pertains to the "standard" long scale set. Look below and you will see the info re the "extra long scale" set:
  • Extra-Long Scale: 750N-B-XL (38″ Ball-End to Silk)
Trust me. The Extra-Long Scale will fit a 37" Dingwall. I posted a youtube video here recently showing me recording on a Z3 strung with La Bella Extra-Long-Scale flats. They sound fantastic. Especially for studio work.
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I currently have a set of TI 5 flats listed for sale
 
#26,773
Jamie_Funk said:
Howdy - just tried what appear to be an older set of Dingwall Nickels - .130/.100/.80/.55/.45 - really digging them tonally and tension-wise compared to the Stainless set I had previously. I see the Nickels now are .127/.98/.75/.58.45 - has anyone experienced both and if so:

1. Is the tone the same?
2. Is the tension the same?

I'm basically wondering if they kept tension the same with slightly lower gauges - i.e. changed the string construction and such. The website says "Compared to our Long Scale Stainless strings the Nickels have a smoother tone and feel and a slightly higher tension on the E and B-strings." But I'm fairly sure that was stated when the Nickels first came out - wondering if it is still the case....

Thanks!

J
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The nickels do feel a bit tighter to my fingers. In the past year or so I went back and tried the steels again and while I do like the slightly lower tension I couldn't get with how rough and 'sticky' they were to play.
 
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BurningSkies said:
The nickels do feel a bit tighter to my fingers. In the past year or so I went back and tried the steels again and while I do like the slightly lower tension I couldn't get with how rough and 'sticky' they were to play.
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Thanks for the feedback! Ironically, I'm surprised at how non-sticky the SS feel - most SS I've tried in the past had that sticky feeling you mention - didn't find that so much with the Dingwalls for whatever reason. I know everyone has different skin chemistry so what works for me doesn't work for everyone.

I dig the higher tension overall right now, but also miss the slightly lower tension the steels sometimes, depending on what I am playing.

I'll see how I feel about the nickel after a few weeks - they still have the new string zing but the real test will be when I've worn them in a bit.

Cheers,

J
 
#26,776
Jamie_Funk said:
Thanks for the feedback! Ironically, I'm surprised at how non-sticky the SS feel - most SS I've tried in the past had that sticky feeling you mention - didn't find that so much with the Dingwalls for whatever reason. I know everyone has different skin chemistry so what works for me doesn't work for everyone.

I dig the higher tension overall right now, but also miss the slightly lower tension the steels sometimes, depending on what I am playing.

I'll see how I feel about the nickel after a few weeks - they still have the new string zing but the real test will be when I've worn them in a bit.

Cheers,

J
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The older Dingwall steel strings didn't have the 'sticky' thing happening. Only the ones I tried about a year ago. I know that sometime along the way Sheldon changed his string manufacturer/supplier and I'm sure that's probably where the difference came in.

Also, tonally I prefer the Nickel Steel. To me they've got more 'tonal' richness, more harmonic content. The steels don't seem to carry that same content and also sound a bit scooped to me as well.
 
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BurningSkies said:
The older Dingwall steel strings didn't have the 'sticky' think happening. Only the ones I tried about a year ago. I know that sometime along the way Sheldon changed his string manufacturer/supplier and I'm sure that's probably where the difference came in.

Also, tonally I prefer the Nickel Steel. To me they've got more 'tonal' richness, more harmonic content. The steels don't seem to carry that same content and also sound a bit scooped to me as well.
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I too am noticing a bit more richness as you mention with the nickels
 
#26,779
I like the Dingwall nickels a lot, just wondering if there is anything comparable out there that is just slightly lower tension?
I have TI's on my Super J and they are my favourite feeling string, Dingwall nickels are great on my Combustion that is tuned down half a step. I'd like to try something slightly lower tension on my ABZ which is tuned standard.
 
#26,780
All I can offer is my own experience (non-Fanned Fret bass). I received a new fretless bass. I switched the stock strings to RotoSound flatwounds. Eventually, I started noticing the neck bow and having difficulty identifying the reason(s). When I brought it to a luthier, one of the factors was my string swap put additional pressure on the neck. My first instruction, I was told to get a set of nickels in a lighter gauge.
 

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