One of those DID come from BC but it was new at store. The other was new at a local L&M and I only recently modded it to 3X....didn’t do the D-Bird switch though and I regret not doing it at the time.
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The updated mega super ultra deluxe pedalboard of chaos is ready. This will be my recording setup, along with the DB 751. One DI from the X7, one DI from the 751 from the pass through of the X7 from the Super Symmetry. The tone without the amp (i.e. X7 DI and clean signal from Super Symmetry) is already really good. It's going to get even better with the tube warmth of the 751.
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Happily trending in my own peculiar direction.
Whelp, I done did it.
Really wanted the Gold D-Bird 5er from NAMM but it wasn’t meant to be.
So I’ll start saving my $ for one but to satiate the wolf, I’ve put my name on a Blackburst D-Bird Standard that’s coming to a semi-local L&M. Should be one of the first ones to arrive. Hopefully they’re not too far off.
Now the wait.
Really wanted the Gold D-Bird 5er from NAMM but it wasn’t meant to be.
So I’ll start saving my $ for one but to satiate the wolf, I’ve put my name on a Blackburst D-Bird Standard that’s coming to a semi-local L&M. Should be one of the first ones to arrive. Hopefully they’re not too far off.
Now the wait.
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I prefer the stainless on my AB1. I love them after they die down. The tension is perfect, and I dig the slightly scooped response on the alder bodied mids emphasized tone. I have had the same set of stainless on my bass for over 8 months and I still don’t feel the need to replace them.
I liked the nickels better on the ABZ as they counteracted the slightly scooped tone of the ash body.
So, if next NAMM Sheldon had a drawing, which do you think would go over better:
1) The opportunity to buy one of the basses there (probably a specific one as I think many times they are pre-sold).
2) The opportunity to get in queue and have your bass built in 3 months (or do you think that would just upset everyone else?)
1) The opportunity to buy one of the basses there (probably a specific one as I think many times they are pre-sold).
2) The opportunity to get in queue and have your bass built in 3 months (or do you think that would just upset everyone else?)
Well, I’m in the waiting room with you. My lovely wife (who can’t keep secrets) pre-ordered one of the Turquoise D-Birds for my Valentines/Birthday/Anniversary/Christmas gift. What a lady!
I know they sound good, I just hope they play and feel good too. It is basically impossible to try one out without going on vacation.
I know they sound good, I just hope they play and feel good too. It is basically impossible to try one out without going on vacation.
Mo is getting close to finishing up the mods to my 2005 AB II 5.
As I’ve previously mentioned, I’m the one who caused some delays on this build but...... it’s been a long wait.
I've yet to play a Dingwall bass that's not feeling and/or playing superb. I usually only buy used basses that I can try out before buying. The NG-2 was the first newly bought bass after nearly a decade of used basses only. And it was so good that I pre ordered the D-Bird standard. I have zero doubts that it will be a great bass, otherwise I would not buy one blind.
Awesome wife btw
Would this be a draw for all or just those attending NAMM? If the former, most regular people aren't gonna have $8-10k at the ready for one of the high-end basses. If the later, most of us won't be attending so we won't care
That said, something along the lines of option 1 makes the most sense. The vast majority of don't have $5-10k burning a hole in our pockets so all of the custom stuff is out. So, limit it to the overseas line and either something that is not available now for full price or something that is in production (again immediately) but with a bit more incentive, say a small discount or zero tax etc.
If it's just for those attending NAMM I have no opinion either way.
BurningSkies
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Simple and elegant. Mine is always changing but I'm at about maximum density. Rehousing the Future Impact soonish, and adding an Iron Ether Nimbus SE soon.
I'm going to send the purple NG off for some work in the next week or so...It's gotten some fret sprout in the past month or so and I'll have Luminlay side-dots installed.
I've been testing that LIT powder/acrylic base...and the stuff is fantastic, there'a reason they call it the glowy-est glow in the world. It can also be sunk into linseed oil for oil base and I can't imagine that you couldn't use it as an additive and cast it if you were enterprising. The other night I played in darkness for 2.5 hours and could still see the markers (on the fretless). I also used some on the side dots on the NG and was on stage with it last night. While the lighting was decent, they were still glowing. I only hope that the Luminlay is nearly as good.
The paint is totally fine. As I mentioned before I really loaded the base with glow-powder so it does sit 'proud' of the finish, but it stays put really well. If I were to go with this in a more permanent fashion I'd go with a thinner mix and more light coats. It's still removable with a good nail or guitar pick scraping without leaving any damage or residue.
The other thing I'd point to is having a really good UV flashlight. I bought a few of those cheap 12 LED mini's and the result was lackluster. I sprung for 6w and 10w professional grade (still mini's) and it's a noticeable difference in how quickly, brightly and long they work.
Must be a double neck.
Lol. I don’t think I’d like that.
The luminlay in my ABZ still has a slight glow having sat in its case for months. It's pretty damn bright when fully charged.
BurningSkies
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I think that all the glow material is the same but with slightly different recipes, so for lots of this it's more about finding a decent 'carrier' medium to suspend it in. Something that holds the most powered glow material with enough transparency that it both accepts light and can give it off...with the caveat that that carrier must not block UV or short wavelength light. When the 10w flashlight hits the paint I have it's amazingly bright.
