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#26,841
Waltsdog said:
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 :p

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.
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It would have to be a draw for all. I don't get to NAMM either. It was just a crazy idea I had after always seeing everyone scrambling after they see the NAMM basses and they are always sold to someone else already. I honestly think there are enough people that would buy a custom that they really liked on the spot if they had a chance, but I understand your point about that (as they'd have a lot more people signup for an import). @Bassheart365 sold his NG3-6 in 5 minutes.
 
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#26,845
IvanBassist said:
A few companies have been sending me basses to test & do demos and it's made me realise that I need to take my SJ to get some work done on the frets/nut.
I bought it used, so I guess it's normal.

How often have you taken your DW to get the frets dressed?
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On my Canadian basses, never. On the Combustion I have, I'll need to but I got it used that way from someone in Canada, so not sure what changes it has seen. It actually was worse when I got it and leaving it out of the case in my music room has helped.
 
#26,847
IvanBassist said:
A few companies have been sending me basses to test & do demos and it's made me realise that I need to take my SJ to get some work done on the frets/nut.
I bought it used, so I guess it's normal.

How often have you taken your DW to get the frets dressed?
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I honestly haven't needed any dressing on any of mine (minus the really old Voodoo Prima)..but for the first time ever the newer NG3 (just over a year old) has got some fretsprout happening now.
 
#26,849
TonyRo said:
I just popped in here to profess my love for the p-tone pickup in series. Holy balls is it FAT.
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I'd really love to try one in my ABHS. Right now I need to prioritize other costs, however. Later in the year, possibly. I really like the tone of my ABHS with neck and bridge pickup individually in series, but I also want to explore the option. Worst case scenario I'll just swap back.
 
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IvanBassist said:
A few companies have been sending me basses to test & do demos and it's made me realise that I need to take my SJ to get some work done on the frets/nut.
I bought it used, so I guess it's normal.

How often have you taken your DW to get the frets dressed?
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You should only have to do it once and this is the best time of year to do it around here, it is cold and dry. I had my ABZ done at the shop a few years back and it is still good. I have seen Dingwalls come off the sales floor and get dressed, it isn't unheard of. It is wood and metal so it happens.
 
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#26,852
spiritbass said:
I am blessed to have never had a bit of 'fret sprout' on any of my Dingwalls. Knowing the build time, I was able to have them finished in Fall/Winter. I'm guessing that the same is true for my gently used NG, as it hasn't sprouted a bit. :cool:
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It might be a function of how many temperature cycles and humidity cycles it has been subjected to. Having played hundreds of gigs, Bill's is continuously changing environments.
If only I could be so lucky! Mine just sit in their cases in climate controlled comfort wondering when the heck somebody is going to take them out and play them. At this rate, I expect it will be at least a thousand years before I start seeing any fret sprout.
 
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#26,853
xnewyorka said:
It might be a function of how many temperature cycles and humidity cycles it has been subjected to. Having played hundreds of gigs, Bill's is continuously changing environments.
If only I could be so lucky! Mine just sit in their cases in climate controlled comfort wondering when the heck somebody is going to take them out and play them. At this rate, I expect it will be at least a thousand years before I start seeing any fret sprout.
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I'm sure this is the case. My instruments are coddled and cossetted compared to Bill's. :) They are either hanging out at home or traveling in a climate-controlled Toyota to church. They have a comparatively easy life! :cool:
 
#26,854
Thought ya’ll would like to see one of the production Darkglass NG3 basses. These new Darkglass Edition basses are very few out in the wild. Here is a wild man holding one of the new Darkglass NG3 basses. And a closer pic. No small dogs were hurt during the photo taking process and, this bass is not for sale.

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bebass said:
Thought ya’ll would like to see one of the production Darkglass NG3 basses. These new Darkglass Edition basses are very few out in the wild. Here is a wild man holding one of the new Darkglass NG3 basses. And a closer pic. No small dogs were hurt during the photo taking process and, this bass is not for sale.

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Very nice Michael. Classy lookin' bass. And no vents.
 
#26,856
bebass said:
Thought ya’ll would like to see one of the production Darkglass NG3 basses. These new Darkglass Edition basses are very few out in the wild. Here is a wild man holding one of the new Darkglass NG3 basses. And a closer pic. No small dogs were hurt during the photo taking process and, this bass is not for sale.

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Noice! Is there Anything special about those models?

Also, I hope no wild men got hurt in the shooting.
 
#26,857
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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Turns out the Dingwall Nickels ARE currently .130/.100/.80/.55/.45 - apparently they had an old picture on their online store page with the older/smaller gauges - quickly updated once I asked about - always impressed by their responsiveness to questions/comments. Ordering a box of Nickels today - really liked the Stainless, love the Nickels :)

J
 
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#26,859
DavetheDude said:
Noice! Is there Anything special about those models?

Also, I hope no wild men got hurt in the shooting.
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The Darkglass logo pickguard. Unique Silver Color. My understanding is that this has the new neck design. Just a fantastic looking and playing bass. Plays like a dream.

Wild man had great fun testing out the bass...now he needs to go pack it up to ship Monday.
 

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