Dingwall Owners Club

[BurningSkies]

The tone control has had some crackling since I bought the SJ and the input jack makes some noises when the cables moves in a particular direction.
I'll take it to my tech

I've killed a few neutrik locking jacks on a few basses. The good news is that this most likely is a quick, easy and inexpensive thing to fix.

 

[AB Nate]

The tone control has had some crackling since I bought the SJ and the input jack makes some noises when the cables moves in a particular direction.
I'll take it to my tech

I’d say that while your tech is sourcing the issue I’d have him just replace the jack while he’s in there anyways if it’s making noise

 

[steve_rolfeca]

Is it possible that the electronics in a passive instrument take away some treble/highs out of your signal due to a faulty potentiometer? Like the master volume, tone control or input jack?

Passive controls steal some highs even when they're working perfectly.

I used to put tone bypass switches in my passive P-basses, in order to grab a little extra bite.

I don't find it necessary with Dingwalls, because they already have a more open top end than Fender pickups.

 

[BurningSkies]

Passive controls steal some highs even when they're working perfectly.

I used to put tone bypass switches in my passive P-basses, in order to grab a little extra bite.

I don't find it necessary with Dingwalls, because they already have a more open top end than Fender pickups.

Agree, but roll off by 1k wouldn't be indicative of a traditional passive bass tone control fully open.

 

[pbass6811]

I've got a question for the learned...

It takes an inordinately large amount of force to plug a cable into my D-Bird. My NG-3 is smooth as silk, but I've got to jam a cable into the Bird. I've tried multiple cables, and they all require force to plug in. Is this a thing with D-Birds and should I be concerned? Thanks.

 

[Waltsdog]

Mine is the same

 

[pbass6811]

Mine is the same

So, it's a thing...interesting. Are the customs the same way?

Also, has anyone tried the Payson Black Daggers?

 

[Waltsdog]

It’s just the output jack being a little stiff. It’ll most likely loosen up over time. Nothing to worry about IMO

 

[EMoneySC2]

I've got a question for the learned...

It takes an inordinately large amount of force to plug a cable into my D-Bird. My NG-3 is smooth as silk, but I've got to jam a cable into the Bird. I've tried multiple cables, and they all require force to plug in. Is this a thing with D-Birds and should I be concerned? Thanks.

I don't experience this with my D-Bird standard. That said, I agree with others here on giving it some time to wear in and loosen up.

 

[AB Nate]

So, it's a thing...interesting. Are the customs the same way?

Also, has anyone tried the Payson Black Daggers?

I’ve not experienced it with any I’ve owned but I’d just say it’s a tight new jack thing... hopefully. The exception of that in my experience has been my new fretless had a tight jack. Neutrik locking so different then the d bird. It seems like it’s getting a bit broken in already though. No biggie I think.

I’m about to order a set but I’m just waiting back on a question to Payson before placing the order. I don’t even know what bass I’ll put them on but I am eager and curious to give them a whirl.

 

[IvanBassist]

Agree, but roll off by 1k wouldn't be indicative of a traditional passive bass tone control fully open.

Just unscrewed the control plate and seems like I have two 250k pots. I read a few threads and seems like putting 500k pots would definitely help to add more brightness. Any thoughts?

 

[xnewyorka]

I’ve not experienced it with any I’ve owned but I’d just say it’s a tight new jack thing... hopefully. The exception of that in my experience has been my new fretless had a tight jack. Neutrik locking so different then the d bird. It seems like it’s getting a bit broken in already though. No biggie I think.

I’m about to order a set but I’m just waiting back on a question to Payson before placing the order. I don’t even know what bass I’ll put them on but I am eager and curious to give them a whirl.

Yeah, Phil, looks like you have found yourself in

 

[rulefuzz]

dbird standard and custom pickguards

 

[BurningSkies]

Just unscrewed the control plate and seems like I have two 250k pots. I read a few threads and seems like putting 500k pots would definitely help to add more brightness. Any thoughts?

If you indeed have roll off at 1K, it's probably not about the pot values...but you could check with Jeff at the shop to see what the stock values would be. and again, pots are cheap get a few sets and try them out.

 

[been_effected]

Just putting a note in here before I list, I have a big house bill coming up so I need to let go of my recently acquired Super P5.
Drop me a message if anyone is looking, especially if you're within few hours drive of Ottawa (I hate shipping basses).

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Bah, wrong place wrong time for me. Wrong country too I think

 

[The_Owl]

If you indeed have roll off at 1K, it's probably not about the pot values...but you could check with Jeff at the shop to see what the stock values would be. and again, pots are cheap get a few sets and try them out.

I was about to make a joke about pots and the rasta-burst, but I reckon you've heard them all already...

 

[BurningSkies]

I was about to make a joke about pots and the rasta-burst, but I reckon you've heard them all already...

We have! And we've seen it all when on the road. You'd be surprised at how directed and non-party oriented my band is though...Part of our 'success' comes from everyone keeping fairly good focus on what we're doing.

 

[The_Owl]

We have! And we've seen it all when on the road. You'd be surprised at how directed and non-party oriented my band is though...Part of our 'success' comes from everyone keeping fairly good focus on what we're doing.

You must be playing some smoking sets!

Sorry, I'll let myself out...

 

[BurningSkies]

You must be playing some smoking sets!

Sorry, I'll let myself out...

Nah, keep going.

At a recent gig:

 

[The_Owl]

When two reggae bands cooperate on a song, is it a joint session?

Anyway, back to talking about Dingwalls. I've been thinking a lot about custom builds, lately. I've also come to realise that most of my favourite bass tones come from neck through basses through tube amps, and that I (don't hate me) think that EMG pickups sound amazing, especially the passive 40HZ model. I've also also come to terms with the fact that I will always prefer 19 mm spacing on a bass, whether or not it's a 4- or 5-string.

So, do you see my conundrum? The things I'd want on a custom build are not options I could have on an AB. As much as I love the playability, tone and general feeling of the 34-37 fanned scale, and I really do, the last time I ordered a custom build I made some compromises with the specs on behalf of the luthier. In the end, it made the instrument feel less like "my own" bass, and ultimately led to me getting rid of it.

While there's no denying my ABHS is an absolutely fantastic instrument on its own merits, I would like to have one that's customised exactly to my specs. Those specs would involve EMG 40HZ pickups, maple body with three piece maple neck through construction with a rosewood FB and 19 mm spacing, finished in Candy Pink Metallic with a 2-band active EQ.