Dingwall Owners Club

[BurningSkies]

I dont wanna complain but I think its a bit odd that Dingwall doesnt make 5-string set with .135 gauge low B string, that would be ideal for drop A tuning. I know that .130 can do it too...but just barely.

That's not a complain...that's a constructive criticism.

...maybe sets of 'drop tuning' strings? I think that the shop does refer to Kalium for such things.

 

[BurningSkies]

Thumbs up on the ENKI double bass case from me - some pics here of it next to the Gator bass flight case and a Hiscox bass case.

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Cool. Nice to have options! Not sure for me that it's going to take the place of standard cases, but you never know.

 

[AB Nate]

It does double as a stand for on stage as well. Just a thought.
@EMoneySC2 do the basses come slide up and out quite smoothly?

 

[The_Owl]

I dont wanna complain but I think its a bit odd that Dingwall doesnt make 5-string set with .135 gauge low B string, that would be ideal for drop A tuning. I know that .130 can do it too...but just barely.

I use the standard Dingwall stainless set on my ABHS, and there's absolutely no issues dropping the B to A. Lower than that, then yes - I definitely think you need to use heavier gauges.

 

[The_Owl]

Thumbs up on the ENKI double bass case from me - some pics here of it next to the Gator bass flight case and a Hiscox bass case.

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I've been considering getting one of those, but I don't think they are available in Europe...

 

[EMoneySC2]

It does double as a stand for on stage as well. Just a thought.
@EMoneySC2 do the basses come slide up and out quite smoothly?

Having the case double as a stage stand is a big selling point to me.

Off the bat, I'd say both my D-Bird and NG-2 go in and out well enough. The foam in the bottom is new and stiff, so I expect it to loosen up over time.

 

[AB Nate]

Having the case double as a stage stand is a big selling point to me.

Off the bat, I'd say both my D-Bird and NG-2 go in and out well enough. The foam in the bottom is new and stiff, so I expect it to loosen up over time.

Could you leave a strap on the basses and have them slide in and out?

 

[Bassique]

I use the standard Dingwall stainless set on my ABHS, and there's absolutely no issues dropping the B to A. Lower than that, then yes - I definitely think you need to use heavier gauges.

Ok good to hear that

 

[AB Nate]

Ok good to hear that

Also, Payson has a .145 and .170 for that drop timing.

Payson Fanned Bass Strings

 

[BurningSkies]

Having the case double as a stage stand is a big selling point to me.

Off the bat, I'd say both my D-Bird and NG-2 go in and out well enough. The foam in the bottom is new and stiff, so I expect it to loosen up over time.

You get way more space on stage than I do often. I sometimes have to fight for room for a single Hercules stand.

Also, Payson has a .145 and .170 for that drop timing.
Payson Fanned Bass Strings

I occasionally drop my timing on stage...which is never a good thing but I don't think these will help the situation.

 

[AB Nate]

You get way more space on stage than I do often. I sometimes have to fight for room for a single Hercules stand.



I occasionally drop my timing on stage...which is never a good thing but I don't think these will help the situation.

I don’t think the foot print would be much different then a Hercules stand. It would just look more imposing.

Autocorrect is often more of an auto pissoff then a help. Tuning......

 

[Peter Lufrano]

On her way back home from Mo's shop......with fresh pickguards, Luminlay markers.......oh, and a new “P” attitude......

 

[whirledpeas]

On her way back home from Mo's shop......with fresh pickguards, Luminlay markers.......View attachment 3421593

Wow, nice! Almost looks familiar.

 

[AB Nate]

On her way back home from Mo's shop......with fresh pickguards, Luminlay markers.......View attachment 3421593

Beauty peter. Beauty!

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

I just got my SP5 back from my local shop for Luminlay installation as well. At first, I was a little disappointed that they lost their bright charge-up glow after 30 seconds or so, but I was also looking at them in a room of full light. When I took it into pitch black a little while later and could still see the markers, their value was more apparent.

 

[IvanBassist]

On her way back home from Mo's shop......with fresh pickguards, Luminlay markers.......oh, and a new “P” attitude......View attachment 3421593

Congratulations! Did you get the Dingwall P-Tone or is that a "Nordwall" Pickup from Mo ?

 

[Peter Lufrano]

Congratulations! Did you get the Dingwall P-Tone or is that a "Nordwall" Pickup from Mo ?

Thank you Ivan!
I chose to use the Dingwall Dual P5 pickup as come standard on a Super P5.

 

[packrat]

I'm trying out the Cobalt flats as well. What do you think of them packrat?

Lively with a very odd finger feel.

B>

 

[BurningSkies]

I just got my SP5 back from my local shop for Luminlay installation as well. At first, I was a little disappointed that they lost their bright charge-up glow after 30 seconds or so, but I was also looking at them in a room of full light. When I took it into pitch black a little while later and could still see the markers, their value was more apparent.

The power I got (and put in acrylic base) indeed glowed brighter and had amazing persistence...but I've found that the Luminlay blue markers I have on the NG3 do an excellent job on dim stage or during momentary light-outs on stage. They provide just enough glow to be visible and they do recharge when the lights come on for the next moment of need. I also can say that I really like the black surround ones. They provide an excellent amount of contrast in these situations.

When doing inlays I chose the blue because they supposedly have better persistence though are not nearly as bright to start with as the green is.

 

[The_Owl]

I've come to realise I need to try the nickel Dingwall strings before I try changing the pickups to FDVs. After that, I might look into a pickup change. I'm also still planning on trying out G#-standard tuning with Kalium strings.

Talking about wanting a more warm, mid focused tone.