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#2,941
I think the passive electronics are a bit on the low output side, leading to the feeling of a thinner sound. When I spoke with a certain cab expert about the combo of my ABZ with the M6 and a certain cab, he correctly stated I'd be in for some troubles due the bass, the head, and the cab each having a mid-y emphasis. I found that when I switched from my PH 115 cab to my fEARful 15/6, the tweaks I made with the tone knob on the bass became more useful with my M6 head. The extra range and transparency of the 15/6 was a big help. Now, with the Puma head and the fEARful cab, the flat nature of the each of those components allows for the bass sound to show through more. I still think the P tone pickup is probably in the future for me. However, I have discovered an added wrinkle: Recording. I found the ABZ was easier to record than the P. The presence and punch of the P in a live setting became a bit harder when I tried some direct recording this weekend. I just started tweaking knobs, but my initial impression is that he ABZ could be a bit easier to dial in. That being the case, it could be my recording weapon of choice, as it already is.
 
#2,943
blazeneon said:
So here is a quick photo of my new DW!

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Wonderful bass, but how can you play it with such a short power cord? You'd pretty much have to lay on the floor to play it.
 
#2,945
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#2,948
i have been meaning to ask fellow dingers for awhile...
does anyone else have carpal tunnel issues in one or both hands? and if so, do they find that dingwalls are more comfortable and easier to play than other basses?
in my situation, the ergonomics and even tension and minimal pressure to fret is a hands down winner for me; for this reason alone i am sold on them. they are easier to play as i am sore much of the time.
 
#2,949
joebar said:
i have been meaning to ask fellow dingers for awhile...
does anyone else have carpal tunnel issues in one or both hands? and if so, do they find that dingwalls are more comfortable and easier to play than other basses?
in my situation, the ergonomics and even tension and minimal pressure to fret is a hands down winner for me; for this reason alone i am sold on them. they are easier to play as i am sore much of the time.
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For me and my repetitive stress injury it was actually worse, which is why I cannot play them anymore. Probably more a function of how frequently I play and my technique. It's too bad, because they are such fantastic basses, and Sheldon is a great guy.
 
#2,952
I will say that I've heard more people say that they can play our basses with less pain than their parallel fret basses than the other way around. HOWEVER

I'm guessing that if you've developed an RSI injury on a parallel fret bass but can play a fanned-fret bass without pain (or vice versa), the pain may eventually become a problem again if you don't address your technique.
 
#2,953
Sheldon D. said:
I will say that I've heard more people say that they can play our basses with less pain than their parallel fret basses than the other way around. HOWEVER

I'm guessing that if you've developed an RSI injury on a parallel fret bass but can play a fanned-fret bass without pain (or vice versa), the pain may eventually become a problem again if you don't address your technique.
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That's it right there. Thankfully, all other basses feel like toys compared to the Afterburner 6 string that I injured my wrist on.
 
#2,954
I don't know if people like to HEAR dingwall basses in action in the owner's forum, but just in case, here are a couple of songs from my band's first CD release that I recorded with my "old school" ABII with a mahogany body, bubinga top and neck, and the really old school FD1 Pups. I used Circle K strings and a direct signal (Post EQ) from Genz Streamliner plus a miked signal from my Uber 410 mixed.

With the usual disclaimer to my less than spectacular playing, here is Wide Open Lucy http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_13599411?utm_campaign=opengraph&utm_content=song&utm_medium=link&utm_source=facebook

and Hereafter: http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_13502153?utm_campaign=opengraph&utm_content=song&utm_medium=link&utm_source=facebook
 
#2,956
aqsw said:
- Just got the ABZ5 (P in neck)to go along with the Jazz!!. Both under 8 lbs. I'm happy:hyper:
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Very nice duo. How does the P-tone neck pickup compare to the regular (FD3?)? I'm thinking the P tone would make my ABZ the only fretted I'd need, but at the same time I'm pretty pleased with the tone as it is. The neck PU could be a tad fatter sounding, but of the P-tone is all that it's cracked up to be, I may upgrade.
 
#2,957
TheEmptyCell said:
Very nice duo. How does the P-tone neck pickup compare to the regular (FD3?)? I'm thinking the P tone would make my ABZ the only fretted I'd need, but at the same time I'm pretty pleased with the tone as it is. The neck PU could be a tad fatter sounding, but of the P-tone is all that it's cracked up to be, I may upgrade.
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Thanks. I am not sure about the difference between the regular and p pickups ,as I never tried the original, I read on forums that it could be a little thin sounding. I figured for a few extra dollars while it was being built to install the upgrade. I have not used the ABZ in a band setting yet, but I think it has plenty of thump.
 
#2,958
Anyone out there with experience with the P-tone and the Payson strings combo? I've been looking to get a bit more oomph out of my ABZ 5 and considering each of these options. I'll probably go with the Payson nickel strings first, since that is the less expensive/intensive mod to make. However, I was wondering if the P-tone plays nice with those, or if it becomes a bit much to control.
 
#2,959
monsterthompson said:
Anyone out there with experience with the P-tone and the Payson strings combo? I've been looking to get a bit more oomph out of my ABZ 5 and considering each of these options. I'll probably go with the Payson nickel strings first, since that is the less expensive/intensive mod to make. However, I was wondering if the P-tone plays nice with those, or if it becomes a bit much to control.
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I'm currently running the P-Tone and the Payson Fanned Nickels on one of my ABII5's, sounds huge. I highly recommend Sheldon's P-Tone pu.
 
#2,960
Me too! The P tone pup was the ticket for my AB-1. I spent maybe 30 minutes doing the change over, it was very simple. Drops right in, a couple quick solder connections and you are done. Might as well change strings, and give it a oil and wax, or you'll run out of fun before your coffee gets cold.

I have the Payson ground wounds on there and the retro "P with flats" is killer. I really like the feel of the Paysons both ground wound and nickel rounds, which I have on the AB-1 six string. I get a lower action with no rattle, even tightened the truss rod a bit. These strings are working with less neck relief than I've ever had. (I tune everything down a half step). I have a set of nickel rounds cut and wound for the AB5 in the case if I want to do a quick changeover. Since the two sets set up the same, I can make a change in maybe five miunutes.

I don't get along with stainless steel, so I can't comment on those strings.

I put a P tone in my Super J 5 as well, since I liked the sound of my Super PJ 4 in the passive P mode. That was a bit more work, but well worth the effort. Currently running DR Hellborgs on the 4 and DR nickel lowriders on the 5. The Hellborgs are my favorite for the SJ's but only come in four string sets.

I suffer from carpal issues, more when I'm working a hammer swinging job or windsurfing, less with lighter duty jobs. One of the features that attracted me to the Dingwalls in the first place was the ergonomic claims. More important was the total weight. Nine pounds is my limit. I make a small exception for the Super PJ 5. ( a little over 9 lbs there) The Super PJ 4 is closer to eight as are the AB-1's. Four inch wide Italia straps help spread the load.

The sixer can be a stretch (for me) reaching for the lowest notes in the open position. No getting around that it's a big bass, with a long, wide neck. Having a slim profile makes it as comfy as it can be. I tested the six against a Fodera 6 and there was no comparison. The Fodera weighed in at over 13 lbs. No thanks. If I want back and neck pain, I can strap on my old Kramer, 13 + pounds with some neck dive thrown in for good measure.

At the moment, since I'm working with guys who lean towards country and I don't need the extended range, the Super PJ 4 is getting all the love. Light, slim, and killer P bass sound. If I had to have only one Dingwall, this would be the one.

Either way, sooner or later, I'll have to seek some surgical fix. Getting old and working just plain hurts these days. Anybody had the procedure done? How bad was it, and how long until you could play again?
 

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