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#3,001
I've been jamming away on the new strings, and my fingers are finding the sweet spots. The "new string tone" is surely going to fade a bit as this process continues, so the sweet spots will move. As I've played along with the stereo, I'm finding much that I like about the tone I'm getting. Still haven't pulled a full band jam yet, but I am looking forward to it. The new amp gets here tomorrow, so that should mean some fun knob tweaking.
 
#3,002
i haven`t even played it yet.
 

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#3,007
I've been wondering about plucking technique lately, and playing around quite a bit. I'm sure I'm not the first to ask it, but I'm asking anyway. With my standard P, I find that as I move up to each higher string, I need to move my hand closer to the neck to keep the attack and tone comparable. I'm wondering if the slant bridge of the Dingwall exaggerates the necessary movement, and what mitigating offset factors there might be (such as the slant of the nut, and/or other design factors). Thoughts?
 
#3,008
monsterthompson said:
I've been wondering about plucking technique lately, and playing around quite a bit. I'm sure I'm not the first to ask it, but I'm asking anyway. With my standard P, I find that as I move up to each higher string, I need to move my hand closer to the neck to keep the attack and tone comparable. I'm wondering if the slant bridge of the Dingwall exaggerates the necessary movement, and what mitigating offset factors there might be (such as the slant of the nut, and/or other design factors). Thoughts?
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that is just the point;
each string feels exactly like the one before it tension wise.
the b feels like all the other strings.
it is very pronounced on my afterburner(34-37) scale length. this dingwall is 32-35 inch scale length.
it amounts to a very even balanced feel and tone across the strings.
for me, i get it and i am not going back. dingwall, IMO, is building some of the very best instruments on the market. very innovative and clever; the uniqueness of the fanned frets wouldn`t amount to a hill of beans if the basses didn`t sound awesome as well.
 
#3,014
This really belongs in the classifieds but I need to reach the largest number of Dingwall owners in the least amount of time.

Does anybody have an extra right angle truss rod wrench they'd be willing to sell? My two went MIA for reasons unknown and I don't need the full-blown hex key kit. Thanks...and carry on!

Riis
 
#3,015
After almost a year of trying to make my ABZ5 work for me, I think I'm going to remove myself from the club. The bass is great, it just isn't "mine." The band I'm in wants to try some stage-shenanigans with lighting and lasers on the bass (our guitarist already has such mods). I think The ABZ has to go soon so I can replace it with a cheaper bass I don't mind customizing. If you are on the LA area, keep an eye on craigslist (trying to do a local sale).
 
#3,019
monsterthompson said:
After almost a year of trying to make my ABZ5 work for me, I think I'm going to remove myself from the club. The bass is great, it just isn't "mine." The band I'm in wants to try some stage-shenanigans with lighting and lasers on the bass (our guitarist already has such mods). I think The ABZ has to go soon so I can replace it with a cheaper bass I don't mind customizing. If you are on the LA area, keep an eye on craigslist (trying to do a local sale).
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looks like i may have found redemption. i decided to drop everything a whole step down. since the band plays in drop-c, it has me on the low string, third fret for most songs. with Payson's flats and a bit of truss adjustment, the fingers are having a much easier time. the low growl is quite nice. i'm recording wednesday, so i'll give that a shot.
 
#3,020
monsterthompson said:
looks like i may have found redemption. i decided to drop everything a whole step down. since the band plays in drop-c, it has me on the low string, third fret for most songs. with Payson's flats and a bit of truss adjustment, the fingers are having a much easier time. the low growl is quite nice. i'm recording wednesday, so i'll give that a shot.
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Good to see you're staying with your Dingwall.
 

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