Dingwall Owners Club

[johnsonabq]

So... Will Dingwall build a Super P w/o the pickguard?

 

[Showdown]

Sound is very similar. Paysons are perhaps a little smoother both sounding and playing. I don't have a direct comparison because Paysons are on a fretted AB2, TIs on the fretless which has a slightly different tone (different pre-amp, etc. as well). Paysons are definitely lighter than the TIs (The TIs have a .136 for the B). From a preference standpoint, I'm leaning towards the Paysons. I put the Paysons on and it was like:
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Thanks, I think I'll try them.

 

[AB Nate]

So... Will Dingwall build a Super P w/o the pickguard?

I don’t believe it’s possible with the routing.
No back plate

 

[pbass6811]

So... Will Dingwall build a Super P w/o the pickguard?

I believe that's gonna be a hard no. With the way the SP's are routed, don't think that's possible.

Sorry, my man.

Although, if you throw enough cash at Sheldon...

 

[AB Nate]

Could I grab the name please. I might need to do something about it.

Maybe...

My apologies but it’s been put on hold already.

 

[Flabzilla]

My apologies but it’s been put on hold already.

Well, balls.





Not that I want another bass just now but I really like that colour scheme on a Super P.

 

[AB Nate]

Well, balls.





Not that I want another bass just now but I really like that colour scheme on a Super P.

I hear ya. I almost brought it home..... same as the DG edition NG3 and definitely contemplated the Droc but it’s just not the bass I’ll pick up as a go to so there isn’t a lot of sense.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

So... Will Dingwall build a Super P w/o the pickguard?

I have seen at least one 4-string a long while back with a fancy top that had no pickguard, so it is possible.

 

[johnsonabq]

I have seen at least one 4-string a long while back with a fancy top that had no pickguard, so it is possible.

It's just that I so much prefer the P style over the J style. IMHO

 

[pbass6811]

I have seen at least one 4-string a long while back with a fancy top that had no pickguard, so it is possible.

That would be a rare bird, indeed. I can’t find any Super P’s w/o a pickguard. There's that fretless one with a fancy top, but it still has the guard. It's pretty sweet though.

@johnsonabq -Have you reached out to anyone at Dingwall to inquire?

 

[johnsonabq]

@johnsonabq -Have you reached out to anyone at Dingwall to inquire?

I have not. It's something I'm interested in but not financially ready for at this time. Just thought I'd throw that out. I just paid off an Afterburner 1 that I should receive in the next couple of weeks. I'm sure I'll be caught up in that for a while to come.

 

[Bassique]

Ok here's my issue, I have Combustion 5 with three pickups. One day I was playing thru my X Ultra and noticed some volume and low end loss(almost like out of phase style effect), its kinda hard to notice by ear but when I recorded the signal and compared the sound graphs, there definately was some loss. First I thought its the pedal but after tracking down the issue, with power supply and cable changes etc, I noticed that if I plug the jack off and put it back it fixes it temporarily...althought it comes back at some point. I also hear some buzzing when I change to bridge, middle or 3 pickups, but oddly enough there is none when the 2 pickups are on. Its more noticeable on active mode, but its still there on passive too.

So could it be some wiring issue, or faulty/dirty jack? Anything else?

 

[AB Nate]

Ok here's my issue, I have Combustion 5 with three pickups. One day I was playing thru my X Ultra and noticed some volume and low end loss(almost like out of phase style effect), its kinda hard to notice by ear but when I recorded the signal and compared the sound graphs, there definately was some loss. First I thought its the pedal but after tracking down the issue, with power supply and cable changes etc, I noticed that if I plug the jack off and put it back it fixes it temporarily...althought it comes back at some point. I also hear some buzzing when I change to bridge, middle or 3 pickups, but oddly enough there is none when the 2 pickups are on. Its more noticeable on active mode, but its still there on passive too.

So could it be some wiring issue, or faulty/dirty jack? Anything else?

Battery?........

shouldn't be if it’s happening in passive but ??? A simple thing to check

Is it a factory 3x or an upgraded 2x?

 

[Bassique]

Battery?........

shouldn't be if it’s happening in passive but ??? A simple thing to check

Is it a factory 3x or an upgraded 2x?

Yea its still possible, even though the batteries are not that old...I will try if changing them helps. Its a factory 3x

 

[pbass6811]

I have not. It's something I'm interested in but not financially ready for at this time. Just thought I'd throw that out. I just paid off an Afterburner 1 that I should receive in the next couple of weeks. I'm sure I'll be caught up in that for a while to come.

Oh, I'm with you, my man! I'd REALLY like to know what the finish on Jacob Umansky's Z3/6 runs, but I need to stop. You and I are in the same queue, since our builds are in the same batch, so I have no reason to even be THINKING about a new bass...but I am. LOL! I feel more alive when I'm making seriously questionable decisions.

 

[pbass6811]

Ok, I've been waiting for these...

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I just ordered a set from Jason to try out, even though that's what I was using, and loved, before I made it back to Dingwall. I'm actually super excited about this development!

 

[silky smoove]

Not sure anyone else will be interested in this, but I did the math so I figured I might as well post it here.

My go-to strings for roundwound applications are GHS Balanced Nickels, typically in the medium gauge set (106-44). I was curious as to the tension result from using them on my upcoming Super J (i.e. 34.25" to 32" versus a single 34" scale), so I jumped over to GHS's tension chart and used their formula to calculate the resultant tensions of these particular strings on Dingwall's medium scale basses. I compared the medium and light gauge sets. The results (below) are very encouraging. A complaint I have on most basses is that the G string, for me, tends to be a little overly present compared to the other strings. I realize the D string is the commonly "over-tensioned" string on a single 34" scale bass, but the G always pops out a little too much to my ears. Looking at the chart below, especially for the medium gauge set, I'm very excited about the increased tension balance from string-to-string that I'm seeing for my bass. I was worried that I'd have to stop using these wonderful strings when my Dingwall arrives, but it looks like they'll work extremely well.

T = (UW x (2 x L x F)^2) / 386.4

 

[Selta]

Not sure anyone else will be interested in this, but I did the math so I figured I might as well post it here.

My go-to strings for roundwound applications are GHS Balanced Nickels, typically in the medium gauge set (106-44). I was curious as to the tension result from using them on my upcoming Super J (i.e. 34.25" to 32" versus a single 34" scale), so I jumped over to GHS's tension chart and used their formula to calculate the resultant tensions of these particular strings on Dingwall's medium scale basses. I compared the medium and light gauge sets. The results (below) are very encouraging. A complaint I have on most basses is that the G string, for me, tends to be a little overly present compared to the other strings. I realize the D string is the commonly "over-tensioned" string on a single 34" scale bass, but the G always pops out a little too much to my ears. Looking at the chart below, especially for the medium gauge set, I'm very excited about the increased tension balance from string-to-string that I'm seeing for my bass. I was worried that I'd have to stop using these wonderful strings when my Dingwall arrives, but it looks like they'll work extremely well.

T = (UW x (2 x L x F)^2) / 386.4

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I'd probably roll with the lights if it were me

 

[silky smoove]

I'd probably roll with the lights if it were me

I’ve got a rack drawer in my studio filled with both medium and light sets at all times, so I’m sure both will get tried.

 

[IvanBassist]

Not sure anyone else will be interested in this, but I did the math so I figured I might as well post it here.

My go-to strings for roundwound applications are GHS Balanced Nickels, typically in the medium gauge set (106-44). I was curious as to the tension result from using them on my upcoming Super J (i.e. 34.25" to 32" versus a single 34" scale), so I jumped over to GHS's tension chart and used their formula to calculate the resultant tensions of these particular strings on Dingwall's medium scale basses. I compared the medium and light gauge sets. The results (below) are very encouraging. A complaint I have on most basses is that the G string, for me, tends to be a little overly present compared to the other strings. I realize the D string is the commonly "over-tensioned" string on a single 34" scale bass, but the G always pops out a little too much to my ears. Looking at the chart below, especially for the medium gauge set, I'm very excited about the increased tension balance from string-to-string that I'm seeing for my bass. I was worried that I'd have to stop using these wonderful strings when my Dingwall arrives, but it looks like they'll work extremely well.

T = (UW x (2 x L x F)^2) / 386.4

View attachment 3596390

When are you getting the SJ? I'd like to know your thoughts once it arrives