Dingwall Owners Club

[KPopOnBass]

Don't you find that double stand to be off balance when one bass is removed?

I have that one. Never had it fall over, but yeah, it looks/feels just a little bit tippy when only one bass is in it, and it's worse for Dingwalls because you have to put the neck gripper part up pretty high to accommodate the length. I had a real windy outdoor gig in September and it was a little nerve-wracking watching my Super-J waving in the breeze, held by only its headstock, while I played the other bass! If I could do it over again, I'd just get two of the single Hercules stands, those are really stable and you can adjust the height so nothing presses on your cable jacks.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

Don't you find that double stand to be off balance when one bass is removed?

To be honest, I think I've only used it once. I normally just bring the single stand and if I have a backup, I keep it in a case close by or in the car (not a Dingwall - a cheapie Steinberger to get me through the gig).

 

[SemiDriven]

I have that one. Never had it fall over, but yeah, it looks/feels just a little bit tippy when only one bass is in it, and it's worse for Dingwalls because you have to put the neck gripper part up pretty high to accommodate the length. I had a real windy outdoor gig in September and it was a little nerve-wracking watching my Super-J waving in the breeze, held by only its headstock, while I played the other bass!

Yeah, I'd say watching your bass trying to be a kite is a bit nerve-wracking! That's a real nightmare!

I could do it over again, I'd just get two of the single Hercules stands, those are really stable and you can adjust the height so nothing presses on your cable jacks.

Have a long-scale Dingwall (AB5) -- absolutely love the Hercules Auto-Grip! Zero worries. Unless I trip over a cord and go headfirst into the stand. Hasn't happened...yet!

 

[BurningSkies]

Don't you find that double stand to be off balance when one bass is removed?

I haven't ever had a problem with it. I think the basses are close enough to the center of gravity to not be a problem.

 

[VolverseLoco]

For stage I use:
Single stand:
GS414B PLUS

Double stand:
GS422B PLUS

And at home I have both wall hangers and a rack that holds 6.

I ended up buying this GS-1000 Pro Genesis stand. Definitely wanted a better stand for the Dingwall pretty much just so there is no lower bar right up against the jack when you leave it plugged in on the stand.

I got another question for any and all (Maybe AB Nate in particular?) that have a Dingwall and a Darkglass Microtubes X pedal, basically like everyone on YouTube who has a DG pedal of some sort. So I bought it used off E-Bay, and this is my first time with it. Going straight into it from the bass and out of it into my TC BQ500 head to a 15" speaker cab. I am hearing this superimposed 'static/hiss' sound when I pluck a note on the bass. This sound is in addition to the regular distorted effect that this pedal gives. Yes, the actual effect sounds just like they do on YouTube, and one might write this additional annoying static/hiss sound off as part of the distorted effect, and playing with a metal band, you probably wont even hear it, but I do hear it when playing alone at regular practice room volumes. Anyone ever notice this or do you think maybe something wrong with my pedal?

 

[IronSpatula]

I ended up buying this GS-1000 Pro Genesis stand. Definitely wanted a better stand for the Dingwall pretty much just so there is no lower bar right up against the jack when you leave it plugged in on the stand.

I got another question for any and all (Maybe AB Nate in particular?) that have a Dingwall and a Darkglass Microtubes X pedal, basically like everyone on YouTube who has a DG pedal of some sort. So I bought it used off E-Bay, and this is my first time with it. Going straight into it from the bass and out of it into my TC BQ500 head to a 15" speaker cab. I am hearing this superimposed 'static/hiss' sound when I pluck a note on the bass. This sound is in addition to the regular distorted effect that this pedal gives. Yes, the actual effect sounds just like they do on YouTube, and one might write this additional annoying static/hiss sound off as part of the distorted effect, and playing with a metal band, you probably wont even hear it, but I do hear it when playing alone at regular practice room volumes. Anyone ever notice this or do you think maybe something wrong with my pedal?

Some of the early X7s had an internal power issue that created some unmusical distortion on the clean side of the pedal when run at 9v. If you turn the high/distorted side of the pedal down and still hear the noise it’s possible you have this problem, in which case you could try running your pedal at 12v to see if it helps.

Darkglass was really good about handling this problem but I’m not sure how what your options are having bought a used unit.

 

[EMoneySC2]

I ended up buying this GS-1000 Pro Genesis stand. Definitely wanted a better stand for the Dingwall pretty much just so there is no lower bar right up against the jack when you leave it plugged in on the stand.

I got another question for any and all (Maybe AB Nate in particular?) that have a Dingwall and a Darkglass Microtubes X pedal, basically like everyone on YouTube who has a DG pedal of some sort. So I bought it used off E-Bay, and this is my first time with it. Going straight into it from the bass and out of it into my TC BQ500 head to a 15" speaker cab. I am hearing this superimposed 'static/hiss' sound when I pluck a note on the bass. This sound is in addition to the regular distorted effect that this pedal gives. Yes, the actual effect sounds just like they do on YouTube, and one might write this additional annoying static/hiss sound off as part of the distorted effect, and playing with a metal band, you probably wont even hear it, but I do hear it when playing alone at regular practice room volumes. Anyone ever notice this or do you think maybe something wrong with my pedal?

I'm don't notice any extra distorted effects like that. I'd recommend reaching out to Darkglass support and asking them about it, providing the serial number for your unit. They're often busy, but they will get back to you and provide their assistance if needed.

 

[VolverseLoco]

Some of the early X7s had an internal power issue that created some unmusical distortion on the clean side of the pedal when run at 9v. If you turn the high/distorted side of the pedal down and still hear the noise it’s possible you have this problem, in which case you could try running your pedal at 12v to see if it helps.

Darkglass was really good about handling this problem but I’m not sure how what your options are having bought a used unit.

Since it didn't come with a power pack, I was using one of those white Radio Shack multiple voltage/switch selectable power packs (set at 9v) with it, so I changed it out with a physically larger single 12v one . It sounds 100% better now. I bought this Darkglass pedal just to try it out on the Dingwall, with really not expecting to like it too much, and I've taking a liking to it, a lot. Its a keeper!

 

[IronSpatula]

Since it didn't come with a power pack, I was using one of those white Radio Shack multiple voltage/switch selectable power packs (set at 9v) with it, so I changed it out with a physically larger single 12v one . It sounds 100% better now. I bought this Darkglass pedal just to try it out on the Dingwall, with really not expecting to like it too much, and I've taking a liking to it, a lot. Its a keeper!

Glad that worked! Could be that the power supply was the problem and there’s nothing at all wrong with your pedal. Or like me, you happened to find one of the problematic early units on the used market. I have 12v outs on all my power bricks so it’s not really a big deal...

 

[AB Nate]

I ended up buying this GS-1000 Pro Genesis stand. Definitely wanted a better stand for the Dingwall pretty much just so there is no lower bar right up against the jack when you leave it plugged in on the stand.

I got another question for any and all (Maybe AB Nate in particular?) that have a Dingwall and a Darkglass Microtubes X pedal, basically like everyone on YouTube who has a DG pedal of some sort. So I bought it used off E-Bay, and this is my first time with it. Going straight into it from the bass and out of it into my TC BQ500 head to a 15" speaker cab. I am hearing this superimposed 'static/hiss' sound when I pluck a note on the bass. This sound is in addition to the regular distorted effect that this pedal gives. Yes, the actual effect sounds just like they do on YouTube, and one might write this additional annoying static/hiss sound off as part of the distorted effect, and playing with a metal band, you probably wont even hear it, but I do hear it when playing alone at regular practice room volumes. Anyone ever notice this or do you think maybe something wrong with my pedal?

I’ve found the Darkglass pedals to be a bit finicky with power supplies. My AOU and Hyperluminal seemed to only like certain power supplies over others. The microtubes x I haven’t had any issues with. Weirdly enough it’s the only one of the 3 that I bought new.... either way, quality power supplies make a big difference.

My strymon pedals Didn’t like a daisy chain FWIW.


.....quality power supplies


Also, did you figure out your cable situation? There is an odd occasion someone makes it work with a certain angles cable. I was able to make it work on a combustion by modifying the jack but it’s not a common fix for that problem. Most commonly folks switch to a straight end on the bass side. As @Waltsdog mentioned, you should be in the practice Of unplugging your bass when not in use.

And just a thought in passing. Dingwalls are now being shipped sans batteries. You mentioned no sound in passive(?) but you have sound in active(?) when you flip the switch. Any chance your missing the batteries for the preamp?

 

[AB Nate]

I’ve got the single and double hercules stands as well. I’ll use the 2x stand all day long at practice but I’ve never had it on a stage. I’m not sure I’d feel comfortable with it at a few of the dives I’ve played.
The enki sure looks like a secure way to go.

 

[johnsonabq]

I’ve got the single and double hercules stands as well. I’ll use the 2x stand all day long at practice but I’ve never had it on a stage. I’m not sure I’d feel comfortable with it at a few of the dives I’ve played.
The enki sure looks like a secure way to go.

I donated my Hercules double stand to the band room too. The guitarists use it. I think I must have about four single stands around. Compared to the flimsy stands we had in the early 70s these kick butt!

 

[AB Nate]

I donated my Hercules double stand to the band room too. The guitarists use it. I think I must have about four single stands around. Compared to the flimsy stands we had in the early 70s these kick butt!

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There’s one for a museum!!!!

 

[VolverseLoco]

I’ve found the Darkglass pedals to be a bit finicky with power supplies. My AOU and Hyperluminal seemed to only like certain power supplies over others. The microtubes x I haven’t had any issues with. Weirdly enough it’s the only one of the 3 that I bought new.... either way, quality power supplies make a big difference.

My strymon pedals Didn’t like a daisy chain FWIW.


.....quality power supplies


Also, did you figure out your cable situation? There is an odd occasion someone makes it work with a certain angles cable. I was able to make it work on a combustion by modifying the jack but it’s not a common fix for that problem. Most commonly folks switch to a straight end on the bass side. As @Waltsdog mentioned, you should be in the practice Of unplugging your bass when not in use.

And just a thought in passing. Dingwalls are now being shipped sans batteries. You mentioned no sound in passive(?) but you have sound in active(?) when you flip the switch. Any chance your missing the batteries for the preamp?

I know what your talking about with the power supplies now. When I first got the bass I did plug my right angle jack into it. The bass came with 2 9 volt battery's already connected in their compartment. Knowing that the bass has an active circuit, I know that when you press the jack in it makes a connection within the jack to start power to the active EQ circuit. It is true that only active was working and not passive with this angle jack not seated in all the way, as when I plugged the straight one in then both ways worked. I do not and I will never use the switch in active so I do leave the jack plugged in. All it does is increase volume which I can do at the amp, and it makes the 3 pots work for EQ on the bass, which I do with my EQ pedal, I need to just remove the battery's completely.

 

[lucas303]

I have an NG2 that was built relatively recently so (I'm pretty sure) it has the routing for a third pickup. I'm thinking about getting a Dingwall P tone pickup for that spot. So far so good, right? Well, here's where things get weird. My initial idea is to wire it straight to the output jack, so that it will connect to the ring of a TRS cable. I already have the cable, and the necessary pedals to split it into two mono channels and then mix them together to a single mono channel (after going through whatever effects, etc). This is motivated partially by laziness (no need to change any wiring for the existing pickups and knobs) and partially by my fascination with being able to run separate pickups through separate effects (a la Chris Squire, among others).

Is there anything I'm missing here that would make this a terrible idea? I'm not worried about output level differences between the P tone and existing pickups because I can deal with that in my effects chain. I'm also not worried about the lack of tone/volume controls for the P tone pickup on the bass itself.

 

[VolverseLoco]

I have an NG2 that was built relatively recently so (I'm pretty sure) it has the routing for a third pickup. I'm thinking about getting a Dingwall P tone pickup for that spot. So far so good, right? Well, here's where things get weird. My initial idea is to wire it straight to the output jack, so that it will connect to the ring of a TRS cable. I already have the cable, and the necessary pedals to split it into two mono channels and then mix them together to a single mono channel (after going through whatever effects, etc). This is motivated partially by laziness (no need to change any wiring for the existing pickups and knobs) and partially by my fascination with being able to run separate pickups through separate effects (a la Chris Squire, among others).

Is there anything I'm missing here that would make this a terrible idea? I'm not worried about output level differences between the P tone and existing pickups because I can deal with that in my effects chain. I'm also not worried about the lack of tone/volume controls for the P tone pickup on the bass itself.

I believe if you get rid of your active circuit completely then you can use the ring part of the existing jack for the other pickup. The ring and sleeve are connected together on a mono fed jack to complete the active circuit with the internal battery. Personally, I don't see the use for the active circuit when like you said, you will do volume and tone adjustments somewhere other than on the bass, just like me.

 

[lucas303]

I believe if you get rid of your active circuit completely then you can use the ring part of the existing jack for the other pickup. The ring and sleeve are connected together on a mono fed jack to complete the active circuit with the internal battery. Personally, I don't see the use for the active circuit when like you said, you will do volume and tone adjustments somewhere other than on the bass, just like me.

This is exactly the sort of info I was hoping to get. I was thinking that the existing circuit only used tip and sleeve. Shows what I (don't) know. I don't want to get rid of the preamp so I guess I'll have to rethink things!

 

[IronSpatula]

This is exactly the sort of info I was hoping to get. I was thinking that the existing circuit only used tip and sleeve. Shows what I (don't) know. I don't want to get rid of the preamp so I guess I'll have to rethink things!

You’d just need to wire a switch to control the preamp power instead of the jack.

Or you could make it always on and just remove the batteries when you’re not playing.

I kid, but the magnetic battery cover would make this easier...

 

[lucas303]

You’d just need to wire a switch to control the preamp power instead of the jack.

Or you could make it always on and just remove the batteries when you’re not playing.

I kid, but the magnetic battery cover would make this easier...

Or drill a hole for a separate output jack like Billy Sheehan. (I'm definitely not going to do that though.)

 

[AB Nate]

Or drill a hole for a separate output jack like Billy Sheehan. (I'm definitely not going to do that though.)

Wouldn’t it just be easier to swap out your neck pick up with the new P tone?

I don’t believe your gonna be lacking or missing much that will give you 2 incredibly different sounds having compared the P tone with an FD3 in a previous Z2 I had. The P tone is different but not night and day different IMO.