Dingwall Owners Club

[ursus]

Is here anyone that nows what this B stand for behind the serialnr? Haven't seen any other NG3 with this B Stamp on the back. Ordered from BassBuddha without playing it. Is it a B-stock? It weighs way more than the average 8.75 lbs stated for the NG´s. If I had known the weight forehand I never had bought it

 

[BurningSkies]

Is here anyone that nows what this B stand for behind the serialnr? Haven't seen any other NG3 with this B Stamp on the back. Ordered from BassBuddha without playing it. Is it a B-stock? It weighs way more than the average 8.75 lbs stated for the NG´s. If I had known the weight forehand I never had bought it
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If it is "B Stock" and it wasn't represented as such, I'd be more than disappointed with the dealer. But honestly I don't know. There are a couple dealers here who might, and/or there's always reaching out to Dingwall international corporate headquarters.

 

[Waltsdog]

Pretty sure that’s B stock, should have had a discount on it.

 

[ursus]

My bass was shipped directly to me from the distributor somewhere in Europe so the store never saw my bass IRL. I have written to Dingwall to ask about the big letter B and the weight. And I agree; if it's a B-stock of any kind and I was not informed about it I think I should have some kind of a discount afterwards.

 

[seedokebass]

Did you have a chance to weigh it?

 

[ursus]

Not before buying...

 

[seedokebass]

Right, I meant did you have a chance to weigh it since you have received it. Unless you haven't received it yet

 

[Waltsdog]

the weight

I'd be annoyed about the B for sure but the weight is a gamble on any instrument, not a quality control issue.

 

[ursus]

Right, I meant did you have a chance to weigh it since you have received it. Unless you haven't received it yet

Yes it's around 4.5 kg on my bathroom scale, and my Mayones and CS jazz is around 4 kg, my Sadowsky Modern around 3.4 kg and my Rob Allen under 3 kg

 

[seedokebass]

I see, thank you for the information. A discount would be nice if they did that for you. If not, are you able to return the bass to the seller?

 

[seedokebass]

I see, thank you for the information. A discount would be nice if they did that for you. If not, are you able to return the bass to the seller?

 

[AB Nate]

Yes it's around 4.5 kg on my bathroom scale, and my Mayones and CS jazz is around 4 kg, my Sadowsky Modern around 3.4 kg and my Rob Allen under 3 kg

Have you noticed any flaws?

also, we need full pictures!

 

[ursus]

No the seller pointed out that i got the bass 5 November so the return time has gone out, time flies. But if it's a B-stock wrongly sent it is a another story

 

[ursus]

Yes I can take some pics tomorrow, there is a little mark on the back on the middle of the body under the paint.

 

[Ryno1330]

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No the seller pointed out that i got the bass 5 November so the return time has gone out, time flies. But if it's a B-stock wrongly sent it is a another story

Yes - and I hate to assume but if they don't make it right I would guess Dingwall would step in. Good luck.

 

[packrat]

Hm. Has anyone ever looked at true temperament frets on a Dingwall?

 

[singlemalt]

4.5 kilos is 10 lbs. That’s quite a bit more than 8.75. Maybe a more accurate scale is order. My bathroom scale lies to me all the time.

Hopefully, you’ll get it straightened out, but if worse comes to worse, it shouldn’t be hard to sell.

Other than the weight, how do you like it?

I’m not discounting weight by any means, weight is a deal breaker for me as well.

Best of luck!

 

[packrat]

Strongly recommend using a bathroom scales with the addition of a person holding the bass (and not doing so). Luggage scales are helpful here.

 

[packrat]

I bought my recent combustion from bassdirect as it meant I could check weight in advance. I also owe a picture.

 

[johnsonabq]

4.5 kilos is 10 lbs. That’s quite a bit more than 8.75. Maybe a more accurate scale is order. My bathroom scale lies to me all the time.

I picked up one of these specifically for weighing basses. Just hook under a tuner and lift. Fast and accurate.
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