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#40,262
dirkhh said:
Wait... Sheldon just responded to my post... I don't know what to do with that.
I think I need to sit down now...
Is there a chance I can ask you (or someone in your team) a few more questions, maybe?
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Sheldon is always approachable. I was constantly amazed when I would call the shop and “the Man” answered the phone. He always took the time to help me out. Great customer focus!
 
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NaH said:
Someone in the threads has a used set:
For Sale - Payson Flats and Groundwound Flats for Long Scale Dingwall
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That's Keith, and he's a local friend of mine...and a really good professional brewer, believe it or not. He's the person I bought what became the Uber-Fretless Combustion from, and the reason he had those strings.

That post is from this past summer...I don't know if he's around TB that much these days but if anyone tries to message him and has a hard time, let me know and I can reach him. He's a solid dude, so I can vouch for buying things from him.
 
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#40,264
reddavid said:
Sheldon is always approachable. I was constantly amazed when I would call the shop and “the Man” answered the phone. He always took the time to help me out. Great customer focus!
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I'd term him 'approachable but busy'. :) At the rate of tasking he and others in the shop have, they sometimes have to pick and choose their battles.
 
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#40,265
AB Nate said:
this one was calling at me.
Dingwall ABZ6 2020 3 Color Sunburst Matte | Shane's Place | Reverb
My wallet punched it in the face though and told it to leave.
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That’s really nice, reminds me of the 2 tone burst ABZ6 I had a couple years ago.
dirkhh said:
In Avocado?
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Not this time. I’ve amended my desire: an AB1 because I’m after a solid color. A passive 2x 6 string in a classic Fender color like Shell Pink or—my favorite—Capri Orange.

I’m discussing with a dealer right now.

I recall seeing an AB-something with a pickguard from the factory before. If the shop can’t do that, it’s okay, I’d just talk with Terrapin about making one.

I’m kind of looking for the understated suped up modern bass with classic style. Something that will look real nice next to my SP5 and compliment what it can do tonally.

I really like the Sklar I just got, but I think it’s time to go full custom.
 
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singlemalt said:
Orange flake or pearl would be pretty awesome, cream pearl pickguard....

With a solid finish, I’d have Sheldon and team pick the very lightest pieces of alder for the body. Maybe even chamber under the pick guard. Do you think a -8lb six string could be done?
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My old ABZ6 was only 8 lbs and a few ounces. I'm sure they could build one sub-8, but I'm not sure the weight savings are worth the expenditure on my end.

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singlemalt said:


Nice slot in the guard to get to the truss rod.
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AB Nate said:
This one I believe they customs shaved the neck down at the heel to fit the pick guard
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After looking at the AB series more closely, it seems like a pickguard would be an exceptionally expensive options since they would need to shave down the neck heel.

dirkhh said:
I love the profile pic with Lee... have you posted a picture of your LSS somewhere? I was so tempted, but then had to admit that the personal-skill-to-cost-of-equipment ratio was reaching unsustainable levels even with a 20y/o used Dingwall...
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I dropped a few pics several pages back, I believe.

AB Nate said:
No longer available - Dingwall AB-1
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Waltsdog said:
This is the one Nate posted above, used to be mine way back when
Dingwall Bass GuitarsABI 4 string bass, Fiesta red, Wenge neck fingerboard, tort pickguarrd :: at Bassdirect Warwick, UK, EU, USA for sale, on offer
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Waltsdog said:
Dan Veal had one with a half pickguard too (although not factory I assume) Dingwall (made in Canada) AB1 3X (xxx) super light weight 5 string with amazing upgrades. ***SOLD***
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I'd be really concerned about catching my finger on the inside edge of those pickguards when popping, or on the screw heads.
 
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dirkhh said:
Wait... Sheldon just responded to my post... I don't know what to do with that.
I think I need to sit down now...
Is there a chance I can ask you (or someone in your team) a few more questions, maybe?
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Sure, Billy is a great point of contact for general questions. [email protected] If he can't answer them, he knows who will be the guy with the best answers. If that guy happens to be me, he'll forward them to me.
 
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