Dingwall Owners Club

[DingwallDingus]

On a wave of "I regret not waiting for the 6 string + 3x Combustions" today. I had no way of knowing but mannnn haha. That being said I'm getting some great middle of the road bass sounds in between modern and vintage from my rig and I'm quite happy about that.

 

[AB Nate]

The Maurizio ones are made in Malaysia and aren’t terribly priced. The builder (Mau) video chatted with me about options and showed me around his shop. He’s got some cool options like a built in headphone amp and a built in octave down circuit. You can stay pretty basic or go wild. He’s also got a travel model with 3 or 4 interchangeable neck length options. If you’re seriously looking at a Wing then I’d say to give these a look as well.
4 strings start at $730 plus shipping.
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My build is still in process so I can’t say much other than it’s been a good experience so far. Very responsive, helpful, and insightful.

ive been tempted by a couple of his Fretless “regular”scale models.

 

[AB Nate]

Obviously not the body style you want, but as a “proof of concept” check these out. Not sure how a multi scale design would work with swapping necks. These designs can let you go from 18” to 30” and a few lengths in between.
https://www.mauriziouberbasses.com/x3m

Definitely designed for travelers.

yeah, I’ve seen them before. I just have no interest in feeling like I’m on 12 but actually on 1. I see it’s usefulness for sure.

 

[monsterthompson]

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yeah, I’ve seen them before. I just have no interest in feeling like I’m on 12 but actually on 1. I see it’s usefulness for sure.

I’m just thinking if it works on that scale maybe it could work on the larger scale you’re after. Obviously multi scale designs get complicated. Longer necks will have different strength and support needs. I suppose somebody will build one eventually if for no other reason than to try it. Maybe Sheldon will get curious and interested.

 

[AB Nate]

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I’m just thinking if it works on that scale maybe it could work on the larger scale you’re after. Obviously multi scale designs get complicated. Longer necks will have different strength and support needs. I suppose somebody will build one eventually if for no other reason than to try it. Maybe Sheldon will get curious and interested.

It would be interesting to see the design idea magic of the neck pocket and how he still makes it come together with either scale length while retaining something highly appealing on all levels.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

That’s said, the Ibanez EHB is a really great bass. I’m not in love with the electronics. It sounds very much like ..... an ibanez. It’s a great sound! It’s clean, punchy, articulate and for me.... not what I want 95% of the time. I’ve thought of switching the electronics but financially I don’t think it’s logical.

I’ve heard enough of this ultra clean sound that I seem to be gravitating to a bit more colour from the rig. It’s also why I’m not diggin on berg but I’m really loving Mesa. A dingwall has a dingwall sound. Same for so many other lines or brands or whichever.

Ibanez seems to me to be a sterilized base plate tone which is perfect for adding pedals and layers too. I don’t mean any of this as a slight at the bass or the brand. It’s just my observation and my experiences with a few of them. Especially equipped with the killer nordstrands

I really like the EHB(lots of pros) and it’s a solid bass for its price point. I do know that when Dingwall does it, it’s gonna be better and if it can sport a couple of six string P pups that would just tickle my fancy these days.

That is pretty much my assessment of the EHB as well. There's not a ton of built in character, but it's a good base to start from. The upper models are not that cheap either, especially for something made in Indonesia.

 

[AB Nate]

That is pretty much my assessment of the EHB as well. There's not a ton of built in character, but it's a good base to start from. The upper models are not that cheap either, especially for something made in Indonesia.

I know it’s been discussed elsewhere but
I’ll put this here too. It discusses the price points etc.

 

[Selta]

I know it’s been discussed elsewhere but
I’ll put this here too. It discusses the price points etc.

Video honestly lost me within the first ~20 seconds. Just absolutely zero interest in wank-fests anymore. They don't at all represent any kind of real playing I do so it's just a total waste of time for me to sit through.

 

[tombowlus]

*quietly & quickly gets my staff to write up the MY bill for voting on the house floor before it heads to the Dingwall board of directors before all these pretenders' legislation can be forwarded*

 

[tombowlus]

They used to offer a Z in 4 string but they pulled the option due to lack of demand.

Yup...

 

[anton72]

Video honestly lost me within the first ~20 seconds. Just absolutely zero interest in wank-fests anymore. They don't at all represent any kind of real playing I do so it's just a total waste of time for me to sit through.

Agree. The only bass with the neck dive among them (and it was obvious) was Spector and they gave it a winner in best balance nomination?! that's crazy.

 

[monsterthompson]

I know it’s been discussed elsewhere but
I’ll put this here too. It discusses the price points etc.

Sound in first 3 minutes, listening through my AirPods, the Ding sounded best and most "natural" to me. The Spector sounded more scooped, and while it wasn't a voice I loved, it had a voice. The Ibby sounded lackluster, with no depth or character that grabbed me.

 

[singlemalt]

I liked that they actually put the basses on and stood with a strap. But, yeah, over 9 lb and a neck diver doesn’t do it for me.

The price point info and tariff impact on the Dingwall was useful. The dealers should have a tag that states, “This price includes $xxx in tariffs.”

I could see the Ibanez being a lot of bang for the buck, once they start hitting the used market.

 

[DingwallDingus]

Sound in first 3 minutes, listening through my AirPods, the Ding sounded best and most "natural" to me. The Spector sounded more scooped, and while it wasn't a voice I loved, it had a voice. The Ibby sounded lackluster, with no depth or character that grabbed me.

That Spector sounds extremely close to an old Spector Legend I had, actually exactly what I would expect that bass to sound like if it were multiscale. Too scooped for my tastes, getting a Dingwall after having that bass for many years really gave me the mid character and options I was missing.

 

[Nuage420]

I liked that they actually put the basses on and stood with a strap. But, yeah, over 9 lb and a neck diver doesn’t do it for me.

The price point info and tariff impact on the Dingwall was useful. The dealers should have a tag that states, “This price includes $xxx in tariffs.”

I could see the Ibanez being a lot of bang for the buck, once they start hitting the used market.

I grabbed the 1005MS for 1100 new, dropped $450 on an East pre and Nordstrand Big Rigs and love it and i'm in for $1550. I think the best thing they said about the Ibanez is that it's more subtle for us playing standard tuning. I stay beadg and it's a very fast and comfortable neck and body. I will say as well changing the strings ont he EHB to cobalt rounds made a big difference as well. I've seen them now used for 800-900 so you could get in with a killer bass for 1200 or so following the same formula. Some people just swapped out the pickups and left the ibanez pre in place, which is fair as it really is versatile.

That said... I'm saving up for a Dingwall 4 stringer so I can use it exclusively for low tuning. That spector sounded amazingly fat though with the fishmans. I still want a D-Roc or Combustion though, i don't like the spector bodies or headstocks.

 

[BurningSkies]

Agree. The only bass with the neck dive among them (and it was obvious) was Spector and they gave it a winner in best balance nomination?! that's crazy.

He's a Spector guy. It was is first big professional account and I know it's his first love, so I don't really think there would be much bad said.

 

[anton72]

He's a Spector guy. It was is first big professional account and I know it's his first love, so I don't really think there would be much bad said.

Well...I am a Spector endorsing artist. But I can honestly say Spector had the worst strap balance among all three and the heaviest one. Shorter upper horn and longer scale always been a problem for balance.

 

[BurningSkies]

Well...I am a Spector endorsing artist. But I can honestly say Spector had the worst strap balance among all three and the heaviest one. Shorter upper horn and longer scale always been a problem for balance.

That was my read on the bass just looking at it. Since it hasn't been fully engineered for the longer scale length it seemed like dive would be pretty obvious. Also I find the headstock layout perplexing unless it's entirely just to keep their trademark shape/layout without alterations.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

I know it’s been discussed elsewhere but
I’ll put this here too. It discusses the price points etc.

Yeah, I would say that volume wise in the straight up sound tests has the EHB at a disadvantage, but that would be more evened out when EQ'd to taste.

They indicate that the EHB weight and balance is the best, but then don't pick it for that category which kind-of leaves me puzzled. It's like they are giving double points to the Spector because of the concave body back. That's fine for overall comfort, but you can't give it the extra points when the category is weight and balance! But believe you me, that 9.3 lbs Spector will make a huge difference between the other two on a 3 hour gig, especially with the neck dive. For me, that is huge and based on real life experience rather than having it strapped on in a studio for as minute or two.

And, of course the Dingwall is at a disadvantage on pricing through no fault of their own due to US import tariffs.

I too have noticed that a lot of these demos seem to be shred or slap-fests, which is not a very useful demo for me to form an opinion as that is not how I would play them. I am a little surprised at the emergence of slap in heavy music and metal as that is not a technique I associate with them. Maybe it's another way to get the speed up with the double thumb technique? I must be getting old...

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

Well...I am a Spector endorsing artist. But I can honestly say Spector had the worst strap balance among all three and the heaviest one. Shorter upper horn and longer scale always been a problem for balance.

The shorter upper horn also increases the reach. I didn't like it on a regular Spector, so I can imagine that's magnified on the multi scale model.