Dingwall Owners Club

[AB Nate]

THAT's a lot of buzz



I usually let the bass acclimate inside the package for few hours or a day before unpacking, to avoid any thermal/humudity shock, it's mainly for the finish but could affect the neck as well. It's hard to do, but a good way to respect it.

Can you check your frets with a ruler? You may have some high/ or worn out frets here and there.

Also check for a possible twist in the neck (which I doubt you have because it's a 5 piece quartersawn neck - very solid), check if you have the same neck curvature below the B and below the G.

Generally, if you have less curvature below the B and more curvature below the G, it's not a very good sign, unless it's really minimal and probably fixable by Plek (0,15mm difference max)

Can’t plek a dingwall unfortunate

 

[libanass]

Can’t plek a dingwall unfortunate

Oops

 

[AB Nate]

Oops

You don’t know til ya know right. I inquired once myself and a fellow I know also tried having it done. It seems to be only made for parallel fret instruments

 

[libanass]

You don’t know til ya know right. I inquired once myself and a fellow I know also tried having it done. It seems to be only made for parallel fret instruments

I had no idea, thanks for pointing it out. Hope it will be possible someday

But ok, you can still fret level by hand by an experienced luthier, probably even better..

 

[AB Nate]

I had no idea, thanks for pointing it out. Hope it will be possible someday

But ok, you can still fret level by hand by an experienced luthier, probably even better..

Indeed. Having experienced uneven frets myself I agree it’s a real possible issue

 

[Sheldon D.]

My used AB2 arrived safe and sound yesterday. What everyone has said about the Dingwall low B being the best in the business are sure right. Sounds incredible! It came in a hardshell case, with the Dingwall wrenches and two new sets of Dingwall strings. Score!

I am having an issue with fret buzz. I’ve checked the neck relief using the method described in the Dingwall video and made a small adjustment to the truss rod so a business card fits comfortably under the B at the 7th fret (with capos). Unfortunately, even after doing this and raising the action, I’m still getting a lot of buzz. The strange thing is it’s mostly buzzing on the E, A, and D strings. Also, the action is now quite high. Thoughts?


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It looks like the action at the bridge is set too flat. The E-string looks to be the same height as the B (however due to the arc of the fretboard, this means the E is set lower than the B. The A-string looks to be set lower than the D etc. I would raise the E, A and D strings, loosen the truss-rod 1/4 turn and see where that gets you. I would then replace the strings to make sure that all adjustments forward are done with fresh strings. Lastly, I'd recommend having a pro take a look at the frets in a month or two after the bass has had a chance to get used to your climate.

 

[Callum Gibson]

Killer looking bass. Less then new price is a win

That's just it - I'm not convinced it is less than new. A Super P 5 and 6 string AB1 are same base price. If I subtract the cost of the X-top and fretless options from what I paid new it's already many hundreds under the asking price. I don't see that many special options on it.

In AU, tax is 10% but it's always automatically included in everything and not applicable for private transactions.

 

[AB Nate]

That's just it - I'm not convinced it is less than new. A Super P 5 and 6 string AB1 are same base price. If I subtract the cost of the X-top and fretless options from what I paid new it's already many hundreds under the asking price. I don't see that many special options on it.

In AU, tax is 10% but it's always automatically included in everything and not applicable for private transactions.

A quick run through of the 2020 price list shows me $4180USD street= $5250 CAD
I see it listed at
$5990 CAD
your totally right! Them 9s musta thrown my rounding to the wrong thousand. Doh! Sorry for the mis info. I was thinking it was just under new not way over!!!
Seller must be going off of MSRP or something.

 

[Selta]

A quick run through of the 2020 price list shows me $4180USD street= $5250 CAD
I see it listed at
$5990 CAD
your totally right! Them 9s musta thrown my rounding to the wrong thousand. Doh! Sorry for the mis info. I was thinking it was just under new not way over!!!
Seller must be going off of MSRP or something.

Aren't there various import taxes and duties to AU?

 

[1983L2000]

Just in case - on session.de there is an SJ5 showroom model at EUR2200 - seems like a good price, no? I'm glad it's not a P variant because I would not have resisted.

 

[Selta]

Just in case - on session.de there is an SJ5 showroom model at EUR2200 - seems like a good price, no? I'm glad it's not a P variant because I would not have resisted.

Depends on options. That's about $2700 USD, I think, which sounds like a pretty good deal if it's NOS and not like a trade-in or something.

 

[dirkhh]

A quick run through of the 2020 price list

Where does one find the 2020 (or 2021) price list?

 

[Selta]

Where does one find the 2020 (or 2021) price list?

I think you have to mail Dingwall or a Dealer to get it.

 

[Callum Gibson]

Aren't there various import taxes and duties to AU?

GST and shipping are the big ones. But I'm in AU comparing to my Sep20 build so that shouldn't be a factor.

 

[AB Nate]

GST and shipping are the big ones. But I'm in AU comparing to my Sep20 build so that shouldn't be a factor.

Which one was that again?pics?

 

[AB Nate]

Where does one find the 2020 (or 2021) price list?

I do believe price lists will vary depending on geography. I’d be curious to see an AUS list?

 

[AB Nate]

Just in case - on session.de there is an SJ5 showroom model at EUR2200 - seems like a good price, no? I'm glad it's not a P variant because I would not have resisted.

Interestingly it seems to have the old SF pick ups. I think it would be pre 2015

 

[japhy4529]

It looks like the action at the bridge is set too flat. The E-string looks to be the same height as the B (however due to the arc of the fretboard, this means the E is set lower than the B. The A-string looks to be set lower than the D etc. I would raise the E, A and D strings, loosen the truss-rod 1/4 turn and see where that gets you. I would then replace the strings to make sure that all adjustments forward are done with fresh strings. Lastly, I'd recommend having a pro take a look at the frets in a month or two after the bass has had a chance to get used to your climate.

Thanks very much, Sheldon. I will give that a try.

 

[japhy4529]

Odd request, but if someone with the same bridge (early model AB2 with the screws as bridge saddles) could post a pic showing the saddle heights that would be awesome. Just to give me a visual estimate.

 

[singlemalt]

That would vary depending on the strings being used. Tapered or non tapered makes a big difference.

The goal is to have the strings mimic the curvature on the fretboard. And then adjust for your right hand attack.

We’re all pulling for ya! Seems like you noticed a difference just overnight. I’m curious, how far did this bass travel when it shipped. Was there a big climate change or did it spend a week in unheated cargo spaces?

Taking the neck off is not s big deal. Dingwall uses top notch hardware. You won’t find some funky wood screws at that joint.

You’ll get it, just hang in there and keep at it.