Hey, I'm looking at Dingwalls. I was a little shocked atr seeing $1.8 - $2.5k USD asking for Chinese Dingwalls. Is this what folks are really paying for these? Possible?
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The wait and the unknown ETA sucks. The first batch of basses are in the port of Vancouver. Our team is standing by to process them as soon as they arrive.
Well, I was going to just sit the D-Roc out, I have "enough" Dingwalls I reasoned. But if you don't want it anymore, please DM Sheldon and I'll cover your refund in full for your place in line!
Some companies look for low cost manufacturing just to cut costs and sell cheap goods. Others look for manufacturing sources that can help them squeeze as much quality and performance into an instrument that's as affordable as possible.
Another way to look at it is you're paying for top notch maple, alder or swamp ash, electronics, gigbag, Canadian fretwork, setup and QC, plus tone and performance that would normally cost twice the price. Using a high-end factory in China plus the team in Canada is how we get all of the above while keeping the price down to $1.8 - $2.5K.
Thanks for some explanation as I'm new to this brand.~
Love the song... but a video that shows the bassist 90+% of the time? That can't be real
In case this wasn't obvious to someone "new to this brand"... the "D." in Sheldon's user name stands for... ah... I'm sure you figured that out by now...
BurningSkies
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Hey Greg, I have both Canadian and Chinese made Dingwalls. I can report that they're made to a very high standard and with the same care and attention to detail. In other words, the import basses aren't shoddy down-market versions.
With most things in life, you get what you pay for and the Combustion & NG & D-Roc basses are being played and seen on stages by top level professionals as well as those who make their music at all levels. I was comfortable moving from a 'shop built' custom to an import bass for touring without batting an eye. I also appreciate that they're using sustainably sourced woods, etc. for the imports.
Where in NY are you? I'm in CNY...if you're in my ballpark I'd be happy to meet up so you can try a few different models. If not, we may be able to find other owners who can help in that way, as well as there being a few NYS dealers too.
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Looks tasty!!!
Sounds like my day job though… anything relating to my day job shouldn’t really be put in your mouth.
It tastes fantastic.
Unfortunately I like the russian one much more than the french one but it's unobtainium here, while the french version .. well obviously it's available everywhere around if you fancy it.
I tried to purchase this bass just prior to the Super P/J I ended up with. My bank would not allow the transaction thru the company for US to British currency conversion…..long story.
BurningSkies
CRAZY BALDHEAD
- Feb 20, 2005
- 27,956
- 20,348
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- Endorsing artist: Dingwall Guitars
That sucks. I did buy a Dingwall with a transfer from my bank to an individual (not company) in Canada along with the currency conversion to CAD. But there may be different laws for pounds.
If you ended up with the awesome blue one in your avatar then your bank did you a favour IMHO
For future reference you can use 'Wise' (formerly transferwise) to buy stuff from bassdirect without having to deal with nonsense from your bank, if you have the cash on hand that is.
Love the song... but a video that shows the bassist 90+% of the time? That can't be real
Thanks! It definitely can be...when you're the one who is directing the video
I saw this USA Hamer bass the other day, and it had partially recessed strap buttons.
It struck me that rather than having the bass hang from a single screw, cantilevered out there on the tip of the horn (with the flat backside of the button pressed against the curved surface of the bass) a slight recess will both provide a flat interface and the sides will let the wood carry more of the shear load.
I know that many Dingwalls use fully recessed strap buttons, but I prefer Schaller strap locks, so the fully-recessed buttons wouldn’t work for me.
Anyone else see merit in the partially recessed strap button approach?
It struck me that rather than having the bass hang from a single screw, cantilevered out there on the tip of the horn (with the flat backside of the button pressed against the curved surface of the bass) a slight recess will both provide a flat interface and the sides will let the wood carry more of the shear load.
I know that many Dingwalls use fully recessed strap buttons, but I prefer Schaller strap locks, so the fully-recessed buttons wouldn’t work for me.
Anyone else see merit in the partially recessed strap button approach?
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If you ended up with the awesome blue one in your avatar then your bank did you a favour IMHO
For future reference you can use 'Wise' (formerly transferwise) to buy stuff from bassdirect without having to deal with nonsense from your bank, if you have the cash on hand that is.
It was Transferwise from Bass Direct. Again, long story, but my bank first approved the transactions, then pulled it stating TransferWise is high risk. I’m in the military and bank with USAA FWIW. No credit issues, no credit card balance, very high credit score, etc. and they just would not “allow” me to use “my” credit card. Oh well, picked up the Sonic blue one from Bassbuddah.
