I'll second that ! Absolutely stunning bass. Would love to her what that sounds like in the mix.
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I'll second that ! Absolutely stunning bass. Would love to her what that sounds like in the mix.
I haven't seen those exact knobs anywhere else, although you can find similar versions on the DIY effects pedals sites.
That said, there is something about those knobs that I love.
Kind of curious as to why someone felt the need to change out the pre-amp. I have yet to year a crappy sounding Dingwall. I suspect that more than likely someone didn't care for the tone of their amp/cab combo and thought they could find the tone they were looking for by attempting to alter the voice of the bass.
I actually was able to make the Super J5 sound average by playing through my old cabs. It was the longest rehearsal of my life.
In spite of playing this bass for months, I am still madly in love with it. It just crushes in the mix.
When the Super P5 gets here, there will be trouble. How do those of you with multiple Dingwalls decide which one to play? Seems like no matter which one you grab heading out the door, you have to feel like your missing out with the others.
When the Super P5 gets here, there will be trouble. How do those of you with multiple Dingwalls decide which one to play? Seems like no matter which one you grab heading out the door, you have to feel like your missing out with the others.
For me it is dependent on the set. 4 or 5 string, or even the tone I'm looking for. I love my Super P/J as it gives me a little of both worlds. I think you're going to need to buy a case for two basses. This way you won't miss out.
The preamp has an almost yellow pcb, and the wires are red white and blue coiled. I'm really not sure what it is. It hums a bit, which is frustrating, and if I boost or cut more than a little bit there's severe hum for a few seconds, then it goes back to the normal level. I might switch it out for a glock.
As for knobs, I can't justify 100 dollar knobs. I'll put some ebony or rosewood knobs on there and call it a day I guess.
Turns out the battery got knocked loose. Secured it, and everything's fine now.
As for knobs, I can't justify 100 dollar knobs. I'll put some ebony or rosewood knobs on there and call it a day I guess.
Turns out the battery got knocked loose. Secured it, and everything's fine now.
I keep a set of TI's on the Prima Artist and a set of Circle K's on the Z2.
I really want to keep a set of Dingwall SS voodoo's, and a set of Payson nickles in the mix, so I'm thinking about a Z3, AB1, AR ABXXX, Super P, .....you get the picture......
I had to keep it simple. Dingwall Z3 for everything. Dingwall fretless when only a fretless will do. (And I'm feeling brave.) That said, I wouldn't rule out a Prima Artist if it came my way.
Been spending $$$ of late on amp and cab changes. Which turned out to make the Dingwalls sound even better! (Puma & Baer)
Been spending $$$ of late on amp and cab changes. Which turned out to make the Dingwalls sound even better! (Puma & Baer)
It just depends what I am in the mood for and what the music calls for. I could be totally happy with only my Super PJ 5, but man, my older ABII 5 records really well.
I do often have those moments of indecision, but it's a nice problem to have!
I tend to spend months with one, picking the best fit for the project.
Last year it was the Super P/J 4 string with Ti flats. All I ever would have done with a B string was keep it quiet. It was cool to keep it simple and solid.
Then the AB-1 fiver moved into first place, also with Ti jazz flats.
This year, since I'm busy with work, remodeling, and don't have a steady music project, it's all six string AB-1. I play with my looper and love the extended range, chords, and messing with effects. I take it to the local blues jams, and stick to the money end of the fret board for the most part. It really messes with people, and then I show them the glowing blue marker dots.
Sticking to one for many months reveals the personality of each bass. I'm really getting to know the tone knobs and bluequbes.
You could have much worse problems than a few underused Dingwalls sitting in your studio.
Now, what amp to take? That's a whole different story! Smallest and lightest to get through the night wins, but there's always the "fear and greed" factor. Is this enough? Do I want more? Are there stairs involved?
Last year it was the Super P/J 4 string with Ti flats. All I ever would have done with a B string was keep it quiet. It was cool to keep it simple and solid.
Then the AB-1 fiver moved into first place, also with Ti jazz flats.
This year, since I'm busy with work, remodeling, and don't have a steady music project, it's all six string AB-1. I play with my looper and love the extended range, chords, and messing with effects. I take it to the local blues jams, and stick to the money end of the fret board for the most part. It really messes with people, and then I show them the glowing blue marker dots.
Sticking to one for many months reveals the personality of each bass. I'm really getting to know the tone knobs and bluequbes.
You could have much worse problems than a few underused Dingwalls sitting in your studio.
Now, what amp to take? That's a whole different story! Smallest and lightest to get through the night wins, but there's always the "fear and greed" factor. Is this enough? Do I want more? Are there stairs involved?
As much as I love my 63 NAV P, I am really hoping to just move to the Super J5 and Super P5 full time. A Blues Reunion dual bass bag, that costs about as much as a normal used bass, should do the trick.
Jeff, The Super P5 will be here some time in Novemeber. If you havent made up your mind by then, you are welcome to take it for a spin. You are easily one of the most gracious guys here in the region when it comes to sharing gear.
Amps are easy for me but that's because I have found nothing that can touch my Pre and God knows I flushed enough money down the toidy trying. Same with the Dually, although I will admit that I am moving to a Dually T. Twin 15's and that Low B still gives me chicken skin.
The Streamie is relegated to back up, or, paired with the F115 when floor space is at such a premium that you play with the corner of a pool table jammed in your hip all night.
Never thought that I would ever move to such few basses and be content. It's kind of nice !
Jeff, The Super P5 will be here some time in Novemeber. If you havent made up your mind by then, you are welcome to take it for a spin. You are easily one of the most gracious guys here in the region when it comes to sharing gear.
Amps are easy for me but that's because I have found nothing that can touch my Pre and God knows I flushed enough money down the toidy trying. Same with the Dually, although I will admit that I am moving to a Dually T. Twin 15's and that Low B still gives me chicken skin.
The Streamie is relegated to back up, or, paired with the F115 when floor space is at such a premium that you play with the corner of a pool table jammed in your hip all night.
Never thought that I would ever move to such few basses and be content. It's kind of nice !
I would say next to you, I am easily the most anxious guy on this forum to see your P5 make it's arrival!
I would say next to you, I am easily the most anxious guy on this forum to see your P5 make it's arrival!
Then we'll pine together, sir.
And no need to wonder when it arrives. You'll hear me yelling from your place.
Well, one Dingwall is a 5 string and one is a 4. I need a 5 string for a couple songs in my band, so I take the Super P to rehearsal and play the ABZXXX at home. Not ideal though. I've taken the ABZ to practice and its a lot of fun to play, but I have little desire to take two basses to practice and even less to take two basses to my gig and switch between them.
Probably need to try a little harder to turn my ABZXXX into a 5 string Dingwall of some sort. *sigh*
ABZ? Super P or J?
This made me choke on my coffee !
Actually there is some truth to this. A number of people here grabbed Combustions, fell in love, and immediately started saving for their next Dingwall.
In all seriousness, there is really not a lot that you can do to 'upgrade' Dingwalls. Sheldon seems to spend lots of time speccing his perception of the very best for a particular price break point. So the only room here really is to decide that you don't like pick ups or that you want to add a particular pre amp. Both would be high end to garner perceived tonal improvement. If you're in your perception of electronic upgrades at 4-600.00, you're now very close to the bottom of the used market for a Super J Standard, as an example.
Don't get me wrong. I have torn a ton of Fenders to pieces. Re-specced in a bunch of ways. I just don't see the opportunity with these instruments, other than maybe color changes. I ripped a 600 Fender P apart, added electronics, a better neck, pick ups, new tuners, and custom paint. Total investment. 1600.00. In the end, it was still a 600.00 bass, although arguably the nicest one ever.
I would do some additional homework and decide if a Combustion will meet your needs. If you're looking for improvement, better to save the additional dollars and upgrade models.
If OTOH, you identify some design issue which you feel can be improved upon, post of the specifics here, and someone here will surely have some suggestions for you.
I hope that this makes sense. If not, please feel free to pull the finger and I will pipe down.
