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#48,101
Agree. On the other hand, since I converted to Dingwall I don’t care for the other basses and stopped scrolling through classified section and reverb.com. GAS is gone :) and two Dingwall basses I have totally cover all my needs. My ABZ5 can mimic j bass, P bass and MM by its 4 positions switch. My DRoc Standard 5 is more into-face and aggressive thanks to FD3N pickups. Both are passive but never needed any crucial EQ tweak. What else would I ever need? ;)
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anton72 said:
Agree. On the other hand, since I converted to Dingwall I don’t care for the other basses and stopped scrolling through classified section and reverb.com. GAS is gone :) and two Dingwall basses I have totally cover all my needs. My ABZ5 can mimic j bass, P bass and MM by its 4 positions switch. My DRoc Standard 5 is more into-face and aggressive thanks to FD3N pickups. Both are passive but never needed any crucial EQ tweak. What else would I ever need? ;) View attachment 4641210
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This is one of the only pics I've seen where the purple really pops out. That's so killer looking!
 
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Bean639 said:
Hey guys!

Anyone have any info on getting a new phenolic nut for an ABZ 5? I tried to contact Dingwall through the site and haven't got a response. Also tried several searches and have not found anything for the Afterburner basses.

Thanks!
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Jason at Fretnation should be able to send you a replacement
 
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I’m not (yet) an owner, but I’m seriously thinking of getting a DRoc 5. I’m old skool and have never bonded with a 5 string but I’m getting the urge to try one more time. I briefly had a MM SR5 years ago, but I thought the B string sounded like crap and sold it. I think I prefer passive basses. I presently play a J and a P.

I’m playing old school blues/rock/jazz/funk all finger style. Would a DRoc sound ok for that? The demos I’ve seen are all metal, fuzzed out, clanky type music.

I’m leery of even attempting to try a 5 string again, but I’d love a few lower notes and the ability to play in D, Eb and E further up the neck. Will fanned frets and 5 strings all at once drive me batty?
 
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Father Gino said:
I’m not (yet) an owner, but I’m seriously thinking of getting a DRoc 5. I’m old skool and have never bonded with a 5 string but I’m getting the urge to try one more time. I briefly had a MM SR5 years ago, but I thought the B string sounded like crap and sold it. I think I prefer passive basses. I presently play a J and a P.

I’m playing old school blues/rock/jazz/funk all finger style. Would a DRoc sound ok for that? The demos I’ve seen are all metal, fuzzed out, clanky type music.

I’m leery of even attempting to try a 5 string again, but I’d love a few lower notes and the ability to play in D, Eb and E further up the neck. Will fanned frets and 5 strings all at once drive me batty?
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The D roc is versatile and you should be able to get some ideal tones.. For something more traditional you could try a super J or P. They are dynamite and being Canadian made they have great resale if its not your thing
 
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Father Gino said:
I’m not (yet) an owner, but I’m seriously thinking of getting a DRoc 5. I’m old skool and have never bonded with a 5 string but I’m getting the urge to try one more time. I briefly had a MM SR5 years ago, but I thought the B string sounded like crap and sold it. I think I prefer passive basses. I presently play a J and a P.

I’m playing old school blues/rock/jazz/funk all finger style. Would a DRoc sound ok for that? The demos I’ve seen are all metal, fuzzed out, clanky type music.

I’m leery of even attempting to try a 5 string again, but I’d love a few lower notes and the ability to play in D, Eb and E further up the neck. Will fanned frets and 5 strings all at once drive me batty?
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Goto Amos Hellers youtube channel he did a review and he also recorded multiple tracks in different styles with the Droc. None were metal.
 
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Father Gino said:
I’m not (yet) an owner, but I’m seriously thinking of getting a DRoc 5. I’m old skool and have never bonded with a 5 string but I’m getting the urge to try one more time. I briefly had a MM SR5 years ago, but I thought the B string sounded like crap and sold it. I think I prefer passive basses. I presently play a J and a P.

I’m playing old school blues/rock/jazz/funk all finger style. Would a DRoc sound ok for that? The demos I’ve seen are all metal, fuzzed out, clanky type music.

I’m leery of even attempting to try a 5 string again, but I’d love a few lower notes and the ability to play in D, Eb and E further up the neck. Will fanned frets and 5 strings all at once drive me batty?
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http://johnfoxbass.com/ isn't a million miles from you, he has a few Dingwall's in stock and a D-Roc 5 coming in in a couple of weeks. Probably worth the drive.
 
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AB Nate said:
The D roc is versatile and you should be able to get some ideal tones.. For something more traditional you could try a super J or P. They are dynamite and being Canadian made they have great resale if its not your thing
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Interesting, but the idea of that 37” B string really intrigues me. A Skyline with a 35” scale was my previous thought, but I would think that a 37” B would be as articulate as you’re gonna get.
I’m also a bit concerned about lack of string choice. I’m a flat wound sorta fella, but I figure I’d let the nickel roundwounds poop out a bit.

Nuage420 said:
Goto Amos Hellers youtube channel he did a review and he also recorded multiple tracks in different styles with the Droc. None were metal.
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Yes, that was the best I’ve seen. He plays real purty! I’m probably unnecessarily concerned with tone as every bass I’ve ever owned sounds like me anyway.

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http://johnfoxbass.com/ isn't a million miles from you, he has a few Dingwall's in stock and a D-Roc 5 coming in in a couple of weeks. Probably worth the drive.
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Thanks, that’s about 2.5 hours away. I’ll email him. Thing is, there’s a DRoc for sale right here in classic sunburst that I find really appealing. It’s not much of a discount, but it seems pretty new.
 
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Father Gino said:
Interesting, but the idea of that 37” B string really intrigues me. A Skyline with a 35” scale was my previous thought, but I would think that a 37” B would be as articulate as you’re gonna get.
I’m also a bit concerned about lack of string choice. I’m a flat wound sorta fella, but I figure I’d let the nickel roundwounds poop out a bit.
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Gotcha, I am a fanatic of the 37" B. Another option would be a passive Canadian made Similar to the one I've been patiently waiting for. They pop up from time to time and usually fairly affordable.

Payson makes a great set of flats for these things.Payson Fanned Flats Fanned Fret, Bass Strings, Multi-Scale Strings, Ibanez, Spector, Dingwall (paysonbass.com)
 
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