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Dingwall Owners Club
- Thread starter FroggyOne2
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Whoa, that's some expensive art there. What is the bodywood of the MTD - it's awesome.
pale moon ebony on a roasted ash body. It’s super unique.
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+1, however, I will say that there is a lot of personal preference involved between the ABI and ABII. I was all set on getting an ABII (since Sheldon doesn't offer a 4-string Z series), but last NAMM Show, I spent a bunch of time playing different ABI's and ABII's, and for my personal preferences, I prefer the ABI. YMMV, though, of course.
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My favorite long-scale happens to be a four-string Afterburner. For me, it just doesn't get any better.
You'll love it. I have an AB2 chambered, AB2 (non-chambered) fretless, and an AB1, so I'm gaining an understanding of the subtle differences. Looking forward to your pictures.
Totally understandable which is why Sheldon makes all the different types. I play both my AB1 and AB2 pretty evenly (though there are differences between them just in pickups, neck wood, etc. etc.), but still tend to prefer the AB2 when it comes down to it. I'm curious - what about the AB1 did you prefer?
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I love them both. my ab1 is a bit snappier acoustically and the DG tonecap is more mid focused with a woolier low end. It’s loaded with sfii’s
the ab2 with the fdv and glock pre has a phatter low end and more treble hi def bite, which I prefer in a side by side comparison.
Both sound amazing for different reasons.
the ab2 with the fdv and glock pre has a phatter low end and more treble hi def bite, which I prefer in a side by side comparison.
Both sound amazing for different reasons.
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So I took a ride to John Fox Bass in NH yesterday to lay hands on some Dingwalls. He had 3 DRoc standards, a bunch of 4 & 5 string Chinese NG3s (?) and some customs as well. I think the DRoc is what I’d like to get but I didn’t like the colors of the two that were available for sale. He did have exactly what I wanted, but it was already sold.
I didn’t find the fanned frets an issue at all, especially because I don’t think I’ve ever ventured beyond the 15th fret in public. The 4 strings felt fantastic and maybe I’m interested in them but I don’t need another 4 string bass at this point. It could be my imagination or my unfamiliarity with 5 strings in general, but the 5 string versions of the same bass seemed to sound different. With the possible exception of some very expensive basses, the 37” B string sounded better than shorter strings. My simple, quick test is to play low E & F on the B and E strings. Very consistent on the Dingwalls.
Meanwhile, I gather that John Fox is persona non grata with the hierarchy of Talk Bass. I got John’s version of that sad story, but I don’t really understand the conflict. It’s a shame, because I think he would be an asset to the TB community. I’m going to post about my visit. Not sure if that’s controversial.
I didn’t find the fanned frets an issue at all, especially because I don’t think I’ve ever ventured beyond the 15th fret in public. The 4 strings felt fantastic and maybe I’m interested in them but I don’t need another 4 string bass at this point. It could be my imagination or my unfamiliarity with 5 strings in general, but the 5 string versions of the same bass seemed to sound different. With the possible exception of some very expensive basses, the 37” B string sounded better than shorter strings. My simple, quick test is to play low E & F on the B and E strings. Very consistent on the Dingwalls.
Meanwhile, I gather that John Fox is persona non grata with the hierarchy of Talk Bass. I got John’s version of that sad story, but I don’t really understand the conflict. It’s a shame, because I think he would be an asset to the TB community. I’m going to post about my visit. Not sure if that’s controversial.
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Someone in LA just listed 3 four string Supers on Reverb. I wish I could afford any of them.
Those prices are almost theft. I'm in the same boat as you, though... too rich for my blood at the moment. That sonic blue J, though... I'm gonna go cry in the corner.
He’s been on a listing frenzy since about 11pm last night, and most of them I want! Haha oh boy…
I'm very tempted by the Super P4..... maybe I should buy it and sell my J5 again..
