I was really itching for that one. I've been jonesing for an NG2 5 as I have an NG3 4 string. It's awesome but I rarely use the 3 pickup mode, so I'd think an NG2 would be perfect. Or if there's a Combustion equivalent with an EMG pre.
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I was really itching for that one. I've been jonesing for an NG2 5 as I have an NG3 4 string. It's awesome but I rarely use the 3 pickup mode, so I'd think an NG2 would be perfect. Or if there's a Combustion equivalent with an EMG pre.
And we don’t want to talk about the cost of heating a shop in Saskatoon in the winter time!!!!
At least they can burn the ones that don't make the QC cut
There’s a vid of them doing that with some necks. It musta been a really chilly day… or they were cookin smokies!At least they can burn the ones that don't make the QC cut
The D-Roc Standard pickguard has always been a little controversial. Its inspiration came from Mopar Challengers/Cudas from the early 70s. Matte black stripes on cool colors. One version of the stripes had a strobe graphic element that made them cooler looking to me than the typical racing stripe. The "strobe" graphic on the D-Roc pickguard references a wing but also the stripes on a Mopar muscle car.
The cheapest solution on a curved surface like the D-Roc would be no pickguard. Heat forming flat plastic to conform to the curved surface of the D-Roc would be cost prohibitive and prone to manufacturing errors.
The vinyl design must be done very carefully. Factoring in time and labor, the vinyl D-Roc pickguard costs as much or more than a typical 2D pickguard. For those who don't care for the aesthetic, it's easily removeable.
The cheapest solution on a curved surface like the D-Roc would be no pickguard. Heat forming flat plastic to conform to the curved surface of the D-Roc would be cost prohibitive and prone to manufacturing errors.
The vinyl design must be done very carefully. Factoring in time and labor, the vinyl D-Roc pickguard costs as much or more than a typical 2D pickguard. For those who don't care for the aesthetic, it's easily removeable.
Your inspiration and attention to detail is amazing and one of the things I love about your basses
I, uh, don’t suppose you have any D-Bird vinyl pickguards left over? I might have a use for one.
Is there a reason we don’t see roasted necks on the dingwalls?
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Well, I can't speak to the past, but you will see more roasted ash like this one in the future.
That is so nice. Are there any more pictures available?Well, I can't speak to the past, but you will see more roasted ash like this one in the future.
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Man! That bass?!?!
Stick a fork in me, I'm DONE
Stick a fork in me, I'm DONE
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Thanks for the insight on the design. I definitely see where you were going with this. I decided I didn’t want to hide the gorgeous purple/blue color on mine, and indeed, it was easily removed. Love this bass, and find myself reaching for it more than my others lately.
No time like the present to get an AB-1! You won’t regret it, trust me. I adore mine!
Oh I know, I am still waiting on my MTD to deliver. Then I'll start looking into my dingwall
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I went from playing pretty much exclusively 5-strings for 10 or so years (the occasional 4-string here and there), to where most of the songs I play are on 4-string (most of my gigging basses have a Hipshot Xtender), but I do play a few 5-string songs at each show.
