I haven’t touched a D-Bird, but I prefer the D-Roc aesthetics. Especially the bridge
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I haven’t touched a D-Bird, but I prefer the D-Roc aesthetics. Especially the bridge
Hi All.
Long time no post. I have an Active SJ5 and a Passive SPJ5. I would like to mod both somewhat (where applicable) similarly. For the PJ5, I'd like to replace the 4-way selector knob/switch with a toggle switch for series/parallel and add an additional volume pot, whereby the existing vol would control the P pup and the new would control the J.
Similarly on my SJ5, I'd also like to replace the 4-way selector knob/switch with a toggle switch for series/parallel and add an additional volume pot, whereby the existing vol would control the neck pup and the new would control the J.
I *think I would prefer the two know solution to a Vol/Balance stacked know.
I guess my question/s are:
1.) How would these be wired (anyone do this and have a diagram)?
2.) Recommendations/things to consider re: any particular pot type a
Long time no post. I have an Active SJ5 and a Passive SPJ5. I would like to mod both somewhat (where applicable) similarly. For the PJ5, I'd like to replace the 4-way selector knob/switch with a toggle switch for series/parallel and add an additional volume pot, whereby the existing vol would control the P pup and the new would control the J.
Similarly on my SJ5, I'd also like to replace the 4-way selector knob/switch with a toggle switch for series/parallel and add an additional volume pot, whereby the existing vol would control the neck pup and the new would control the J.
I *think I would prefer the two know solution to a Vol/Balance stacked know.
I guess my question/s are:
1.) How would these be wired (anyone do this and have a diagram)?
2.) Recommendations/things to consider re: any particular pot type a
It should also be noted that these 2 configurations typically assume a different pickup wiring (or so I believe):
Neck pickup wired in parallel, bridge and middle pickups wired in series for D-Roc
Middle pickup wired in parallel, neck and bridge pickups wired in series for Combustions ("3x")
Are you gonna do the work yourself?
@gustobassman may be a good person to help with this?
on the west coast Mo Minas is pro.
Mo is the man.. he's about an hour and half north of me (I'm in San Diego). He's gotten me out of a pickle more than once.
@pmad_bass - I don't think that would be too difficult to pull off. I have errands today but if I have time I'll see if I can whip up a diagram. Make sure to hit up Mo, he's tip top and may have something ready to go.
No, they just wanted further differentiation between the Combustion/NG and D-roc series, plus the D-roc pickups are in a slightly different location.
You can just follow a jazz bass wiring diagram that includes a series-parallel switch for both of these mods. There's one on Seymour Duncan's website. You can figure out which wires coming from the pickups are which by noting where they are hooked up to the 4-position switch.
Most people prefer 250k pots for Jazz basses. Higher values filter out less treble content, and 500k pots are common with P basses since the pickup tends to sound darker. I'd look at what's in the bass already, and match that.
I have another D Roc question. I have a 4 string D Roc. Does anyone make strings that will work on it that are like the GHS Pressure Wounds? Or maybe Half rounds. I have come to really like the pressure wounds. According to the GHS site they are 36.25” . I’m confused by the multi scale thing. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Matt
Matt
They may work for you on the 4 string but check the tapers to confirm on your string of choice.
Here is the scale length per string. Droc is on the left.
Also, you’ll want to confirm the tension is appropriate per string. As the scale length changes, the tension on the string also changes. Manufacturers design their strings with scale length in mind which is why some strings do not work well with multi scale
Stringjoy Guitar String Tension Calculator
Hey all. Anyone have any experience of using ti flats on a 34-37" Dingwall?
Thinking of trying some on my ABI. Really love them on 34" basses, but curious how they are with multiscale.
Cheers!
Thinking of trying some on my ABI. Really love them on 34" basses, but curious how they are with multiscale.
Cheers!
I still hate myself to this day not pulling the trigger on that ...sadly I already had an instrument to bring back with me from the states and a very tight schedule before I went on vacation
I'm def more a fan of the D Roc bridge but I love the shape more of the D Bird.
As cool as they look though I find the shape doesn't always work with everyone who plays them.
Strap height and body type the big factors.
The ones I know are the the above one, the gold NAMM, two Red/Gold and a blue one that was in Japan (I believe one of the red/gold ones is owned by a forumite and another I shall not mention lol.
I just missed out on the blue one in Japan
Now I have the avi one and a D Roc custom but the 5string D Bird still itches to this day even though I don't use the low B much.
@AB Nate , Thank you for taking the time to do that. Unfortunately the GHS wont work. To short on the E. The search is on. I may just stick with the Dingwall Nickles, I have those on my Combustions and they feel pretty good. I do like the feel of the Pressure wounds though. Like a round wound with the edge knocked off.
Thanks again,
Matt
Thanks again,
Matt
I just got a set and put them on. I haven’t even noodled with them much as I’m kind of under the weather. Seem nice so far. I got a slightly used set which I believe came from Fret Nation who may or may not substitute the A string from a 5 string set. I hope to try them out with the band this Sunday if I’m not still too sick. I have a DRoc standard.
DR sets, Pure Blues, Lowriders, ect just make it on the E string on the longscale basses, AB’s, Dbirds.
I have used TI flats on the longscales, and I really liked them. Jason at FretNation.com can help you out with mixed length sets. Be aware, the TI flat B string is a whopping .136 and not tapered at the ball end. I needed shorter saddle screws to get it as low as I wanted. No big deal getting those screws at a well stocked hardware store. I preferred E-C with the TI flats. TI flats just sound so good and I love the low tension feel.
My one and only quibble with the D bird is the short finger board. Not that I’d be able to access those extra frets with my left hand, given the D bird’s lack of cut away, but I’d love to have those frets for slapping closer to the pickups.
I have used TI flats on the longscales, and I really liked them. Jason at FretNation.com can help you out with mixed length sets. Be aware, the TI flat B string is a whopping .136 and not tapered at the ball end. I needed shorter saddle screws to get it as low as I wanted. No big deal getting those screws at a well stocked hardware store. I preferred E-C with the TI flats. TI flats just sound so good and I love the low tension feel.
My one and only quibble with the D bird is the short finger board. Not that I’d be able to access those extra frets with my left hand, given the D bird’s lack of cut away, but I’d love to have those frets for slapping closer to the pickups.
Had the audition for the 80s hair band thing last night and dude didn't even flinch at the NG3. He had the full on painted samurai-style Jackson (not rising sun, it was two swords and kanji), I was expecting at least one comment about needing a more "appropriate" bass and got nothing 
He did say over and over again how awesome it was I was nailing all the tones and parts. This NG3 has FD3's and its crazy how close the neck soloed got to the tone of Don't Stop Believing. Like scary close.. I was channeling Valory all the way
I got the Source Audio Atlas Compressor last week. Kicked major booty at my gigs and plays extremely well with both NG's and my AB2. If you are a comp person, you have to try this pedal. No affiliation, just stoked on what it does with the Dingwalls.
He did say over and over again how awesome it was I was nailing all the tones and parts. This NG3 has FD3's and its crazy how close the neck soloed got to the tone of Don't Stop Believing. Like scary close.. I was channeling Valory all the way
I got the Source Audio Atlas Compressor last week. Kicked major booty at my gigs and plays extremely well with both NG's and my AB2. If you are a comp person, you have to try this pedal. No affiliation, just stoked on what it does with the Dingwalls.
Nice news on the audition @gustobassman
I haven’t been a pedal compressor guy too long myself. I am on the Cali76 train, not really looking for any other compressors as it just doesn’t something awesome to my tone - the tone fattner is the best description. It would be cool to see how the Atlas compares on the right setting.
I haven’t been a pedal compressor guy too long myself. I am on the Cali76 train, not really looking for any other compressors as it just doesn’t something awesome to my tone - the tone fattner is the best description. It would be cool to see how the Atlas compares on the right setting.
I have them on my Fretless and I like them well enough, but I have Payson Flats on my fretted AB and prefer them over the TIs.
