Dingwall Owners Club

[Paajanenae]

Just played a theatre show with middle solo the entire show, almost feel like its a crime to use active mode in that setting outside of high roll off/a touch of bass boost but that’s just me. It sounds so good.

Ah the middle solo is a serious contender for the best pickup position IMO! Leo got it right the first time

 

[Jeff Roller]

I see a lot of posts regarding the mid position being the sweet spot.
A lot of us know about the open secret that is Mo's shop. Because Sheldon is always backed up with production, Mo started taking on a lot of special requests that Dingwall literally did not have time or resources to handle.

I wanted to throw out there that I had Mo's shop do a six way rotary for my NG2/3 a few months back, I now have more positions than I can use lol. I do favor the middle solo on a couple of other Dingwalls I have, but he can do virtually any configuration you desire wiring a four, five, or six position rotary switch. You can find him on FB, he answers pretty quickly and does a fairly fast turnaround for reasonable prices.

www.facebook.com/MosCustomShop

www.facebook.com/minabassdesign

IG @moscustomshop

 

[BassIan]

Today was the day I finally got to debut my new NG3 on the channel and what could be a better way to break in a new Dingwall than running through a Meshuggah song!



I used the third position with the preamp on and with a slight boost on the bass and high mids. For some reason this position is really mid heavy and I feel like it needs an extra boost to reach its true potential. Am I the only one though who doesn't really love the B&M position? That sounds super nasal to my tastes.

This is absolutely sick. Nice work!

 

[IvanBassist]

Hey Dingwall Gang.

I have checked another box on my Bucket List.

With the help of John Fox …

at Johnfoxbass.com

I now have a new Fretless ABII bass.


Dingwall segmented line fretless basses take fretless playing to a new level of nuance and are becoming quite popular among those who love sliding up and down the neck.

Which iconic fretless player would you like to hear playing this Dingwall ABII?

Specs: ABII,five-string, Glockenklang electronics, Walnut Body, Quilted Maple Top, Turquoise Greenburst finish, Wenge neck, fretless lined Macassar fingerboard, high c tuning, green luminlay side dots, black hardware. 8.75lbs.

I only received it over the weekend (and unfortunately have only been able to spend about an hour playing it) so I can’t give a full review of it.

But it plays very well and the fanned frets don’t make it harder to play… For all of you that play Multi scale instruments, you know that the fanned frets do not take much adjustment. This is just the same with Fretless.

On the other hand it will take some work, like all Fretless instruments, to keep my pitching correct.

I am pretty used to this on my current Fretless Basses so know big deal.

I know I am going to be spending many hours with this one.

I want to thank Sheldon Dingwall for continuing to create these fantastic instruments.

Also… I have to acknowledge ABNate (View attachment 4782260 View attachment 4782261 View attachment 4782262 his persuasions made me buy my 1st Dingwall and I have enjoyed it a lot ever since) and the rest of you who contribute to this thread… for keeping the D.A.S. up.

Congratulations! That’s a beautiful bass!

 

[retroXvertigo]

I see a lot of posts regarding the mid position being the sweet spot.
A lot of us know about the open secret that is Mo's shop. Because Sheldon is always backed up with production, Mo started taking on a lot of special requests that Dingwall literally did not have time or resources to handle.

I wanted to throw out there that I had Mo's shop do a six way rotary for my NG2/3 a few months back, I now have more positions than I can use lol. I do favor the middle solo on a couple of other Dingwalls I have, but he can do virtually any configuration you desire wiring a four, five, or six position rotary switch. You can find him on FB, he answers pretty quickly and does a fairly fast turnaround for reasonable prices.

www.facebook.com/MosCustomShop

www.facebook.com/minabassdesign

IG @moscustomshop

I also have a custom 6 way switch. Mine is set up like this.

1. All on droc style
2. Neck/mid parallel
3. Neck/bridge parallel
4. Middle
5. Mid/bridge parallel
6. Mid/bridge series

The bass is passive with individual pickup switches. It does everything I need.

 

[NaH]

I was just thinking - I need a Dingwall Logo neon sign.

 

[DeltaPhoenix]

I keep thinking about a lined Dingwall Fretless. I have a fantastic fretless (Stradi Symphony) that isn’t fully lined it does have some references on the neck and fretboard. I know my intonation isn’t perfect but I am pretty good.
I want to experience a Fretless Dingwall but I know I would want it lined. If anyone has one in Florida (or more likely, gets one), I would love to come over with my Stradi and Dingwalls and have a little get together.

 

[Katoosie]

What is the logic behind and what are the benefits of the semi non existent frets or whatever the name was for the fretless dingwalls? You know, the ones where the frets do not exist under the actual string but still are there in between them.

Just visual aid with the added bonus of sounding like fretless, I assume?

But what if you do bends? You'll push the string onto the fret wire, or am I missing something?

 

[DeltaPhoenix]

They are basically fretless basses with lines for each fret but not under the string. So line segments, that help visualize where the frets would be. The benefit is that lined Fretless FBs can have tiny bumps on them because of how the fb is lined that impact the ultra smoothness of your Fretless playing.
Honestly, I don’t think lined Fretless boards are typically bad in that way but I really just would appreciate the visual benefits of the line segments with a multi scale Fretless.

 

[SemiDriven]

They are basically fretless basses with lines for each fret but not under the string. So line segments, that help visualize where the frets would be. The benefit is that lined Fretless FBs can have tiny bumps on them because of how the fb is lined that impact the ultra smoothness of your Fretless playing.
Honestly, I don’t think lined Fretless boards are typically bad in that way but I really just would appreciate the visual benefits of the line segments with a multi scale Fretless.

Yeah, but these semi-lined Dingwall’s just look so cool— sorta optical-illusion cool!

 

[ThisYouCanTrust]

I thought it was to maximize neck stability, with lines more as inlays than as slits along the total neck width.

 

[DeltaPhoenix]

From Dingwall when they introduced these:
"Dingwall introduces the new segmented-line fretless fingerboard.

Lined fretless fingerboards provide a great visual reference, but often the filler material can cause buzzes during seasonal changes due to differences in expansion and contraction.

By using segmented fret lines, Dingwall ensures that the fingerboard surface directly under each string is solid wood along the entire length.

The segmented fret lines provide the visual reference of a lined fretless with the consistent tone of an unlined fingerboard."

 

[NaH]

I keep thinking about a lined Dingwall Fretless. I have a fantastic fretless (Stradi Symphony) that isn’t fully lined it does have some references on the neck and fretboard. I know my intonation isn’t perfect but I am pretty good.
I want to experience a Fretless Dingwall but I know I would want it lined. If anyone has one in Florida (or more likely, gets one), I would love to come over with my Stradi and Dingwalls and have a little get together.

They are out there, though I have not seen many in the wild. Until then - if you have questions - send them our way. Here is my lined fretless:

Some day I'd like to get a "minimally marked" Dingwall fretless.

 

[NaH]

My only complaint with my lined fretless is that from a distance people don't know it is a fretless so I don't get extra credit.

 

[Callum Gibson]

Honestly, I don't regret the option I have:

 

[wavemaker]

But what if you do bends?

To add to previous replies: You‘re actually not supposed to bend strings on a fretless when using "proper" fretless technique. Instead, you‘re generating vibrato by rolling/shifting your fretting finger in line with the string (or actually sliding, if you‘re going for half step "bends" and beyond). See this video by Tony Franklin for a visual explanation:

Of course, there may be players who actually do bend strings on a fretless. I‘m not here to judge, just to clarify that Sheldon and Team probably did only account for "classical" fretless technique with this segmented design.

 

[Katoosie]

To add to previous replies: You‘re actually not supposed to bend strings on a fretless when using "proper" fretless technique. Instead, you‘re generating vibrato by rolling/shifting your fretting finger in line with the string (or actually sliding, if you‘re going for half step "bends" and beyond). See this video by Tony Franklin for a visual explanation:

Of course, there may be players who actually do bend strings on a fretless. I‘m not here to judge, just to clarify that Sheldon and Team probably did only account for "classical" fretless technique with this segmented design.

Thats what I did on my fretless, but was just wondering about bends like on a fretted fingerboard. Thanks anyway

 

[NaH]

Honestly, I don't regret the option I have:
View attachment 4788128

Exactly - I'd like to get one like that, though I don't know that I'd need the face dots (assuming there are side dots).

 

[reddavid]

Not one to miss a chance to show off a Dingwall fretless. Walnut body, Cocobolo top, Jatoba neck, ebony fret board. So good

 

[spiritbass]

Not one to miss a chance to show off a Dingwall fretless. Walnut body, Cocobolo top, Jatoba neck, ebony fret board. So good View attachment 4789649

That's some gorgeous Cocobolo.