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Dingwall Owners Club

#4,961
Sheldon D. said:
Regarding string details Bill, we tried to keep them as similar to the Steels in terms of tension and gauges. We bumped up the tension on the E and B-strings a bit. The E on purpose, the B because it just sounded better.

The highs are not a lot different than the steels. Just missing the really squeeky frequencies that only seem to contribute finger noise and fret clack. The low mids are stronger and there's more "throb" to the E and B strings. Throb is the only word that comes to my mind when trying to describe the pulsating quality of the low notes.

We've done as much long term testing as we can and they are lasting very well and aging evenly. This is going to be affected by different perspiration/skin combinations so they may not work with everyone but they've been great for us.
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Thanks Sheldon, I appreciate your comments. As you know I really like your SS strings, especially the feel/action of them, but come from a background of Nickel wound strings.

I'll order a set or two in the next week or two to try out. The string tension the most important aspect to me, so it will either fly quickly or I'll know it won't right away too.

You're right on with your comment about skin/perspiration...after our time exploring neck bolts. I don't have trouble with the SS strings, although I seem to turn them dead with a couple weeks of steady playing. I've found that a soak in some denatured alcohol brings them right back. I'll see what damage I can inflict on these. ;)
 
#4,962
Some additional commentary on the Super J5.

As most of you know, I spend I spend half my time on the SJ5 and the other half on the Fender NAV P for the cover band thing. The SJ does great but there are times when only a P bass tone can make it happen.

Since I recently took on this Praise Team thing, the music dictates that I never leave home without a low B, hence spending 100% of my time on the SJ5.

Being a rock/punk/funk guy all of my life, these arrangements and lots of 1-5-3 are completely foreign to me. This, coupled with song writers/bassists writing lines with lots of movement and upper register stuff to avoid stepping on the synth lines, has forced me to step up my game.

I have had to learn to adapt to dealing with complex dynamics issues (by my ear), and touch has become more important than ever.

I have made huge strides in my playing ability recently and all of the sudden am playing fills and interpretations that are jaw dropping, based on my hacktacular skills.

I bring this up to say that the more I ask out of the SJ5, the more it delivers. Nuance in arrangements is frighteningly intuitive. It is akin to sitting down behind the wheel of a Ferrari and the car whispers in your ear to go ahead and stomp on the accelerator.

I have played some really nice basses in my day, but in all those cases, the honeymoon lasted a few months and then it became just a really nice bass. The SJ continues to astound me.

I know that most of things I'm discussing here are second nature to everyone here. But I have to say that as a tolerable cover player at best, for the first time in many years, I feel like I can step up and play at a level to be very proud of.

If my upcoming Super P5 is half the bass that the SJ is, I won't know how to act !

6 more weeks people ! Six more weeks !
 
#4,963
Just restrung my Super P with a set of Nickel Low Riders. Forgot that these are pretty much my favorite strings. Had some EB Colbalt Slinkys on before, but they were a little harsher sounding than I like. The nickel low riders have helped with some of the excess finger noise...wish I would have done this sooner. Bass is basically perfect now.
 
#4,964
Zoomie said:
Some additional commentary on the Super J5.

As most of you know, I spend I spend half my time on the SJ5 and the other half on the Fender NAV P for the cover band thing. The SJ does great but there are times when only a P bass tone can make it happen.

Since I recently took on this Praise Team thing, the music dictates that I never leave home without a low B, hence spending 100% of my time on the SJ5.

Being a rock/punk/funk guy all of my life, these arrangements and lots of 1-5-3 are completely foreign to me. This, coupled with song writers/bassists writing lines with lots of movement and upper register stuff to avoid stepping on the synth lines, has forced me to step up my game.

I have had to learn to adapt to dealing with complex dynamics issues (by my ear), and touch has become more important than ever.

I have made huge strides in my playing ability recently and all of the sudden am playing fills and interpretations that are jaw dropping, based on my hacktacular skills.

I bring this up to say that the more I ask out of the SJ5, the more it delivers. Nuance in arrangements is frighteningly intuitive. It is akin to sitting down behind the wheel of a Ferrari and the car whispers in your ear to go ahead and stomp on the accelerator.

I have played some really nice basses in my day, but in all those cases, the honeymoon lasted a few months and then it became just a really nice bass. The SJ continues to astound me.

I know that most of things I'm discussing here are second nature to everyone here. But I have to say that as a tolerable cover player at best, for the first time in many years, I feel like I can step up and play at a level to be very proud of.

If my upcoming Super P5 is half the bass that the SJ is, I won't know how to act !

6 more weeks people ! Six more weeks !
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Preach it, brother Zoomie! First things first - the Super P will be way more than half the bass that the SJ5 in all its glory is. The one mono-scaled instrument I have left is also a (32") precision. It is so far, the most incredible P I've ever fingered. Since you have stepped up to the worship realm, you know what demands are expected of a worship bass and you know me as a firmly rooted member of this particular choir - my Colaburst SJ5 inspires and delivers every time I'm helping to raise the praise. Coupled with the incredible tonal revelations of the MVW cabinet it's been an amazing time here lately! :hyper:

I'm really glad to see/hear that you are reaping some joy from giving Him glory!

P.S. I calculated it for you - the six-week wait for Super P delivery is only 7,776,000 heartbeats! ;)
 
#4,965
spiritbass said:
Preach it, brother Zoomie! First things first - the Super P will be way more than half the bass that the SJ5 in all its glory is. The one mono-scaled instrument I have left is also a (32") precision. It is so far, the most incredible P I've ever fingered. Since you have stepped up to the worship realm, you know what demands are expected of a worship bass and you know me as a firmly rooted member of this particular choir - my Colaburst SJ5 inspires and delivers every time I'm helping to raise the praise. Coupled with the incredible tonal revelations of the MVW cabinet it's been an amazing time here lately! :hyper:

I'm really glad to see/hear that you are reaping some joy from giving Him glory!

P.S. I calculated it for you - the six-week wait for Super P delivery is only 7,776,000 heartbeats! ;)
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Frankly Ken, the whole thing is a bit overwhelming, but in the best possible sense. It is truly baptism by fire. That said, it makes everything else I've ever done pretty mundane. I'm reaching pretty far here and just don't want to miss a rung and fall to my sonic death.

And I'll go ahead and share something terribly embarrassing. It is so NOT COOL when you're playing through an an arrangement for the 50th time and you find tears running down your face. What kind of crap is that, sir? Can't say that's ever happened playing Skynyrd.

That heartbeat countdown number is a bit intimidating. Um, how many now?
 
#4,966
Zoomie said:
Frankly Ken, the whole thing is a bit overwhelming, but in the best possible sense. It is truly baptism by fire. That said, it makes everything else I've ever done pretty mundane. I'm reaching pretty far here and just don't want to miss a rung and fall to my sonic death.

And I'll go ahead and share something terribly embarrassing. It is so NOT COOL when you're playing through an an arrangement for the 50th time and you find tears running down your face. What kind of crap is that, sir? Can't say that's ever happened playing Skynyrd.

That heartbeat countdown number is a bit intimidating. Um, how many now?
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Well, if everyone else who plays in church has a Dingwall.... :D

One day, when funds allow.
 
#4,967
I just put an order in for a six string setof the nickel Dingwalls, and I'm looking forward to trying these out.

I'd love to see the Dingwall string line stocked at Bassstringsonline.com. Jason does an awesome job with BSO.com. It would be cool to avoid the international shipping charges, which added about 60% to the cost of these reasonably priced strings. Bothersome international borders!

I've been on a run of trying strings out on the sixer the last few months. Circle K balanced, Infled Superalloys, Paysons medium light, and now the Dingwalls. All in nickel. My string habit is cutting into my scotch budget.

I'll get a short review up as soon as I can get the new set set up and played in.

Anybody have any nickel six string round wound sets they really liked?

I had nickel Low Riders on the Super P/J for a long time, and they were the best nickel option I'd found for the five string. Very nice sounding and playing strings. I bought some Sunbeams at the same time but haven't gotten around to trying them out. The super P/j's are now wearing TI jazz flats.

For the four string Super P/J, I really loved the DR Hellborgs. The Hellborgs claim to be super focused on the fundamental, and I found that they had tons of punch and sustain, without a lot of extra noise. The single outer wrap makes then a bit different feeling, but the whatever the nickel alloy is, it's still slick and smooth.

It's great to have lots of choices!
 
#4,968
Zoomie said:
Frankly Ken, the whole thing is a bit overwhelming, but in the best possible sense. It is truly baptism by fire. That said, it makes everything else I've ever done pretty mundane. I'm reaching pretty far here and just don't want to miss a rung and fall to my sonic death.

And I'll go ahead and share something terribly embarrassing. It is so NOT COOL when you're playing through an an arrangement for the 50th time and you find tears running down your face. What kind of crap is that, sir? Can't say that's ever happened playing Skynyrd.

That heartbeat countdown number is a bit intimidating. Um, how many now?
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Fear not. There is a reason that phrase is repeated in His word. Cool isn't even in the equation when you're praisin'... Keep on stepping out in faith, brother!
 
#4,969
singlemalt said:
I just put an order in for a six string setof the nickel Dingwalls, and I'm looking forward to trying these out.

I'd love to see the Dingwall string line stocked at Bassstringsonline.com. Jason does an awesome job with BSO.com. It would be cool to avoid the international shipping charges, which added about 60% to the cost of these reasonably priced strings. Bothersome international borders!

I've been on a run of trying strings out on the sixer the last few months. Circle K balanced, Infled Superalloys, Paysons medium light, and now the Dingwalls. All in nickel. My string habit is cutting into my scotch budget.

I'll get a short review up as soon as I can get the new set set up and played in.

Anybody have any nickel six string round wound sets they really liked?

I had nickel Low Riders on the Super P/J for a long time, and they were the best nickel option I'd found for the five string. Very nice sounding and playing strings. I bought some Sunbeams at the same time but haven't gotten around to trying them out. The super P/j's are now wearing TI jazz flats.

For the four string Super P/J, I really loved the DR Hellborgs. The Hellborgs claim to be super focused on the fundamental, and I found that they had tons of punch and sustain, without a lot of extra noise. The single outer wrap makes then a bit different feeling, but the whatever the nickel alloy is, it's still slick and smooth.

It's great to have lots of choices!
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Big plus one on the Hellborg SJ/P4 synergy AND for BSO carrying Dingwall strings. I currently have Sunbeams on my SJ/P4 and have been digging them a lot. I've only played the stock strings on my five-string SJ/P, but I today I ordered up a set of nickel Lo-Riders from Jason, so I'll be re-stringing Wednesday. Should be fun. It sure is good that I have a low entertainment threshold. ;) ;) ;)
 
#4,973
Iv@N said:
Hey guys, here's me of me playing Space Cowboy by Jamiroquai with a new set of Paysons medium lights.

Let me know what you think :)!

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Iván
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Ivan, you have great touch. Your ghost notes and stutters kill!

When someone tells you to "make it funky now", you might want to tell them to fasten their seat belt. :p

I also love that over-driven tone you're getting.

Nice work, sir.
 
#4,975
Zoomie said:
Ivan, you have great touch. Your ghost notes and stutters kill!

When someone tells you to "make it funky now", you might want to tell them to fasten their seat belt. :p

I also love that over-driven tone you're getting.

Nice work, sir.
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Thanks for the kind words! Some videos are coming! :)
 
#4,976
Iv@N said:
Thanks for the kind words! Some videos are coming! :)
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Wow Ivan, just got a chance to check out the Israel and the New Breed track. Outstanding. We cover Israel very carefully down here in Houston. ; ) You would definitely get the invite back.

You said you got the Zender's tone by favoring the bridge pu. Did you mean you have a balance knob, or just simply plucking over the bridge pu?
 
#4,979
Great first week with the ABZ. Five sets for a conference, a 5 1/2-hour marathon gig Friday night, one band rehearsal, and an outdoor festival.

Had a couple of minor miscues at first, that might or might not have been attributable to fanned fret confusion. Other than that, I was in Dingwall heaven all week.

Everywhere I went, I got complements about how I played or sounded. I played more the last three days than I normally do in a month, and yet I had none of my normal back or shoulder pain.

Loved the clarity, the growl, and the ergonomics. Enjoyed the fact that three different sound people all commented on how easy it was to mix. Also the sense of freedom I felt, thanks to the exceptionally fast, comfortable neck....

Thank you, Sheldon.
 
#4,980
steve_rolfeca said:
Great first week with the ABZ. Five sets for a conference, a 5 1/2-hour marathon gig Friday night, one band rehearsal, and an outdoor festival.

Had a couple of minor miscues at first, that might or might not have been attributable to fanned fret confusion. Other than that, I was in Dingwall heaven all week.

Everywhere I went, I got complements about how I played or sounded. I played more the last three days than I normally do in a month, and yet I had none of my normal back or shoulder pain.

Loved the clarity, the growl, and the ergonomics. Enjoyed the fact that three different sound people all commented on how easy it was to mix. Also the sense of freedom I felt, thanks to the exceptionally fast, comfortable neck....

Thank you, Sheldon.
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Wonderful report! I'm glad that you are able to play without pain and apparently better than ever! :cool:
 

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