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#52,322
Jason at FretNation.com can set you up with mixed length sets of TI flats for a perfect fit on the longscale Dingwalls. Just contact him for a special order or singles.

Payson flats are a drop in fit on the long scales. Payson has been super helpful with mixing up sets to suit my goals. He has lots of gauges and can customize your sets.

I have Payson flats on the Dbird and TI’s on the Super.
 
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subtlestew said:
Greetings, Dingwall owners. I have a question for y'all. As a recent convert to this wonderful Dingwall madness, I have recently (a few months ago) acquired an older (serial #42XX) Super J 5. I believe it has an older-style bridge on it. I have put my favorite strings (TI flats) on it, and I've got the set-up 99% to where I want it to be. (Side note- I'm an experienced set-up guy, with a well-stocked workbench, a few parts builds in my past, and a good understanding of how everything is supposed to work.) My question is regarding the bridge saddles. The A string buzzes ever so slightly, so I need to raise it just a hair. I cannot, for the life of me, do so. Am I right that the way to do this is with the two little screws that the string goes over? The bag of tools included a variety of Allen wrenches, and the one with the blue band on it seems right. However, neither screw will budge, and I'm worried about stripping the hole with the tool if I go harder at it. I'm right that the blocks beneath the screws slide back and forth to adjust intonation, and have nothing to do with raising/lowering action, right? Please let me know how I can make this adjustment, and if (as I suspect) the screws are locked up and I need a) to loosen them somehow or b) a new bridge. Thanks!

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You have to crank on those saddle screw pretty hard, I think some may have a dab of thread locker from the factory (or have just not moved in many years).
I would add that changing the saddle height on my super J did not solve my a string buzz but adding a string tree did. The really old ones didn’t have a string tree so if yours doesn’t its worth putting one on IMO
 
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Waltsdog said:
You have to crank on those saddle screw pretty hard, I think some may have a dab of thread locker from the factory (or have just not moved in many years).
I would add that changing the saddle height on my super J did not solve my a string buzz but adding a string tree did. The really old ones didn’t have a string tree so if yours doesn’t its worth putting one on IMO
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Very valid. Dingwall will sell you a string retainer if required.

I also did this to an older SJ
 
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AB Nate said:
Very valid. Dingwall will sell you a string retainer if required.

I also did this to an older SJ
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Ditto.
Waltsdog said:
You have to crank on those saddle screw pretty hard, I think some may have a dab of thread locker from the factory
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I think this is true.
Loosed the string a turn or two and put a little force into it. The screw is high quality so the head shouldn’t strip.
 
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Kmrumedy said:
Hi Again -

A kind local member has been helping me out. Very friendly and helpful club here!

My main concern is string action. I recognize many fans of these basses play hard and require higher action.

I'm at the complete other side of a spectrum where I am a jazz player and require ultra low action for soloing. Can Dingwalls get to almost kissing the fret low action without buzzing?

Also, playing classical style, the position of the output jack would require an L shape of 90 degree jack end for it to not get in the way in a Z3 correct? Is it still doable on a Z3?
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My Super P5 is setup with about .75 to 1.0 string height at the 12th fret - higher for the B and E, lower for ADG.
 
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AB Nate said:
Dingwall action can get super low depending on the bass.

you do not need a right angle jack to play in this manner on a Z. You do need to be mindful that you have a cable sticking out of the back of the bass but it’s not reall a concern… unless of course somehow you play in a weird knees close together type manner… but with knees spread apart in a normal sitting position you’ll be totally fine.
I now use a transmitter pack with a straight end cable and have no issue sitting at my desk.
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That is a relief. Thank you Nate. This is starting to look good!

Thanks for all the help guys. This is a nice place to hangout!
 
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subtlestew said:
Greetings, Dingwall owners. I have a question for y'all. As a recent convert to this wonderful Dingwall madness, I have recently (a few months ago) acquired an older (serial #42XX) Super J 5. I believe it has an older-style bridge on it. I have put my favorite strings (TI flats) on it, and I've got the set-up 99% to where I want it to be. (Side note- I'm an experienced set-up guy, with a well-stocked workbench, a few parts builds in my past, and a good understanding of how everything is supposed to work.) My question is regarding the bridge saddles. The A string buzzes ever so slightly, so I need to raise it just a hair. I cannot, for the life of me, do so. Am I right that the way to do this is with the two little screws that the string goes over? The bag of tools included a variety of Allen wrenches, and the one with the blue band on it seems right. However, neither screw will budge, and I'm worried about stripping the hole with the tool if I go harder at it. I'm right that the blocks beneath the screws slide back and forth to adjust intonation, and have nothing to do with raising/lowering action, right? Please let me know how I can make this adjustment, and if (as I suspect) the screws are locked up and I need a) to loosen them somehow or b) a new bridge. Thanks!

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Thanks again, everyone. I took the saddle completely out, put it in a vise, and cranked it up with a quality allen wrench with a handle. No more buzz! And bass bliss.

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