Dingwall Owners Club

[gustobassman]

That's some excellent serendipity. And it's nice to have the support of your wife!

Never mind my wait time questions - where the hell do you guys find women that will support you in your musical pursuits and allow you to make these sorts of purchases?

My running joke is that she's my "better 7/8ths".. . Some people get it.. some take a few minutes. We actually met a gig of mine. I had no idea, but she saw me play the week prior in a different band, and wasnt expecting to see me the night she did. First person I talked to when I got off stage that night- 18 yrs and plenty of bands later, here we are, lol..

 

[AmazingMumford]

My running joke is that she's my "better 7/8ths".. . Some people get it.. some take a few minutes. We actually met a gig of mine. I had no idea, but she saw me play the week prior in a different band, and wasnt expecting to see me the night she did. First person I talked to when I got off stage that night- 18 yrs and plenty of bands later, here we are, lol..

After almost 34 years together and three custom Dingwalls, my wife is now resigned to my indulgences (no...not like that...drinking, smoking, drugs, gambling, and other women are all off the list). At least she's supportive of the band thing--when we were in our 20's, she went to every gig, and now she tolerates weekly practices downstairs. Talk about a long-suffering woman!

 

[BassJuju]

I have wanted to try one for a long time. That science seemed sound. However, I always wondered if it would put me off in all my 35’s or regular fretted instruments. Should I get prepared to sell the rest??

 

[AB Nate]

Never mind my wait time questions - where the hell do you guys find women that will support you in your musical pursuits and allow you to make these sorts of purchases?

Kijiji

 

[AB Nate]

I have wanted to try one for a long time. That science seemed sound. However, I always wondered if it would put me off in all my 35’s or regular fretted instruments. Should I get prepared to sell the rest??

It’s a probability.
Many do.
I did and was down to one Dingwall and no other basses for a while… something happened and I’ve ventured back out (in reality, almost pointlessly) to other basses. If you have some amazing basses don’t discount what they are BUT… do know that when you dial in a Dingwall the others are not often needed in the end.

I still appreciate the sound and playability of many basses but if there was only one I could have it’s hands down easily one of my Dingwall’s. not even a question.

 

[BassJuju]

It’s a probability.
Many do.
I did and was down to one Dingwall and no other basses for a while… something happened and I’ve ventured back out (in reality, almost pointlessly) to other basses. If you have some amazing basses don’t discount what they are BUT… do know that when you dial in a Dingwall the others are not often needed in the end.

I still appreciate the sound and playability of many basses but if there was only one I could have it’s hands down easily one of my Dingwall’s. not even a question.

Point taken… seems logical as well. Do you find a challenge in playing when switching between the different fret layouts? I play upright and some fretless too. I’ve seen, but can’t quite get my head around a fanned fretless.

 

[AB Nate]

Point taken… seems logical as well. Do you find a challenge in playing when switching between the different fret layouts? I play upright and some fretless too. I’ve seen, but can’t quite get my head around a fanned fretless.

No stress in switching back and forth. IMO that’s a pretty over exaggerated concern.

Where it does get real though is switching from a Dingwall unlined fretless to a parallel feet unlined fretless…. That’s too much for my little brain.
Honestly the Dingwall unlined fretless is easier to intonate, at least for myself, than the parallel fretless. Pretty crazy.

 

[Nuage420]

It’s a probability.
Many do.
I did and was down to one Dingwall and no other basses for a while… something happened and I’ve ventured back out (in reality, almost pointlessly) to other basses. If you have some amazing basses don’t discount what they are BUT… do know that when you dial in a Dingwall the others are not often needed in the end.

I still appreciate the sound and playability of many basses but if there was only one I could have it’s hands down easily one of my Dingwall’s. not even a question.

You're not wrong, it's not the Dingwall can sound like a yn other bass. You just get spoiled with the clarity and punch. I'm starting to feel like a dingwall and a P Bass would be the best duo. It works for Lee.

I definitely won't go sub 35" except for four string stingray. There's just something special about them.

 

[AB Nate]

You're not wrong, it's not the Dingwall can sound like a yn other bass. You just get spoiled with the clarity and punch. I'm starting to feel like a dingwall and a P Bass would be the best duo. It works for Lee.

I definitely won't go sub 35" except for four string stingray. There's just something special about them.

I had a 5 string Stingray Special HH and the sounds it created were incredible. I didn’t love the spacing but it was a fantastic instrument.

 

[Nuage420]

I had a 5 string Stingray Special HH and the sounds it created were incredible. I didn’t love the spacing but it was a fantastic instrument.

Oh man tell me about it... I dipped into the past and read all about the 19mm "challenge" from EB. My Droc and when they make a Special HH in stealth will be the only four strings I'll have.

 

[Nuage420]

Made this to help me visualize how I want my six way switch set up might help someone. Lemme know if you see something wrong. And no I didn't adjust series parallel, I'm not that savvy and it'll either sound good or I'll cross that bridge later lol

 

[Nuage420]

Should be as simple as swapping leads?

 

[Derek Williams]

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Should be as simple as swapping leads?

Yep, nothing special about each pickup, so they can be put in any order. The only part that will be different is the neck pickup is in parallel, so you need to keep it's red/green together and black/white together (unless you want to put it into series, which is as simple as twisting the green and black together and taping it up. If you want a more secure connection you can also solder the 2 wires together and put some nice shrink wrap on it).

 

[Nuage420]

Just did the neck and bridge swap and like it much better than stock. There is massive output increase with the middle solo but it's a great tone just makes the N and N/M sound weaker. And I like the all in reversed as well, there seems to be more definition between notes. Stock all in gets a bit overwhelming sometimes

 

[AB Nate]

Oh man tell me about it... I dipped into the past and read all about the 19mm "challenge" from EB. My Droc and when they make a Special HH in stealth will be the only four strings I'll have.

On the 5 it is 17.5 and it just seemed really tight. I don’t recall what the nut is but it was just a “compact” feeling bass my bongo and Spector six strings seemed more open despite having similar spacings. It was no BBNE Yamaha. That neck was stupid tight but it was tight. And I love the 18mm spacing of the Z necks which seem small compared to the ABs and NGs.

 

[Nuage420]

On the 5 it is 17.5 and it just seemed really tight. I don’t recall what the nut is but it was just a “compact” feeling bass my bongo and Spector six strings seemed more open despite having similar spacings. It was no BBNE Yamaha. That neck was stupid tight but it was tight. And I love the 18mm spacing of the Z necks which seem small compared to the ABs and NGs.

Yeah I guess the Ball son who is running things now said he'd make a 19mm five if X amout of people would order and pay up front. Nobody came up with the money to do it so it never happened. There's more to it and got a bit dramatic but I'll let anyone curious search it and read for themselves.

 

[Kmrumedy]

So whatever happened to @Kmrumedy and your bass? I saw you post somewhere that you got it but I don't think you've share any pics or anything with us?

Sacrilege!
I'm totally calling you out on this

Show some pics and share your experiences with the rest of the gang!

I will, I will. Sorry. The bass is still in the shop.

Question - My luthier contacted me today. He's setting up my Z3 and discovered thread lock all in the saddles. Is this factory? I am assuming not. He can't get the action to as low as I like it.

Also, is there a special tool for the truss rod?

 

[AB Nate]

I will, I will. Sorry. The bass is still in the shop.

Question - My luthier contacted me today. He's setting up my Z3 and discovered thread lock all in the saddles. Is this factory? I am assuming not. He can't get the action to as low as I like it.

Also, is there a special tool for the truss rod?

Thread lock is normal. Tell him to be careful. Screw the screws out and dust off the thread lock powder before screws ng them in further down

there is an Allen wrench set that should have come with the Dingwall.
If you don not have it, Dingwall does sell these kits. It’s a standard size. I don’t remember off the top off my head.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

I will, I will. Sorry. The bass is still in the shop.

Question - My luthier contacted me today. He's setting up my Z3 and discovered thread lock all in the saddles. Is this factory? I am assuming not. He can't get the action to as low as I like it.

Also, is there a special tool for the truss rod?

I have read that people can and do put Loctite on the saddle threes, so it is likely normal. Apparently you can also get shorter screws (saddle heads) of you want to lower the action. Apparently they're common and can be found in hardware stores, although I have never actually looked for them.

All Canadian basses usually come with an Allen key set which should have one for the neck. Mine doesn't have anything written on it (they're colour coded), but it looks to be either 3mm or 5/32" with a ball end.

 

[Nuage420]

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