Dingwall Owners Club

[singlemalt]

Fret wraps on every one. Kind of funky getting just the right amount with the slanted nut and Dingwall headstock carve, but worth it.

Really helps clean up slap. And I could see ring with higher gain settings. If you are into tapping, you probably have things running pretty hot. Nice to be able to pull it up where it’s tighter and more muted, for higher stuff, and just be able to knock it back as I go lower.
And now there’s lots of colors. (I just buy three packs of whatever is on sale)

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Question for anyone that's tried the Neve preamp - on my Glockenklang preamp, when you go into passive mode, the treble knob becomes a passive tone control. That's great, except most of its effect is in the last 10% of the rotation and it's difficult to actually use. Does the passive tone on the Neve preamp behave like a regular tone knob?

EDIT: I think I just answered my own question. At 1:48 in this video, he pulls back on the tone knob and it sounds like a tone knob should.

 

[retroXvertigo]

Well, I did a thing.

Found a Z3X 5 string and had to have it, so I'll be listing my D-Roc standard 4 in black + NG-3 6 in white w fretnation 6 way knob to fund it shortly.

Can't wait! I'll need to find somewhere to get poutine here in Raleigh, NC the day it gets here.

P.S. pinch me, I'm dreaming - a Z3 has been my unobtanium / holy grail for the longest time, and now it's happening... And my wife is supportive!

Congrats!! Zs are incredible instruments.

 

[silky smoove]

on my Glockenklang preamp, when you go into passive mode, the treble knob becomes a passive tone control. That's great, except most of its effect is in the last 10% of the rotation and it's difficult to actually use.

That's curious. My Glockenklang does not behave like this. It's definitely a little trickier than a normal tone knob since it only operates from the center detent to the fully off position as opposed to the full pot sweep, but I have far more usable range than just the last 10% of the rotation. This doesn't help you in any way, but I thought I'd point out that this behavior, at least from my single case, does not seem to be universal. Do others experience this with their Glocks?

 

[Derek Williams]

That's curious. My Glockenklang does not behave like this. It's definitely a little trickier than a normal tone knob since it only operates from the center detent to the fully off position as opposed to the full pot sweep, but I have far more usable range than just the last 10% of the rotation. This doesn't help you in any way, but I thought I'd point out that this behavior, at least from my single case, does not seem to be universal. Do others experience this with their Glocks?

Yeah, there is much more effect in the last bit for me too. It’s hard to find a “50% tone” spot

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

Yeah, there is much more effect in the last bit for me too. It’s hard to find a “50% tone” spot

Most of the regular passive tone controls that I have had or used are like this too, including my Fender P.

 

[KPopOnBass]

Idle curiosity... how many D-Birds were made before they switched to the D-Roc design? Are they about the same weight and otherwise play similar?

I like the headstock on the old ones better, but the body on the new ones better (but never had a chance to play either).

 

[Murph_Orpheus]

Idle curiosity... how many D-Birds were made before they switched to the D-Roc design? Are they about the same weight and otherwise play similar?

I like the headstock on the old ones better, but the body on the new ones better (but never had a chance to play either).

I can't give you an opinion on the DRoc but I've had my DBird for over 4 years now and it's a joy to play. It's not heavy and the neck balance is wonderful. I'm fairly sure the woods and electronics were kept the same (on the production models at least) between the two and it is just the looks aspect that changed.

 

[NOLA Bass]

I have a Canadian DBird, and have owned an import DRoc and played a Canadian DRoc at NAMM. Overall, it's a minor change. The only difference you'll notice imo is that the DRoc has better upper fret access. Otherwise, they balance, play and sound about the same. Which one you prefer the looks of is entirely subjective of course.

 

[Nuage420]

Idle curiosity... how many D-Birds were made before they switched to the D-Roc design? Are they about the same weight and otherwise play similar?

I like the headstock on the old ones better, but the body on the new ones better (but never had a chance to play either).

I bought back my DROC. Also snagged a dream DBIRD and then released it to Nola when I discovered the fret access advantage of the DROC better suited me. I couldn't agree more about the headstock with the little cuts on the side. Looks so good.

 

[NOLA Bass]

Yep, it really is aesthetics beyond that upper fret access. That being said, the DRoc has a huge advantage in that upper fret access. Depending on your style and music you play, that could be a major advantage. The availability of DRoc's is also a big advantage. The DBirds (both Custom and Standard) seem few and far between.

 

[NOLA Bass]

Question for anyone that's tried the Neve preamp - on my Glockenklang preamp, when you go into passive mode, the treble knob becomes a passive tone control. That's great, except most of its effect is in the last 10% of the rotation and it's difficult to actually use. Does the passive tone on the Neve preamp behave like a regular tone knob?

EDIT: I think I just answered my own question. At 1:48 in this video, he pulls back on the tone knob and it sounds like a tone knob should.

I have been gravitating to passive basses more and more lately. That being said, that Neve preamp has me so intrigued. This demo sounds so good.

 

[singlemalt]

I think I remember seeing 150 as an estimated number of Dbird import production models that made it into the wild. As always, I could be just pulling that number outta my butt, and wrong. It’s been known to happen.

Hopefully, we’ll hear from someone who really knows.

I know Dingwall won a “best bass” at NAMM with the introduction of the Dbird, but I can’t recall what year that was.

Like the Super J and Super P, the Dingwall take on a classic design trimmed all the flab away and tightened up the looks and made major improvements to quality and performance.

 

[BGroovy]

How quiet are the pickups in the passive Dingwalls? I’m considering my first multi scale (after a few basses I have listed sell). I’m drawn to two different Dingwalls. Has to be a 5 string. Either a D Roc or a passive Afterburner. Different beasts but they match my stable which is a mix of passive Jazz basses and an active Spector, diverse tastes.

Which one has better access to lower frets for someone with a short reach? I’ve been primarily playing my medium scale Spector 5er, but I’d love a tighter B.

(if anyone is interested in trading a 5 string Dingwall for one or two Fenders or Fender shaped objects let me know!)

 

[Snake101st]

I have my D-Roc pretty low on the strap generally, which a tbird style bass requires or you go straight to bass jail.

Usually my NG is higher up in the "same position as you're sitting" spot, and I'd say the D-roc feels like less of a reach while standing, since you'll have it at more of an angle with the body more off to the right of you

 

[wavemaker]

I have my D-Roc pretty low on the strap generally, which a tbird style bass requires or you go straight to bass jail.

Couldn’t agree more. Entwistle was wrong and we all know it.

Usually my NG is higher up in the "same position as you're sitting" spot, and I'd say the D-roc feels like less of a reach while standing, since you'll have it at more of an angle with the body more off to the right of you.

I‘ll add that this is completely remedied by the reach reducing strap pin installed in the back. I‘ve had the pleasure of experiencing this lately and am kind of blown away by the effectiveness - I‘m not a small guy and generally my body agrees with Dingwall proportions / ergonomics, but that pin just makes everything so much more relaxed than the regular one.

 

[retroXvertigo]

I have been gravitating to passive basses more and more lately. That being said, that Neve preamp has me so intrigued. This demo sounds so good.

I attempted to add the Neve to my order, but it was too far into production for a change.

I generally prefer passive, but I was really intrigued by the Neve.

 

[Snake101st]

I‘ll add that this is completely remedied by the reach reducing strap pin installed in the back. I‘ve had the pleasure of experiencing this lately and am kind of blown away by the effectiveness - I‘m not a small guy and generally my body agrees with Dingwall proportions / ergonomics, but that pin just makes everything so much more relaxed than the regular one.

Didn't even realize that was a thing on Canadian models, but I'm glad it is and now I plan on using that rear strap pin when my Z3x comes, and will probably be installing flush mounts where the existing pins are for consistency (+ cosmetics, especially if I'll be using the rear pin and the one on the input jack side would just be sitting there unused heh)

So you ended up helping me with that, too!

This deal (the used Z3x im waiting on) keeps getting better.

P.S. what's the difference between the Z3 and Z3x? I couldn't find much while searching, seems like based on an earlier post in this thread the Z3x pickup position is maybe a bit different and closer to the neck?

 

[AB Nate]

Didn't even realize that was a thing on Canadian models, but I'm glad it is and now I plan on using that rear strap pin when my Z3x comes, and will probably be installing flush mounts where the existing pins are for consistency (+ cosmetics, especially if I'll be using the rear pin and the one on the input jack side would just be sitting there unused heh)

So you ended up helping me with that, too!

This deal (the used Z3x im waiting on) keeps getting better.

P.S. what's the difference between the Z3 and Z3x? I couldn't find much while searching, seems like the Z3x pickup position is just a bit different and closer to the neck?

I don’t believe that’s a thing. Z3 and a Z3x are just variations of the same model terminology. Z1 is jazz pick up set up. Z2 is Mm set up.

 

[macribas]

I attempted to add the Neve to my order, but it was too far into production for a change.

I generally prefer passive, but I was really intrigued by the Neve.

When I run my Super J in parallel, I could definitely use a little boost. But I only have three holes (volume, selector, tone) I don't think I'd be able to add the Neve to it.