It's a chess game and whether it happens or not will depend on the other player's move, so hopefully Dingwall won't end up affected by it.
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This is all in line with my expectations. If the tariffs are imposed it will take my bare bones Super P build from $2,800 up to $3,500. I'll still pay that amount as an additional $700 on this bass won't be a deal breaking level of added cost, but I won't be happy about it.If they're applied like normal, it wouldn't matter when the deposit was made. As far as I know, deposits are for the dealer to secure things and kind of separate out the tire kickers. So when Dingwall invoices the dealer $8k for that Z, that's that number that would be used for the tariff, even if you only owe $7500 at that point.
We'll just have to wait and see how it plays out at this point. It's not yet a done deal. For folks who are politically active and wish to express themselves, writing to reps would be... prudent. It's also possible that the tariffs get enacted, and quickly withdrawn as well.
Trying to thread the needle on this post, so that's as far as I'll take it
It'd send my Z build well north of $10k 
I can afford that, but, I'll need my dealer to sit on the bass for a couple extra months to come up with it as it's entirely unexpected and not budgeted for. I'm hoping it doesn't come to pass.
I can afford that, but, I'll need my dealer to sit on the bass for a couple extra months to come up with it as it's entirely unexpected and not budgeted for. I'm hoping it doesn't come to pass.
It would strongly affect my forthcoming AB2, as well, but I don’t think we’ll actually see big, flat tariffs imposed, or if they do, they won’t last long. I think that either a series of negotiated trade agreements or targeted tariffs of generally lower percentages are more likely, and probably settled, broadly, by mid-year or earlier.
Feel your pain - my Z build wouldn't be quite that bad, but production started at the beginning of October....looks like it might end up being towards the top end of the 2-4 month window people are getting quoted which means potentially shipping after the tariff hits. Time will tell I guess..........It'd send my Z build well north of $10k
Interesting. I think mine hit production right in December and was also told 2-4 months then. I was hoping to see it by late March or early April. It'll be what it is, and I know they'll knock it outta the park.
Ya'll see the 2nd Master Build? That finish is just insanity in overdrive. It's not even my "thing" and I love it.
Who wants to take bets on what those builds will run? Prima Artists are now $20k so I'm guessing north of that. $25k?
I think you’re probably on par with a Prima for those.
Anyone notice padalkas signature edge inlays? I think they are so cool
What personally blew me away was the pricing on Combustions and NGs. I don't know how well they're selling, presumably still pretty well, but $3k USD (after taxes and shipping) is a pretty steeeeeep ask for tons of players. I was half thinking of budgeting for one later this year, to have a 2nd 6 str, but at that price... I think I'll just deal with string/nut swapping when I need to drastically change tuning instead $3k will buy a ton of string sets!
$3k will buy a ton of string sets!
Neat on the blend knobs and 3 position toggle switch. I was kind of figuring we'd see some sort of Neve-loaded overseas built Dingwall, but didn't think it'd come out quite this soon. Very cool.
For all those with builds in que I imagine dingwall, your dealer and yourselves would all be in correspondence regarding how everyone will address the situation depending on how it arises.
Sheldon is a great business man and wants happy customers. This isn’t the first tariff he has had to address.
That said, the threats are still just that. Hopefully respective parties come to the table to address concerns.
I hope it works out for you all with builds in que and not at your expenses.
Take a breath for now folks. There’s some cool NAMM stuff happening!!!
What personally blew me away was the pricing on Combustions and NGs. I don't know how well they're selling, presumably still pretty well, but $3k USD (after taxes and shipping) is a pretty steeeeeep ask for tons of players. I was half thinking of budgeting for one later this year, to have a 2nd 6 str, but at that price... I think I'll just deal with string/nut swapping when I need to drastically change tuning instead
I personally would not pay that much for a China-made mass produced instrument, Dingwall or not. Will be the same for the upcoming ready-to-play Supers. Apart from the ugly look ... if pricing is in the same range as the NGs I won't even consider them.
Looking at diminishing possibilities for custom options, really long wait times and having to accept the possibility that your favourite options are no longer available once your slot is nearing production ... and looking at the current prices for custom shop basses ... I will also not mount that wagon.
The secondary market is the better option these days I think. There appear nice Z's on Reverb ever so often from reputable dealers. I wouldn't dare to order custom today.
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New Dingwall Combustion Nashville looks interesting. Im not a fan of the pickguard but the wiring sounds pretty cool.
If new prices go up, used prices are going up as well.
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Yeah but the holes.....I thought the same thing. Good things is that it’s easy to unscrew the PG
