Dingwall Owners Club

[Akami]

Of course the key to this is KNOWING that you don't know!

That's funny, but unfortunately true.

Too many people going to school and learning how to think of themselves as all knowing with no schooling on the understanding of personal limitations.

 

[groovaholic]

Best answer I ever heard was "I don't know...but I'll find out" followed by a trip to the computer, a brief internet search, then an informed reply.

But that's a behavior that has to be taught -- and I rewarded that behavior with lots of repeat business and referrals.

 

[Ian774]

Do Extra Long Scale Ernie Ball Slinkies (135-105-85-65-45) fit a Dingwall Combustion???

 

[dukeorock]

Now that I've had my Super P a few days, perhaps a couple observations are approaching valid. All my gigs since I got it are on upright, so it has seen a gig yet, but...

This thing is a joy to play. I keep it on a stand nearby and find myself picking it up all the time. Pulled my Fender AM STD out of the case the other day, and it seemed so clunky and difficult to play in comparison. I've always had at least one Fender P bass in my collection since about 1980. This might change now

 

[Junk420]

So who here is sporting a 5 string Dingwall that hits an F#? I just realized that my tuner is garbage and I need to get a new one by the time my NG-2 shows up. What do you down tuned fellers use?

 

[spiritbass]

I'm not a down-tuner, but I use an older Peterson (Strobo Stomp). Have you considered tuning @ the seventh fret?

 

[Junk420]

I'm not a down-tuner, but I use an older Peterson (Strobo Stomp). Have you considered tuning @ the seventh fret?

I've never heard of that to be honest. I'm interested to learn any kind of technique I can

 

[Bocete]

Just tune the 7th fret of the F# string into C#. Or you can tune a harmonic.

 

[Mr Bassicks]

We are pretty lucky here in UK, Bass Direct apparently has the world largest stock of Dingwall basses and his supply from the factory is pretty regular, they must be selling very well here:

I'm lucky enough to live 15 minutes from Bass Direct. It's a bassists dream, and Mark's a great guy.

Great for me, less good for my wallet... ;-)

 

[reddavid]

Duke, I hear you. I keep the Super P out on a stand - it is so much fun to pick up and play. Then, of course, there's the Super P/J which generally lives in the case, but goes to gigs.

I'm a happy camper.

Maybe next month I'll switch it up?!

 

[Ian774]

Do Extra Long Scale Ernie Ball Slinkies (135-105-85-65-45) fit a Dingwall Combustion???

Anyone?

 

[spiritbass]

Duke, I hear you. I keep the Super P out on a stand - it is so much fun to pick up and play. Then, of course, there's the Super P/J which generally lives in the case, but goes to gigs.

I've discovered a torture that is infinitely worse than waiting on delivery of a new Dingwall. It is having said instrument (Super P) on hand but not being able to play it due to sending the pick guard off to have a new one made.

 

[Bean639]

Anyone?

Ian I have not heard of those strings fitting, however I do not keep up with these things as much as some of the others. My guess, they do not. I say that because I would think one of these guys would've chimed in by now. My suggestion, call Ernie ball as ask. Let us know! Hope that helps.

 

[reddavid]

I've discovered a torture that is infinitely worse than waiting on delivery of a new Dingwall. It is having said instrument (Super P) on hand but not being able to play it due to sending the pick guard off to have a new one made.

I'm waiting on a custom fretless neck for the P5. But I can still play it.

 

[SpecialBlender]

Do Extra Long Scale Ernie Ball Slinkies (135-105-85-65-45) fit a Dingwall Combustion???

Ian: Here's a link to the Ask Sheldon postings on the Dingwall forum. Post a question there and you'll hear from the man himself. Nobody knows what works or doesn't work better than him.

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[BuffaloBob4343]

Ian: Here's a link to the Ask Sheldon postings on the Dingwall forum. Post a question there and you'll hear from the man himself. Nobody knows what works or doesn't work better than him.

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There is also a stickied thread that seeks to identify all strings that fit Dingwalls.

 

[singlemalt]

Check in with Bassstringsonline.com. They will pull the strings and measure for you. They know what a Dingwall long scale measures. They will become your string dealer, remembering you orders for quick refills. Free shipping.

 

[Grand Wazoo]

Actually I tried to fit a set of Ernie Ball 5 strings to my ABZ5 a couple of years ago with unsatisfactory results. If you like ill-fitting things and ignore the obvious yes they might just stretch to the peg and allow you 2 turns.

BUT

Here are the issues you will encounter:

1. The Low B string will start to narrow halfway from the first fret to the nut, not ideal at all.

2. The part of the strings that go over the saddles are of the same thickness all the way to the ball end, as they are not tapered like the Dingwall strings are, therefore you will need to lower your saddles a lot to avoid a very high action.

3. Regular scale strings will have been designed with a core thickness to compensate for a 34" scale and as a result fitting these strings to a 37" scale will result in a very tight core and very tight feel to the strings.

In conclusion. yeah they might just fit but they're a b*tch to manage and they probably don't give you the performance, feel and elasticity of the strings which are purpose built for longer scale basses.

 

[dukeorock]

Anyone going to NAMM? A photo or two would be nice

 

[Smallequestrian]

Anyone going to NAMM? A photo or two would be nice

Smalleq on instagram. Already had a nice chat with Sheldon and Barry today, new stuff is incredibly cool.