Dingwall Owners Club

[warptheory]

Perhaps try swapping neck and bridge pickups for a P-tone neck and SFII bridge. That's a pretty common and well-like configuration. They have the same wind direction and polarity (the middle pickup is opposite) so the swap shouldn't cause any issues.

Exactly my plan. Time to break out the soldering iron!

 

[macribas]

Exactly my plan. Time to break out the soldering iron!

You might not even need a soldering iron, if you still have the stock Dingwall pickup selector.

 

[KevyKev]

Outdoor gig yesterday, was hotter than normal, but was able to quench my thirst, playing at a brewery definitely has it's perks, especially in the PNW.

NG3 sounded great, best B string in the business, even better than the SP1, no surprise given the extra string length, even though it's big and heavyish (9.2 pounds), it does the job handily, and even with classic Dad rock and funk.

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I see you rocking that Mesa gear. Mesa and Dingwall….my man!

 

[Pablo504]

How many of my Dingwall Bros are using reverb?

I typically do not, and typically don't use any pedals at all. But I played a venue last week where they added just a hint of reverb to my signal through the house system and it really surprised me how good it sounded.

I typically don't use pedals, but would love to hear who is using reverb on a pedal, and which setups you like. Depends on genre, but love to hear what works and what doesn't...

 

[warptheory]

How many of my Dingwall Bros are using reverb?

I typically do not, and typically don't use any pedals at all. But I played a venue last week where they added just a hint of reverb to my signal through the house system and it really surprised me how good it sounded.

I typically don't use pedals, but would love to hear who is using reverb on a pedal, and which setups you like. Depends on genre, but love to hear what works and what doesn't...

Reverb adds a lot of space and dimension, and places it in the room rather than being up front. It get's lost in a mix but great for intro's, solo's outro's etc.

My band just recorded some sessions at a local joint in PDX, I used plate reverb and chorus from the Anagram for the intro this funk tune:


Dingwall SP1 sounded great and fit into the mix. If it were an album release, I might have tweaked the bass tone some, but the overall video turned out great.

Full playlist here.

 

[Pablo504]

Reverb adds a lot of space and dimension, and places it in the room rather than being up front. It get's lost in a mix but great for intro's, solo's outro's etc.

My band just recorded some sessions at a local joint in PDX, I used plate reverb and chorus from the Anagram for the intro this funk tune:


Dingwall SP1 sounded great and fit into the mix. If it were an album release, I might have tweaked the bass tone some, but the overall video turned out great.

Full playlist here.

Nice clip!

The reverb that the sound guy added to my bass signal was subtle, and seemed like it was more evident in the higher end of the fretboard, and with pops and slaps. I always thought reverb would get muddy down low, but must have had some filtering on the low freqs. It really was impressive, but I don't know the gear he was using.

Was hoping there might be a pedal or something that could do really high end reverb like that without getting muddy....

 

[IronSpatula]

Nice clip!

The reverb that the sound guy added to my bass signal was subtle, and seemed like it was more evident in the higher end of the fretboard, and with pops and slaps. I always thought reverb would get muddy down low, but must have had some filtering on the low freqs. It really was impressive, but I don't know the gear he was using.

Was hoping there might be a pedal or something that could do really high end reverb like that without getting muddy....

Check out the Ventris Reverb from Source Audio. There is just a "treble" tone control on the face of the pedal, but when connected to a device there are also controls for bass EQ, input HPF, and lots of additional parameters in their app. Maybe the most flexible reverb available for its price point (I paid $250 used) if you're willing to use an app for deep editing.

I bet the Big Sky could do it too, maybe even using only the hardware controls, but those are way more expensive.

 

[AB Nate]

Check out the Ventris Reverb from Source Audio. There is just a "treble" tone control on the face of the pedal, but when connected to a device there are also controls for bass EQ, input HPF, and lots of additional parameters in their app. Maybe the most flexible reverb available for its price point (I paid $250 used) if you're willing to use an app for deep editing.

I bet the Big Sky could do it too, maybe even using only the hardware controls, but those are way more expensive.

I loved my strymon reverbs but found it severe overkill for my uses. It sounded soooo good though standing alone.

In a mix the HX stomp or the anagram has options that have definitely done the job

 

[IronSpatula]

In a mix the HX stomp or the anagram has options that have definitely done the job

Great point. Even the routing options available in a modern multi could make it work regardless of what controls are or aren't available within the reverb itself. But I'm guessing those are generally pretty full featured too.

 

[Janis K.]

Here’s a pic of my new-to-me Afterburner.
I already had an AB1 (and a Combustion before that, all three within one year!), but this one has a Wengé neck, which plays and sounds even better (to me) than the Maple on the other. And: it’s Purple!

It’s a bit of a Frankenbass: it’s active but that was done later, which means the single battery is crammed into the cavity, not neatly accessible behind the magnet hatch. I think it’s a Darkglass pre.
Also, the previous owner told me the neck has been back at the factory to redo the fretboard under warranty, or something. Plays like a dream now.
I know the faux abalone stickers from neck illusions are a love or hate thing, I love ‘m, I only wish I had put them on aligned proper.

Combined with a Shiftline Olympic tube preamp pedal, a Euphonic Audio iAmp 1200 and a Vanderkley 2x12, it’s everything I always heard in my head but never achieved until now.

Dingwall knows how to build a killer bass.

My old bass!

That one was my main axe for quite a few years, fantastic instrument!
It was only replaced by a Z3, and even then it was no easy decision between those two....but one had to go for financial reasons.
The colour is called "Candy Purple" btw.

A bit of history about the bass:

It was originally bought in the UK at Bass Direct by a basschat-member, then he got the aftermarket Darkglass Preamp installed at Noiseworks, I believe.

He sold it to a chap in Spain and a year later or so I then bought it from him (I'm in Germany btw... ).

It was my main bass for at least 5 years, then I got my Z3 and I had to sell it.

The buyer was based in Cyprus, if I recall correctly.
After a while he mentioned that he sent the neck to the Dingwall Custom Shop in Canada because it developed a "hump" in the fretboard and they leveled and re-fretted it under warranty.

Now it looks like it found its way back to the mainland - seems like this bass loves to travel...

 

[AB Nate]

Questions for our European members understanding there is variance across the EU of course.

1. How do you all find humidity and salinity effects on your Dingwall’s?

2. How is the resale market/values over there compared to new prices?

 

[kleinduimpje66]

My old bass!

That one was my main axe for quite a few years, fantastic instrument!
It was only replaced by a Z3, and even then it was no easy decision between those two....but one had to go for financial reasons.
The colour is called "Candy Purple" btw.

A bit of history about the bass:

It was originally bought in the UK at Bass Direct by a basschat-member, then he got the aftermarket Darkglass Preamp installed at Noiseworks, I believe.

He sold it to a chap in Spain and a year later or so I then bought it from him (I'm in Germany btw... ).

It was my main bass for at least 5 years, then I got my Z3 and I had to sell it.

The buyer was based in Cyprus, if I recall correctly.
After a while he mentioned that he sent the neck to the Dingwall Custom Shop in Canada because it developed a "hump" in the fretboard and they leveled and re-fretted it under warranty.

Now it looks like it found its way back to the mainland - seems like this bass loves to travel...

Wow! Man I love talkbass, and this forum! A truly worldwide community.

Indeed I bought it last summer via Facebook MP from a guy in (on?) Cyprus who told me the story about the neck repair, he seemed very honest.
Which other company would repair a third-hand decade old neck under warranty? Given everything I’ve read on this forum, that’s typical Dingwall customer service. There seems little risk buying a used Afterburner (or any Dingwall).
Can’t imagine ever selling this bass.
So nice to learn more about its previous lives!

 

[Mr_BK]

Questions for our European members understanding there is variance across the EU of course.

1. How do you all find humidity and salinity effects on your Dingwall’s?

2. How is the resale market/values over there compared to new prices?

Humidity here 30% - 60%. Dingwalls do fine and mostly better than other basses. I almost never adjust the truss rod.
No salt here though. The sea is far away.

Resale ... dropping dramtically over the last years IMHO. Like all over the world. Using Reverb as the sole indicator where I am scanning the whole world.

 

[AB Nate]

Humidity here 30% - 60%. Dingwalls do fine and mostly better than other basses. I almost never adjust the truss rod.
No salt here though. The sea is far away.

Resale ... dropping dramtically over the last years IMHO. Like all over the world. Using Reverb as the sole indicator where I am scanning the whole world.

Appreciate the feedback.

Our humidity is a bit lower then yours.

I am truly curious about coastal effects

if you buy on reverb internationally do you get hit with a VAT to import (25%)? + + +

 

[ThisYouCanTrust]

Questions for our European members understanding there is variance across the EU of course.

1. How do you all find humidity and salinity effects on your Dingwall’s?

2. How is the resale market/values over there compared to new prices?

Moving to costa del sol ?

I'm not lucky enough to have salinity issues, but our temperature and humidity vary less here than where you are, so I would not expect any new issue to pop up ?
I never had any, necks are stable, tuning is stable, I can't complain really.
The humidity here can swing between 20% in winter and almost 60 in the summer.

Can't complain about resale value either, it's been over what I paid for them new for many years already
But that will strongly depend on when you bought yours, obviously.

If you buy internationally yeah you're going to hurt, everything is more expensive here because of that.
If you move with your basses you should be able to sell them in europe for more than in north america without much difficulty.

 

[Ian774]

I’m a bit confused regarding the SP1 pickups.

The Dingwall website says Dual P (neck) and FD3n (Bridge). My understanding is that the FD3n has Neodymium magnets. Yet the description of the bass says “Alnico-loaded”.

So yes, I’m confused.

 

[Scott McArron]

if you buy on reverb internationally do you get hit with a VAT to import (25%)? + + +

Yep. Total additional costs of VAT and import fees comes closer to 30% here in Germany when purchasing outside EU

 

[Element Zero]

That’s my main reason for not favoring the AB line. I just can’t deal with that.

Glad you like it and hope it works well for you in the long run!

Makes me wonder about the Effigy…

 

[Element Zero]

Unfortunately I wouldnt keep a bass of this value if i have to compromise on something.

100% I feel that to my very core.

 

[Scott McArron]

Makes me wonder about the Effigy…

Looking at pictures of the Effigy, you can see the bridge and pickups are buried a bit deeper into the body than the AB, and it seems (at least by my eyes) that the string-to-body space seems reduced accordingly as well. Can’t wait till Fall to find out for sure.