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#6,441
spiritbass said:
Sheldon didn't make very many of these, I know that much. It's a nice wood combination - the same as my old Indigoburst AB-1 that you offered a trade for. The string spacing is 18mm, not 19. They are usually light - mine was eight pounds even. I like the naked fretboard look and the finish - it looks pretty minty also. :cool:
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The OBP-2 is a different Aguilar preamp circuit that offers both boost and cut as opposed to the OBP-1's boost only structure ;)
 
#6,442
MDBass said:
The OBP-2 is a different Aguilar preamp circuit that offers both boost and cut as opposed to the OBP-1's boost only structure ;)
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Hey MD Thanks !

It aint light at 9.4.

Found out that these were made for Jive Sound as a special order deal.

That said, it gives me a chance to try a 37 inch scale without being forced to get out the big boy check book.

And I have to think that this is a nicer bass (I hate to use that term) than a Combustion or Nolly.
 
#6,443
Zoomie said:
Hey MD Thanks !

It aint light at 9.4.

Found out that these were made for Jive Sound as a special order deal.

That said, it gives me a chance to try a 37 inch scale without being forced to get out the big boy check book.

And I have to think that this is a nicer bass (I hate to use that term) than a Combustion or Nolly.
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The Combustions don't have a compound radius neck like the Afterburners.
 
#6,445
Zoomie said:
Hey MD Thanks !

It aint light at 9.4.

Found out that these were made for Jive Sound as a special order deal.

That said, it gives me a chance to try a 37 inch scale without being forced to get out the big boy check book.

And I have to think that this is a nicer bass (I hate to use that term) than a Combustion or Nolly.
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Indeed the 1.5's were limited production to Jong, I want to say sometime around 2006-2010 or so? They were a 'standard' AB1 with active electronics. Sort of a value added. Sheldon sometimes does 'exclusives' with dealers to give them something different to trade on.
 
#6,446
Smallequestrian said:
Right now the struggle is deciding between going all out with some extras or keeping it somewhat subdued. Tempted to add blocks, but my cheap inner self has a hard time with it, espescially since I would do a maple board and blocks.
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I came really close to adding blocks on my SJ5. In fact, I tried to change the spec to have them added, but my neck had been fretted the day I made the request. In the end, I am glad I got dots.

I find my tastes tend to lean towards simplicity and more traditional and subdued looks. I enjoy seeing all the crazy finishes, but aside from the Candy Apple Green Combustion I have, I prefer the standard ones.
 
#6,447
Zoomie said:
I think that the standard config verses reverse P really is a personal choice and a convoluted one for some.

I went with reverse at GW's recommendation because his and Dave's take of the differences were consistent with my tonal tastes. By virtue of the fact that my SJ5 has enough edge to cut people in half with a slight turn of the tone knob, balance, a slightly more focused B, and a slightly warmer D and G appealed to me.

That said, I don't believe there is a single thing wrong with standard config. Had I gone with standard placement, I am all but certain that I would be extremely happy with the instrument.

I do find it interesting that with the exception of Ken who appears to have tonal tastes that lean toward all the edge and clarity he can get, any commentary regarding a preference for standard config almost always includes aesthetics. As I recall, Sheldon himself stated that he really likes the sound of the reverse P but feels it screws up the Super P's lines/aesthetics.

In the end, I suspect that many of those that favor standard are really asking themselves what they are potentially giving up by sticking with what looks best to them.
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Aesthetics is certainly a factor for me. I don't doubt that the reverse P sounds good. However, if I want extra clarity, I opt for one of my Afterburners. I have all options covered! :)
 
#6,449
Just wanted to thank everyone for rushing to provide me info last night. Fantastic group of people!

Owner and I will speak today and see if we cant finalize. It's a great opportunity to try a 37 inch active scale bass without allowing Dingwall to have their way with my checkbook. I'll let everyone know how it goes.
 
#6,450
MDBass said:
The OBP-2 is a different Aguilar preamp circuit that offers both boost and cut as opposed to the OBP-1's boost only structure ;)
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I could get along well with one of these. If I'm going to invest in a preamp with tone shaping capability, it won't be boost only.

Zoomie - I hope you can make the deal work. With perfect balance designed in, your shoulder may not even notice that it's a bit heavier than your Supers. Think of it as an early relative to the HS. I think you'll like those FD3's. :bassist:
 
#6,451
spiritbass said:
I could get along well with one of these. If I'm going to invest in a preamp with tone shaping capability, it won't be boost only.

Zoomie - I hope you can make the deal work. With perfect balance designed in, your shoulder may not even notice that it's a bit heavier than your Supers. Think of it as an early relative to the HS. I think you'll like those FD3's. :bassist:
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I am not worried about the Pre. The one thing I like about this potential trade is that because it's used, I will have no problem changing anything I don't like about the electronics. As an example, the BuleqUbe scoop switch or whatever its called, would be virtually useless to me.

The owner and I agreed to sleep on it. Neither of us are Hades bent on leaping without looking. We will see how it goes.
 
#6,452
Zoomie said:
I thought I saw some commentary by one of you on this bass or one of the regulars is the former owner. I have read little about this model.

Can anyone help ?

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/ft-fs-dingwall-ab-1-5-5-string-1050517/
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I have an Indigoburst AB 1.5 -- the "1.5" moniker is accurate because the woods are AB1, but the electronics are AB2.

This is my 3rd Afterburner and my favorite of the bunch:
  • My first Dingwall was a 2003 AB (before they had to designate what breed of AB)
  • About 4 years ago, I got a gorgeous AB2 -- chambered burlburst with a bubinga neck. It was a great instrument, but a little too glassy and clear for my taste.
  • In September, I got this bass -- with the "no frills" AB1 look, but with the active preamp, and a 5-piece neck. Not sure if the current AB1's have 5-piece necks, but my early AB did not -- and I prefer the feel of the laminated neck. It's the best "fit" of both of my prior Afterburners and the neck actually reminded me of the Z2 that I used to have...

I've played Super J's and thought that they were a REALLY great update on a classic design, but I've always preferred my full-scale Dingwalls to ANYTHING else out there.
 
#6,453
Here's my baby (again)
 

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#6,455
Well, talked the O.O. What a nice guy. In the end we couldnt bring it together because he had a specialized need that had to be handled. Other than him making a pass at my Super J, all went well ! :D

I am sure there are some knucklehead Dingwallians (myself, for one) but everyone I talk turns out to be a great person. It's a like a sub-group of really cool bass players, and not necessarily just because they like Dings.
 
#6,457
Zoomie said:
I think there is a post on the Dingwall website forum that said that Dingwall had to make a last minute business decision to run maple necks exclusively due to QC issues with the darker woods from their vendors.
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Maple/maple was also Nolly's preference for neck woods.
 
#6,459
BFunk said:
I am very close to ordering a Dingwall Super P 5. I really would like to try one before I do. Is there anyone willing to offer a test drive to a poor soul living the Providence, RI area? I am willing to drive a substantial distance. Your help would be very appreciated.
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I am trying to think about who is closest to you. My Dingwalls are always available for test drives but we couldn't be too much further apart.

If you're ever down this way, it's a standing offer, but there has to be 2 or 3 people closer.
 

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