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#7,141
So this morning I had my first jam session with the AB1. My dad came over to my band's practice space, and my guitard met us there. My dad was playing his SG supra through a HD130 and matching 412. Guitard was filling in on drums. I was running through my B1500 and '66. Both of them were really impressed with how the AB1 sat in the mix, and with the tonal variations I was getting by just switching pick up selections and tone/EQube. I really like running the EQube on, and setting the tone so I sit in the mix, then turning it off to really cut through. We moved in to some jazzier stuff and the pick ups in parallel. Really sweet tone, and balanced perfectly.
 
#7,142
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]Another fEarful /Dingwall combination, welcome to the goodness CL.

Here is another whalepool from the flamed maple era. Blueqube is a push/pull tone knob.

If I were to spec a new build from Dingwall, I'd have a hard time choosing between the figured, stained top wood and the excellent solid colors. The finish work is top notch.
 
#7,143
CL400Peavey said:
So this morning I had my first jam session with the AB1. My dad came over to my band's practice space, and my guitard met us there. My dad was playing his SG supra through a HD130 and matching 412. Guitard was filling in on drums. I was running through my B1500 and '66. Both of them were really impressed with how the AB1 sat in the mix, and with the tonal variations I was getting by just switching pick up selections and tone/EQube. I really like running the EQube on, and setting the tone so I sit in the mix, then turning it off to really cut through. We moved in to some jazzier stuff and the pick ups in parallel. Really sweet tone, and balanced perfectly.
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I told you that the BluEQube was a useful thing. I really liked it to slide back into the mix in a bit of a more traditional setting and tone.
 
#7,146
so I'm thinking of getting one of the new Nolly Combustions, but I'm a little concerned that between the pickup configuration and the maple fretboard, it might be too bright/snappy for me. any thoughts?

also, there's the fact that I haven't had any experience with Darkglass electronics/preamps...
 
#7,148
I wouldn't worry about the fretboard. I don't buy into tone woods on amplified instruments. Any small tonal artifacts are going to be covered up by the characteristics of the frets, strings, pick ups, and most importantly your playing style. I prefer dark woods based on the looks, but if I didn't find my AB1, I would have bought a NG-2. Still might once I sell my other 5 strings.
 
#7,149
Over on the Dingwall forum, you can post questions directly to Sheldon or Barry.

I've got a Darkglass 3k distortion box(Finnish) I'm spending time with it. It's a nice distortion, boost box. I'm not sure I would want that in my bass. It's fine on the floor. It is quiet and has a wide range of tones.

The other preamps that Dingwall uses or used to install, the Glockenlang and the Aguilar OP1 were fairly transparent. We haven't seen the Dingwall Nollys with the Darkglass pre yet, but I'm sure you'll be able to hear something before you order.

FWIW, I rarely engage the preamps in my Dingwalls, the passive sound is that good. Im interested to hear what Darkglass has cooked up for Dingwall.

Killer colors on the Nolly's!
 
#7,151
Another electronics question: anyone able to tell me the difference between the FD3 and Super Phatty pickups?

(if you can't tell by the relentless questioning, I'm pretty sure a Dingwall purchase is forthcoming. Only wish I could afford a Z3...)

Oh, and just IMO, I didn't know what to make of the whole tonewood debate, but then I got my maple fretboard/ash body Xotic. To my ears, there's definitely a brighter/snappier tone than the rosewood/alder
 
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#7,154
remcult said:
another question: does anyone know if the Voodoo Switchblade or BluEQube are still available as upgrades on non-Combustion models?
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BlueQube is no longer made. I believe the switchblade is only an option on the Z series (someone correct me if I'm wrong). If maple is snappier, then you could always do a tone cut on the treble. Closest I have is maple neck with Ziracote fretboard. It is a little brighter than my AB2 w/Bubinga neck and Wenge fretboard, but it isn't over the top brighter and I don't adjust for it.
 
#7,155
thanks; I really appreciate everyone's input. I recently decided I was going to keep the basses I have for the moment, but once I heard about the Combustion upgrades... well, plans changed. Like I said, I just wish I could afford a model with triple pups. I don't know how true this is, but I've read that while the Combustion is great, there's a true world of difference between them and the Canadian-built models
 
#7,157
NaH said:
BlueQube is no longer made. I believe the switchblade is only an option on the Z series (someone correct me if I'm wrong). If maple is snappier, then you could always do a tone cut on the treble. Closest I have is maple neck with Ziracote fretboard. It is a little brighter than my AB2 w/Bubinga neck and Wenge fretboard, but it isn't over the top brighter and I don't adjust for it.
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The ToneFusion on the Super P is not unlike the BlueQube on the "clockwise side"
Based on the price list I have, the switchblade should be available on any bass with 3 pickups
 
#7,158
OK, so I'm definitely joining this club. Just put in an order for a version 4 Combustion. I was going to order an ABZ, when I discovered this post from Barry Lamb on the Dingwall forum.

Version 4 Combustions will be available in July with the next batch slated for October. New features include EMG 3-band preamp, neodymium pups, new slimmer neck profile similar to the Afterburner, no charge BWB and WBW pickguards, and standard 4-positon pup selector. Options now include Swamp Ash bodies, Hipshot Ultralite tuners, Hipshot detuner and custom tunings with Circle K strings. With all of the above we have also managed to lower the price.

I've gone for the swamp ash body, maple neck/fingerboard, Ultralite tuners and the translucent finish. All of which are extra costs. Down here in Australia, it comes out $100 more than the old Combustion and $800 less than an ABZ. I'm wondering if they'll keep the ABZ model now, with these being almost the same?
 
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