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- Thread starter FroggyOne2
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If I had the money, I'd probably be asking you where and what the deal is right now.
What's an SPS5?
Did you play it? Maybe you should reconsider... I much prefer my SP5 (+J) to the AB's that I've tried.
If I come home with a bass that costs as much as an engagement ring, before I come home with an engagement ring, you will have to pull that bass free of my rear before I get a chance to play it.
MichaelOz
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There is that ...
I have an AB1 and I love it. Just sold the BFR that was supposed to go to pay for it months ago.
MichaelOz
Commercial User
Yep, my Warwick Thumb is "officially" going to be on the market at some stage to help pay for my Z2. That may or may not change - most likely it will. See, the (only) good thing about the long wait is that it's like a pre-purchase interest-free period which enables me to put some money away each week. By the time the new baby arrives I should not have to sell anything.
Plus: I'm putting away money for the better half as well which will be available at the same time. That SHOULD work OK
So I ordered an ab1 and have a super p on the way. Last nite was doing some research and came across the AB HS. Anyone touched or played this beast? Not like I need another dingwall, but...........
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Just looking at your pictures again. I was reminded that aside from feeling really nice in the hand, wenge/wenge necks look absolutely fantastic.
Yum.
On that note, I'm at a stage in life where it looks unlikely that I will ever buy another high-end bass.
That said, if that was going to happen, I think it would be an SP5 to replace my cheap Squier P5 backup, possibly with an FD3 at the bridge, and definitely with a wenge/wenge neck. AB bridge spacing would be nice.
Of course, then there would be the difficult task of choosing between natural, Vintage or Transparent White, or even Fiesta Red...
That said, if that was going to happen, I think it would be an SP5 to replace my cheap Squier P5 backup, possibly with an FD3 at the bridge, and definitely with a wenge/wenge neck. AB bridge spacing would be nice.
Of course, then there would be the difficult task of choosing between natural, Vintage or Transparent White, or even Fiesta Red...
Thanks Stevo. If you haven't tried one of Sheldon's wenge necks, I hope you can soon. He puts a thin coat of some kind of poly finish on it that makes it incredibly silky smooth to the touch, and fairly tough as well.
Of course, if you do, you just may end up changing your mind and ordering that "One" last high-end bass!!! Something tells me you will live through the pain of choosing body wood, color and hardware!
One of my favorite necks was on an AB-ll. bubinga/wenge. Unfinished. You could sand it super smooth with oil and then wax it. Smelled like chocolate. So nice.
I'm also not into having a huge stable of gear. But owning one Super P/J and one fretless Super P is wonderful! 99.999 gas free. I thoroughly enjoy each.
I'm also not into having a huge stable of gear. But owning one Super P/J and one fretless Super P is wonderful! 99.999 gas free. I thoroughly enjoy each.
Well guys I think I need help lol. Having some bad thoughts. You SP lovers don't hate me for this, but I'm still trying to get the SPj 5's tone to grow on me. At this point, sad to say I liked the sound of my combustion and my SJ4 with glock pre. I've tried different eq settings and pedals. My fav bass setting is both pups in parallel.
It did sound better at practice in the mix, however a lot of play time is solo. Not 100% what I want to do yet, but if anyone think they might possibly interested, shoot me a message. I'm toying with the thought of getting a full active Dingwall without a p pup. ... breathe...... sigh.
On a better note, I received a black pearl pick guard for my black and maple SJ4 with b pearl blocks. Looks amazing of course.
All in all, to each his own, right? I just wish there was a dealer close that kept Dingwalls in stock.
It did sound better at practice in the mix, however a lot of play time is solo. Not 100% what I want to do yet, but if anyone think they might possibly interested, shoot me a message. I'm toying with the thought of getting a full active Dingwall without a p pup. ... breathe...... sigh.
On a better note, I received a black pearl pick guard for my black and maple SJ4 with b pearl blocks. Looks amazing of course.
All in all, to each his own, right? I just wish there was a dealer close that kept Dingwalls in stock.
What kind of tone are you getting versus what you want to hear? Maybe just looking for that active vibe?
It might just be the p bass tone in general or the lack of punchyness, if you will, of an active circuit IMO. I've had and active SJ4 pj config with no issues.
I'm guessing you just aren't into the passive P tone. Do you have a SJ5 with a P pickup, or a SP5 with a J?
They sound different, as the P pickup on the SJ is farther from the bridge, which would make it a bit more thick and less punchy than the SP.
The Dingwall P has a more defined attack than a standard P. It's actually got hints of a refined "soapbar" kind of tone, while still having the basic raw P vibe.
I've learned to appreciate the passive P tone lately, and it is quite different from an active two-pickup instrument. The raw, "loose" feel of the midrange can be unsettling if you aren't used to it.
In the mix, I find that wide/loose midrange becomes a nice tight growl.
If you like the parallel sound, that's a bit of a clue. That's about the farthest you can get from the passive P sound on that bass. So maybe it's just the wrong flavor of instrument for you?
But as the old cliche says, the P (and especially this P) fits into the mix so nicely, so if you can get used to the sound solo (roll the tone off, pluck lightly and parallel to the fingerboard to avoid clank, etc.), you may be rewarded with a better ensemble sound than you think.
They sound different, as the P pickup on the SJ is farther from the bridge, which would make it a bit more thick and less punchy than the SP.
The Dingwall P has a more defined attack than a standard P. It's actually got hints of a refined "soapbar" kind of tone, while still having the basic raw P vibe.
I've learned to appreciate the passive P tone lately, and it is quite different from an active two-pickup instrument. The raw, "loose" feel of the midrange can be unsettling if you aren't used to it.
In the mix, I find that wide/loose midrange becomes a nice tight growl.
If you like the parallel sound, that's a bit of a clue. That's about the farthest you can get from the passive P sound on that bass. So maybe it's just the wrong flavor of instrument for you?
But as the old cliche says, the P (and especially this P) fits into the mix so nicely, so if you can get used to the sound solo (roll the tone off, pluck lightly and parallel to the fingerboard to avoid clank, etc.), you may be rewarded with a better ensemble sound than you think.
Have you: messed with the pick up heights, tried some nickel strings (either rounds or flats) or messed around with your set up? I'm just saying, dialing it in can take a few tries. The P tones are way more forward in the mids, so the tone control is way more important. Pickup height is super sensitive. I've never gotten along with the stainless strings. Zoomie sent me some of the new Dingwall nickels for the Super series, I'll give them a try and see how they work. I've been running TI jazz flats on the Super PJ's and it's really working for me.
I really like the passive P tone and the tone control on my Super J. I went so far as to change the to the split P pickup from the J's super fatty. Mine has a Glock pre, but I rarely turn it on. The Super Pj 4 has the aguilar pre, and again, I never turn it on. The passive P tones have been great. Both of these are the older Jazz body and maple necks with wenge fretboards and the split P pup and a J pup at the bridge. I tend to favor the solo'd P pup or one click back. Passive tone rolled way off.
While this doesn't sound as cool as an active jazz playing solo, the reaction to the P bass in the full band mix, the solid focused punch, was very cool. More butts moved. The band was happier.
Now that the new Super P's are out, I'm wondering if the bodies are routed to accept all the various styles of Dingwall Pups. For example, could you put a Super fatty in a new pickguard? Or could a pup the same size and shape as your bridge pup (FD-3?)be fitted in a new pickguard?
I really like the passive P tone and the tone control on my Super J. I went so far as to change the to the split P pickup from the J's super fatty. Mine has a Glock pre, but I rarely turn it on. The Super Pj 4 has the aguilar pre, and again, I never turn it on. The passive P tones have been great. Both of these are the older Jazz body and maple necks with wenge fretboards and the split P pup and a J pup at the bridge. I tend to favor the solo'd P pup or one click back. Passive tone rolled way off.
While this doesn't sound as cool as an active jazz playing solo, the reaction to the P bass in the full band mix, the solid focused punch, was very cool. More butts moved. The band was happier.
Now that the new Super P's are out, I'm wondering if the bodies are routed to accept all the various styles of Dingwall Pups. For example, could you put a Super fatty in a new pickguard? Or could a pup the same size and shape as your bridge pup (FD-3?)be fitted in a new pickguard?
