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#9,021
A quick question for Combustion owners. I find with the position of the jack socket at the bottom it is not possible to rest it on the floor, not all right angle jacks work with its recess and the ones that do seem to pop out if the bass rests on them. This is not a problem on gigs where I obviously have a stand, but I was wondering if there is a simple solution or brand of right angle plug/lead that avoids any issues.
Still absolutely loving this bass - first gig with it at the weekend :bassist:
 
#9,022
Tim1 said:
A quick question for Combustion owners. I find with the position of the jack socket at the bottom it is not possible to rest it on the floor, not all right angle jacks work with its recess and the ones that do seem to pop out if the bass rests on them. This is not a problem on gigs where I obviously have a stand, but I was wondering if there is a simple solution or brand of right angle plug/lead that avoids any issues.
Still absolutely loving this bass - first gig with it at the weekend :bassist:
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I'm not a big fan of right angle cables, I simply unplug. I have to say I am not big on stands either, that's just me though.
 
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#9,023
steve_rolfeca said:
As a musician, I don't care which pickups are active- I just want to nudge my tone in one direction or the other. The Sklar switch is much more intuitive- turn the knob one way to get fatter, and the other to get brighter and more cutting.
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That kinda makes sense, but having grown used to the standard wiring I'd probably be confused if I had it any other way now - especially switching back and forth between basses with both wirings.

Yesterday evening I was called to fill in on an open stage type gig. There was a tiny Peavy combo and the guy who played first had what seemed like a short scale Yamaha 5-string with a dying battery so I was kinda worried about the tone I'd be getting. Plugged in the Dingwall Super J. Rocked the house - immediately connecting with the drummer I'd never met before didn't hurt.

It's those nights I play music for. Obviously the Yamaha guy wanted my bass.
 
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Tim1 said:
A quick question for Combustion owners. I find with the position of the jack socket at the bottom it is not possible to rest it on the floor, not all right angle jacks work with its recess and the ones that do seem to pop out if the bass rests on them. This is not a problem on gigs where I obviously have a stand, but I was wondering if there is a simple solution or brand of right angle plug/lead that avoids any issues.
Still absolutely loving this bass - first gig with it at the weekend :bassist:
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As much as I personally love right angle plugs, our basses have been designed for straight plugs only. When on a stand you need to make sure that the cord is not being stressed from the bass sitting too close to the floor. Also remember the battery is engaged when plugged in so it's good practice to unplug during breaks.
 
#9,025
Thanks for that Sheldon, it is certainly not a big issue for me. Just means I have to stop being lazy and change the habit of a lifetime - no biggie :).
I have to say again that I remain amazed at how good my Combustion plays and sounds. It is my "cheapest" bass and I know it is the "bottom" of the Dingwall range yet it loses nothing to basses costing twice as much. Again I say that the active electronics remain a real eye/ear opener to me - they sound so natural and the voicing is excellent. It is difficult for me to consider that the Dark Glass preamp is actually an upgrade.
Everyone warned me that I would want another Dingwall after getting this one.......and they were right:D.
 
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#9,026
eveilleu said:
Hi,
Do we know if the @Darkglass pre-amp can now be added to other models? Like as an option to an AB/Super J like with the Glockenklang? or even as a replacement on an Z3?

If so, how would they compare?

Eric
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I love Darkglass but the AB pre is amazing dude. I'd try it before you switch them out.

I miss my Dingwalls. :(

I'm going love checking this out at NAMM.
 
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Tim1 said:
Thanks for that Sheldon, it is certainly not a big issue for me. Just means I have to stop being lazy and change the habit of a lifetime - no biggie :).
I have to say again that I remain amazed at how good my Combustion plays and sounds. It is my "cheapest" bass and I know it is the "bottom" of the Dingwall range yet it loses nothing to basses costing twice as much. Again I say that the active electronics remain a real eye/ear opener to me - they sound so natural and the voicing is excellent. It is difficult for me to consider that the Dark Glass preamp is actually an upgrade.
Everyone warned me that I would want another Dingwall after getting this one.......and they were right:D.
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I dont even know if you can really consider a Darglass Pre an upgrade over the EMG. They are just different. A similar kind of question comes up a lot when talking about greenboy's dually and bassic cabs. The Faital driver costs more, not because it is specifically better, but because it is the more expensive driver. One isnt better, they are just different.
 
#9,028
jwr said:
I love Darkglass but the AB pre is amazing dude. I'd try it before you switch them out.

I miss my Dingwalls. :(

I'm going love checking this out at NAMM.
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I'm slowly figuring what my dream dingwall will be, I'm leaning towards a passive SuperJ. It was just a question that poped up in my head while looking at the price list... Also because I assumed doug's first shipment of pre's went straight to sheldon :)

Eric
 
#9,030
eveilleu said:
I'm slowly figuring what my dream dingwall will be, I'm leaning towards a passive SuperJ. It was just a question that poped up in my head while looking at the price list... Also because I assumed doug's first shipment of pre's went straight to sheldon :)

Eric
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I had an AB-1 that had a push/pull passive/active pot. That is my opinion of a perfect bass! :)

I miss the ergonomics of the Dingwall for sure.

The Super J has always interested me.
 
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CL400Peavey said:
If I had the funds I would have an SJ3X, or a reverse SPJ. As well as a few other Dingwalls. :cool:
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Yeah, I said SuperJ but really I'd like to have a SJ3X... With Something that gives me to possibility of using both middle and neck pup in series...

This is a super fun time, I'm taking it slow, Barry and MDBass are being super helpfull! I also had the privilege of meeting up with felipe gomez this summer, great guy! I'm running some ideas by him as-well!

Eric
 
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Sheldon D. said:
I hope so, I drew it. LOL
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HAHA Wow, I was not expecting that at all! Thank you sir!

So many options, so many choices.. I have a I feeling no matter what I pick as my new bass it'll be awesome.

Edit: I just watched this:


Now I'm sure I'D like to go with the 3 pups, and the 4 way switch. Very nice discussion, I learned a lot there. thanks! Barry's going to hate me for changing my mind again!!

Eric
 
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#9,035
I plan on keeping this bass forever and am not a fan of black basses which this originally was. It's a bluish titanium color done by Sean (StreetScenes).

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eveilleu said:
....So many options, so many choices.. I have a I feeling no matter what I pick as my new bass it'll be awesome.

....Now I'm sure I'D like to go with the 3 pups, and the 4 way switch. Very nice discussion, I learned a lot there. thanks! Barry's going to hate me for changing my mind again!!
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At the recent Markham GTG, I was knocked out by how flexible yet intuitive the switching system on the Wenge-necked ABII XXX was.

It had the 4-way rotary, plus the 3 mini switches for coil switching each pickup between series and parallel mode.

The voicing of that electronics package is all Dingwall, all the time, yet lurking in there are flavours of every classic tone you've ever heard: P, J, and MM were all present and accounted for, and then the mini switches let you make subtle shifts for other colours including burpy, mid-forward tones like Alessandro Stellano gets from his ABZ, or the sounds I associate with the original Warwick Thumb.

The whole time we were all checking it out, it was always in active mode, yet hardly anyone touched the onboard EQ or the controls on the amps we were using. Of course, the EQ and the active/passive switching were still there, allowing you to further influence your tone without taking your hands off the bass. Fingerstyle, pick or slap, it was all there.

At least I n my mind, the only other choice that needs to be made is whether you want long or short scale.

It wouldn't matter to me whether I was choosing the Prima, AB, Z, SJ or SP as the basis for my desert island bass: that's the pickup and control package I would order. One Bass to Rule Them All...
 
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steve_rolfeca said:
At the recent Markham GTG, I was knocked out by how flexible yet intuitive the switching system on the Wenge-necked ABII XXX was.

It had the 4-way rotary, plus the 3 mini switches for coil switching each pickup between series and parallel mode.

The voicing of that electronics package is all Dingwall, all the time, yet lurking in there are flavours of every classic tone you've ever heard: P, J, and MM were all present and accounted for, and then the mini switches let you make subtle shifts for other colours including burpy, mid-forward tones like Alessandro Stellano gets from his ABZ, or the sounds I associate with the original Warwick Thumb.

The whole time we were all checking it out, it was always in active mode, yet hardly anyone touched the onboard EQ or the controls on the amps we were using. Of course, the EQ and the active/passive switching were still there, allowing you to further influence your tone without taking your hands off the bass. Fingerstyle, pick or slap, it was all there.

At least I n my mind, the only other choice that needs to be made is whether you want long or short scale.

It wouldn't matter to me whether I was choosing the Prima, AB, Z, SJ or SP as the basis for my desert island bass: that's the pickup and control package I would order. One Bass to Rule Them All...
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Thank you!

I'm going back and forth between getting a SJ or an AB1, I need to find a place where they have them in montreal and go play with them. And I'm on the fence about getting an active, I'm just a dude who plays with friends and at house parties, I can reach down to my B7K without making a fuss!

One thing I'm struggling with is the neck/fingerboard. I love the sound of my jazz and it has a Maple fingerboard, but I'm hearing good stuff about wenge.

Then it's all about the finish!

Eric
 
#9,039
Played the Combustion V4 at its first gig last night. Now I have quite a few rather expensive basses so my bandmates are used to change and are rather critical. Should say too that it is the first fiver I have gigged. The guys loved it - tone and the even response was noticeable as well as those lovely lower notes. The extra string does make me play a little differently (perhaps less flash??) but I adapted to it reasonably intuitively which is I think in large part to the even response/feel of fanned frets.
There is no Dingwall dealer in New Zealand so I cannot try before I buy, but having been bitten by the Dingwall bug I am wondering what I would get over the Combustion if I upgrade to another model. Specifically the Lee Sklar - my dealer across the ditch in Australia has one in stock. I am quite happy with the Combustion but DAS creates curiosity.....
One final question - I have tweaked the setup to suit me (I am experienced in doing this and have the correct tools) but did not take note of the original measurements. It is playing great for me but in case I ever want to return it to stock does anyone know what the standard factory specs are for truss rod relief and string height? I read somewhere that Sheldon said .020" for initial relief, although my neck is now straighter than that to suit my playing style.
 

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