Ha! Dingwood...... isn't that what you get when you look at pictures of Dingwalls?
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Ha! Dingwood...... isn't that what you get when you look at pictures of Dingwalls?
Dude, you are going to totally cry when that beauty arrives!!
Last night I received an e-mail that I have been waiting for since July 2013, my Dingwall is complete and she is absolutely stunning!
When I originally ordered it, (from a local dealer, had to go through them, they will remain nameless) I was told that it would be ready by February 2014. I kept in touch with the salesman over the course of the wait, inquiring about new features, asking if he heard anything about the build, etc.
So February arrives, I decide to send another e-mail to the salesman just to check if everything was still going along as planned. This is when he dropped the news to me, “I withdrew your order because you didn’t seem 100% sure what you wanted.” I was crushed. You would think that you would want to talk to the customer before doing that or at least inform them after the fact, jeez.
Looking back, he did it because he wanted me to be completely sure with what I wanted, but this was like 2 months after we had last talked and I had a $2000 deposit down on it already. Also, I was under the impression that they wouldn’t actually start building the bass until at least 5 months after the order was placed and that changes could be made, I guess that wasn’t the case.
My original plans were for a passive AB1 with a buckeye burl top. In the time that had passed, wenge necks were gaining popularity and I was able to add that to my order. The buckeye burl top also doubled in price by the time the second order was placed ($400 to $800) but I decided to just look at the positive and be happy about the wenge neck.
Anyways, we place the second order and are quoted for November of 2014. That was pushed back until now (apparently due to the new Combustions and NG-2’s, but don’t quote me on that). I’m assuming I’ll have it within the week but I am not going to hold my breath on it, which is one valuable lesson this whole ordeal has taught me.
Over this wait, I have learned that I am an EXTREMELY patient person but after seeing a picture, this next week or two will be total hell. I honestly just can’t wait until I get it in my hands.
I guess I should probably post the picture, huh?
- Mar 8, 2011
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Here's the prototype:
I would seriously consider one of those...that exact bass in fact is right up my alley
I feel exactly the same way! Buckeye has always been my favourite and after seeing all of the wenge neck DW's, I just knew that they would be a deadly combo.
I've looked at it every chance I could get all day and haven't stopped smiling, can't wait!
Thanks for the kind words!
Hahaha I wouldn't doubt it, I haven't stopped smiling since I saw that Sheldon had e-mailed me. What was waiting inside the e-mail absolutely blew my socks off though!
I guess I should probably post the picture, huh?
You sir, have ordered my dream Dingwall and I hope it brings you as much joy playing it as I get looking at it!
Maybe some day I'll make it happen but for now I'll just hold out for my Combustion to arrive!
Now that I've had some time to get acquainted with my alder/wenge SPJ5, I thought I'd briefly comment on how it plays and sounds. If you missed my post when I first got it, here's a picture:
I wanted a bass that would capture the vintage tones I like, while improving on the playability of vintage instruments, and the SPJ5 does exactly that. It balances better than any other P5 I've tried, and has fantastic intonation all the way up and down the neck. The sound was very bright right out of the box, but the strings are mellowing out nicely, and the tone control is very useable throughout its whole range, letting you roll off the high end without turning the mids and lows to mush. Above all, I'm impressed by the resonance and responsiveness of the bass. It reacts to the slightest touch, and has allowed me to really improve my picking technique.
The P pickup is kind of a "refined" version of the classic P sound. It doesn't clank, which I like, and does have some hi-fi edge around the top, but can definitely thump with the tone rolled off a little. I really like soloing the P and digging in with a pick for some nice grind.
I'm not a big fan of Jazz bridge pickups, but the FD3 is a totally different beast. To me, it kind of sounds like a cross between a J and MM pickup. I don't know if it's possible to get a Jaco/Marcus type of sound out of it, but it has a nice fingerstyle tone all its own.
Both pickups in parallel is probably the most "vintage" sound, kind of like a Jazz bass with both pickups on, but with a little extra thickness from the P. Rolling the tone off gives a warm, round tone that works great for blues or reggae.
Care should be taken when using both pickups in series, as this setting can compromise the structural integrity of older buildings, as well as cause discomfort in small children, dogs, and the elderly.
I wanted a bass that would capture the vintage tones I like, while improving on the playability of vintage instruments, and the SPJ5 does exactly that. It balances better than any other P5 I've tried, and has fantastic intonation all the way up and down the neck. The sound was very bright right out of the box, but the strings are mellowing out nicely, and the tone control is very useable throughout its whole range, letting you roll off the high end without turning the mids and lows to mush. Above all, I'm impressed by the resonance and responsiveness of the bass. It reacts to the slightest touch, and has allowed me to really improve my picking technique.
The P pickup is kind of a "refined" version of the classic P sound. It doesn't clank, which I like, and does have some hi-fi edge around the top, but can definitely thump with the tone rolled off a little. I really like soloing the P and digging in with a pick for some nice grind.
I'm not a big fan of Jazz bridge pickups, but the FD3 is a totally different beast. To me, it kind of sounds like a cross between a J and MM pickup. I don't know if it's possible to get a Jaco/Marcus type of sound out of it, but it has a nice fingerstyle tone all its own.
Both pickups in parallel is probably the most "vintage" sound, kind of like a Jazz bass with both pickups on, but with a little extra thickness from the P. Rolling the tone off gives a warm, round tone that works great for blues or reggae.
Care should be taken when using both pickups in series, as this setting can compromise the structural integrity of older buildings, as well as cause discomfort in small children, dogs, and the elderly.
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As I look at the NG2 shots....my brain keeps asking: "Where's the orange one?"
I've just been spending some quality time with my favorite five string super jazz - it just doesn't get any better. I don't have any clips, but if you could here this baby sing through the Reeves and 110 Flex... 
Five out of five jazz-bass addicts would approve. 
Five out of five jazz-bass addicts would approve. 
Very nice spec and a useful review. Thanks for posting. I'm also a fan of the alder/wenge with reverse-P. That really looks like a tone monster. The one thing I'd like to see for this model is the option of adding a Dark Glass Tone Module with active/passive switch. I know you can do this on a Super J plus P but the bridge pickup position seems better optimized for PJ on the Super P.Now that I've had some time to get acquainted with my alder/wenge SPJ5, I thought I'd briefly comment on how it plays and sounds. If you missed my post when I first got it, here's a picture:
I wanted a bass that would capture the vintage tones I like, while improving on the playability of vintage instruments, and the SPJ5 does exactly that. It balances better than any other P5 I've tried, and has fantastic intonation all the way up and down the neck. The sound was very bright right out of the box, but the strings are mellowing out nicely, and the tone control is very useable throughout its whole range, letting you roll off the high end without turning the mids and lows to mush. Above all, I'm impressed by the resonance and responsiveness of the bass. It reacts to the slightest touch, and has allowed me to really improve my picking technique.
The P pickup is kind of a "refined" version of the classic P sound. It doesn't clank, which I like, and does have some hi-fi edge around the top, but can definitely thump with the tone rolled off a little. I really like soloing the P and digging in with a pick for some nice grind.
I'm not a big fan of Jazz bridge pickups, but the FD3 is a totally different beast. To me, it kind of sounds like a cross between a J and MM pickup. I don't know if it's possible to get a Jaco/Marcus type of sound out of it, but it has a nice fingerstyle tone all its own.
Both pickups in parallel is probably the most "vintage" sound, kind of like a Jazz bass with both pickups on, but with a little extra thickness from the P. Rolling the tone off gives a warm, round tone that works great for blues or reggae.
Care should be taken when using both pickups in series, as this setting can compromise the structural integrity of older buildings, as well as cause discomfort in small children, dogs, and the elderly.
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Looks Great! What happened to that Z3 I sold you? Also, can you put up a quick video? Would love to hear the new prima.
So, this happened...I managed to somehow own this Amazing Bass... I'm not into 'coffee table' basses...and I'm happy to say, this (my 7th) Dingwall is the MOST incredible sounding bass I have ever seen, heard, played. You can search Talkbass to see it's history. A new chapter begins.
Z3 went over the pond a while ago to a great guy in England. He just pm'd me that he's loving it. I liked it, but it was a tad modern for me in all its maple goodness.
I'll see what I can do about a video of the Prima. It's a lot of bass to get to know! Not shy.
I'll see what I can do about a video of the Prima. It's a lot of bass to get to know! Not shy.
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I doubt I will ever be able to afford a new canadian built dingwall. Should I ever be so fortunate, this is just about perfect for my tastes in the super series. Classic/modern/amazing.
Also...
I am pretty sure @Sheldon D. should have a green NG-2 sent to have a photoshoot on the hood on one of these.
I am pretty sure @Sheldon D. should have a green NG-2 sent to have a photoshoot on the hood on one of these.
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