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Dingwall Owners Club
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BurningSkies
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- Feb 20, 2005
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Yep. 3 years on the dot. I ordered mine right before Sheldon officially released the Super J, which promptly became very successful and pushed estimated production times from 6-8 months to a question mark. Ordered Nov. 2005, delivered October 2008.
Well worth the wait though.
Does anyone know if Dingwall keeps a record of basses sold, for example, weight, if a s/n is provided?
BurningSkies
CRAZY BALDHEAD
- Feb 20, 2005
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They do keep a record of basses by SN. I don't know if that includes the weight, but you can certainly contact the shop for info about your (or your prospective) bass.
Yep. 3 years on the dot. I ordered mine right before Sheldon officially released the Super J, which promptly became very successful and pushed estimated production times from 6-8 months to a question mark. Ordered Nov. 2005, delivered October 2008.
What was yours? I mean, what in the world? Were other better-selling basses prioritized over yours, even though you ordered before those were released?
I think Bill was super laid back, especially because his bass is the world renowned Rastaburst. Can't rush true art.
BurningSkies
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I don't believe that any were prioritized over mine. Sheldon's work queue is pretty well organized and established. Of course quotes are estimates. When I ordered mine, the Super-J was not a thing yet. We'd seen some prototypes, like Franks' original one-off, but the model/line was not established. I had purchased my AB-1 (now CL400Peavey's bass) in Spring of 2005, and had started talking to Sheldon about my Zebra/Voodoo by the end of summer. We reviewed woods and options in the fall and I placed the official work order in November with deposit.
Winter NAMM happened with the Super-J being a eye-catching winner of the show in terms of interest and demand. That ended up skewing the landscape a bit. Also, many of the Zebra series instruments of that era in the Dingwall shop were seeing some pretty unprecedented customization and detail work...special inlays electronics and finishes. Both of those things slowed production at that time. While all of Sheldon's instruments see personal attention, some take more attention than others (or at least took more attention).
My particular instrument during that time period took on a life of it's own. Between Sheldon and my discussions the options grew and the customization expanded. I look at that in two ways. First off, I wouldn't have the bass I have if it were not for that extra time for those ideas to happen and express themselves. Some of the developments on my instrument weren't even options when I first ordered. Sometimes Sheldon had a great idea that after some work, just didn't pan out. I was willing to go for that ride. Probably more important was that I knew that rushing the deadline was not the way to get an extraordinary result. Was I sad or upset when I got an update with a new longer timeline? Of course, then I took a deep breath and re-centered myself on the actual goal.
I would go through this process again without hesitation.
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BurningSkies
CRAZY BALDHEAD
- Feb 20, 2005
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This bass wouldn't exist if it had been rushed. It wouldn't have been produced.
Also, I was not alone in my wait. There were plenty of others who also waited for their Z-series basses and/or their Primas.
I believe that since those days (now 10 years ago), the workflow at the shop has changed and grown more efficient and predictable. I wouldn't have any hesitation in ordering and expecting things on schedule.
Just throwing this out there...
DAT cello cut.
I would cut a ****** for a cello cut dingwalls.
DAT cello cut.
I would cut a ****** for a cello cut dingwalls.
BurningSkies
CRAZY BALDHEAD
- Feb 20, 2005
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Yep. I love the shape and would do it again. Also, you may note that unlike the original cello-cut voodoos, mine actually has both arm contour and cut...which is a geometry that took some special work to happen. It may be the only one out there with that feature (at least I haven't seen another like it).
I don't believe that any were prioritized over mine. Sheldon's work queue is pretty well organized and established. Of course quotes are estimates. When I ordered mine, the Super-J was not a thing yet. We'd seen some prototypes, like Franks' original one-off, but the model/line was not established. I had purchased my AB-1 (now CL400Peavey's bass) in Spring of 2005, and had started talking to Sheldon about my Zebra/Voodoo by the end of summer. We reviewed woods and options in the fall and I placed the official work order in November with deposit.
Winter NAMM happened with the Super-J being a eye-catching winner of the show in terms of interest and demand. That ended up skewing the landscape a bit. Also, many of the Zebra series instruments of that era in the Dingwall shop were seeing some pretty unprecedented customization and detail work...special inlays electronics and finishes. Both of those things slowed production at that time. While all of Sheldon's instruments see personal attention, some take more attention than others (or at least took more attention).
My particular instrument during that time period took on a life of it's own. Between Sheldon and my discussions the options grew and the customization expanded. I look at that in two ways. First off, I wouldn't have the bass I have if it were not for that extra time for those ideas to happen and express themselves. Some of the developments on my instrument weren't even options when I first ordered. Sometimes Sheldon had a great idea that after some work, just didn't pan out. I was willing to go for that ride. Probably more important was that I knew that rushing the deadline was not the way to get an extraordinary result. Was I sad or upset when I got an update with a new longer timeline? Of course, then I took a deep breath and re-centered myself on the actual goal.
I would go through this process again without hesitation.
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Ah, okay, that makes total sense.
Gorgeous bass, by the way, but you knew that
BurningSkies
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- Feb 20, 2005
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Oddly, both cable and input jack are fine. Although I actually only used that stand for the picture and don't usually leave it plugged in, when I'm not wearing it.
Well my Combustion was delivered today. Small problem. FedEx delivered too early in the day, and I wont be able to unbox it until much later! Due to work schedule I wont even be able to play it through an amp until sunday, and I will have to get it in to the shop soon after.
Yep, and I have to have them work out rotary switch options. Depending on what he can come up with, I hope to have several series wiring options (I dont use parallel much on my AB1).
Hoping to end up with
Neck + Middle
Middle
Neck + Middle + Bridge
Middle + Bridge
If I have the option for a Neck + Bridge, and a Neck solo, then I would spring for that too.
The series part is definitely what makes that tricky; it'd be far simpler to do in parallel...
It would be... but you know those series tones are nothing to scoff at.
Depending, I may just end up with the middle and bridge wired in series with each other, and use the stock switch. HS style with humbuckeresk in the bridge.
