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How much were they of you don't mind me asking? And if you end up replacing your hardware I know someone who'd take the smoked chrome set off your hands
I got both pickguards for about $95 shipped (total, not each) from Pickguardian. Turnaround was just over a week.

I'd be happy to part with the smoked chrome hardware with the caveat that it's a little tarnished/pitted due to my acidic body chemistry and the humid climate of the Pacific Northwest.
 
Ordered two new guards from Pickguardian for my NG-2. Only gripe is that I only have one bass to put them on.

In the process of converting the hardware to satin black, too, and I bought logo-less pickup covers.

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The pink-ish pg looks surprisingly the best.
 
I'm looking for a new stand for my AB-II 6 string (pic attached). Can any fellow Dingwall 6-string players recommend a high quality and "small folding" portable stand that holds safely and securely?

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Oh freakin' killer axe!! That is spectacular!

I use this one, because the hanging ones aren't as sturdy as I would like. This one gives a suprising level of stability.

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Here's a link. You may be able to get it cheaper through Ebay.
Amazon.com: Hercules GS523B Three-Instrument Guitar Rack: Musical Instruments

I've used their hanging ones and they are not very road worthy.
 
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Thanks bro! Was a quad until yesterday. My Z2 -4 is heading to Michigan on Monday.

John the Groovaholic is giving her a new home, and I'm paying my deductible and rental car costs. Damn deer!

Ah. I read where the Groove man was getting a 'new to him' four-string but didn't realize it had been yours. Sorry to hear about the deer collision but I'm glad that you're still here to tell the tale! The last too-close encounter I had with one was almost ten years ago. My son was riding to work with me in a little VW Jetta. I'd spotted the thing on the left side of the road and had slowed to about 30-35mph to see what it was going to do. Of COURSE the stupid thing decided that it had to be on the other side of the road. It JUMPED OVER THE FRONT OF THE CAR!!! It misjudged though, and hit at the top of the windshield/front of the roof and kept on going. Not exactly one of God's most intelligent creatures. :rollno: Our hearts were pounding pretty good after that experience. Didn't even hurt the (beater) car...
 
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Ah. I read where the Groove man was getting a 'new to him' four-string but didn't realize it had been yours. Sorry to hear about the deer collision but I'm glad that you're still here to tell the tale! The last too-close encounter I had with one was almost ten years ago. My son was riding to work with me in a little VW Jetta. I'd spotted the thing on the left side of the road and had slowed to about 30-35mph to see what it was going to do. Of COURSE the stupid thing decided that it had to be on the other side of the road. It JUMPED OVER THE FRONT OF THE CAR!!! It misjudged though, and hit at the top of the windshield/front of the roof and kept on going. Not exactly one of God's most intelligent creatures. :rollno: Our hearts were pounding pretty good after that experience. Didn't even hurt the (beater) car...
I'm usually pretty good at seeing ing them ahead of time, but this one lept out of thick cover at the last possible second at night. Not a thing I could do. And yours is a perfect example of how seeing them ahead of time doesn't mean you can escape their intellectual brilliance.
 
Ordered two new guards from Pickguardian for my NG-2. Only gripe is that I only have one bass to put them on.

In the process of converting the hardware to satin black, too, and I bought logo-less pickup covers.

kntjj6l.jpg


Or7T0tm.jpg
I thought I would have liked the purple one better but actually like the blue one better. Nice bass!

I'm looking for a new stand for my AB-II 6 string (pic attached). Can any fellow Dingwall 6-string players recommend a high quality and "small folding" portable stand that holds safely and securely?

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Oh freakin' killer axe!! That is spectacular!

I use this one, because the hanging ones aren't as sturdy as I would like. This one gives a suprising level of stability.

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Here's a link. You may be able to get it cheaper through Ebay.
Amazon.com: Hercules GS523B Three-Instrument Guitar Rack: Musical Instruments

I've used their hanging ones and they are not very road worthy.

I had access to them all and researched heavily before deciding to go with the Hercules stands for myself. Lots of good ones out there, though.

Ah. I read where the Groove man was getting a 'new to him' four-string but didn't realize it had been yours. Sorry to hear about the deer collision but I'm glad that you're still here to tell the tale! The last too-close encounter I had with one was almost ten years ago. My son was riding to work with me in a little VW Jetta. I'd spotted the thing on the left side of the road and had slowed to about 30-35mph to see what it was going to do. Of COURSE the stupid thing decided that it had to be on the other side of the road. It JUMPED OVER THE FRONT OF THE CAR!!! It misjudged though, and hit at the top of the windshield/front of the roof and kept on going. Not exactly one of God's most intelligent creatures. :rollno: Our hearts were pounding pretty good after that experience. Didn't even hurt the (beater) car...
Whoa! That could've hurt. Glad ya'll made it OK!
 
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Well.
DAS got the best of me folks.

I sold my Chrome Blue V2 or V3 (no way to know for certain) Combustion. I sold some old gear I no longer needed or wanted. I have other gear for sale (no, can't discuss in depth here since I won't pay TB). But, I've sold enough to buy graphics1988's Red Flame Maple AB I. I believe he's out in the middle of no where presently doing some vacationing, but I sent a substantial deposit to put my name to it, until he gets back and we can square up.

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Can't wait to have that one in hand. I just wish it were active like my other AB-I, but the BluEQcube thing sounds intriguing, so we'll see how that sits with me.
 
Well.
DAS got the best of me folks.

I sold my Chrome Blue V2 or V3 (no way to know for certain) Combustion. I sold some old gear I no longer needed or wanted. I have other gear for sale (no, can't discuss in depth here since I won't pay TB). But, I've sold enough to buy graphics1988's Red Flame Maple AB I. I believe he's out in the middle of no where presently doing some vacationing, but I sent a substantial deposit to put my name to it, until he gets back and we can square up.

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Can't wait to have that one in hand. I just wish it were active like my other AB-I, but the BluEQcube thing sounds intriguing, so we'll see how that sits with me.
Love it! Congrats!
 
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I could quite literally purchase the AB II and red AB I in the classifieds and come out a little ahead :|. I really wish I could afford one... I feel like buying used is doing Sheldon a disservice.

So look at it this way, your Chrome Blue Combustion goes out into the wilds and the new owner is playing it and it sounds great and a bassplayer in the audience sees your old Chrome Blue and thinks to him/herself "Wow! I gottsta git me one o' these here Dingwallerly Devices!" and winds up either:

A) getting a new one and inspiring others to get a Dingwall;

B) getting a used one and inspiring others to get a Dingwall.


Either way, it grows Sheldon's market share and forces him to hire more staff to produce more basses ...

Perhaps Sheldon's at the peak of sustainable production right now. Producing more than he does now, the quality might go down or... something something something.

Congrats on the Flaming Cherry, 'tis a beaut!
 
I should've just pulled the trigger before he left haha. I just wanted to make sure my deals were concluded with everyone perfectly happy before spending the money they sent me.

You make fair points Feral Feline. I would just like to support Sheldon any way I can. Every gig I play, and even a lot of rehearsals I end up getting asked about my Dingwalls. I doubt I've directly sold any bass players on them, but I wouldn't be too surprised if I had at the same time.
 
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