Pardon me if this has already been explained, but how does a person use the strap pin location on the back of the Afterburner. I un-screwed it and my regular pin and they use different size screws. Is there another pin that I need to fit the back?
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Dingwall uses Dunlop strap locks. I believe a regular Dunlop pin will 'mate' with it.
I'd love to see a photo of the Z2.
That redhead is an amazing bass, what is the contrasting body wood? I wonder if Sheldon would ever do a calendar using special or owner suggested basses, I'd nominate Red for sure.
So did Sheldon ever make the Super Fatty Ptone available, bet there's more than a few who'd like one.
As to my origional question, looking at my own photo, the PUPS in my SJ5XXX are all wired parallel to the S/P board
Thanks for the compliment! I can only claim pride of ownership, naturally--Sheldon gave her life. As for the contrast layer, he picked wenge as I had no clue what might work.
In regard to the pickup, I'm not sure if another was ever fabricated--this was just done out of "necessity," and the Dingwall crew can only handle so many variations of components without incurring an unacceptable level of inefficiency. That adds time and cost to production. And I would think that small-market retrofits wouldn't be the best use of the staff's time when they're working full bore to get all the new orders out. Sheldon's got to run a tight ship. If you're independently wealthy...well...I'm sure arrangements could be made.
Oh, yes, the picture:
NBD! The black burst ABZ 3X on the left. Really good deal on eBay. My trusty blue burst with a P-Tone on the right...
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Nice setup! That Blackburst looks like it has barely been used. So you get a clean fat growl with the Dingwall/Berg setup or how would you describe it?
Thanks. I can't find a mark on it. All it needed was a new set of strings and a good setup. I cannot complain.
Yes the B|Amp/HDN-410 combo really really brings out the P-Tone on the blue burst and the middle/bridge position has a cut through the mix burp to it. When I blend in the B7K, I get a nice Rickenbacker 4003 growl. I love the old Spock's Beard, Dave Meros tone.
The light weight of the combo makes for an easy schlep, too.
Yes the B|Amp/HDN-410 combo really really brings out the P-Tone on the blue burst and the middle/bridge position has a cut through the mix burp to it. When I blend in the B7K, I get a nice Rickenbacker 4003 growl. I love the old Spock's Beard, Dave Meros tone.
The light weight of the combo makes for an easy schlep, too.
I don't think I'm going to put a P-Tone on the Black Burst. The individual switches/parallel switches really calm down the "nasal" tendency of the FD3 when I play the neck and bridge in parallel (position 2)
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I've been planning on filling in (painting) the =Super J= on my SJ5XXX and the =Super P= on my SPJ5 since I got them. I thought maybe an automotive pin striper would do the cleanest job. If I do, does anyone have any recommendations of paint I can use which won't negatively interact with whatever Dingwall uses on the neck/headstock and that might be easily removable?
Or can anyone recommend an alternative to the use of a pinstriping artist?
Or can anyone recommend an alternative to the use of a pinstriping artist?
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You should post that question on the Dingwall forum in the "Ask Sheldon" Sub-forum. Sheldon always responds (may take a few days) and you can get an answer straight from the man!
EEEEK. Thumper, thats a tough one - anything embossed or recessed can be very tricky to paint cleanly - even creating a "stencil" out of vinyl and sticking it over the area and filling it in with paint and removing the stencil will still leave bleed marks. Old-school pin-stripers usually used a paint called "One Shot". Its an enamel based paint - it also still has LEAD in it (which most paints don't any more, due to health regulations)...i still use it from time to time...it is thinned down with mineral spirits (varsol) and that is how they get long flowing lines while striping.
Being pretty artsy and in a graphics industry since the late 80's, i probably wouldn't even attempt it on my own stuff (unless i had one as a spare, to test differing techniques to get a perfect non-bleeding final product). or...IF you're planning on re-finishing the headstock, there are ways to do it then. You would sand it down lightly, paint in the recessed lettering area, let dry, re-sand carefully (leaving the insides of the recessed lettering untouched) usually done with a flat block so as not to damage the recessed areas - that will give you a clean look...then re-clear coat the headstock. There is still a risk involved, if not done by a pro.
Andy irvine had a 'badge' made on the head stock of his "ghost bass" ...it isnt how i personally would have done it - BUT - its an idea that can utilized for the Dingwall headstock. Get a company to make a template of that inner swirl on the headstock, (where the lettering is) and get them to print a logo on the back side of clear acrylic or lexan and you could mount it with double sided 3M tape. Andys is screwed into his headstock - not for the faint of heart. 3M actually makes an easy removable double sided tape that "shouldnt" damage the finish - should you decide to remove it at some point.
Or there's also epoxy decals (which have that rubbery thick clear coat over them) Those would also work - and you could get fancy with a custom designed logo or background texture to it. Lots of choices above and beyond painting
Whew...i think i'm done typing lol
EEEEK. Thumper, thats a tough one - anything embossed or recessed can be very tricky to paint cleanly - even creating a "stencil" out of vinyl and sticking it over the area and filling it in with paint and removing the stencil will still leave bleed marks. Old-school pin-stripers usually used a paint called "One Shot". Its an enamel based paint - it also still has LEAD in it (which most paints don't any more, due to health regulations)...i still use it from time to time...it is thinned down with mineral spirits (varsol) and that is how they get long flowing lines while striping.
Being pretty artsy and in a graphics industry since the late 80's, i probably wouldn't even attempt it on my own stuff (unless i had one as a spare, to test differing techniques to get a perfect non-bleeding final product). or...IF you're planning on re-finishing the headstock, there are ways to do it then. You would sand it down lightly, paint in the recessed lettering area, let dry, re-sand carefully (leaving the insides of the recessed lettering untouched) usually done with a flat block so as not to damage the recessed areas - that will give you a clean look...then re-clear coat the headstock. There is still a risk involved, if not done by a pro.
Andy irvine had a 'badge' made on the head stock of his "ghost bass" ...it isnt how i personally would have done it - BUT - its an idea that can utilized for the Dingwall headstock. Get a company to make a template of that inner swirl on the headstock, (where the lettering is) and get them to print a logo on the back side of clear acrylic or lexan and you could mount it with double sided 3M tape. Andys is screwed into his headstock - not for the faint of heart. 3M actually makes an easy removable double sided tape that "shouldnt" damage the finish - should you decide to remove it at some point.
Or there's also epoxy decals (which have that rubbery thick clear coat over them) Those would also work - and you could get fancy with a custom designed logo or background texture to it. Lots of choices above and beyond painting
Whew...i think i'm done typing lol
Or nail polish......
Just kidding. I would never!!!!
LOL....yeahhhhhh suuuure suuuuuure.Or nail polish......
Just kidding. I would never!!!!
Thanks guys, it looks a lot more difficult than I'd hoped. Fortunately I have maybe the best pinstripe artist in the state 1 mile from me. I'll wait to hear from Sheldon before I talk to him though.
Nothing happening for a week though, heading down to Las Vegas tomorrow, going to watch the Super Bowl on Fremont Street (will still wear Raiders colors though, stupid broken leg).
Nothing happening for a week though, heading down to Las Vegas tomorrow, going to watch the Super Bowl on Fremont Street (will still wear Raiders colors though, stupid broken leg).
yikes - take it easy. Hope you have a speedy recovery pal. If your guy pinstripes it, be sure to post pics. I would love to see it
. Cheers
I think he's talking about Derek Carr's broken leg, but he himself may still be in need of a recovery! Tough luck for sure.yikes - take it easy. Hope you have a speedy recovery pal. If your guy pinstripes it, be sure to post pics. I would love to see it
How about Plastidip and a lot of masking tape? The stuff is amazing. Very tough but peels right off. I'm going to "dip" the maple heel below the 24th fret of my ABZ neck so it matches the pickups.
