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#16,223
Murph_Orpheus said:
Howdy folks. Just wondering, what are the main differences between a V1 Combustion and a V4? The V4 has an EMG pre-amp and different pick ups right? And the rotary selector obviously. What pre-amp is in the V1? Basically I'm wondering should I save for a V4 or go for a V1 that's for sale locally. Cheers!
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I don't know but you should buy it so you can then sell it to @BuffaloBob4343 so he can still play dive bar gigs as he will then own a bass under $4000.

Then in the meantime you will have given it a try, sold it and moved onto a V4. Then you will be able to inform us on the difference through your experience.

Win for all!!! YES
 
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AB Nate said:
I don't know but you should buy it so you can then sell it to @BuffaloBob4343 so he can still play dive bar gigs as he will then own a bass under $4000.

Then in the meantime you will have given it a try, sold it and moved onto a V4. Then you will be able to inform us on the difference through your experience.

Win for all!!! YES
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Methinks you be somewhat joking, but everyone needs a "dive bar gig" rig. I had many years ago said "never again", but the "music is where the music is" and I all of a sudden found myself going from a metal-tinged high energy rock band to playing old-style country/blues in the house band for a small bar where I wouldn't dare take my high-end bass gear I was using in the other band. This is basically a jam thing where folks get up and play stuff they never have played before and pray no one throws anything at them. ha ha. An older Combustion or NG2 would be the thing to have.

 
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Dingwall Z 5-string in progress. Sheldon & I spent an hour on the phone Friday dreaming this one up. Can you picture this with a green to blue burst, Maple/Maple neck, 3x FDV, Darkglass pre, Luminlay side dots and Dingwall quality?
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bebass said:
Methinks you be somewhat joking, but everyone needs a "dive bar gig" rig. I had many years ago said "never again", but the "music is where the music is" and I all of a sudden found myself going from a metal-tinged high energy rock band to playing old-style country/blues in the house band for a small bar where I wouldn't dare take my high-end bass gear I was using in the other band. This is basically a jam thing where folks get up and play stuff they never have played before and pray no one throws anything at them. ha ha. An older Combustion or NG2 would be the thing to have.

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Yup. I agree. Only partially joking. Love my bustin combustion dearly but it's just a little less stressful taking to certain sitcheeeashuns
 
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bebass said:
Dingwall Z 5-string in progress. Sheldon & I spent an hour on the phone Friday dreaming this one up. Can you picture this with a green to blue burst, Maple/Maple neck, 3x FDV, Darkglass pre, Luminlay side dots and Dingwall quality?View attachment 1147744
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Great top! I pretty much picture everything in this color combo now after the amazing NAMM basses.
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I just cannot, at all, get behind the idea of using a "cheap" bass for some gigs, and a "good" one for others. My Dingwalls go to every gig, regardless of where it is. I bought these to use - they are tools. I do my absolute best to keep them as good looking as possible (I load/unload my own gear, bass is in the gig bag 100% of the time I'm not playing it that night, as soon as our set is done, it's in the gig bag and strapped to my back, etc. etc.). So far, not a single issue with my Dingwalls, or other high end basses I've gigged over the years. I just don't think I could be content playing a "lesser" bass, and my playing would reflect that.
 
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Selta said:
I just cannot, at all, get behind the idea of using a "cheap" bass for some gigs, and a "good" one for others. My Dingwalls go to every gig, regardless of where it is. I bought these to use - they are tools. I do my absolute best to keep them as good looking as possible (I load/unload my own gear, bass is in the gig bag 100% of the time I'm not playing it that night, as soon as our set is done, it's in the gig bag and strapped to my back, etc. etc.). So far, not a single issue with my Dingwalls, or other high end basses I've gigged over the years. I just don't think I could be content playing a "lesser" bass, and my playing would reflect that.
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Yeah, that's pretty where I'm at also. I mean, yeah it's pretty absurd the amount of money in gear I bring to a gig between Dingwall, Mesa, and Genzler. It's what I love though and I bought it to use. I am extremely careful and watchful over my stuff at a gig though and I've never had anything happen to my stuff.
 
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I've been at a few gigs where things have "gone missing". Thankfully nothing of mine yet. I've used my high end dingwalls just about everytime but there have been a few moments where i wish I had taken something of less value to me and then there is the times when I know it's just not gonna matter what my tone sounds like to the crowd and I may also plan on getting intoxicated.....heavily.....
so it is definitely better to take something of less value.

All of this said, one really does have to be careful of what they call lesser value. Some of the offshore dingwalls are simply amazing as well. I am fortunate to have a combustion that plays like a Canadian. As for tone, it's just simply a fantastic bass. So I guess I'm a lucky guy because my beater bass is ny no means a slouch. As a matter of fact. If I play darn near any show with it, it will still be the best bass of the night!!!! GO DINGWALL!!!

You can bet that when my new Z is done it should be receiving 80% of my play time but when it comes to most BAR gigs it won't be present.
 
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I also think the notion of not bringing your expensive basses to certain gigs is absolutely absurd. Put a microchip in your bass or one of those Tile things, get lots of photos, and keep an eye on your stuff.
 
#16,236
J Posega said:
and keep an eye on your stuff.
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That can be easier said then done sometimes. Just for reference, when a person plays different genres of music and in different locations sometimes the situations you play do not allow for instrument baby sitting. Not to mention rowdy crowds that make there way on stage. I've seen(only once) an axe broke on stage and granted it was the guitarists( not my guitarist) fault but it was also one of those situations where it was destined to happen that night. Crazy poopie was happening.

A little tip. If the stage is only one step up from floor level. Expect some guests......

Not every situation is created equally. Why "show off" a $5000 bass to a bunch of people that can't see straight?
Lol
 
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AB Nate said:
Not every situation is created equally. Why "show off" a $5000 bass to a bunch of people that can't see straight?
Lol
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Again, I didn't buy my basses to "show off". I bought them to play, get the tone *I* want (don't really care if the audience can tell or not, though, I'm so active in the bass community here in the PacNW, there's always more than a few in the audience), and overall feel and comfort that again, *I* want.

If I were buying basses to show off, I'd go drop even more money on Ritters and call it good. But, that's not my bag. I play for me and my bandmates. The fact that people really dig our music and come out to shows is icing :P
 
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AB Nate said:
That can be easier said then done sometimes. Just for reference, when a person plays different genres of music and in different locations sometimes the situations you play do not allow for instrument baby sitting. Not to mention rowdy crowds that make there way on stage. I've seen(only once) an axe broke on stage and granted it was the guitarists( not my guitarist) fault but it was also one of those situations where it was destined to happen that night. Crazy poopie was happening.

A little tip. If the stage is only one step up from floor level. Expect some guests......

Not every situation is created equally. Why "show off" a $5000 bass to a bunch of people that can't see straight?
Lol
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Now, that would probably change things for me, but the crowds I currently play for are older and respectful. If I ever had the fear of goofballs jumping up on stage and getting crazy I would probably have an NG2 in my arsenal. I do definitely agree with Selta though that I don't play $5000 basses for anyone but myself and I will always bring them for my own enjoyment.... as long as my stage situation remains safe.
 
#16,239
Selta said:
Again, I didn't buy my basses to "show off". I bought them to play, get the tone *I* want (don't really care if the audience can tell or not, though, I'm so active in the bass community here in the PacNW, there's always more than a few in the audience), and overall feel and comfort that again, *I* want.

If I were buying basses to show off, I'd go drop even more money on Ritters and call it good. But, that's not my bag. I play for me and my bandmates. The fact that people really dig our music and come out to shows is icing :p
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Fair enough. Let's agree to disagree. If I bought basses to show off I'd buy primas not ritters. ;)

I've been in a few situations that dictated I didn't even know where I was sleeping that night let alone the bass I've taken with me.
 
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