Dingwall Owners Club

[Blues Cat]

Hey guys! My band just released a single off of our EP that we are currently working on. I am pretty excited how it turned out. Let me know what you think!

Cool, Funk.

 

[lowphatbass]

So, I played my NG2 briefly at practice yesterday.

All the reports of a 'weak' G string seem to have come true. I didn't have time to try to eq my amp for that bass in particular, but the G string was completely non-existent in the mix. I mean completely and utterly absent. Gone.
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It sounds like your amp or the room/acoustic conditions weren’t the issue.
I would probably try to compare the sound un-amplified to try to try to determine if there’s a physical problem with the string or one of the contact surfaces. Even then I’ve had strings that didn’t sound bad acoustically but reacted strangely to amplification. That being said nine out of ten times you can pick off a bad string just by the way it sounds and/or feels.
It’s also not a bad idea to have a quick look at the pickups. I’ve found pickups pushed all the way down and wedged on one side, as well as pickup screws coming loose causing one edge of the pickup to be right up on a string.
You probably checked these basics during your rehearsal but it’s never a bad idea to run through them in a more controlled, quiet environment.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

The other thing you might want to verify is your right hand plucking. Are you plucking the strings close to the bridge? And if so, are you plucking perpendicularly across the strings? The G-string might sound fairly thin in comparison to the other strings. I have learned to move sideways a bit with the pattern of the fan and I find that helps. I play with my fingers and rarely use a pick though.

 

[Funk]

Tight!! Are you slapping the whole time?

Basically! It's kind of a hybrid between slapping and a heavy finger style. As if every time you play with your fingers it pops the strings.

 

[J Posega]

Flying with the Dingwall pair is going smoothly thus far.

The golf club travel bag works great, but I’ll tell you with two basses in bags, a small pedalboard, cables, and a couple other items in the bag, it’s pretty heavy. Thankfully it has nice wheels.

I got a lot of confused looks and questions about why I didn’t check my giant bag, but all was well when I told them I had a seat for them. It fit through the x-ray conveyer and I was the only person to ever handle the bag, security didn’t even push it down the line, they left that to me.

It was relatively easy to wheel onto the plane and the only real struggle was hoisting the bag into the seat.

The flight attendant made jokes about getting it extra drinks and snacks, and provided a seat belt extender to make strapping it in easier.

Is it an expensive way to go? Absolutely. I’ve paid full price for two seats, but since I’m moving and won’t be doing this again for at least a year, it balances. I know my basses are safe and they don’t leave my side. I don’t have an unwieldy flight case that I won’t use once I’m settle in, and that may not have really protected my investments once baggage handlers got ahold of it.

I got lots of compliments for smart thinking from security and flight attendants, but it’s all thanks to this group for the recommendations, and especially @Sheldon D. who travels similarly.

 

[AB Nate]

Awesome!!! Glad that is working out for you and a lesson learned for me if I'm ever in that situation. Safe travels to you and your dingwalls.

 

[bebass]

Said goodbye to a friend a couple of weeks ago. It was the VERY best playing bass I have ever held in my hands. It was always SO tempting to take it out of it's case and play it but I knew if I did I would try to justify keeping it, and it was not financially viable for me to own such a bass - yet.

 

[EMoneySC2]

Said goodbye to a friend a couple of weeks ago. It was the VERY best playing bass I have ever held in my hands. It was always SO tempting to take it out of it's case and play it but I knew if I did I would try to justify keeping it, and it was not financially viable for me to own such a bass - yet.
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I was kind of glad to see the Reverb listing disappear, for I too don't have a financially viable way of owning a bass of that price yet.

I'm sure whoever bought it will be happy!

When I get around to ordering an Afterburner in the future I'll be keeping this one in mind, as I definitely want something similar.

 

[bonz - darrell]

G-string update (on the bass, guys, on the bass. lol).

So I spent some time playing my NG2 last night (first time since Sunday, sigh). Following advise given here, I checked my right hand position. It turns out that if I rest my thumb on the corner of the bridge pickup (where I probably had it), it puts the plucking point perilously close to the bridge of the G string. Moving forward the inch or so and putting my thumb onto the neck pickup made all the difference in the world. I got a better tone out of all the strings, and the G was definitely present and accounted for.

I guess that's just part of the learning curve of playing a fanned fret instrument. Now to train myself...

My NG2 is back on the team!

I may still swap the strings (just for the halibut), I have a set of Stainless Dingwall strings I bought with the bass. Does anyone know whether the stock strings are nickel or stainless? I'm just curious.

 

[kirkdickinson]

G-string update (on the bass, guys, on the bass. lol)
....it puts the plucking point perilously close to the bridge of the G string. Moving forward the inch or so and putting my thumb onto the neck pickup made all the difference in the world. I got a better tone out of all the strings, and the G was definitely present and accounted for.

I guess that's just part of the learning curve of playing a fanned fret instrument. Now to train myself...

I saw the original post and didn't think about it. I have noticed that I need to shift my right hand toward the nut as I climb to higher strings if I want to get the tones I expect.

 

[NaH]

Said goodbye to a friend a couple of weeks ago. It was the VERY best playing bass I have ever held in my hands. It was always SO tempting to take it out of it's case and play it but I knew if I did I would try to justify keeping it, and it was not financially viable for me to own such a bass - yet.
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I, too, was tempted by that bass. It is almost what I want. I prefer the lighter version, a different color (or a nice top), and perhaps a P tone in the neck position.

 

[AB Nate]

G-string update (on the bass, guys, on the bass. lol).

So I spent some time playing my NG2 last night (first time since Sunday, sigh). Following advise given here, I checked my right hand position. It turns out that if I rest my thumb on the corner of the bridge pickup (where I probably had it), it puts the plucking point perilously close to the bridge of the G string. Moving forward the inch or so and putting my thumb onto the neck pickup made all the difference in the world. I got a better tone out of all the strings, and the G was definitely present and accounted for.

I guess that's just part of the learning curve of playing a fanned fret instrument. Now to train myself...

My NG2 is back on the team!

I may still swap the strings (just for the halibut), I have a set of Stainless Dingwall strings I bought with the bass. Does anyone know whether the stock strings are nickel or stainless? I'm just curious.

I think the stock strings are nickels. Glad you've got er sorted!!!

 

[JGR]

AB-1 showed up today! All 7 lbs 14 oz of it!!!

 

[husky123]

View attachment 2787126 AB-1 showed up today! All 7 lbs 14 oz of it!!!

Isn’t it just unreal the first time you pick them up?

 

[lowphatbass]

G-string update (on the bass, guys, on the bass. lol).

So I spent some time playing my NG2 last night (first time since Sunday, sigh). Following advise given here, I checked my right hand position. It turns out that if I rest my thumb on the corner of the bridge pickup (where I probably had it), it puts the plucking point perilously close to the bridge of the G string. Moving forward the inch or so and putting my thumb onto the neck pickup made all the difference in the world. I got a better tone out of all the strings, and the G was definitely present and accounted for.

I guess that's just part of the learning curve of playing a fanned fret instrument. Now to train myself...

My NG2 is back on the team!

I may still swap the strings (just for the halibut), I have a set of Stainless Dingwall strings I bought with the bass. Does anyone know whether the stock strings are nickel or stainless? I'm just curious.

Smallmouth coming up big!

 

[JGR]

Isn’t it just unreal the first time you pick them up?

The AB-1 especially kind of feels like a sleek sports car if that makes sense! I played it some more last night and I’m really loving the warm but clear, classic tones it produces. I put a new set of Dingwall SS on which sound good though I would like a heavier B. The Ptone neck hits the mark for a conventional P vibe, and sounds much better in parallel than the FD3’s on my SJ5, but my SJ5 sounds better in series. Makes sense. No complaints.

 

[bebass]

I, too, was tempted by that bass. It is almost what I want. I prefer the lighter version, a different color (or a nice top), and perhaps a P tone in the neck position.

I was actually very surprised that it was almost within a lb of the AB1's. The type of maple utilized in the ABHS for 2017 is less dense and the actual feeling of strapping the bass on was not, to me, a noticeable difference. I am fond of the Ash bodies as well. Both the Maple and the Ash, to my ears, impart that subtle small bit of smoothness/sustain combination. Which, I admit, once the Darkglass pre is engaged and utilized, is almost a mute point. I also am enamored of the 3x FDV with the Darkglass pre. I have never in my life liked the straight (other brand) P basses, but I am sure I would also like a P-tone in the neck position, but maybe not as much as 3x FDV.

 

[NaH]

I was actually very surprised that it was almost within a lb of the AB1's. The type of maple utilized in the ABHS for 2017 is less dense and the actual feeling of strapping the bass on was not, to me, a noticeable difference. I am fond of the Ash bodies as well. Both the Maple and the Ash, to my ears, impart that subtle small bit of smoothness/sustain combination. Which, I admit, once the Darkglass pre is engaged and utilized, is almost a mute point. I also am enamored of the 3x FDV with the Darkglass pre. I have never in my life liked the straight (other brand) P basses, but I am sure I would also like a P-tone in the neck position, but maybe not as much as 3x FDV.

I'd likely order a Glockenklang, not a Darkglass as I am not an overdrive kinda person. The thing I like about the P pickup I have in my Super PJ is it lends a softer rounder tone, though it needs a boost compared to both pickups in series. But I do wonder if the FDVs alone would fill that role. At least with these new pickups I could always swap it out and go all FDV.

 

[bebass]

I'd likely order a Glockenklang, not a Darkglass as I am not an overdrive kinda person. The thing I like about the P pickup I have in my Super PJ is it lends a softer rounder tone, though it needs a boost compared to both pickups in series. But I do wonder if the FDVs alone would fill that role. At least with these new pickups I could always swap it out and go all FDV.

I think possibly for some preference, or for some genre, the pristine Glockenklang may be the better choice. Certainly gives a really nice top end as well. For instance, for Jazz, I personally would go with the Glock. It is so smooth. I had one in an ABII with the 3x FDV and it was so very fine. I just kinda like the edge the Darkglass pre gives, and possibly for just my style of playing. I don't think anyone can go wrong with either pre setup.

 

[CL400Peavey]

The AB-1 especially kind of feels like a sleek sports car if that makes sense!

It does! The AB1 is the touring sports car. My modded combustion is the muscle car. Not as good in the corners, but its a straight line goer!