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Dunable Club!?
- Thread starter Snakeman1066
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Here in Canada you can't find them in Stores to try out. Only used from a person or 2- 3 stores online
What GC have you seen them at? Just curious
Nashville. I lived in LA down the street from their shop previously and tried them first there. Solid basses. Deserve more love. They have kinda marketed to a niche "rock" market which was a stupid idea on their part.
Thanks to @davedamage I have jumped into the Dunable pool with a Gnarwhal DE. I'm a lifelong p-bass guy who was always tempted by the Dunables. This dual p is like the tone I know and love but nastier. It slices through and obliterates the band mix. I am loving it so far and put down a deposit to get in the ever-growing line for a custom USA model.
Didn't know there was a Dunable group on TB. I've played a Thunderclapper at a shop in Atlanta a while back. Very cool but that neck was chonky. Still hoping I can snag one some day.
While not a bass, I do have this monstrosity, which I love dearly:
While not a bass, I do have this monstrosity, which I love dearly:
I guess I can post this here while I'm STILL PATIENTLY WAITING on my custom Thunderclapper 5...
The pups are Baphomets I swapped for Katanas in a US R2 because they were too dark. Squier 50s tele bass body, Aluminati neck, controls are V/V stack, series/parallel switch, tone, three way tone caps switch to brighten the pups up, which it does very well when dialed in.
The pups are Baphomets I swapped for Katanas in a US R2 because they were too dark. Squier 50s tele bass body, Aluminati neck, controls are V/V stack, series/parallel switch, tone, three way tone caps switch to brighten the pups up, which it does very well when dialed in.
I got it today. First impression is mostly disappointment.
My first Dunable was a DE R2 upgraded with Katanas. I only sold it to buy a used US R2 with the aforementioned Baphomets, swapped them out with Katanas and still didn't love the bass. Sold it and bought an R2 with a D-split and I'm back to happy. It still takes the back seat to the Thunderclapper, though.
Having said that, the R2 is the body I struggle with the most ergonomically. Not an issue with the Thunderclapper or Gnarwhal.
First, I asked it to be set-up for Dropped A... he said no problem. It arrived EADG.
The burnt finish is a cool idea, but I think the execution was poorly done. You touch it, it indents, it rubs off. It's very abrasive and irritates the hell out of my skin. Especially if I rest my hand or forearm against it. Think sandpaper. It also grabs my clothes, and the stick to the body. The body is very light weight, so definitely neck heavy... I'll definitely move the bottom strap button up and probably put an extension on the forward one. Maybe put a few tungsten weights in the cavity.
My first instinct is to take it apart and use a wire wheel (something they should have done) and even it out. Then a light sanding.... but add many coats of an oil/poly or lacquer to encase the finish. I won't do that; I might take something to "wear in" the finish in the areas it bothers me. Basically, take something smooth and rub it.
I saw Monolord in Denver and SLC, toughed it out and stood upfront in SLC... and it was worn in a lot.
I just had that happened to me! I wanted A Standard and got it in EADG, even with thick gauge strings...I wasn't happy.
It sure looks beautiful, at the price it cost maybe return it instead of modifying it until you do?
I sent him an email, I’m going to call tomorrow
My fingers are black from playing it for an hour
Man. This confirms some of my hesitation. Initially I thought I wanted Baphomets but then something caught my ears about the Katanas and I’ve been indecisive about which I’d really prefer. Honestly, their D Bird pickup in the demo videos sounds best to me and the D Split is up there too.
Ergonomics is another concern I’ve had when considering some more exotic shapes. The Thunder and Gnar is probably where I should look if I do pull the trigger.
Appreciate the feedback.
The finish pics look nice and I see the initial attraction but the reality you described is understandably disappointing.
I’ve been on the fence a few times with Dunables because of their finishes. I’ve only held a few painted models and ones with a satin instead of a raw or gloss finish always seem to have visible markings. There was a black guitar at my local GC listed as new and about $3k. The satin finish had so many marks on it I would’ve assumed it was used. Pick scratches, headstock hanger marks, various dings and smudges. It was a GC sales floor so take that for what it is. I think if I pull the trigger on a purchase I’d want a gloss or raw body. The colors look great but I’d be irritated if they damaged easily.
I got a response from Dunable. They are sending me a return label so they can seal the body more. So looks like they’ll fix it!
