Headless Dingwall

[MultiScaleMale]

Dingwalls are pretty great basses. The 37” B string is thunder and the multiscale is the solution for a balanced tension and tone between strings. Add in the headless that has been talked about forever and the Neve preamp. I’m in. The weight is going to be low on these and they already balance well. I can’t wait.

 

[Element Zero]

Not really, it's a barely modified DW. There is nothing particularly new about it, or difficult to make compared to the production line models. I dig that it's being made in Canadistan so the costs are high.

But note my comment:

I couldn't care less if anyone else finds it to be good value or not - I said I didn't find it to be so.

Edit: the string retainer looks clever, but I've never had an issue with the ones I use now that need an allen key.

Ok.

 

[Scott McArron]

I generated a few body colors with AI to help myself picture how this bass will look with some different colors I’m interested in. Posted these already in the Dingwall Owners thread but thought I’d drop them here as well in case anyone would also be interested:

Ducati White

Silver Sparkle

Candy Purple

Candy Dark Purple

Matte Black

 

[Scott McArron]

Ooh, I’m really leaning towards this metallic charcoal, but the metallic silver is also pretty cool and blends in better with the maple… (AI generated)

 

[Selta]

I like the metallic silver more, between those two options. It just feels more... together?

 

[Scott McArron]

I like the metallic silver more, between those two options. It just feels more... together?

And will definitely pop on stage more

 

[Snake101st]

Now, if they'd only make an "aged aluminum" looking finish, a la some Manson guitars, electrical guitar company, or the special edition of the MM kaizen... That'd be one awesome and futuristic looking bass.

e.g. this finish:

Kaizen Gallium

Introducing the Ernie Ball Music Man Kaizen guitar in the exclusive Gallium finish—a stunning blend of innovation and artistry. Created with a new painting process at Music Man, this finish uses real silver in the paint, giving it a shiny, metallic appearance that reflects light and stands out...

www.music-man.com

 

[Scott McArron]

I wasn’t super successful with these AI renderings, but I think they convey the idea. Something to whet the appetite for potential future options

“Maple Burl” apparently…

Walnut top with ash body

Buckeye Burl attempt with ash body

 

[5StringPocket]

I like the clean look of that walnut top with ash body.

 

[Akami]

Yet you still found the need to project your insecurities onto someone you don't know at all.

Then the fanboys came in and started justifying their own purchases, so I have responded to them. I have been polite...

I have denigrated no one...

Calling anyone opposed to your negativity and combativeness "fanboys" in order to minimize the the value of their disagreement is classic trolling and denigration.

You have a totally different concept of politeness than anyone else could even recognize as such and have denigrated by definition everyone you've interacted with in this thread so far.

 

[Nebadon2000]

Calling anyone opposed to your negativity and combativeness "fanboys" in order to minimize the the value of their disagreement is classic trolling and denigration.

You have a totally different concept of politeness than anyone else could even recognize as such and have denigrated by definition everyone you've interacted with in this thread so far.

Yes; I have learned the 'Hard Way' it is best to ignore and not give any space in my head to them[It still ain't easy; I am posting]

This Forum has a ignore button which has been useful for me here[I do need it less now]

PS: @Element Zero had proper response in post #22