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NBD - Dingwall Super J 5

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Bassheart365, Dec 23, 2014.

  1. Dec 23, 2014 #1
    Bassheart365

    Bassheart365 Supporting Member

    Oct 19, 2014
    Northern California
    "A good bassist determines the direction of any band." - Ron Carter
    I finally own the bass of my dreams!

    Dingwall SJ5.jpg Dingwall SJ5 #2.jpg
     
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  2. Dec 23, 2014 #2
    Chef

    Chef In Memoriam

    May 23, 2004
    Columbia MO
    Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine
    Dang! Well done!
     
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  3. Dec 23, 2014 #3
    nutdog

    nutdog when I'm a good dog they sometimes throw me a bone

    Feb 19, 2009
    in the dog house
    looks yummy
     
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  4. Dec 23, 2014 #4
    wvbass

    wvbass Supporting Member

    Mar 1, 2004
    West Virginia
    I think Chef summed it up nicely. Dang.
     
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  5. Dec 23, 2014 #5
    Basshappi

    Basshappi

    Feb 12, 2007
    Tucson,AZ
    That is a real stunner, the top wood is beautiful!
    Congrats!
     
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  6. Dec 23, 2014 #6
    el murdoque

    el murdoque

    Mar 10, 2013
    Germany
    this.
     
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  7. Dec 23, 2014 #7
    Gougedeye

    Gougedeye Supporting Member

    Apr 1, 2008
    Central Washington
    Strikingly beautiful! Congratulations!
     
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  8. Dec 23, 2014 #8
    OutToPlayJazz

    OutToPlayJazz

    Dec 30, 2007
    Gloucestershire, UK
    I've never played one, but looks reeaally nice - Congrats on a striking new purchase!
     
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  9. Dec 24, 2014 #9
    SemiDriven

    SemiDriven Gold Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2012
    Milwaukee, WI
    Sweet! :thumbsup:
     
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  10. Dec 24, 2014 #10
    Gorn

    Gorn Supporting Member

    Dec 15, 2011
    Queens, NY
    More like Ding!

    Oh!
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  11. Dec 24, 2014 #11
    Smallmouth_Bass

    Smallmouth_Bass

    Dec 29, 2005
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Very nice!
     
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  12. Dec 24, 2014 #12
    Skasteadyb

    Skasteadyb

    Aug 24, 2011
    Las Vegas
    droooool....
     
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  13. Dec 24, 2014 #13
    baltodoc

    baltodoc Supporting Member

    Oct 7, 2014
    Ocala, FL
    Beautiful
     
  14. Dec 24, 2014 #14
    Bassheart365

    Bassheart365 Supporting Member

    Oct 19, 2014
    Northern California
    "A good bassist determines the direction of any band." - Ron Carter
    Thanks guys. After 30 years of owning factory basses - this is my first "boutique" bass. That's redwood burl over walnut over alder on the body, Pau Ferro (morano) fingerboard over a walnut neck. 35" scale on the B string gradually reducing to 32" on the G string with the fanned frets. Plays and sounds like a dream. It's Sheldon Dingwall's version of the iconic Fender Jazz bass. The equal string tension really makes a difference, especially on the D and G strings. They ring and sound wonderfully warm at the shorter lengths, and when you pop/hammer those two strings they sounds deliciously funky! I'll still play my conventional basses but having fun with this one for now.
     
  15. Dec 24, 2014 #15
    SRFSterling5

    SRFSterling5

    Sep 24, 2011
    Hawaii
    That is a cool bass. Enjoy it and congratulations.
     
  16. Dec 24, 2014 #16
    mel0dic.bassist

    mel0dic.bassist

    Jul 9, 2014
    Canada
    I cannot find the words to describe how beautiful that instrument is.. It's definitely a perfect sum of quality, design, engineering, and application.. Very jealous!! .. I'll have an NG-2 one day..
     
  17. Dec 24, 2014 #17
    hsech

    hsech Work hard. My Social Security needs a raise.

    Jun 27, 2012
    Central Iowa
    Beautiful bass. How does she play?