Paint my Dingwall: vote!

[TTA]

I have to agree with Ferrari Yellow.
With a Dingwall you want something as outrageous as the bass.
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Sorry, but this one reminds me of my neighbor's Jeep.

 

[WI Short Scaler]

Here is the correct answer.


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Yes! I voted white based on the choices offered. That being said I would have rater opted for the blue in the photo just below the Ducati white. But then I saw this yellow? Yes!

 

[TTA]

Is that the actual grain or a stock version of the bass. Maybe ask to see the body grain before deciding to paint over it if it's especially nice I'd keep it natural but otherwise aqua blue is my vote

It will be an ab2 likely… so walnut. I prefer the solid color ab1’s because the body tapering by your right arm does not allow the top wood to be symmetrical. Imho if you want wood, you go abz (no burst) or z.

 

[TheReceder]

I voted Platinum metallic, but I've always been a sucker for the candy tangerine

 

[calypsocoral302]

So for a little fun… i am having a Dingwall six string ab2 made for me. Wenge neck (non negotiable). The body colour is still to be 100% settled. Please vote.

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If this is a custom bass, I'd have the body sandblasted and stained with Ferrari Green, contrasted with black pore filler.

But that's just me.

 

[TTA]

If this is a custom bass, I'd have the body sandblasted and stained with Ferrari Green, contrasted with black pore filler.

But that's just me.

So they sandblast pre pore filler? Cool.

i think your idea would work if it was an alder body or even ash. Ab2 are walnut.

 

[TTA]

If this is a custom bass, I'd have the body sandblasted and stained with Ferrari Green, contrasted with black pore filler.

But that's just me.

I was wondering about green with colour shift paint.

 

[Nephilymbass]

So for a little fun… i am having a Dingwall six string ab2 made for me. Wenge neck (non negotiable). The body colour is still to be 100% settled. Please vote.

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for me any custom Dingwall that’s not an alder body id want to see some wood grain personally. Either natural or a transparent finish to show off the nice wood you’re paying for. If you’re going with an alder body I’d pick the white or the blue below the white,

 

[TTA]

Dingwall uses these guys for colorshift. There are some cool options

 

[GreyBeard]

I like the last one

 

[Philip McAdam]

So for a little fun… i am having a Dingwall six string ab2 made for me. Wenge neck (non negotiable). The body colour is still to be 100% settled. Please vote.

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My .02 I really like the look of the natural wood.

 

[C Stone]

Burnt orange is not an option?

 

[taliesin]

Love the natural look in the photos - if I had to pick a colour it would be the metallic.

I've never liked their green or white.

 

[smogg]

If that is the actual grain I would be looking into a semi transparent stain or a sandblast finish. But that's just me.

 

[TTA]

for me any custom Dingwall that’s not an alder body id want to see some wood grain personally. Either natural or a transparent finish to show off the nice wood you’re paying for. If you’re going with an alder body I’d pick the white or the blue below the white,

Yeah 100% makes sense. But i prefer ab models in solid colours due to this area. I dont like the visual asymmetry it creates… even with bursts. Z3 is the way to go to showcase wood imho. Without a laminated top it is fine however.

 

[Blackbird]

I voted natural Ash because I like to see the wood grain on my basses, but if it were my bass, I'd have it stained to match the color of the Wenge neck (excellent choice, btw).

 

[subtlestew]

I played a white Dingwall in a shop recently. I loved the look - it just oozed class. Perhaps boring, but you'll be able to play it anywhere and look good.

 

[chanson]

Platinum metallic was my vote but I would be psyched on any of them except the neon green. Never been a fan of the hyper neon Dingwalls, kinda played out in my opinion but that's just me.

 

[Waltsdog]

Aqua to natural fade, sorta like this but starting with the light blue and ending up natural ash.

Basically these colours on the bass above

 

[silky smoove]

My preference when using a dark neck/fretboard is to have a high contrast body. This typically means something bright. You have the Matte Ducati White option included, which is a great look but I've always found it to be a little cold. When I built my Super J I spec'd out a pearl white that I spotted on a coworker's Lexus. The paint shop didn't exactly match the references but what they did was excellent. It's a warmer option for white that would blend with the wenge differently than the Ducati white. Not sure if it's your thing or not, but thought I'd point it out.