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Question for Dingwall Owners

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by PseudoSpaceman, Jul 9, 2013.

  1. Jul 9, 2013 #1
    PseudoSpaceman

    PseudoSpaceman

    Jul 5, 2009
    Hello,

    I'm planning on ordering a Dingwall ABZ in the next few days and I am having some last minute decisions regarding the available options:

    1) Is the preamp upgrade worth it (2-band and/or 3-band)? I played an ABII and the passive pickups sounded awesome but was unable to test the active pickups.

    2) Also, same situation with the Hipshot D-Tuner option. I'm going with the 5-string so I'm wondering how well the Hipshot cooperates with the B-string.

    I'd be fine with just a standard model but also think it might be worth it to make the bass a little more "unique."

    Thank you in advance,

    Derek
     
  2. Jul 10, 2013 #2
    Zoomie

    Zoomie

    Jan 26, 2012
    East Tennessee
    You will have better luck if you post this in the Dingwall Owner's thread.

    I have a Super J5 that I love and a Super P5 scheduled to arrive November. In my case, I was told that most run the pre amps in passive mode almost all of the time and therefore pre amps were unnecessary. I do not know if this same info applies to the ABx owners. Kind of comparing apples to oranges here.

    I have no idea about the hipshot on the B.

    Post this in the thread. I am certain that a few people with step up with an opinion.
     
  3. Jul 10, 2013 #3
    spiritbass

    spiritbass Supporting Member

    Jun 9, 2004
    Ashland, MO
    I have never owned either model you tested/are purchasing. My first Dingwall was a passive AB-I. I never felt the need for a preamp when playing it. I usually play my Super J's in active mode with the bass/treble controls on the detent, no boost or cut. The exception is my five string with P/J pickups - I cut the bass a little. No personal experience, but every report I've read from others is that the B strings detune well. Looking forward to pics of your new Dingwall!
     
  4. Jul 10, 2013 #4
    PseudoSpaceman

    PseudoSpaceman

    Jul 5, 2009
    Thanks, I think I've decided against the preamp (mostly because I can get a Darkglass B7K for the same price as the 3-band one), but I definitely will check out the owners group!
     
  5. Jul 10, 2013 #5
    SemiDriven

    SemiDriven Gold Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2012
    Milwaukee, WI
    I've got an ABZ 5'er and it just works in passive (no active).

    Don't know about the Hipshot D-tuner option.

    Fire off an email to Dingwall -- they will respond.

    See what they say.