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SHELDON DINGWALL is building MY DREAM BASS

#165
BurningSkies said:
A few other have replied too...indeed it is a proprietary circuit that Sheldon and his shop developed. Because the OBP-1 is all boost, no attenuation, it is not like the usual active bass tone control. Back when I spec'd out my bass, I asked if there was a way I could get a passive tone roll off as well as the usual treble/bass control, since I tend to roll the highs, it was a major concern with the OBP-1 that I would be using. I bit later it came back that they were developing this hybrid treble control, thus not needing two controls. :) Simple and very intuitive.
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Do you think there's any chance that Sheldon would license such a tone control? I'm sure there'd be a market for an active-boost/passive-roll off tone control.
 
#166
DanGouge said:
Do you think there's any chance that Sheldon would license such a tone control? I'm sure there'd be a market for an active-boost/passive-roll off tone control.
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That's a great question. Maybe Sheldon will come along and answer it! :)

I don't know if its one of the things that he wants to keep specific to his basses or if he wants to share it with the world!

If you're personally interested, you may want to send him a quick email or post a question on his message board. He's pretty good at getting back to people.
 
#172
Smallmouth_Bass said:
Anymore updates?
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Nuthin' yet. I know Sheldon went on vacation for a week or so, then I'd also assume that the bodies have gone for the pre-finish sealer/primer shower.

I know at least one of the features we've discussed recently was being looked at for feasibility, so that could take a bit too, I'm guessing.

I'm as anxious as anyone! :)
 
#173
Ozroscoe said:
For those that may not know BurningSkies had originally specced out the Z2 shown here and changed his mind after two years.

I started out in the Dingwall cult with a bog standard AB1 5er ordered from Bass Central without ever having played a fanned fret bass. When it arrived I was blown away: its more than an instrument, its a piece of industrial art. This is a bass I just want to pick up.

Adjustment to the fanned frets was not an issue for me, but as an old flat-strings P bass player for over 40 years I've had to adjust to the hi-fi sound. I've since added a three-band Glock pre-amp that has cured most of my issues.

Tracking the forums at the DW site I'd worked out that probably the best option for the sound in my head was a Z2 with FD3s/Mach switchable with (I'm about to swear Sheldon - look away now!) chrome flats. When this production slot opened up I jumped.

Gone a bit overboard with the options - birds-eye maple fretboard, Sklar bars, OB3 - but what the heck! Burning already had a matching headstock and matching wood pup covers ordered, so I've stuck with those as well.

Also gone for a traditional three-tone burst along the line of this Z3 - probably the prettiest bass (to my eyes) I've seen. Now with a maple fretboard...
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Well here's the latest pic of my new Z2 and I have a decision to make... :hmm:

The PUPs will have a matching wood covering but Sheldon has asked if I want them with an amber coat to match the burst, or (transparent) black to give a contrast. I'm hopeless at visualisations like this. Suggestions please?

Thanks
Ross
 

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#174
Ozroscoe said:
Well here's the latest pic of my new Z2 and I have a decision to make... :hmm:

The PUPs will have a matching wood covering but Sheldon has asked if I want them with an amber coat to match the burst, or (transparent) black to give a contrast. I'm hopeless at visualisations like this. Suggestions please?

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Thanks
Ross
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Me personally....I'd do the trans black. There's a very simliar looking Z2 in the classifieds now that can give you an idea of the look (except the pickups are regular black plastic shells). Here's a pic:

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Or you could see if Jjango will hook you up! (check this out)
 
#175
Ozroscoe said:
Well here's the latest pic of my new Z2 and I have a decision to make... :hmm:

The PUPs will have a matching wood covering but Sheldon has asked if I want them with an amber coat to match the burst, or (transparent) black to give a contrast. I'm hopeless at visualisations like this. Suggestions please?

Thanks
Ross
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I guess it depends uppon whether you like the idea of "hiding" the pups, or if you like generally seeing the pups on a bass.

My vote is for the transparent black, because I like it when pups stand out generally, especially on a burst like yours with a black edge. It will be a nice contrast in the amber portion of the burst tying it back to the edge.

BUT, if you like that the wood covers hide the pups and that you want to go all the way with de-emphasizing their existence, then go for the amber. I think that works as well.
 
#176
I vote for option C: Have Sheldon make them so that they match the fretboard wood.

There is also option D, which would be to have Sheldon make you multiple pairs of pickup covers in different colors so you can just do as your mood strikes you.

Either of the options you mention will look absolutely killer.
 
#178
Each pair of pu covers would be $400 ea. :eyebrow:

I would avoid trans blk because it always ends up looking like brown instead. Amber or wenge would be cool. I would get Jjango to photoshop the options you're looking at.

If you really want to drive Sheldon crazy ask for a triburst on each PU. :)
 

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