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[quote name='Fionn' timestamp='1393376104' post='2379628'] I think he was alluding to how you'd get on with the fanned fretboard, rather than the sound. [/quote] I know, I was just saying that I would at least get an idea rather than being totally clueless.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1393374580' post='2379620'] Bass Direct is in Warwick, so that's a little bit closer at least! [/quote] Sadly still a 620 mile round journey [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1393375368' post='2379623'] I was looking at the dingwalls tonight (on Bass Direct) thinking it would be nice to try one! Problem is, with the frets like that, it is going to take a bit of time to know if you get on with them, more time than you could probably justify in a shop! [/quote] True but I still think I'd get a decent idea of how it sounds with my (god awful) playing at least

How does one go about trying out a bass if there are no dealers of that bass nearby? Long story short I want to try a Dingwall bass but as far as I can tell the closest place that sells them to me is in London (in the form of The Gallery or Bass Direct).

[quote name='Wud' timestamp='1392845690' post='2373541'] ^^^ +1 what has been said above regarding the P pickup ^^^ If you miss the B string, how about loosing the top G ? Put some 5 string strings on there, and go BEAD? Only you will know if the Dingwall fanned frets are comfortable or not, and maybe only after a period of time. Much like your Warwick conundrum, you may well find the Dingwall wanting in some aspect, but only after the initial honeymoon period. In my personal opinion, I'd say upgrade to Pre Amp and Pick Up's if they are MEC. You can easily pop them back in if you do decide to sell the bass on in the future. [/quote] I use the G string all the time. I'm happy with the preamp (I really like it actually!) and pickup wise if I change the P pickup it would mean routing a new hole for a twin jazz, which would presumably reduce the value of the bass? (for if the worse happens in the future and I need to sell)

I love the tone I get from it when I play gently but I have quite a heavy hand unfortunately. I was hoping to avoid modifying it because its one of the limited edition basses but getting rid of the P pickup is the only real option

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1392833955' post='2373296'] Save up and have both? [/quote] If I would I could! Unfortunately I'm a skint unemployed (not through lack of trying) student

Not too sure if this is the right place for this (if not let me know!) Basically in August last year I bought a Warwick Thumb LTD 2006 Dirty Blonde. I absolutely adore how it plays, looks and feels to play but I feel like I can't get on with having a Precision pickup, I feel like they sound a little bit too harsh for my liking. I love the tone 90% of the time but occasionally hear the P pickup a little too much. Over the last 2 months or so I've been seriously GAS'ing for a Dingwall bass (and missing my low B string) but have never played with fan frets before. I'm in 2 minds about it because I haven't ever played a bass as nice as the Warwick but also feel like I haven't got my ideal tone with it. Any advice from people with more wisdom than I is appreciated

Exactly as Mark said. Really good piece of kit but I don't use it as often as I should considering the price. That being sait when I have used it, it has been really handy!

Past - "Spider" branded starter thing Ibanez K5 OLP Fretless stingray Spector Spectorcore 5 Ibanez sr506 Sterling Ray 34 Lakland 55-01 (with Nordie pups) Present - (short one this) Warwick Thumb LTD 2006 dirty blonde

Can I count this guy? http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152595871488084

My favourite would have to be my Warwick Thumb "Dirty Blonde". Ever since I got it I've been dissapointed with every other bass I've played.

Never tried an Alpher although I've wanted to ever since I found out about them. This one sounds mighty pretty as well!

Only met a few bc'ers but have always been lovely and it's great to be able to talk about basses every so often!

Mother of god that thing is horrendous.

The truss rod covers also usually say something other than standard ones, i.e the year it's specific to. To me it looks like a normal FNA Jazzman.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1388589391' post='2323715'] Thumb comfy sitting down -yes Thumb comfy sitting down -no [/quote] Mine is extremely comfy in both! It isnt the bubinga model so it being lighter than normal could have something to do with it?

I can't vouch for peavey but I do hear a lot of praise for them! Yamahas are really good quality for the value. Ibanez sr500's are fairly decent and can be picked up second hand usually really cheap