AlfieC

Pulled the trigger on the Dingwall today! I think it’s the right call! Truly a dream bass.

It’s just hard to judge two basses that have different things going for them! I’ve dreamed of a Dingwall for many years though. Maybe that’s a sign…

It’s not an *absolute* need (I’ve been fine on my standard six-string for years), but I guess the functionality helps to further justify a new bass? I would love an ACG six string but I can’t think of any in the price range that are on the market right now.

Thank you! I saw this, it’s a good deal but just a little beyond my budget. They’re asking £1600 minimum unfortunately. I’m also weighing up the pros and cons. Dingwall is more expensive but has that 37” scale, great pickups, great QC, and holds its value. The Ibanez is headless (more compact for touring), lighter, and has more versatile tonal controls (I think?). Hard to judge. I played both on the same day and has differing feelings. The Ibanez felt so light and compact which was a huge plus, and easy to get a lot of tones from. The Dingwall felt effortless to play and the low B sounded absolutely killer!

Having played ACGs before, you’re right, they’re ridiculously brilliant basses. One of the best bass luthiers in the UK for sure. I haven’t found any six’ers close to these specs though for less than ~£1800 but maybe I’m looking in the wrong place!

Hi everyone! I've been gigging with my current six-string for over a year now, and it's an absolute beast (ESP B206SM), weighing a good 7kg at least (let alone my case, pedals, etc..). I've decided it's time to upgrade to something that won't kill my back! So far, the only thing I've found that ticks all the boxes is the Ibanez EHB1006SM. It's got decent electronics, a multiscale fretboard, headless construction, and it's incredibly light! However, I feel a little stuck with just that single option (other than the 'premium' 1506SM model). Realistically, are there any other six-string basses - whether new or used - that might come in below £1500 that are genuinely lightweight and have the multiscale functionality? I've been dreaming of a Dingwall for years but they're just out of my realistic price bracket sadly!

I have a Thunder 1 (not a 1A though), and its tone is just incredible. Super resonant, punchy, bright, but with low-end for days. Such an incredible instrument. In the future, I'd love to pick up a 1A and some of the other Westone models.