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That's a real shame, it's plain to see that you have invested significant time and energy in the band and I hope (meaning feel sure that you will) find a new project quickly. The music is not my personal cup of tea I'm afraid, but I can see that the band deserve a decent following. If I'd been closer I would be there to support. Best wishes to you all.

The search continues. The Chromes were too heavy / stiff for my liking. If only the TI365s came with a sensible gauge B string...

[quote name='lonestar' timestamp='1395234100' post='2399982'] As tubeway army may have said: Are trends eclectic? [/quote] Just accidentally snorted hot coffee. Not recommended fellow BCers, too many Health & Safety Issues; plus it ****** stings a bit too.

+1 for MBL On the downside, I found out last week just how close by workplace is to Johnny Roadhouse. Damn!

Great weekend, enjoyed every minute. Good to meet new people and renew friendships. Thanks to all involved in organising the event.

[quote name='bagsieblue' timestamp='1394914378' post='2396713'] Crikey - didn't see that coming Mr EAD. [/quote] Me neither really, kinda snuck up on me.

Talked myself into believing one of these Dingwall basses would be a great idea. It's a 2009 Combustion 5 in absolutely immaculate condition (from Mark at Bass Direct). So here goes... First impressions: Well put together; not too tricky to adapt to bearing in mind I have minimal 5 string experience as well; the neck feels great, very slim top to bottom a bit like somebody has stretched a Jazz neck sideways; the longer scale strings have a much bassier tone to them, just acquired some super long Chromes that i'm going to fit. If it's a keeper then I'm going to do something interesting with a new preamp too. [attachment=157610:Dingwall Combustion 5 02.jpg]

[quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1391467671' post='2357607'] Strange reply, since the balanced tension strings aren't exactly completely new like the new 'flexsteels', but rather their standard strings in different gauges. Essentially all they have to do is just pick their gauges and packaging and they are pretty much there. [/quote] You could alway create your own set from single strings. Alternatively Circle K do steel BT sets or Ken Smith.

I think there is some info on the dirty ash finish in the ACG threads in the Affliliates section but I can't locate it at the moment. My bass has a lacquer finish on top of the stain. You can still feel the grain though.

This is the dirty ash finish on my ACG bass, but not sure how it's done. Maybe Alan could give you a steer? http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/2881/

I enjoy all my basses, even more so when listening to other talented people playing them.

Great thanks for the info. I make that about 9.5mm so might just be enough.

Have just traded my G&L for a fanned fret Dingwall beastie (sorry Alan couldn't help myself). Will bring it up so you can all point and laugh at me.

Can any of my learned colleagues advise whether the onboard Sadowsky preamp will fit a bass without a metal bellplate, i.e. are the pot threads long enough to go through a drilled holes in the bass body? Thanks!

Ended up ordering some super long Chromes singles as couldn't find anything else that might have worked. Will report back in due course.

Not much help on the Dingwall forum either. I notice there are some Payson ground wounds available, but the choice of gauges is very curious as the string tensions will be all over the place.

Anybody in the BC community used flats on a 5 string Dingwall (34" E to 37" ? I'm guessing it might require either single strings purchasing or mixing up sets...

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1394190026' post='2388885'] I've been using proper Dunlop Straploks, not the plastic ones, for 25 years. Never had a problem. If you can find Allparts Straploks they are Dunlops at about half the price. [/quote] +1 for Dunlops in metal form.

Oooh Matron....

+1 for ACG. Your best bet is to get in touch with Alan, tell him what you're looking for and he will give you an idea of the cost. Top bloke to deal with and really helpful.

Distance Selling Regs are your friend. You have 7 days to cancel an on-line type order.