Pinball Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 Hi, I'm just curious about what this is like to play. http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/dingwall-combustion-5-string-bass/106445148 Anyone into against the fan fret system? Any playing experiences? Quote
gub Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 Never played one , must admit I don't like the look of them but there are big fans of them on here so sure someone will be along soon to give you the low down ! Quote
charic Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 [quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1341987386' post='1727355'] Hi, I'm just curious about what this is like to play. [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/dingwall-combustion-5-string-bass/106445148"]http://www.gumtree.c...-bass/106445148[/url] Anyone into against the fan fret system? Any playing experiences? [/quote] I tried a combustion in the bass gallery. Very playable indeed, however the sound wasn't for me in this particular case. The Dingwall Super J5 sounded much MUCH better to me (but then it does cost a fair bit more ) Quote
charic Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 I think this is the same bass: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/178407-dingwall-combustion-5-price-drop-l750/page__p__1701602__hl__combustion__fromsearch__1#entry1701602"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/178407-dingwall-combustion-5-price-drop-l750/page__p__1701602__hl__combustion__fromsearch__1#entry1701602[/url] Quote
Pinball Posted July 11, 2012 Author Posted July 11, 2012 I think they did a great job with the looks of the guitar. The body shape and bridge in particular looks great. Quote
ezbass Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 I've tried a couple and despite the look they're very easy to play single note lones on, no more difficult than a normal spaced instrument. Chords are a slightly different prospect, however, and need an adjustment. Quote
BigRedX Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 Takes about 30 seconds to adjust to the fanned-frets. They may look weird from the front, but from the playing position there's hardly any difference. If you play lots of chords at either extremes of the neck you may have to adjust your technique, but otherwise I can't see any problem. Quote
mybass Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 [quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1341987386' post='1727355'] Hi, I'm just curious about what this is like to play. [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/dingwall-combustion-5-string-bass/106445148"]http://www.gumtree.c...-bass/106445148[/url] Anyone into against the fan fret system? Any playing experiences? [/quote] Scale length differs from the top to bottom strings...I think on these models something like 33" to 35" Low E (B?). I believe the 'jazz' type basses from Dingwall go from 32" to 34" low E. ALl the models are on the Dingwall site. Quote
waynepunkdude Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 They don't keep your fingers as cool as you may think.......... Quote
TRBboy Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 I seem to be one of the few people who've tried them and not got on with them! Despite the fact that the whole design concept and geometry of the instrument makes perfect sense to me, it just didn't feel right in my hands. I really, really wanted to like it, but I had to admit to myself that I just felt awkward playing it, although I'm sure with lots of practice and effort I could get used to it, but I just decided it wasn't for me. Quote
discreet Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 Takes about a minute to get used to, very natural and intuitive. I played Grand Wazoo's many Dingwalls a while back (thanks, Fran!) and found them to be very excellent basses. Top sound, design and build quality. Quote
Lonnystingray Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 I switch without any hassle between 4 string standard fretted and 5 string fanned, it took me some seconds literally to get used to. Even during a show I change between my stingray4 and my Dingwall, playing goes automatically. Each time I play a show with the Combustion, I get audience asking what the #### I am playing.. And despite the fact that it might look odd, the technology behind the fanned frets actually works really well, I have never, ever heard a B string this thunderous as on my Dingwall Combustion. My girlfriend is still picking up the pieces of all the glasses that fell off the shelves downstairs.. Quote
Chris Horton Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 I have GAS to try a Dingwall. I really like the look and style of them Quote
geilerbass Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Fanned-frets or not, Dingwall basses are great-sounding, high-quality instruments. Whether they're right for you is down to your own personal preference. The only way to know is to try one out and see how it sounds and feels. I'm a recent convert, simply because Dingwall make the best sounding and playing basses that I'm yet to try (and have been able to afford...). Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy_PCtpnK_g"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy_PCtpnK_g[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sdjVGuVqJ0&feature=fvwrel"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sdjVGuVqJ0&feature=fvwrel[/url] Quote
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