NBD... but someone messed up fretting/pup/bridge installation!

[warwickhunt]

Always fancied trying one of these whacky things and got this in a trade with my Sadowsky Jazz via BCer Dougal (top chap)!

[IMG]http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g119/warwickhunt/100_2337.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g119/warwickhunt/100_2338.jpg[/IMG]

It's actually quite easy to get used to the fretting (so long as you don't actually look at the fingerboard/frets ;D) and it sounds glorious! Not sure how much difference the variable string length has on the tone (it might sound just as good if it were all 34"!) but my preconception that it might be lacking in comparison to my active basses is totally unfounded (completely passive bass). So the weight, balance, playability and tone are excelent; any downside? Well I (wrongly) assumed that it would be V/V/T or V/Blend/T but in fact the centre pot is pup selector dial Neck/Both/Bridge, not sure if I wouldn't prefer V/B/T but then I suppose it sounds mint 'as-is' so why worry!

[sifi2112]

Very nice ! congrats ....

[gary mac]

Nice score, really like the look of that.

[Clarky]

Burn him, for he is a witch!

[warwickhunt]

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1353169226' post='1872365']
Burn him, for he is a witch!
[/quote]

No No No it has none of that electrickery in it!

[BassBus]

I don't know. Fender's QC just ain't up to much these days.

[ezbass]

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1353169226' post='1872365']
Burn him, for he is a witch!
[/quote]

Nice score. I'm so used to seeing Dingwalls as fivers this one looks odd (or should that be more odd ) I've played DWs and they are very nice basses indeed and Sheldon Dingwall is a very nice chap too who'll happily chat about his instruments with anyone with a even just a passing interest in them. Congrats.

[mckendrick]

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1353169226' post='1872365']
Burn him, for he is a witch!
[/quote]
I thought that said Bum him.

Then I put me readers on.






I'll get me coat.

[warwickhunt]

The odd thing is that the E string is 34-34.5" with the G string 32" so it isn't as dramatic as the 37" 5 stringers. However, it does make the bass eminently playable.

[ezbass]

[quote name='mckendrick' timestamp='1353171958' post='1872409']

I thought that said Bum him.
[/quote]
Literally shaking and squeaking with laughter at this

[warwickhunt]

[quote name='mckendrick' timestamp='1353171958' post='1872409']
I thought that said Bum him.
[/quote]

Not sure if that would have a positive/negative effect on Dingwall sales!

[Clarky]

[quote name='mckendrick' timestamp='1353171958' post='1872409']
I thought that said Bum him.
[/quote]
Well John (WH) did do rather well in a thread about the dishiest BC'er, IIRC

[warwickhunt]

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1353177108' post='1872491']
Well John (WH) did do rather well in a thread about the dishiest BC'er, IIRC
[/quote]

You sure that wasn't a thread on the RNIB forum?

[Clarky]

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1353177309' post='1872493']
You sure that wasn't a thread on the RNIB forum?
[/quote]
I think waynepunkdude said "he would"

[warwickhunt]

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1353179922' post='1872538']
I think waynepunkdude said "he would"
[/quote]

Oh 'THAT' forum!

[LukeFRC]

I love the way they tried to make it look like a traditional jazz bass. Like no one might notice it's squinty!

[fender73]

it's wonky.

[warwickhunt]

[quote name='fender73' timestamp='1353267737' post='1873082']
it's wonky.
[/quote]

Not in the middle it isn't... I'm only going to play between the 5th - 9th fret so I'll be OK!

[fender73]

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1353267869' post='1873086']
Not in the middle it isn't... I'm only going to play between the 5th - 9th fret so I'll be OK!
[/quote]

:-)

looks lovely mate

[LemonCello]

Are you pick or finger (or indeed both)? The angle of those pups looks like it might be ever so slightly uncomfy trying to rest ones thumb on one.

[warwickhunt]

[quote name='LemonCello' timestamp='1353345620' post='1874009']
Are you pick or finger (or indeed both)? The angle of those pups looks like it might be ever so slightly uncomfy trying to rest ones thumb on one.
[/quote]

Mainly finger and I have to say that the opposite is true! As the pup slopes up and away it is far more comfortable (for me) than any standard 'straight' pup bass that I have ever tried.

[LukeFRC]

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1353347247' post='1874047']
Mainly finger and I have to say that the opposite is true! As the pup slopes up and away it is far more comfortable (for me) than any standard 'straight' pup bass that I have ever tried.
[/quote] sounds like someone may have found a keeper

[warwickhunt]

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1353351082' post='1874128']
sounds like someone may have found a keeper
[/quote]

Honestly, I'm struggling to find negatives... which I generally can about virtually any bass that has passed through my hands!

[LukeFRC]

it certainly looks nice, and a passive bass through your amp must be nice.

Talking of which found an interesting thing today... my amp has a 'taste' knob, similar idea to the timbre contol on your amp I would guess.... well with the warwick it brings in two different types of sucking.... with the newish jazz- they both make the thing come alive.