ead Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) [b]F/T (or F/S): Mint condition Dingwall Combustion 5[/b] This is a 2009 model in absolutely immaculate condition with no scratches, dings or missing finish that has been fully cleaned and a new set of Dingwall strings fitted. I have upgraded the pickups to the improved B Booster type as used in the Combustion II costing £150. The original pickups come with the bass too. [b]SPECIFICATIONS:[/b][list] [*]Dingwall made in Canada FD3 pickups - (now upgraded to B Booster pickups) [*]EMG USA BT07 2-band pre-amp, [*]Dingwall USA strings [*]Alder body - 3 tone sunburst [*]Optional Grey Pearloid pickguard (£45 option) [*]Rosewood Fingerboard – 37" - 34" scale [*]Bone nut [*]Banjo frets [*]NOVAX® FANNED-FRET SYSTEM [*]Five piece maple neck [*]Controls - Volume, Volume, Treble, Bass [*]Weight 3.9kg/8lb 10oz [/list] The bass comes with a decent quality padded gig bag. I acquired the bass firstly to ‘scratch an itch’ regarding the fanned fret system (of which I am now a complete convert ), and secondly to try my hand at a 5-string (rather less successful ). The bass is now for trade for something with 4 strings (or for outright sale). As for trade options it’s probably easier to set a few ground rules and then see what turns up:[list] [*]Must be a 4-string please [*]Much prefer a natural finish or a burst [*]Nothing too heavy, up to about 9lbs or so max [*]Fretted or fretless [/list] Cash either way is fine although I would probably prefer to trade up rather than down. Thanks for looking and here are the pics. [attachment=158342:Dingwall Combustion 5 02.jpg] Edited April 7, 2014 by ead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auvergne81 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Very nice bass, those dingwall please me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalehernando Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Stunning! If only I had the money. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Pm on your way Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Thanks Peter, responded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 Had a few interesting offers but nothing has quite yet hit the mark. Still available.type bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza 2905 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 [quote name='ead' timestamp='1395510574' post='2403260'] I acquired the bass firstly to ‘scratch an itch’ regarding the fanned fret system (of which I am now a complete convert ), and secondly to try my hand at a 5-string (rather less successful ). The bass is now for trade for something with 4 strings (or for outright sale). [/quote] That's a real shame, I remember reading on the Dingwall forum recently how excited you were when you got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) I know, gutted tbh . I guess the ideal for me would be a Combustion 4 if such a beastie existed. All the current 4-string Dingwalls are very pricey though and there don't appear to be any 'pre-loved' ones in my price range. Edited March 26, 2014 by ead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Must say, the ABI that Flex is selling is a quality price for a second hand model, if you could stretch to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 I've been in contact with him about it, but we remain a little way apart on price and value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) We are adrift so to speak, Have been playing the AB1-4 lately again and it's great, so great I might have to keep it. Good luck selling your lovely Combustion. .. Edited March 26, 2014 by Flex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza 2905 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) [quote name='ead' timestamp='1395839598' post='2406899'] I guess the ideal for me would be a Combustion 4 if such a beastie existed. All the current 4-string Dingwalls are very pricey though and there don't appear to be any 'pre-loved' ones in my price range. [/quote] Yes, you're right, no such thing as a Combustion 4. Sheldon might be missing a trick there in his 'affordable' range. Meanwhile, while you're looking for an alternative, have another try at getting used to a 5 string. Believe me, if anyone can, I can! I deliberated over buying my Sklar for ages; decide not to buy it at first because it had 'too many strings'! But in the end I took the plunge. I've been working at it since Christmas, making the transition to 5 strings. It's not been easy, but for the first time the other day, I picked up one of my (many) 4 strings, and it felt like it 'didn't have enough strings' So... don't be too hasty, eh? Just had a thought; - it might not be possible on a Dingwall, because of the scale lengths; but could you restring it E A D G C? Edited March 27, 2014 by Gazza 2905 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks for all the offers so far. Not seen 'the one' yet though so please keep them coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 TTTwith price drop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Price drop to what?thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Price drop to £850 or very near offer. It's in the first post written in purple ;0))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 TTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Woodinblack Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 So I suppose by your address this is in Lancs and you are not that interested in posting? I would be very interested in this but a) I am in Yeovil and I would have to sell my Gibson first (which is on eBay as we speak). If that happens any time soon I will certainly contact you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Posting is not my preferred option, but sometimes it's the only option . I have some bass guitar boxes in the attic too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I've always fancied trying one of these and nearly bought one a few years ago but I convinced myself I wouldn't be able to play it if I could move my Spector id be tempted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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