JazzBassfreak Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 Took delivery of this today from BassDirect. I can not believe the weight of this, it's the lightest bass I've ever had in my possession. It's 8lbs exactly. Sounds absolutely killer and the neck is lovely. Bubinga top, alder body, wenge fingerboard. Absolute cracker, very happy to add this to my collection! Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted June 13, 2014 Author Posted June 13, 2014 She needs a polish up, but I'm astounded at everything about this one. Quote
discreet Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) Lovely - I want a Dingwall 5!! What's the B-string like? I've played one or two of GW's Dingwalls and the B strings were very good. Edited June 13, 2014 by discreet Quote
Cameronj279 Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 This explains your cryptic message! Looks lovely. not jealous at all...honest. Quote
Cameronj279 Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 This explains your cryptic message! Looks lovely. not jealous at all...honest. Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted June 13, 2014 Author Posted June 13, 2014 [quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1402668487' post='2475814'] This explains your cryptic message! Looks lovely. not jealous at all...honest. [/quote] I texted you a pic of the gig bag Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted June 13, 2014 Author Posted June 13, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1402667252' post='2475800'] Lovely - I want a Dingwall 5!! What's the B-string like? I've played one or two of GW's Dingwalls and the B strings were very good. [/quote] B string is killer. Soooo much better than other 5's I've played in the past. The clarity of the open note is unbelievable! Quote
Black Coffee Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 Dingwall is a beautiful beast. enjoy. I loved the three I had. Quote
discreet Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 [quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1402669165' post='2475828'] B string is killer. Soooo much better than other 5's I've played in the past. The clarity of the open note is unbelievable! [/quote] I feared as much! So if I'm to add a fiver to my arsenal it's going to have to be a Dingwall. Ah well, so long as I know... enjoy your new baby! Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted June 13, 2014 Author Posted June 13, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1402675708' post='2475917'] I feared as much! So if I'm to add a fiver to my arsenal it's going to have to be a Dingwall. Ah well, so long as I know... enjoy your new baby! [/quote] Thanks man! Quote
Woodinblack Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 It is rather nice looking, they are lovely things, and the weight is always a surprise (even when you are used to it!) Quote
Black Coffee Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1402675708' post='2475917'] I feared as much! So if I'm to add a fiver to my arsenal it's going to have to be a Dingwall. Ah well, so long as I know... enjoy your new baby! [/quote] Careful . . . Once you pop you cant stop. One is not enough. Quote
discreet Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 [quote name='bassman344' timestamp='1402678145' post='2475959'] Careful... Once you pop you cant stop. One is not enough. [/quote] It'd have to be! I can't afford to be a Dingwall collector! Quote
gary mac Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 Lovely I'm a recent Dingwall convert but the four string variety, so far. Quote
Kev Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 Enjoy it mate, I love my ABII, and they are remarkably light. Usually I hate lightweight basses as for tone is too often sacrificed, however Dingers are the exception Quote
JapanAxe Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 I was well impressed with the AB1 5-er I tried at Bass Direct a while back. Trouble is I am now addicted to flats... Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted June 13, 2014 Author Posted June 13, 2014 [quote name='CPBass' timestamp='1402695762' post='2476177'] Glad you got there. That used to be mine. [/quote] Wait it was yours? Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 [quote name='bassman344' timestamp='1402678145' post='2475959'] Careful . . . Once you pop you cant stop. One is not enough. [/quote] That is the truth [URL=http://s144.photobucket.com/user/xt660/media/reducedsize_zpsdba857c5.jpg.html][IMG]http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/xt660/reducedsize_zpsdba857c5.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote
Iain Posted June 15, 2014 Posted June 15, 2014 /drool Been hankering after a Combustion for a while now and I feel my willpower weakening! Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted June 15, 2014 Author Posted June 15, 2014 [quote name='Iain' timestamp='1402843838' post='2477170'] /drool Been hankering after a Combustion for a while now and I feel my willpower weakening! [/quote] Give in Quote
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