woodyratm Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) SOLD Hey guys, Bought this from bass direct about a month or so ago for a new band. The stuff was drop A so thought it'd be worth a shot of 5 string and i'd wanted to try a fanned fret system for ages. But I'm really not getting used to it at all. Sadly. I think its just the 5 string stuff i'm not bonding with. The fanned fret system is simple to play. The sound is amazing. I totally love the tone! Really lightweight and just growls in the best way ever! www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/ABZ5_Midnight_Burst.html this is the actual bass. Based in Aberdeen. Could courier (sp?) if required but obv would rather it was collected Here's the bumph from bass direct/dingwall:- The new ABZ series from Dingwall brings together the brilliant fan fret technology with a more streamlined build that produces a Canadian hand made bass at a really good price. Lightweight, easy to play, massive array of tones - this bass will take you to a new level of playability and tone. Time after time players are amazed at how easy and intuitive fan frets feel to play - most admit that it is actually easier and more natural. 5 String Bass 34" - 37"[list=1] [*] [size=3]•[/size]Dingwall made in Canada FD3-A pickups with P tone neck pickup - £65 option [*] [size=3]•[/size]Dingwall passive controls, volume, pickup selector (Bridge, both parallel, both series, Neck), tone. [*] [size=3]•[/size]Dingwall USA strings - buy [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Dingwall_strings.html"]HERE[/url] [*] [size=3]•[/size]Two piece swamp ash body [*] [size=3]•[/size]Midnight satin finish £155 option [*] [size=3]•[/size]Optional rear strap button - £40 (allows to bass to hang 4 - 5 inches over to your right) [*] [size=3]•[/size]Maple Fingerboard - satin finish [*] [size=3]•[/size]Banjo frets [*] [size=3]•[/size]Novax® Fanned -Fret System™ [*] [size=3]•[/size]Maple neck [*] [size=3]•[/size]Select hardware [*] [size=3]•[/size]Weight - 8lb 1oz/3.6kg [*] [size=3]•[/size]Manufactured in Canada [/list] Edited December 11, 2014 by woodyratm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Sorry guys - hadn't realised that link wasn't working right! Pics below :)Just used Mark's as the bass is in the same condition. Comes with Dingwall softcase and case candy. [url="http://s657.photobucket.com/user/woodyratm/media/ABZMidnTop_zpsdb8e4651.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s657.photobucket.com/user/woodyratm/media/ABZMidnfront_zpse85b4990.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s657.photobucket.com/user/woodyratm/media/ABZMidnHead_zps07b87d2b.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s657.photobucket.com/user/woodyratm/media/ABZMidnBack590_zps6844da40.jpg.html"][/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Bump. Not really looking for trades really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Bump - Had some offers for trades - sadly cash is king in this instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) How you doin' bump! Edited August 30, 2014 by Oldman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 [quote name='Oldman' timestamp='1409377203' post='2539094'] How you doin' bump! [/quote] Howdy! I'm doing well usual shenanigans how about you? Life down saaath treating ya well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) Well as can be expected now I am semi retired! Up in Aberdeen end of October, tight for time but could catch a cawfee some time. Nice bass, I was in Bass Direct Bank Holiday Monday..... Nuff said, I am 40 minutes away.... Edited August 30, 2014 by Oldman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 [quote name='Oldman' timestamp='1409437359' post='2539783'] Well as can be expected now I am semi retired! Up in Aberdeen end of October, tight for time but could catch a cawfee some time. Nice bass, I was in Bass Direct Bank Holiday Monday..... Nuff said, I am 40 minutes away.... [/quote] Defo man! I should be onshore hopefully. Thats too close for me, I'd be homeless but own some amazing basses FWIW - willing to go to about £1700. Not sure how much shipping would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyfish Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 You mention a Maple fingerboard, but I don't think that's maple. Awesome looking bass regardless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Jellyfish' timestamp='1409664520' post='2541972'] You mention a Maple fingerboard, but I don't think that's maple. Awesome looking bass regardless! [/quote] D'oh! Let this be a lesson kids - never blindly copy and paste! EDIT: I think BD meant fretboard is rosewood, but the neck is maple. Edited September 2, 2014 by woodyratm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satrugar Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1409664737' post='2541977'] D'oh! Let this be a lesson kids - never blindly copy and paste! EDIT: I think BD meant fretboard is rosewood, but the neck is maple. [/quote] That fretboard is definitely wenge. I think it's just the "old" standard description for ABZs that BD used here....the first few years they only came with maple fretboards, but nowadays they often use wenge (like on most of the higher-end Dingwalls), too. Btw: My ABZ 6 seems to be a perfect twin to this one, only with one more string. Same colour, wood combination, rear strap button and everything. If this one's as good as mine, it's a monstrously good bass! Edited September 4, 2014 by Satrugar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Bump. Gigged once and it was great, but I think i'd prefer to use my lakland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 £1700 ono for an amazing bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke Ray-Von Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 hi mate would a mayones be5 exotic be of interest? if so give me a call on 07944544747 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 [quote name='luke Ray-Von' timestamp='1412720069' post='2571450'] hi mate would a mayones be5 exotic be of interest? if so give me a call on 07944544747 [/quote] Sorry mate - Afraid not. I need to bump this - looking for cash again. Credit card is look worrying. I'll knock another £100 off - so now[b][u] £1600[/u][/b]. I can look at shipping etc if required, but would prefer collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Willing to entertain offers now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgie Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 gee whizz min. Nice bass. Have a bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I've always liked these. The thing that bothers me most of all is not the fan frets..but the whopping 37" scale...WTF! How does anyone with normal/ small hands negotiate with that?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 [quote name='alembic1989' timestamp='1417126828' post='2617420'] I've always liked these. The thing that bothers me most of all is not the fan frets..but the whopping 37" scale...WTF! How does anyone with normal/ small hands negotiate with that?? [/quote] You'd be surprised how easy it is! Because of the way the bridge is angled it actually doesn't feel much more of a stretch than a normal 34" scale bass. Worth trying one out I say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 [quote name='alembic1989' timestamp='1417126828' post='2617420'] I've always liked these. The thing that bothers me most of all is not the fan frets..but the whopping 37" scale...WTF! How does anyone with normal/ small hands negotiate with that?? [/quote] You'd be surprised how easy it is! Because of the way the bridge is angled it actually doesn't feel much more of a stretch than a normal 34" scale bass. Worth trying one out I say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Yep - my 4 is 36"-odd on the E, and it's only really noticable if you're on the first three or four frets on the E - we sometimes play Smells Like Teen Spirit, and it's the only song I've noticed a slight stretch - that F-Bb-Ab-Db. The improvement in tension more than makes up for that, though: the best B in the business... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwoit Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 You get used to the Fanned frets at 37" easily. It's only a problem if you end up doing lots of stretches on the lowest string around the 0 - 4 frets (common in metal riffing!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Even metal riffs are a doddle. Very simple to adjust to. Your hand kinda just seems to fit the frets really well for some reason. If anyone is up this north, welcome to try out. Also I'm gigging a new band on the 20th in Dundee if anyones near by. Can easy take the bass too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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