Dingwall AB1 modifications

[ged120]

Has anyone tried modifying a passive Dingwall bass to include an active unit such as a John East unit? I purchased it new not long ago but after having a J-retro in my Fender Jazz, i wondered if this may be an option to improve the already superb sound? Any thoughts?
Cheers, Ged

[Muzz]

I've got an East U-Retro in my ABZ - it's a tightish fit, but it all goes in

And yeah, it works a treat in a Dingwall...

[ead]

I think there are a few threads on the Dingwall forum about preamps, might be worth a look.

[therealting]

I have a J-Retro in my Super J. It's fantastic. I do miss the passive tone control from the Deluxe though.

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[quote name='ead' timestamp='1456442719' post='2989205']
I think there are a few threads on the Dingwall forum about preamps, might be worth a look.
[/quote]Thank you!

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[quote name='therealting' timestamp='1456449288' post='2989244']
I have a J-Retro in my Super J. It's fantastic. I do miss the passive tone control from the Deluxe though.
[/quote]Thank you!

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[quote name='therealting' timestamp='1456449288' post='2989244']
I have a J-Retro in my Super J. It's fantastic. I do miss the passive tone control from the Deluxe though.
[/quote]Thank you!

[Dood]

I modified the pickup configurations instead and the results have been great on my AB1. I changed them again last week! Preamp is still the three band Glock' which I think will stay!

Look up 'DV1' mod on the Dingwall Forum to find out what I'd been up to previously.