Dood Posted January 20, 2017 Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) I have a set of Dingwall Pickups [b]from my Canadian made AB1 bass[/b] including an upgrade to the rather awesome P-Tone pickup for the neck position. The remaining two pickups (as my bass was a 3X model) are a pair of FD3a models. The P-Tone coils should be wired in series for the full P effect but the FD3a pickups that also use 4 cables can be set up for series or parallel config per unit thus offering a huge range of tones. The cables have been left as they are after unsoldering and have not been clipped short. A P-Tone pickup on it's own is £100 (plus shipping) so I feel that £200 delivered (that's mainland price, overseas will be more to ship) is very reasonable indeed for a set of highly regarded pickups. The covers do show signs of wear, string grazing etc - I've no idea if it's possible to polish out and I won't try just to find out either lol PM me and we'll go from there! Edited March 29, 2017 by dood
Hellzero Posted January 20, 2017 Posted January 20, 2017 4, 5 or 6 strings ? Dimensions could be welcomed too. ;-)
Dood Posted January 20, 2017 Author Posted January 20, 2017 [quote name='Hellzero' timestamp='1484941311' post='3219955'] 4, 5 or 6 strings ? Dimensions could be welcomed too. ;-) [/quote] Yes, I overlooked the obvious didn't I! I'm just about to get all the measurements so I'll be back shortly. They are for the 5 string basses and these are the models with the curved edges.
Dood Posted January 20, 2017 Author Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) With my eyesight they appear to be 104mmx32mmx19mm HxWxD Details: https://www.dingwallguitars.com/purchase/shop/fd-3-5-string-p-tone-round-end-size-pick-up/ Edited January 20, 2017 by dood
Dood Posted January 22, 2017 Author Posted January 22, 2017 Would like to move these on. This is £200 for a set of three pickups, the P-Tone alone is £100+postage new and I am including shipping in my price. (Mainland uk - if you are overseas, contact me for a quote I guess!) These are great sounding pickups, well rounded with enough bite to cut through, react nicely with EQ but not too aggressive verses other Dingwall pickups. A great fullness to the lower register - adds heft!
Muzz Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 Just to expand on the above, Ive got a pair of Dingwall pups (including a P-Tone) in my Shukerbird, and they're fantastic pickups in any bass, not just angled/fan fret designs...
Dood Posted January 24, 2017 Author Posted January 24, 2017 [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1485085680' post='3220950'] Just to expand on the above, Ive got a pair of Dingwall pups (including a P-Tone) in my Shukerbird, and they're fantastic pickups in any bass, not just angled/fan fret designs... [/quote] Thank you for the kind words! Boxed and ready to go folks!
Dood Posted January 26, 2017 Author Posted January 26, 2017 Bump here. Amazing pickups! I'd keep them but I do need to a: Make space b: pay a few bills! offers.
Norris Posted January 26, 2017 Posted January 26, 2017 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1484932310' post='3219861'] The covers do show signs of wear, string grazing etc [/quote] Any photos?
Dood Posted January 26, 2017 Author Posted January 26, 2017 [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1485435939' post='3223947'] Any photos? [/quote] Of course! I'll get them uploaded as soon as. It's really not much, but I'd prefer to be as open and honest as possible!
Dood Posted January 26, 2017 Author Posted January 26, 2017 Here they are - I've tried to capture an angle that makes the marks clear as possible using a high resolution. I also have not wiped or cleaned the pickups either. Nice Dingwall bolts also included. Interestingly, when in a bass, the strings hide these marks - but here they are for all to see
Dood Posted January 26, 2017 Author Posted January 26, 2017 p.s. - I took this picture up the right way. I see it is upside down now that I have attached it to this post!
therealting Posted January 29, 2017 Posted January 29, 2017 Wish I had a suitable bass to put this into! Do you know how they compare with the Super Fattys?
Kev Posted January 29, 2017 Posted January 29, 2017 What did you swap them out for, dood? I'm tempted by the P-Tone, trying to visualise what kind of upgrade in sound it would give me.
Dood Posted January 30, 2017 Author Posted January 30, 2017 [quote name='therealting' timestamp='1485688457' post='3225764'] Wish I had a suitable bass to put this into! Do you know how they compare with the Super Fattys? [/quote] I would say that the SF's are slightly more aggressive and the FD3a's have a bit more bottom. The SF's have a nice peak for cutting through which the FD3a I feel is higher up the frequency scale if that makes sense. To my ear anyway!! Ha! Very unscientific! The FD's could be considered warmer sounding.
Dood Posted January 30, 2017 Author Posted January 30, 2017 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1485689313' post='3225776'] What did you swap them out for, dood? I'm tempted by the P-Tone, trying to visualise what kind of upgrade in sound it would give me. [/quote] If I told you that, I might have to destroy the evidence ;oP Well, the P-Tone has been crafted to give you a much closer sound to that of a P pickup, which for me is a delight as I really like the added warmth and flavour that a PJ config gives verses JJ.
Dood Posted January 30, 2017 Author Posted January 30, 2017 I've been asked if I will split these pickups. Although I'd rather not, the option is there. The FD3a pickups are neck and bridge positions anyway so this would be perfect for a two pickup bass too without the P-Tone.
Dood Posted February 2, 2017 Author Posted February 2, 2017 Make me an offer for the whole set. Need to sell.
therealting Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Desperately looking around the house for something to put these in!!
LukeFRC Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 how are these still here? I'm looking for pups for a non fan fret 4 string .... and at this price they might be worth a shot.
Dood Posted February 12, 2017 Author Posted February 12, 2017 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1486066386' post='3229031'] how are these still here? I'm looking for pups for a non fan fret 4 string .... and at this price they might be worth a shot. [/quote] Bonkers that these pickups are indeed still here - but there ya go! They came off my Dingwall AB1.
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