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It's really difficult to put a finger on a specific difference really. The Z1 had a solid ash body with maple neck and board, whereas this has a chambered walnut body, walnut neck and wenge board so very different woods, about as different as you can get within the Dingwall range. Different pickup models too, and a 2 band rather than 3 band eq. The neck profiles are slightly different too, as are the body shapes. As far as I have discovered so far, every difference from the Z1 is a good one for me, except perhaps the 3 band eq. The woods have a big impact on tone here, for sure, and being a Warwick fan I am already a huge fan of wenge fretboards. The inherent tone of the Z1 was too bright and snappy for me. Not so with this one I was tempted by an ABZ that was on here cheap a few weeks ago, but I'm a sucker for a fancy top wood
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I didn't really enjoy the Z1 either, however this just sounds wonderful, have the Dingwall bug now for sure [URL=http://s741.photobucket.com/user/Bassmankev/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0089_1_1_zpst8znzoos.jpg.html][IMG]http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx59/Bassmankev/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0089_1_1_zpst8znzoos.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
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[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1398498397' post='2434638'] You forgot to mention that it was set up by me. I set up all my basses in the same way, taking everything into consideration, action, neck relief, pickup height and saddle's intonation. I don't leave it until I am satisfied that everything is set up to the best, as I have explained to you in my email, since these neodymium pickups are so responsive even the slightest change in string height will affect how the pickup sound so you need to always adjust their heights every time you raise or lower the bridge saddles. I am glad you are enjoying the bass. [/quote] I did, apologies! It is set up wonderful, perfect relief in the neck, just tweeked the action up a tiny bit to account for my heavy playing and raised the p'ups to accommodate, sounds wonderful Looks good with the roasted maple too!
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Cheers guys. I cannot say I have ever played a bass, owned or otherwise, that just feels so natural in my hands. Hate the cliché, but it really does play itself. Each of it's pickup settings offer something completely different and all are usable in their own way. Wonderful acoustic tone to the neck pickup solo'd and sounds great in passive too. Did I mention it was light? [URL=http://s741.photobucket.com/user/Bassmankev/media/Mobile%20Uploads/ABII_5_Spalt_Maple_Burl_front_zpsg6xvscuk.jpg.html][IMG]http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx59/Bassmankev/Mobile%20Uploads/ABII_5_Spalt_Maple_Burl_front_zpsg6xvscuk.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s741.photobucket.com/user/Bassmankev/media/Mobile%20Uploads/ABII_5_Spalt_Maple_Burl_zpsrfv9iyzj.jpg.html][IMG]http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx59/Bassmankev/Mobile%20Uploads/ABII_5_Spalt_Maple_Burl_zpsrfv9iyzj.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s741.photobucket.com/user/Bassmankev/media/Mobile%20Uploads/closeup_zps2jpd3k7c.jpg.html][IMG]http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx59/Bassmankev/Mobile%20Uploads/closeup_zps2jpd3k7c.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
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I am withdrawing this bass, in hindsight it isn't something I want to offer up unless I find a replacement first. Its a superb instrument and I may yet still have a place for it
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Picked this up yesterday, Dingwall ABII, spalted maple burl top with walnut chambered body and walnut neck, superb instrument never played anything like it. Weighs under 8lb and its a real joy to play. I briefly owned a Z1 last month and I can't believe how much of an improvement this ABII is for me, despite it being a comparatively lower spec model. Stock photo from when she left Sheldon's wonderful hands for now but I'll get some fresh pics up soon. [url="http://s741.photobucket.com/user/Bassmankev/media/Mobile%20Uploads/ABII_5_Spalt_Maple_Burl_body_zpsqketqy7r.jpg.html"][/url]
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Bob, how are you finding the You're Doom - Proton combination? Any sound clips? Having just picked up a Proton and rather like it, the You're Doom has still evaded me!
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With the help of a friend, just purchased a stunning Dingwall off David. Bass as advertised and is a complete beauty! Do not hesitate to deal with this fellow! Cheers buddy!
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Fran just facilitated a sale on behalf of Swanbrook (David), true example of an excellent basschatter and friend, and it just so happens I'm chuffed with the bass. Cheers buddy! Hope to meet again in slightly less hurried circumstances!
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[quote name='ziggydolphinboy' timestamp='1398255700' post='2432088'] cheers guys not gret with the mac think the sixer is stunning but no work or dough at all :-( [/quote] You know how you can raise the money bud
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SOLD-PLEASE LOCK. Warwick 2004 Bubinga Corvette 5
Kev replied to JazzBassfreak's topic in Basses For Sale
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SOLD-PLEASE LOCK. Warwick 2004 Bubinga Corvette 5
Kev replied to JazzBassfreak's topic in Basses For Sale
What problem are you having? I find it easiest to upload pictures to Photobucket and copy the -
Does that bass have a fretboard, or has the neck just been carved and frets installed??
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Very cool looking bass!
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Bump. Trade for five strings welcome, try me will consider lower value 4 strings but will need a good chunk of cash my way.
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[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1398003775' post='2429418'] began [/quote] Began.
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Shame he begun a sentence with 'As'....
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Just about
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Here's a question Col, how do the two P-Nuts compare tonally?
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[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1397948157' post='2429006'] The music shop up the road from me is awesome for guitars, always loads in stock, really friendly guys. But the basses are... meh. And the setups are unplayable by most humans. And unfortunately, they don't stock fender or squier stuff, which I love. Otherwise it's a great shop. The other two shops in the area pale in comparison. One is run by a really unfriendly old bag who, despite me having bought two instruments from them in the past, always gives me some snide remark when I go in to try something out. The other one is full of teenagers playing at full volume, and I find the owner unfriendly. If I want to try anything now, I mainly hop on the train for £8 return and go down to Bristol, there's a good store near... hmm, I've forgotten - broadmead I think it's called - and I've forgotten the name of the shop. That's helpful. But it's a great shop, lots of stock, amps set up to plug in to, and the instruments are set up fairly well. I'll edit the post when I remember the shop name [/quote] Whilst I lived in Bristol, there was one in Broadmead called Rikaxxe and another called mickleburgh, both were decent but nothing too special as I recall. Of course, there was Soundcontrol, not sure if that has turned into something else now, haven't been there for many years.
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With exception to Bass Direct and maybe a couple of others I have not frequented, this seems to be the norm these days
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*Gone*... Behringer Ultrabass300 / Hartke VX4x10
Kev replied to CamdenRob's topic in Completed Items
Please let this go to someone who needs it and has contributed positively to this community! Very generous of you -
Up for sale/trade is my 2010 Warwick Dolphin Pro I bass. In very good condition, slightest player wear and a small mark near the nut, otherwise perfect condition. Plays wonderfully with a low action and lightweight for a Dolphin. Stunning Warwick, sale due to a move away from 4 strings. Great sounds on this bass, the option to split the Twin J at the back really provides so many different sounds, depending on the blend between the pickups. The Twin J solo'd is just funky as, being so close to the bridge. I'll miss it Has the new slim neck profile, no baseball bats here! Sublime to play, feels wonderful. Bass comes with the full User Kit and will come in a Hiscox Hardcase. Specs: Bass: Dolphin Pro I 4 Year: 2010 Month: January Machineheads: Warwick Machine Heads Nut: Just-A-Nut III Brass Neck Wood: Ovangkol neck with maple veneer stripes, 3 laminations Fretboard: Wenge fingerboard (fretted) Inlay: Dolphin Inlays Fingerboard Radius: 20" Scale length: 34" (long scale) Fret quantity material and size: 26 Jumbo Bronze (extra hard) frets (width: 2.9 mm / height: 1.3 mm) Body Shape: Curved Bodyshape Bodywood (Topwood / Backwood): Ovangkol body Pickups: Active MEC J/TJ pickups Electronics: Active MEC 2-way electronics Pot layout: Volume P/P & Balance stacked / Treble & Bass stacked with P/P for splitting the TJ pick ups Bridge system: 2-piece Warwick Bridge Strap system: Warwick security locks Construction: Hidden Neck Right Handed Natural Oil Finish Hardware Colour: Gold hardware Weight: 9lb 4oz included accessories: Warwick User Kit, Hiscox Hardcase Trade Value is £1800, interested in trades for high quality 5 strings. Will take cash too and can probably go a bit lower [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/12%2001%202014/IMG_3985_zpsa01f9a99.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/12%2001%202014/IMG_3987_zps5025de8a.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/12%2001%202014/IMG_1589_zps1f435ec6.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/12%2001%202014/IMG_1591_zpsc1932d34.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s75.photobucket.com/user/KevMan69/media/12%2001%202014/IMG_1593_zps290ce939.jpg.html"][/url]
