gingerfish

Not seen this mentioned on here but looks like a production version of the Dingwall D-brid will be coming out in a four stringer later this month, this will be a combustion/NG2 version and also an NG3 is in the works. The comments on Instagram also mentioned that a with a 5 string to come later in the year.

Will try and link the photos below. post on their Instagram and Facebook if you want more details.

edited with lots more photos 

NG3

NG3 6 stringer

NG3 Darkglass edition

D-bird combustion - one off colours 

D-bird combustion - production colours

new LTD voodoo bass

New Leland sklar colour

Any chance you can let us know where this is located?

Dingwall D'bird 5 string.... but they don't make one.

On 03/01/2018 at 15:31, NJE said:

I also spotted the Thumdercat signature 6 string in the new catalogue which suggests it may be ‘normal’ production bass now.

Uh oh. I didn't need to know that.... I really didn't need to know that...

edit: okay it is £7000 that will stop me gassing too hard for one.

https://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_thundercat_6_string_bass.htm?glp=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAs9zSBRC5ARIsAFMtUXFtutCK_TGGZivj7N68Ehbb-UH75J1dL8TLAMs8bq3Swqr72jczKJ0aAnhuEALw_wcB

Is this the bass or guitar version?

I don't need another bass, I don't play 4 strings.... but I want it.

Been running this amp into a TKS 2x12 for almost 2 years. Great amp and great volume too. sure you will enjoy it.

£450 for a German Wariwck. I cannot get how these are going so cheaply these days, I have two Corvette FNA Jazzman, this pick up config is immensely versatile and having had John Shuker defret one of my basses and refinish I can confirm his work is all of the highest quality. Great bass at a great price.

That really is a beautiful bass. A five string version might be my dream bass. Whats the USB cable in the user kit for? Battery charging?

Might look into the VT pedal. I bought the amp before the darkglass M900 was available and have always been tempted.

A secondhand pedal might be the route to go down for now I'm thinking. Not going to be gigging much or recording so I have a little time to play. Might just get a VT and a B3K to play side by side, see which tone works best.

The flexibility of the M900 does have massive appeal. Just turn up and plug in the amp.

Posting this in pedals rather than amps I think you guys are the more knowledgeable on Darkglass.

So my Tech 21 VT500 amp was playing up and was sent back to Thomann under warranty. They have decided to refund me, it was bought in August 2015 so I really cant complain. It was a great amp but the issue with it now makes me wary to get another one to be in the same situaton 18months down the line.

So I now need to decide what to do next. I have been using my Ashdown MAG 300 and its doing a fine job with the big TKS cab, really suprised by the volume is it kicking out, but, I miss having a proper distortion option.

So do people rate the head unit that much over having just a B7K. Trying to work out if the head is worth 4x as much, I will still be running a pedal board just for tuner and boost pedal so adding another pedal to the current set up isn't an issue. Anyone using an Ashdown with a B3K/B7K? Anyone made the jump from pedals to the amp?

Looking great. Had a similar job done the an FNA Jazzman I got in a trade. I am sure the final result will be great.

11-12 years for the fretted vette. Not letting that one go. Actually technically had my stag starter bass for more like 14-15 but not played that for more than 10 minutes in the last 10 years soo don't know if that counts.

Got any more photos of the gothic please?

Yeah, if this doesn't work for you and you want to be really kind, I will look after it for you, I wont even charge you for it.

Only on my first compared to some of the addicts round here but its a fantastic bass. Quality is up there with much more expensive Warwicks and the like. They are very well made, finished, tuners, bridge, all highest quality. In love with the forty eight shape too being a lover of thunderbirds but not being a fan of IV strings it has been the perfect machine for me.

I have one bass that can do most things (Corvette FNA Jazzman 5er) but that one is the one I fall back on when needed. Generally I find myself using the last one in the door. Currently the Sandberg is the one coming to practice every week. If I needed the money or just had to cut down the Crovette would stay and the fretless and Sandberg would go without hesitation. I cannot ever sell the Vette.

When they make a 5 string D-bird. I'm gonna be in trouble.

Thanks Johnny. Very useful.

Anyone got a really good song with a wah in to show it in the mix?

[quote name='elephantgrey' timestamp='1489766233' post='3259674']
My [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]weird and whacky suggestion: a bitcrusher. They are like a very digital sounding fuzz that keeps all your low end. Fun bonus is you can get 8bit type sounds from it if you set them right. I have an Iron Ether Frantabit (my favorite pedal) and a Moore LoFi Machine. Both good bits of kit, the Frantabit is a bit more expensive, but also more versatile.[/color][/font]
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These look pretty crazy, could actually be kind of fun for some break down bits. Cheers for the suggestion.

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1489774520' post='3259800']
BSW. Funky squelchy goodness
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I think this one is a step too far if I'm honest, some of the tones i kinda dig but don't fully get where I'd utilise it in a song, do you have an recording of one in a band situation?

[quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1489792349' post='3260004']
gonna have to suggest the lateral sound "Spore" great boost/drive/fuzz! well worth a look!

andy
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That is a very impressive bit of kit, there other pedals also look pretty special, might have to stick them on the list for when cash is a little better.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1489828034' post='3260111']
Well, what exactly are you trying to achieve?
What's the music you're playing? What is it about your standard tone you're not happy with?

Etc etc

Si
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Hi Si, the band I'm in is called the Sharrow, link in my sig. Its a metal/hard rock, not overly heavy. I'm more looking to see what people like to have in their arsenal to play with but not just a noise maker, something that can be utilised that not everyone uses, if that makes sense. I'm not looking for any particular sound, just want to know what is out there.

[quote name='Japhet' timestamp='1489828369' post='3260116']
If you just want to try out a load of effects to see what they do you should, in my opinion, go for a Zoom B3 which will give you hours of fun, has some really good patches, and can hold its' own in virtually any situation. Probably within your budget as well.
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Will keep a multi effect in mind if I see one pup up.

So I have been very lucky over the last couple of years and had a few pedals come and go. I'm wondering what people would recommend I check out next. Ideally not crazy expensive (£80 or less) .

Pedals that have come and gone:
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[*]Darglass B3K - upgraded my amp to a Tech 21 VT500 and found it wasn't offering anything over the the general tone
[*]Ashdown NM2 - again didn't add any great improvement in tone
[*]Big Muff (pi) - Good fun to play for whom the bell tolls but no practical use for me in the band I'm in.
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A Link to my band is in the footer if you want to hear my current band setting.

Recently got a salt booster + that I'm enjoying as it lets me push the amp a little harder for some heavier sections.

Feel free to post something weird and whacky, I want to know what is out there. Thank for the ideas.

I have been lusting after a t-bird for some time now, but can never get on with four stingers. Glad to finally find a decent 5 string version.

sound is pretty meaty if you pan forward a little and boost the bass. Only tried it through the practice CTM15 so far. Won't be with the big rig until next week. It does seem to have a little bit of buzz on the d string though, anyone got any advice on setting up a Sandberg?

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Taken a few days in shipping from Germany from chap who bought it new last year. Really digging it so far and looking forward to hearing it with the big rig at band practice. Might need the action checking again once it has acclimatised.

Will get some better photos at the weekend if there is interest.

Bought pedal board off of Lozz. quick and easy transaction. Would highly recommend.