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    Dingwall for Non-metal??

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    I've found my Dingwall the most versatile bass I've owned. I find the pickups and preamp to be very flexible.

     

    The fanned frets are easy to adjust to. The times they may cause slight issues is if your playing chords high on the neck or if you have smallish hands and want to do big stretches in the lower register.

     

    I've attached some covers I recorded in the past that give an idea of the range of tones available. Apologies for the sloppy playing!

     

     

     

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    Multi-scale basses

    in Bass Guitars

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    On 03/05/2022 at 14:12, SumOne said:

    I like multiscale's, I've owned three.

     

    One issue I have that I rarely see mentioned is if you pluck just in front of the pickup on the B and then pluck vertically down all the strings you'd be plucking the G relatively closer to the bridge. So you need to adjust plucking position to compensate and have even tone -  I don't find that ergonomic or intuitive. 

     

    I own a Dingwall ABHS and this is the only negative I have about it.

     

     

    July Composition Challenge

    in Recording

    Posted · Edited by Rikki1984

    As I'm having to isolate for ten days so I've actually found time to make an entry for the first time in ages.

    For some reason I keep on including vocals despite my innate lack of ability to sing or write lyrics.... Sorry! 

     

     

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    December Composition Challenge

    in Recording

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    On 07/12/2020 at 10:58, fingers211 said:

    “My entry for the December Basschat competition is a cover of a ditty that first hit our screens in Jan 2016. A few of you folk may remember the image !
    During the original recording, the main ‘artiste’ had to nip out, and we had a bit of fun with his tune. Unfortunately, I had to fly to NZ before finishing my parts, and by the time I had returned the bugger had released his version.
    Then, out of the blue, I received the original takes in the post. Judging by the attached letter, I’m guessing they were from a (ex?) fan of his! I have left some of the original in, and added a few bits, here and there.”
    Listening to both now, I much prefer the original. Thanks Rikki B !!

     

    All guitars, (telecaster,t-bird and squire), all vocals and keys by my own admission. Mt drums try to keep it tidy. Cobbled together in reaper through a focusrite.

    Haha I wasn't expecting to see this when I popped into this thread. 😂

    I really enjoyed that - loved it.

    I need to get back into recording...

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    Guy Pratt's Lockdown Licks

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Rikki1984

    36 minutes ago, wateroftyne said:

    You're a bit late to the party with this one 🙂

    Damn..... he did upload a new one today cos I watched.

    He must've took it down for some reason. I copied the most recent video and didnt look at the title. 🤣

     

    March Composition Challenge - GET WRITING

    in Recording

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    59 minutes ago, Dad3353 said:

    A touch modest with that 'something'; it's got a nice 'Cranberries meet Mark Knopfler' feel to it. Good guitar work. OK, the singing voice is what it is, but Dylan didn't do badly with his, and as for Neil Young...
    Well done; a worthy entry. :i-m_so_happy:

    Thanks, I really appreciate your comment. 🙂

    If I get an hour tonight I may give the verses another shot. The chorus is as good as it'll get, I'm afraid. 😂

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