warwickhunt Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) Canadian made Dingwall, with lots of info available on-line or visit the Bass Direct site for quite a bit of info. It is very light, well balanced and resonant. Not sure if the fingerboard is morado or a nice piece of close grained rosewood. This is the 'passive' version and I have to say that although I generally play active basses and expected this to maybe not quite have some of the sparkle that an active bass can have it REALLY surprised me; it actually sounds as bright and tight as any active bass yet it does the whole passive vibe great. The fanned frets... they are nowhere near as awkward or difficult to play as you imagine, in fact they aren't really any different at all. The litmus test is that Water-of-Tyne (died in the wool Fender head) tried this bass last week and he commented how easy it was to play (I won't use the word 'adapt' as you don't need to change your playing style). The only subtle changes you need to make are when you go up the dusty end but even then, the natural rotation of your wrist/hand means that the fanned frets actually help. The bass is in excellent nick with no dings, dinks or worming and comes complete with the SKB/Dingwall hard case. I don't 'think' that there's any trades I'd be interested in other than a vintage/Limited Warwick but you never know you can try me but ensure your trade has been accurately weighed and comes in under 9lb! [s]£1575[/s] [s]£1500[/s] £1400 Edited September 16, 2013 by warwickhunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyfish Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Just a quick question, do the fanned frets make it more difficult to play chords? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Dude why can't this have an extra string! Best of luck bro, great basses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 [quote name='Jellyfish' timestamp='1357984996' post='1931270'] Just a quick question, do the fanned frets make it more difficult to play chords? [/quote] I don't play a lot of chords but the 11ths that I sometimes use are actually easier; when you think it through, chords further up the neck don't have as far a reach across the strings. [quote name='BigJim' timestamp='1357989489' post='1931371'] Dude why can't this have an extra string! Best of luck bro, great basses [/quote] [size=4][color=#333333]Stick one of those new Hipshot 2 step D-tuners on it and you are only missing 1 semi-tone! [/color][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Didn't think i would see you putting this one up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashborygirl Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 [quote name='Jellyfish' timestamp='1357984996' post='1931270'] Just a quick question, do the fanned frets make it more difficult to play chords? [/quote] I'd say no. There is a bit of readjustment required but I was comfortable with my Afterburner within 10 minutes, it's very intuitive really. Having played a Dingwall for some time I am a fan fret convert, it feels more comfortable, much more even feel & response across the strings & the whole thing just feels more "in tune". When I switch to a regular fretted bass now it sounds like the B,E & A are a different instrument to the D & G. If I had the money I would be all over this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 [quote name='Ashborygirl' timestamp='1357995849' post='1931527'] I'd say no. There is a bit of readjustment required but I was comfortable with my Afterburner within 10 minutes, it's very intuitive really. Having played a Dingwall for some time I am a fan fret convert, it feels more comfortable, much more even feel & response across the strings & the whole thing just feels more "in tune". When I switch to a regular fretted bass now it sounds like the B,E & A are a different instrument to the D & G. If I had the money I would be all over this one. [/quote] Thanks for the second opinion re. chords and you are right about the uniformity in tension and tone across the strings! Just to add that the E string is just over 34" and the G string slightly over 32" so there is no worries over longer stretches as you might think that you'd have on say a 36" scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassvid75 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Must resist.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 [quote name='bassvid75' timestamp='1358091194' post='1932903'] Must resist.. [/quote] [IMG]http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g119/warwickhunt/we-are-the-borg-kittens-kittens-demotivational-poster-1249712676_zpsf6ee194b.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I think that I've gotten around and answered all of the various offers; many of them interesting but none that have swayed me as yet. [/font][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffbass Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Does this beauty have graphite rods in the neck? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 I could be wrong but I 'think' that the 5 string is the only Super-J that has graphite rods, which are installed due to the longer scale and to stiffen the neck. However, if you're interested and it's a deciding factor I can contact Dingwall (Sheldon is registered on here so he may even be able to answer in person). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffbass Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Just checked Dingwall 's website and the specs shows they only put carbon fiber rods in 5 strings. Never have played these but I guess they are new stage of bass innovations.Fantastic looking instrument ,good luck with the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 I can take this along to the Bass Bash tomorrow if anyone is interested! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/196270-the-north-east-bass-bash-feb-3rd-pelaw-gateshead/page__st__20__p__1960283__hl__bass%20bash__fromsearch__1#entry1960283 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W11ATO Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I had a little play of this yesterday and can whole heartily confirm that it's nowhere near as "odd" to play as you might fear. And it sounds awesome !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Back up for sale as I've decided I'm sticking with a couple of old faithful basses... well for now! [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Also a new price of £1575![/font][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBass Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Fretless Pedulla 5 string Jon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 [quote name='Voodoosnake' timestamp='1361611231' post='1988153'] Fretless Pedulla 5 string Jon? [/quote] Always wanted a Pedulla but 5 string AND fretless is one step too far for me Col. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Final reduction £1500 (inc Dingwall SKB fitted case). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Oooooh bump for that stunning looking white Sadowsky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1364239653' post='2023721'] Oooooh bump for that stunning looking white Sadowsky [/quote] That Sadowsky is 'out for delivery' in France as we speak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Bugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1364243464' post='2023774'] Bugger [/quote] ...and the new owner is VERY happy with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I had no issues at all with fanned frets so don't be put off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xabixu Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Up for an amazing bass and a great seller, really kind, from the new very happy owner of the MV4 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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