Yeah, the D-Roc/Birds are an acquired taste, and definitely takes some acquiring.
If I had gotten one first, I'm not sure if I'd have gotten on the Dingwall train.
I will say the 4-string "just works", the proportions just lead to a more workable bass for that shape. But who buys Dingers for 4s?
Makes sense, Max. I figured that it was a gamble going after the roc instead of just forking over the dough for an NG, but I'll try one eventually. It's clear dingwall makes good stuff.