Hey guys!
My Dingwall ABZ 5 string arrived this week! First, here are some pictures:
Specs:
Swamp Ash Body
3 Piece Canadian Maple Neck
Canadian Maple Board
Novax Fanned Fret System with Banjo Frets
Dingwall Passive Pickups
Hipshot tuners with extender key on the B string
Locking Jack
Strap Locks
This is a 2013 model ABZ 5 string natural finish Dingwall Bass.
This bass is just incredible! For starters, it's really light and makes playing an absolute joy. The fanned frets take about two minutes total playing time to get used to, after which you don't even notice the difference on your fingertips, however the tone says it all. Once plucked or slapped, the B string keep going, and going, and going until you tell it to stop!
The extender key is perfect for me as I play in drop A tuning and I tune the same as my guitarists, just an octave lower. When dropped to A, the string is still as clear and tight as ever.
The finish on the body and neck is really well done. Really smooth and makes playing a breeze whilst still feeling as solid as ever.
Big thumbs up to Dingwall on this one!
My Dingwall ABZ 5 string arrived this week! First, here are some pictures:
![IMG_2777.jpg](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14391164/Dingwall%20ABZ/IMG_2777.jpg)
![IMG_2778.jpg](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14391164/Dingwall%20ABZ/IMG_2778.jpg)
![IMG_2779.jpg](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14391164/Dingwall%20ABZ/IMG_2779.jpg)
![IMG_2780.jpg](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14391164/Dingwall%20ABZ/IMG_2780.jpg)
![IMG_2781.jpg](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14391164/Dingwall%20ABZ/IMG_2781.jpg)
![IMG_2782.jpg](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14391164/Dingwall%20ABZ/IMG_2782.jpg)
![IMG_2784.jpg](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14391164/Dingwall%20ABZ/IMG_2784.jpg)
![IMG_2785.jpg](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14391164/Dingwall%20ABZ/IMG_2785.jpg)
![IMG_2789.jpg](http://https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14391164/Dingwall%20ABZ/IMG_2789.jpg)
![IMG_2794.jpg](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14391164/Dingwall%20ABZ/IMG_2794.jpg)
![IMG_2802.jpg](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14391164/Dingwall%20ABZ/IMG_2802.jpg)
![IMG_2805.jpg](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14391164/Dingwall%20ABZ/IMG_2805.jpg)
![IMG_2807.jpg](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14391164/Dingwall%20ABZ/IMG_2807.jpg)
Specs:
Swamp Ash Body
3 Piece Canadian Maple Neck
Canadian Maple Board
Novax Fanned Fret System with Banjo Frets
Dingwall Passive Pickups
Hipshot tuners with extender key on the B string
Locking Jack
Strap Locks
This is a 2013 model ABZ 5 string natural finish Dingwall Bass.
This bass is just incredible! For starters, it's really light and makes playing an absolute joy. The fanned frets take about two minutes total playing time to get used to, after which you don't even notice the difference on your fingertips, however the tone says it all. Once plucked or slapped, the B string keep going, and going, and going until you tell it to stop!
The extender key is perfect for me as I play in drop A tuning and I tune the same as my guitarists, just an octave lower. When dropped to A, the string is still as clear and tight as ever.
The finish on the body and neck is really well done. Really smooth and makes playing a breeze whilst still feeling as solid as ever.
Big thumbs up to Dingwall on this one!