I will also say that if you do add a 3rd pickup, you should consider using the 6-way switching system (its an aftermarket addition) as it allows all combinations of the 3 pickups, including all on.
James- A few interesting parts of the Dingwall Version of the Fanned frets is Sheldon chose fret7 as the parallel fret in which the fanned goes either direction. Other builders choose a different parallel starting point and the parallel fret dictates how steep the fanning will occur. Next, the pickups are a spilt P-type set of magnets even thou they reside in a soapbar case. My experience with the fanned fret is the speaking length of each string is better represented and this turns into evenness of tone and tension across all the strings. It also helps if you tune down (like drop B, or BEAD) as your low B absolutely speaks clearly across the entire string.
thank you so much for the bridge + neck series demos!!! it's pretty hard to find this specific configuration being demoed as it isn't present on the 3 pickup models
I have a Dingwall NG3 and i must say: go fanned ONLY if you need a 5 strings. The lowB is amazing, but you don't really need a fanned 4 strings even tho there is a difference is not THAT big. On the other hand IT IS that big on a 5 strings.
That is a pretty dam cool giveaway. Even for a dude that is pretty crappy right .. that would be amazing to win a bass like this. Awesome video as always james..
I will also say that if you do add a 3rd pickup, you should consider using the 6-way switching system (its an aftermarket addition) as it allows all combinations of the 3 pickups, including all on.
James-
A few interesting parts of the Dingwall Version of the Fanned frets is Sheldon chose fret7 as the parallel fret in which the fanned goes either direction. Other builders choose a different parallel starting point and the parallel fret dictates how steep the fanning will occur.
Next, the pickups are a spilt P-type set of magnets even thou they reside in a soapbar case.
My experience with the fanned fret is the speaking length of each string is better represented and this turns into evenness of tone and tension across all the strings. It also helps if you tune down (like drop B, or BEAD) as your low B absolutely speaks clearly across the entire string.
thank you so much for the bridge + neck series demos!!!
it's pretty hard to find this specific configuration being demoed as it isn't present on the 3 pickup models
I have a Dingwall NG3 and i must say: go fanned ONLY if you need a 5 strings. The lowB is amazing, but you don't really need a fanned 4 strings even tho there is a difference is not THAT big. On the other hand IT IS that big on a 5 strings.
That's a valuable input. Great insight!
The even string tension across the strings and the clarity of the E string is still worth it.
Have you ever tried the NG3 Model? Wondering if there is a significant different considering I would be playing it primarily gospel
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Indeed! Wish you luck, Martin!
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That is a pretty dam cool giveaway. Even for a dude that is pretty crappy right .. that would be amazing to win a bass like this. Awesome video as always james..
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