With the EQ set flat and both pickups in parallel mode, the tone is focused, tight and punchy with a strong sustain and a good base character. Tuning stability is equally impressive across the whole instrument. Resonance is obviously a strong factor at Dingwall, and you’re instantly drawn to the fact that this is a truly impressive instrument with comfort and playability high on the design list. Soundsīefore plugging in, this beast bounces along very nicely with a hint of mid-growl. A four-position pickup selector enables each pickup to be soloed, or you can deploy both pickups in parallel or series mode.

The control set is also affected no longer are bass/mid/treble the EQ options but rather bass/low-mid/high-mid along with an active/passive switch and volume. The pickup placement has been modified from the Combustion model: while the pickups remain the same, a Darkglass Tone Capsule circuit has been used instead of the more familiar EMG circuit. Extra touches include a recessed jack socket and the easily removed magnetic plate covering the battery cavity.īefore plugging in, this beast bounces along very nicely with a hint of mid-growl

Take it from Lee Sklar: fanned frets work just fine!Ī two-over-three machine head arrangement adorns the matching headstock, while smoked chrome hardware has been used throughout: Hipshot open-gear machine heads keep the headstock weight down. The 19mm string spacing works well, while the thin fanned banjo frets feel quite natural after a few playing sessions. Despite the wide nut width, the thin C neck profile is very accommodating, not unlike a Stingray in terms of fullness and depth: it’s a real joy to play.

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