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    Default DINGWALL basses every play one?

    I am in the market for a 5 string Bass been leaning towards a Ibanez SR 25th Limited Edition SR5XXV.
    I love the SR style neck it is my neck of choice if given one but I also like unique axes as well.
    I ran across Dingwall Basses it is the same street price as the Ibanez 25th. I need to test drive.
    I was wondering if any of you have played one before.

    Here is a link to the axe that caught my gassing eye http://www.dingwallguitars.com/basses/combustion/

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    Hey Maxifunk, Dingwalls are built by a luthier just down the road from me in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada. While I haven't had an opportunity to play one myself, I know quite a few guys that do play them on a regular basis and the reviews are always positive. The fan-fret neck looks quite intriguing. Good luck in your quest.
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    Hagstrom have a few 5 string models. I don't know about the basses but the guitar necks are very nice IMO.

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    I was wrong, they don't have a 5 string model. There's an 8 string one though

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    I can't say that I've ever played a Dingwall.

    The new line of Ibanez prestige's look very, very nice though.

    I guess a lot would depend on whether or not you can get comfortable with the fanned fret system.

    Here's a good review of the Dingwall.

    http://btpub.boyd-printing.com/publication/?i=76122

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    That is good to know now to find a local dealer to take a test drive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by t_ross33 View Post
    Hey Maxifunk, Dingwalls are built by a luthier just down the road from me in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada. While I haven't had an opportunity to play one myself, I know quite a few guys that do play them on a regular basis and the reviews are always positive. The fan-fret neck looks quite intriguing. Good luck in your quest.

    That is good to know if the locals approve that is a very good thing. Now to find a local dealer for a test drive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NWBasser View Post
    I can't say that I've ever played a Dingwall.

    The new line of Ibanez prestige's look very, very nice though.

    I guess a lot would depend on whether or not you can get comfortable with the fanned fret system.

    Here's a good review of the Dingwall.

    http://btpub.boyd-printing.com/publication/?i=76122
    Thanks I'll read this for sure.

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