Comments on: Afterburner I

By: Alan C Welle Jr

Alan C Welle Jr — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:49:57 +0000

WOW!! What a bass, my afterburner1 is amazing. I recorded an album with it straight thru an avolon U5 into a DBX 160 into the board and the sound was amazing. The tension on the B string is so tight, it is a pleasure to play. Plus I love it when people come up after a show and are just amazed at the slanted frets. LOL.

By: John

John — Mon, 09 May 2011 23:20:07 +0000

I’ve had my AB-1 since 2003 and it still looks like new.

Just played a show on Friday and right in the middle of my soundcheck, the sound engineer’s voice comes over the monitors saying “Jeezus that bass sounds great!”

Thank you Sheldon & team for building such amazing instruments and for the unequaled support you provide those of us lucky enough to play them.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 19:12:38 +0000

I’ve been playing an ABI five string for six years now–it’s the only bass I play, it does absolutely everything I want. Passive is my preference: means no headaches or overcomplications. My amp has a preamp–why do I need two? The sound is versatile and varied enough to cop just about any tone I need. It’s light, it balances perfectly, it’s comfortable and easy to play. I sold all my other basses and haven’t been shopping for a bass since the Dingwall came through the door

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:47:35 +0000

Sound, playability, weight, look – the AB-I is just perfect for me in every way.

By: segun

segun — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:58:42 +0000

The sound and the is just too fantastique

By: Matthew Cohen

Matthew Cohen — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:18:59 +0000

Ever since I first saw a Dingwall I’ve wanted one. Having played many 6 string basses and all active too, I was intrigued to get my hands on an AB1 6 string and quite frankly, I’m am totally blown away. I have genuinely been after just one bass that will suit me for all my needs and after many years, I have found it. I can’t wait to use it on the next album and on the next tour. Thank you Dingwall and no, you can’t have it back.

Cheers,

Matt

By: Dave Schiphorst

Dave Schiphorst — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:09:18 +0000

I always played on fender then moved to lakland.
but in the studio recording the new album i was been introduced to Dingwall i was stunned the sound was better deeper greater and i needed a new bass. so i bought two of them. after the recording everybody was very pleased about the new sound.

Thanx for building great bass guitars.

Cheers Dave (NL)

By: Jeff Roller

Jeff Roller — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:08:58 +0000

My introduction to Dingwall. I lovingly played this bass for almost two years before upgrading to a Z3. I still play it on occasion though, the passive electronics are the loudest I’ve ever heard, the ergonomics and playability of the fanned frets sold me within 5 minutes of playing it. If I had to choose one bass to go through the rest of my life with it would be the AB1 because of versatility and no upkeep.