Alberto Rigoni Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Dear colleagues, a couple of years ago, luthier Sheldon Dingwall and I started discussing about the release of a new Dingwall model. The idea was based on a very versatile and punchy bass, a mix between the ABZ and Z3 series with an essential and elegant look. I'm proud to announce that the bass has finally released! It's called "AR5" and features: - a dual density wood body (Northern Ash/Swamp Ash). I love this combination (as far as I know no other Dingwall models have this combination), I think it gives more balance in an "ash" tone territory; - white gloss finish (I love how the white fits with black hardware!); - 3 FD3 Dingwall pickups, with P-Tone in the neck position (amazing tone!). Through the 4-position rotary you can get the following pickups combination: a) neck b) bridge and neck in parallel c) dual bridge in series d) bridge. The volume knob is push pull and you can switch from active to passive mode; - 3-band active Glockeklang preamp (40hz, 500hz, 18khz). When the bass is in passive mode the "highs" know works as a tone, that's a pretty cool thing! - 5pc maple neck; - maple fingerboard with Luminlay on front and dot side (love them! very useful when you are on a dimly lit stage without good lights and you have to play technical riffs); - Hipshot hardware and Bass Xtender to drop from B to A; - my logo (AR) on the back of the headstock. What can I say?? I'm very happy with the result and I'm really enjoying it! I'm attaching the video review I made and a couple of pics (you can see more at this link). Hope you'll like them! For further information or orders you can contact Dingwall sales manager or distributors around the world (contact on Dingwall Guitars website I will post more videos of me playing this baby in the next months! Thanks for your attention and have a great weekend! Keep on groovin'! Alberto [video:youtube] http://www.albertorigoni.net/DingwallAR5/DingwallAR5_1.JPG http://www.albertorigoni.net/DingwallAR5/DingwallAR5_5.JPG http://www.albertorigoni.net/DingwallAR5/DingwallAR5_3.JPG http://www.albertorigoni.net/DingwallAR5/DingwallAR5_4.JPG Alberto Rigoni - bass player & composer http://www.albertorigoni.net http://www.ladyandthebass.com http://www.twinspirits.net http://www.kimbingham.com http://www.vivaldimetalproject.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard W Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Very cool. I'm curious about the decision to put the fret dots on the high side of the neck. Wouldn't they be easier to see if they were under the B string? "Everyone wants to change the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves." Leo Tolstoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto Rigoni Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Very cool. I'm curious about the decision to put the fret dots on the high side of the neck. Wouldn't they be easier to see if they were under the B string? Thanks! Well in the video you can see the luminlay just on the front side, but there are luminlay also on the dot side. You can activate the one you prefer Alberto Rigoni - bass player & composer http://www.albertorigoni.net http://www.ladyandthebass.com http://www.twinspirits.net http://www.kimbingham.com http://www.vivaldimetalproject.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Great looking bass, what is the string spacing? Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Molto bella! Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto Rigoni Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 Great looking bass, what is the string spacing? Wally thanks Wally! String spacing is 18 mm, very comfortable! Alberto Rigoni - bass player & composer http://www.albertorigoni.net http://www.ladyandthebass.com http://www.twinspirits.net http://www.kimbingham.com http://www.vivaldimetalproject.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Nice bass and a great range of sounds. Lucky dog! Love the t-shirt too! Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Good thing you didn't add a 1, or it would be illegal to own in many states now. http://apocalypsecometh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ar15-1024x301.jpg Seriously, nice bass though -- very cool to have a sig model. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto Rigoni Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Nice bass and a great range of sounds. Lucky dog! Love the t-shirt too! Thanks bro, if you want the shirt you can get it at the following link: http://www.redbubble.com/people/larissaredeker/works/9780169-evolution?p=t-shirt I'm very proud to have a bass brings my name! thanks for your nice comments guys Alberto Rigoni - bass player & composer http://www.albertorigoni.net http://www.ladyandthebass.com http://www.twinspirits.net http://www.kimbingham.com http://www.vivaldimetalproject.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto Rigoni Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Hello there! Here's my tribute to Dream Theater, using Dingwall AR5 Have a rockin weekend! Alberto [video:youtube] Alberto Rigoni - bass player & composer http://www.albertorigoni.net http://www.ladyandthebass.com http://www.twinspirits.net http://www.kimbingham.com http://www.vivaldimetalproject.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Get down with your bad self! Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imogene Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 How about Teddy Pendergrass, The more I get the more I want already? I mean I know that this forum screams LOOK AT ME! But surely somebody with your guys kind of talent can help a fellow bass bro out. I've already been playing the song and I love it, but c'mon can't someone post yourself playing that one? You make it look so easy. Otherwise,... very nice job Alberto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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