Gibson Vs Dingwall (is modern really better?!)

In the Gibson Thunderbird vs. Dingwall D-Roc debate, where do you stand and what’s really the difference between the two? In today’s new video Ian Allison shares everything you need to know… the only question being: which one's your favorite?

As always, see you in the shed…

Scott :)

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[BYLRPhil]

I gotta say, Ian Martin Allison is the only SBL presenter I always watch. He’s just the best.

[RufusMann]

7:53 perfectly balanced, as all things should be 🙈

[ronsmith]

Many 5 strings with standard frets seem to have a loose floppy feel on the B string. On a Dingwall, the tension is very even across all the strings. I love mine. Sklar is my favorite bass player. He has played on over 24 thousand tracks and toured with many major artists.

[buckemptier]

That Dingwall is maybe the best sounding 5 string I've ever heard. This is the first time I've heard one played by itself, and i love it

[halcyondraconis]

I've played a Thunderbird for two decades now and have loved every minute of it, neck dive and all.

[overseer_grimal]

I have got Dingwall NG3 recently. I can say that it is amazing. You can get whatever sound you want. Especially if you don't limit yourself in using darkglass gear only. You can get kind of p-bass sound if you use individual pickups, parallel mode sounds like a modern jazz bass. Playing with a pick or with fingers with hard attack in series mode gives you that clanky metal sound that modern metalheads like. Low E and B strings have very defined sound and perfect attack. As a guitarist I sometimes regret that I cannot play that good to utilize it at 100%. Maybe I am a latent bass player because I enjoy playing this instrument more than my guitars.
I personally prefer modern instruments because they are better engineered. Better ergonomics and playability, lower weight. That vintage sound is usually just the result of low-output pickups. Therefore I don't have any illusions about guitars made 50 years ago.

[rabonour]

I love the message of this video. I think musicians (guitarists as well as bassists) often get way too wrapped up in matching different instruments to the genres they are "supposed" to play and Sklar is such a good counter-example.

[matt_baillie]

The Dingwall is the next purchase on my list. Love it and am definitely making a trip out to Saskatoon.

[Watchdogshotseat]

Wait! Ian… like Ian from DnA? Wtf? This dude and that band are legendary! I’m literally shaken! Well Ian, if for some weird reason you see this comment, this is Brad from Live Native/Echo Effect and you are amazing!

Great video and I can’t wait to see more!

[matteomarasco]

I use my dingwall in jazz too, it's so good. I mean the look aren't spot on for a jazz gig, but hey it does it's job well

[czarpaul]

I have a 4 string D-roc. Perfect balance, many tones. Been playing it a ton since I got it last summer. I play in a singer songwriter style band, works perfectly.

[SimonBrisbane]

Love Ian’s passion. Thanks dude for learning me in the ways of Dingwalls.

[sheldonsmith]

Thank You Ian!!...such a mature and eloquent way of presenting both instruments. I own 2 Canadian made Dingwall's...but the very first bass I ever touched was a Gibson RD Artist. I was immediatley smitten!!...lol...I'm pretty sure it weighed 25lb but I'll never forget that bass. So glad you do what you do!!

[qb]

Went looking for info on DIngwall because of this exact bass and thinking I might want one. Not I ABSOLUTELY want one. Next: convince the wife it's a good idea.

[alexanderlyon]

My first impression was that the Dingwall was just a gimmick but WOW! does that sound great! Such a full, pro sound.

[ulash]

Hi Ian,
First I wanna say the vids are getting cooler by the time. I'm really enjoying them...
I'm playing many genres of music from blues to heavy metal. You can see me on stage playing Pantera with my 5 string ibanez one day, the next day playing BB King with my P bass. I love all the genres I'm playing so as the sounds needed in them. Because of that I can't make a decision beside those two. They look and sound cool in different ways. I like and want them both ;)

[jasonvegan]

How does Scott go back and forth so seamlessly between a British and American accent??? The dude is linguistically skilled!

[MattDale]

Ian you are such a delight: killer player but WAAAY more importantly you encapsulate, through your knowledge of and love for Bass, why many of us became bassists in the first place. You’re the best, thank you for the joy

[mattgalbraith]

Ian is awesome! I remember him from back in the day doing demos for Lakland.

[maartenarnou]

I clicked "like" after 40 sec in. Awesome stuff! Ian is just so much fun to watch. And even as a seasoned player, I still learn new things.