With the wenge FB, what is the difference between the ABZ and the AB1?

Swamp Ash body with the ABZ. ABI's are alder.

Pickups are different, too.

Only pickup shell sizes differ, they are the same pickups on the inside. And no-one mentioned finish! ABZs have no tops and are not as glossy.

Yes. I forgot about the top on the Ab1. The pics really do not do this bass justice. They are just cell phone pics. I wish I had a better camera to try and get a better representation. btw... does anyone know why the Abz has a different shell for the pups? Is it just for looks?

Here's a side-by-side comparo of a current ABZ and ABII: [img]break%20enabled%20[url=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/37/img0434im.jpg/:3h0uime5][IMG]http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/2213/img0434im.th.jpg[/img][/url:3h0uime5] him to[/img] Here's one with a somewhat older (#4012) ABI: [img][url=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/834/img0433zr.jpg/:3h0uime5][IMG]http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/6017/img0433zr.th.jpg[/img][/url:3h0uime5] [/img] The flame-top on the ABI is optional, though I suspect most are ordered with it (maybe Dingwall Sales can confirm?) since it's so beautiful. Bass Northwest had a non-top natural ABI in awhile back, which sounded terrific, though it looked a bit plain by comparison. Pretty instrument, Bean639! Welcome to the forum!

Yes I suspect 85-90% of all ABIs sold had the AAAAA Flame Maple tops. With that in mind this year we made the AAAAA Flame top standard on the 4, 5, and 6-string ABIs. Interesting to add that in the past couple of years ABI sales slowed due to the ABZ and ABII selling well. As a result we decided to open the options list for future ABI customers. We now offer the X-Top package (previously reserved for just ABII), active upgrade (EMG 2-band, magnetic battery compartment, push/pull), and blacked-out head and heel as options.

Nice Bean! I like the natural with the wenge. It makes for a nice contrast. Congrats! [quote="Bean639":3113rpab]http://s1095.photobucket.com/albums/i461/Bean669/?action=view&current=IMAG0373.jpg http://s1095.photobucket.com/albums/i46 ... AG0379.jpg Just thought I would drop into the forum and share some pics of my new baby.[/quote:3113rpab]

[quote="Bean639":31q7cjsj]Yes. I forgot about the top on the Ab1. The pics really do not do this bass justice. They are just cell phone pics. I wish I had a better camera to try and get a better representation.[/quote:31q7cjsj] Nah, a cell phone camera takes fine photos, and it's always there in your pocket ready to take out. And rather than spend money on a camera, spend it on some photo lessons - you'll get far better results. Those photos you took are fine. If you're looking for less grain and more detail in the photos, grab a lamp or better still, take the bass outside in the daytime. Photos need photons. Oh - and nice bass!

[quote="FletchOnBass":3ocwffr5]Nah, a cell phone camera...[/quote:3ocwffr5] I thought you were talking to me for a second there.

She's a beauty. I just ordered the exact same one!!!

Congrats! Its a KILLER bass! Thanks for the compliments guys!

This is a copy and paste of what I just posted on talkbass. I thought there might be some interest here too. My band, The Dismissed, recently did a quick recording as a trial for a new studio. We picked our most straight forward and simple song since our goal was to test the new studio. Fair warning... Its a straight up rocker with very "screamy" vocals. I'm sharing this with talkbass to not only shamelessly promote my band, The Dismissed. , but also to show what a Dingwall ABZ is capable of in a Rock/Metal setting. I do want to point out that my ABZ is slightly different in that it has a Wenge fingerboard. Due to the very high BPM, this is the only song that I play with a pick. The setup goes like this. Dingwall ABZ 5 < Darkglass BK7 < Mesa BB750 < Protools. I play Circle K strings (.130 traditional) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTuPS05CCjc&noredirect=1 Enjoy!