About Comfortably Strung | The Dingwall Guitars Podcast
Comfortably Strung is a podcast where bass players share the stories behind some of the greatest bass tones ever committed to record. Each episode is driven by conversation ranging from the guest’s origins (along with a few never-before-revealed secrets to their success) to their life passions and current projects.
From the dexterous bass fills of L.A. session legend Lee Sklar to the phenomenally fast-fingers of metaller Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood, this podcast is about showcasing the bass guitar legends (and legends in the making) who are currently employing Dingwall guitars for recording and live work.
Sheldon Dingwall sits down with bassist Amos Heller, walking through the thoughtful decisions and personal touches that brought his one-of-a-kind D-Roc Custom to life – as featured in Taylor Swift: The End of an Era, the six-part behind-the-scenes docuseries on the record-breaking Eras Tour. Amos reflects on his early beginnings, from landing his first paid gig, and the pivotal leap of faith that took him to Nashville. Learn more about Dingwall Guitars. Visit dingwallguitars.com
9 Jan 2026
Episode Nine | Nate Navarro
From performing with artists like Devin Townsend, Steve Vai, and Porcupine Tree to serving as a first-call session bassist for multi-platinum producers, Nate Navarro has built a reputation as one of the most forward-thinking bass players on the scene. Add in his hugely popular YouTube channel — now a go-to hub for contemporary bass tone and technique — and it’s clear why he’s such a respected voice in the bass world. For this episode, we’re turning things over to a special guest host, Sheldon...
12 Dec 2025
Episode Eight | Matt McCormack
You may remember bassist Matt McCormack from our YouTube Channel, where he was recently introduced alongside vocalist Avery Raquel. Matt has also enjoyed burning sessions with singer-songwriter Ariel Posen, and a string of bass-intensive performances with Canadian progressive rock duo, Portraits. In this episode, Matt gives us some insight into his new Dingwall SP1, and what to expect from our modern take on the classic P-Bass blueprint. Learn more about Dingwall Guitars. Visit dingwallguitar...
9 Sept 2025
Episode Seven | Jared Smith
There’s been a lot happening in the world of Vancouver technical death metallers Archspire. The band recently wrapped up auditions for a new drummer, made the bold decision to go independent after fulfilling their record contract, and crowdfunded nearly $400,000 to help launch the next chapter of their career. We spoke with bassist Jared Smith about the technical side of his playing, the challenge of maintaining precision and stamina at breakneck speeds, and his Custom Shop Z3 6-string bass. ...
30 Apr 2025
Episode Six | Amos Williams
In this episode of the Comfortably Strung Podcast, we catch up with Amos Williams, bassist with progressive metal band, TesseracT, who recently released their biggest musical undertaking to date, War of Being. We spoke to Amos about his philosophy when it comes to bass tone, the demands of utilising drop tunings, some of the more technical aspects that are fundamental to his bass playing style, and the development of his Dingwall Afterburner. Learn more about Dingwall Guitars. Visit dingwallg...
31 Mar 2025
Episode Five | Yolanda Charles
Yolanda Charles has played bass with the likes of B.B. King, Sinead O’Connor, Paul Weller, Mick Jagger, Hans Zimmer, Squeeze, and many others, earning a reputation as the ultimate supporting player. In this episode of the Comfortably Strung Podcast, Yolanda reflects on the changing landscape of today’s music industry, her stellar career as a session musician, and why she’s returning to her funk-heavy roots as an independent artist. Learn more about Dingwall Guitars. Visit dingwallguitars.com
28 Feb 2025
Episode Four | Kyle Konkiel
Having taken the world by storm back in 2018 with their cover of The Cranberries Zombie, Bad Wolves went on to bring their own hard rock sound to the masses. In this episode of the Comfortably Strung Podcast, bassist Kyle Konkiel gives us some insight on what it takes to navigate the music industry in a post-lockdown world, and some top tips when it comes to sculpting a metal bass tone. Most importantly, we talk about the latest incarnation of his Dingwall Combustion Signature model, and what...
31 Oct 2024
Episode Three | Lee Sklar
Leland Sklar is one of the most prolific session bassists out there. He met James Taylor at California State University and their careers blossomed together. Jackson Browne, Carole King, Phil Collins and Toto have all since benefited from the Sklar low end. The beard, of course, is iconic too. In this episode of the Comfortably Strung Podcast, Sheldon Dingwall chats to Lee about his love for the L.A. studio scene, and how a Dingwall 5-string bass became his go-to instrument.Learn more about D...
31 Oct 2024
Episode Two | John Taylor
In this episode of the Comfortably Strung Podcast we talk tone with Duran Duran bassist, John Taylor. As one of the biggest pop bands in history, Duran Duran's breakthrough single, the title track from 1982's Rio album, perfectly demonstrates what John describes as his “up-front” bass style, and formed the inspiration behind Dingwall’s Rio Dream Bass. Joined on the call by Sheldon Dingwall, we touch base on the evolution of John’s signature model, and his tenured history working with Rupert N...
31 Oct 2024
Episode One | Adam 'Nolly' Getgood
UK bassist Adam 'Nolly' Getgood shares insights on achieving ideal bass tone from a physics standpoint and how his partnership with Dingwall Guitars proliferated the metal scene.
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