 Other reviews have noted, though, that the fanned-fret design can make Dingwall basses more challenging to play.In an early review, Bass Player Magazine concluded that the fanned-fret design "isn't as difficult to play as you might think...but you will have to spend some time adapting your technique to get the most out of this innovative design".The review also noted the need for special strings to optimize the tone achieved from the basses, as the strings are longer than standard guitar strings.