【new】Dingwall / SP1 5 BLK RSH 3.905kg #IE251109134【GIB Yokohama】

Dingwall is a Canadian bass brand founded by Sheldon Dingwall.

They were among the first to adopt the "Novax Fanned-Fret System," which features varying scale lengths for each string, and have gained worldwide acclaim for its high level of craftsmanship.

Dingwall basses are favored by many bassists across genres, including those who collaborated with Adam "Nolly" Getgood on the NG series, as well as Lee Sklar, John Taylor, and Kyle Konkiel.

This particular model is the SP1.

It's the first regular model to feature the Super P design, which had been produced in the Custom Shop for over 10 years.

Hybrid production in Indonesia and Canada allows for the same pickups as the Custom Shop models, while maintaining an accessible price point.

A particularly noteworthy feature of this model is its scale length.

Dingwall's 5-string basses typically have a long scale length of 37 inches on the 5th string side and 34 inches on the 1st string side.

This ensures ample tension on the lower strings, resulting in a tight, focused low end and making it particularly well-suited for heavy down-tuned sounds. On the other hand, the SP1's 5-string bass has a 35-inch scale length on the 5th string side and a 32-inch scale length on the 1st string side.

The overall length is shorter than the standard model.

The 5th string is 35 inches, slightly longer than a typical 5-string bass, maintaining the tension and definition of the B string.

In contrast, the 1st string side is 32 inches, closer to a short scale length.

By reducing the tension of the treble strings, the harmonics of the D and G strings become richer, leading to a thick, soft tone characteristic of a PB.

The fret fanning is also more modest than on standard models, so even those playing fanned frets for the first time will feel less discomfort and should quickly become comfortable in their hands.

The body is made of alder, the neck is maple, and the fingerboard is rosewood—a classic combination.

The body is slightly slimmer than a traditional PB, making it easy to handle.

The pickups are a split-coil Dual-P in the neck position and a soapbar-type FD3n in the bridge position.

Both are the same pickups as those on the Custom Shop's Super P. The pickup selection uses a 4-position rotary switch called "Quad-Tone."

It allows you to switch between the neck pickup alone, both pickups in series, parallel, and the bridge pickup alone.

With the neck pickup alone, it delivers a thick, classic PB sound, while adding the bridge pickup creates a more defined, modern sound—its versatility is a major appeal.

The circuitry is passive, and the controls are a simple volume and tone configuration.

The bridge is Dingwall's original minimalist bridge.

The color is Gloss Metallic Black.

The pickguard, pickup covers, knobs, and tuners are all black, giving it a sleek look.

This guitar combines the traditional PB style with Dingwall's signature fanned frets.

It's a great choice for anyone interested in fanned frets, and we encourage you to try it out.

●SPECS

Body: Alder
Neck: 1-piece Maple, Bolt-on
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 22
Pickups: Dingwall Dual-P (Neck), Dingwall FD3n (Bridge)
Control: Master Volume, 4-way Pickup Selector, Master Tone (Passive)
Bridge: Dingwall Minimalist Bridge
Nut: Graph Tech Black Tusq
Tuners: Open-gear Tuners

Neck Width (Nut): 44.6mm
String Spacing (Bridge): 18mm
Scale Length: 32-35inch

This guitar will be delivered after being adjusted for easy playability by a GIB craftsman.

Accessories: Original Gig Bag

Inspection 담당: Takahashi
Product Photos: Higashie

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