{"product_id":"dingwall-jt3-john-taylor-5-string-seafoam-green-bass-9-42lbs-20123-jt3-5-gs-p-sh","title":"Dingwall JT3 John Taylor 5-String Seafoam Green Bass - 9.42lbs #20123 - JT3 5 GS P SH","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDingwall John Taylor Signature - JT3 - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-String Seafoam Green \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel Number: JT3 5 GS P SH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 20123\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWeight: 9.42 Pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe John Taylor Signature model follows the formula of the limited edition Rio Dream Bass, barring a few design tweaks and the Metallic Black, Primrose and Seafoam Green finishes, as well as a new 5-string variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of stunning looks and flawless construction, each bass offers wonderful playability and tones that display a rare clarity and refinement. “John’s bass playing with Duran Duran really imprinted on me how a bass should fit into a band mix,” says Sheldon Dingwall. “His basslines have always had a special combination of energy and elegance.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody and Neck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the Rio Dream Bass, the JT Signature has been configured to Taylor’s own personal specifications. “It all started when I was in Toronto about five years ago,” says Taylor. “A friend showed me a Dingwall bass on his phone. I loved how it looked and immediately said to my tech, ‘You’ve got to reach out to these guys!’”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as the ‘Rio Eye’ inlaid at the 12th fret, other specs include a lightweight Nyatoh body, a bolt-on Maple neck and a Pau Ferro multi-scale fingerboard. The headstock sports a “Rio-inspired” graphic which complements the body stripes, designed by longtime Duran Duran collaborator, Patty Palazzo. The customary Dingwall fanned-fret system facilitates the most appropriate scale length for each individual string. It’s a concept that’s applied across the entire Dingwall range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This arrangement varies the strings’ scale length, meaning that the low B string benefits from maximum tension and feels great to play, with none of the dull-sounding flopping around that you get from a regular-scale 5-string.” Bass Player Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups and Electronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe three Dingwall neodymium pickups are wired to a Quad-Tone pickup selector, a master volume, master tone and a 2-band active EQ that’s powered by a top-quality Rupert Neve Designs preamp. “Duran’s breakthrough single, the title track from 1982’s Rio, was originally recorded on a Neve console, so the history was already there,” says Sheldon. “But the team at Rupert Neve Designs absolutely nailed the tone.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe master tone control will serve perfectly well if you’re in passive mode, but if you’re interested in Taylor’s tones you’ll stay in active mode, where the two-band boost and cut gives you an abundance of sonic options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eJT Signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis fitted with an equally impressive accompaniment of hardware, including lightweight tuners and Dingwall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s8\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003es\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s8\"\u003e‘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eMinimalist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s8\"\u003e’\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003ebridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003ence you discover that the magnetic battery cover on the rear flips on and off with zero effort, you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003ell wonder how you ever had the patience to unscrew the compartment cover on your o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eld\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003einstruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eve been Dingwall fans since day one. They\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ere the Ferrari of bass guitars, with state-of-the-art science behind them that actually benefits players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ehis is a bass that you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ell genuinely cherish for decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBass Player Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDingwall Strings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDingwall strings have been meticulously tested to maximize performance and deliver a tone that blends effortlessly with any style of music. We were the first company to design strings specifically for multi-scale instruments. Available in both nickel and stainless steel, our strings provide an even tension for optimal balance, letting you experience the warmest highs and the tightest lows possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eNote: Dingwall Basses are shipped with Dingwall Nickel Strings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDingwall JT3 5-String Specifications: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Wood: Nyatoh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Construction: 5-Piece Maple Bolt-On\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Pau Ferro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: 24 Banjo Sized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadius: 9.45\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 34\" - 37\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickups: Dingwall FD3n Neodymium Magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp: Rupert Neve Designs 2-Band w\/ Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Master Volume, 4-Position Quad-Tone Pickup Selector (3X), 2-Band Active EQ, Tone Control (Active \u0026amp; Passive), Active \/ Passive Toggle Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Dingwall \"Minimalist\" One Piece Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Spacing at Bridge: 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: Graphtech Black Tusq\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Included: Dingwall Padded Gig-Bag \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in China \/ Canada - Hybrid Manufacturing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eQuad Tone Pickup Selector Settings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1: Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2: Bridge \/ Middle in Series (MM Style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3: Bridge \/ Neck in Parallel (J Style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4: Neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dingwall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52433757634872,"sku":"DW_JT3-5-GS-P-SH - 20123","price":2245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/5451\/3720\/files\/dingwall-jt3-gs-5-20123-17.jpg?v=1780003825","url":"https:\/\/fretnation.com\/products\/dingwall-jt3-john-taylor-5-string-seafoam-green-bass-9-42lbs-20123-jt3-5-gs-p-sh","provider":"Fret Nation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}