Pre-Owned Dingwall NG3 5-String Mopar Purple Metallic Electric Bass w/ Dingwall Bag
- Serial Number: 06867
- Weight: 9.34 Pounds (including batteries)
This bass definitely shows signs of being played but is perfectly functional. There are the usual signs of the broken in frets on the Multi-Scale, and on the 24th Fret on the B-string more significant signs from thumbing. It still plays just as it should!
The finish is has some small gouges on the back of the upper horn and a few smaller finish impact points on the back of the body under the battery compartment. The rest of the finish is in overall pretty good condition with no damage or impacts on the front of the bass. This color is no longer in production!
The neck has one impact on the back bass side behind the 15th fret. This is not really felt but it is visible. On the treble side of the fingerboard edge, the finish has worn away from play. This is normal to see on most of these basses that have been played.
The pickup covers have marks from the strings hitting them. This does not affect the pickups functionality.
An aftermarket pearloid pickguard is installed. A new original style pickguard can be included for an additional charge.
The original inspection sticker and "Made in China" sticker were removed by the previous owner from the back of the headstock.
Includes Dingwall Gig-Bag in excellent condition.
This is a pre-owned instrument and FretNation guarantees it to arrive as described and fully functional. Pre-Owned instruments are exempt from our New Instrument return policy.
Dingwall NG 5-String Specifications:
Alder is the traditional wood for the electric bass. It can't be beat for a traditional warm tone with strong forward mids, controlled highs and warm but not muddy lows.
Finish: The satin and gloss NG finishes are polyester base topped with polyurethane color and top coats. This industry standard finish is long-wearing and beautiful for years of life.
Colors:
- Mopar Purple Metallic Gloss
Neck Specifications:Dingwall takes neck construction very seriously due to their extensive experience in guitar repairs and understanding of extreme climates. Dingwall experimented with many different lamination techniques and have found a 5-piece maple construction to be among the best.
- Neck Carve: Medium thin C shape
- Neck Reinforcement: Carbon fiber reinforcements and 2-way truss rod
- Headstock: Flat with string retaining bar.
Dingwall has combined the minimalist shape of the Afterburner headstock with the lightest import tuners they could find. The result is an excellent balance and solid performance.
Maple has a nice snappy top end that really enhances the attack of the note. Dingwall now finishes the NG maple fingerboards with a satin polyurethane to maintain stability. The entire neck is finished with the same finish.
- Fingerboard radius: 240mm (9.45")
The NG bass features a single radius fingerboard. This makes for a very comfortable playing experience.
Fret Material and Size: Dingwall uses 18% hard nickel silver fretwire.
Lee Sklar turned Dingwall onto the benefits of small frets. The advantages are a more woody, less metallic tone, smoother glissando and a faster feel. Dingwalls standard size is "banjo" size. This is the same size you would find on most guitars from the 50's and 60's. Although its size is smaller than standard bass fretwire, its service life is about the same.
Position Markers and Inlays: 3mm plastic face dots, 2mm plastic side dots
Dingwall NG Electronics:
- Pickups: FD-3N pickups made to Dingwalls specifications
Featuring Neodymium magnets which offer high output and a smooth yet aggressive tone.
3x 4 Position Rotary Pickup Selector
1. Bridge Solo
2. Bridge / Middle in Series (MM Style)
3. Bridge / Neck in Parallel (J Style)
4. Neck Solo
3-Band Darkglass pre-amp w/ Active/Passive toggle switch
Knobs: Smoked chrome knurled dome style w/ set screw
Jack: The jack is one of the most critical electronic components of a bass. It is the most likely to suffer abuse so needs to be rugged in order to be reliable. Dingwall wanted the Combustion to be as reliable as it is great sounding and looking so Dingwall installs an amazing socket style jack plate with a Switchcraft brand jack. This is the most reliable system you will find in this price range.
Dingwall NG Hardware Specifications:
- Hardware Color: Smoked Chrome
- Tuners: Custom color HIPSHOT Ultralight Tuners
- Bridge: Custom riser individual bridge / saddle system
- Strap Buttons: Standard
Dingwall NG Scale Length and Dimensions:Scale Lengths:B-String = 37.00"
E-String = 36.25"
A-String = 35.50"
D-String = 34.75"
G-String = 34.00"
- Bridge Spacing: 18mm
- Nut Width: 45.5mm / 1.80"
- Heel Width: 75mm / 2.95"
- Neck Thickness @ 1st Fret: 21mm / .827"
- Neck Thickness @ 12th Fret: 24mm / .945"
