Dingwall CB3 Combustion 4 Indigo Burst
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Dingwall
CB3 Combustion 4 Indigo Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
535503
Brand:
Dingwall
Model:
CB3 Combustion 4 Indigo Burst
Category:
Multi-scale Basses
Price:
$2,968.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Combustion CB3 is a serious instrument for the gigging musician wanting modern versatility. The multiscale design makes it exceptionally easy to play, and those FD-3N pickups deliver a tight, punchy tone that cuts through any mix. It's a premium-priced bass, but delivers a lot of value for the money, especially if you’re into modern funk, rock, and progressive styles.
Product Description
- Dingwall CB3 Combustion 4 Indigo Burst
- Multiscale Electric Bass
- Body: Swamp Ash
- Top: flamed maple
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: Medium thin C
- Multiscale scale: 864 - 921 mm (34" - 36.25")
- Fingerboard radius: 240 mm (9.45")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- 24 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 3 FD-3N humbuckers
- EMG electronics with 3-band EQ
- Controls for volume
- bass
- mids
- treble
- Rotary switch for pickup selection
- Switch for active/passive
- Dingwall bridge
- Smoked chrome hardware
- Dingwall machine heads
- Colour: Indigo Burst
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers excellent resonance and a balanced tonal foundation.
- • Multiscale design optimizes string tension for improved intonation and playability across the neck.
- • FD-3N humbuckers provide a modern, articulate tone with substantial low-end presence.
- • Dingwall's 3-band EQ offers precise tonal shaping and versatile sound customization.
CONS
- • Swamp ash can be prone to finish checking with heavy use and temperature fluctuations.
- • Bolt-on neck, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • The medium-thin C neck profile might not appeal to players preferring a thicker feel.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
3 x FD-3N Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 - 921 mm (34" - 36.25")
Frets
24 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Typically Nickel-Plated Steel (likely .045 - .105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 10.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It allows for lower tension on the B string and higher tension on the G string, improving intonation and making the entire neck more comfortable to play across all positions.
Yes, the standard humbucker size means you can swap them out for other brands, though modifications to the electronics may be required for optimal results.
The active EQ provides a substantial boost, but it's balanced and controllable. It’s a noticeable difference, but not overwhelming, and the passive switch offers a more vintage tone when desired.
