Dingwall CB3 Combustion 4 PF BB

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Dingwall CB3 Combustion 4 PF BB

Dingwall

CB3 Combustion 4 PF BB

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 551776
Brand: Dingwall
Model: CB3 Combustion 4 PF BB
Price: $3,297.80

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The CB3 Combustion 4 PF is a seriously well-built bass, combining Dingwall’s signature multiscale design with EMG electronics for a versatile and powerful tone. The swamp ash/maple combo provides a lively, articulate response, and it’s a fantastic choice for players who want a modern bass with exceptional clarity and a comfortable playing feel—ideal for funk, rock, and progressive genres.

Product Description

  • Dingwall CB3 Combustion 4 PF BB
  • Multiscale Electric Bass
  • Body: Swamp Ash
  • Top: Quilted maple
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
  • Neck profile: Medium thin C
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Fingerboard radius: 240 mm
  • Multiscale length: 864 - 921 mm (34" - 36.25")
  • 24 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Pickup: FD-3N (bridge) and FD-3N (neck)
  • Electronics: EMG 3-Band
  • Controls: Volume
  • Bass
  • Treble
  • Rotary PU Selector
  • Switch: Active/passive
  • Bridge: Dingwall
  • Machine heads: Dingwall
  • Hardware: Smoked Chrome
  • Colour: 2-Tone Black Burst
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Swamp ash body delivers excellent resonance and sustain
  • • Multiscale design enhances intonation and playing comfort across the fretboard
  • • EMG 3-band active electronics provide a powerful, focused tone
  • • Pau Ferro fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience with a unique feel
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players
  • • Smoked chrome hardware can show fingerprints and smudges easily
  • • The medium-thin C neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker feel

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Key Features

Body Material Swamp Ash with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Pickups Dingwall FD-3N (bridge & neck)
Scale Length 864 - 921 mm (34in - 36.25in)
Frets 24 Medium Jumbo
Strings 4mm Ball End, likely .045 - .105 gauge
Weight Approximately 9.5 - 11.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The varied scale lengths allow for optimal string tension across the fretboard, resulting in improved intonation and a more even feel, particularly when using extended range string gauges.
Yes, the EMG pickups are standard size and can be replaced with other brands, though modifying the electronics will require some soldering experience.
The active mode provides the full EMG 3-band EQ, while the passive mode delivers a more vintage, warmer tone with a slightly more rounded attack.

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