Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 BK Burst MN
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Dingwall
CB3 Combustion 5 BK Burst MN
Product Info
Article Number:
485295
Brand:
Dingwall
Model:
CB3 Combustion 5 BK Burst MN
Category:
Multi-scale Basses
Price:
$3,243.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The CB3 Combustion is a serious contender for players wanting a modern, versatile 5-string. That multi-scale design really shines, allowing for tight low-B performance. It's a great choice for rock, funk, and modern styles where you need both punch and clarity.
Product Description
- Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Black Burst
- 5-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass
- Body: Swamp ash
- Top: Quilted maple
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- Neck attachment: Bolt-on
- Neck profile: Medium thin C
- 24 Medium jumbo frets
- Nut width: 46 mm (1.79")
- Scale: (min.) 864 mm (34") - (max.) 940 mm (37")
- Fretboard radius: 240 mm (9.45")
- Pickup: FD-3N (bridge) - FD-3N (middle) - FD-3N (neck)
- Electronics: EMG 3-band
- Controls: Volume
- bass
- mids
- treble
- rotary PU selector
- Switch: Active / passive
- Bridge: Dingwall
- Hardware finish: Smoked chrome
- Machine heads: Dingwall
- Colour: Black Burst
- Included gig bag
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers resonant, punchy low-end tones.
- • Maple neck and fretboard provide snappy articulation and sustain.
- • Dingwall’s multi-scale design enhances intonation across all 5 strings.
- • EMG 3-band electronics offer a versatile palette of modern bass sounds.
CONS
- • Swamp ash construction makes it a relatively heavy instrument for extended playing.
- • The bolt-on neck, while reliable, might lack the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • The aesthetic, while attractive, may not appeal to those preferring more understated looks.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Dingwall FD-3N
Scale Length
864 mm - 940 mm
Frets
24 Medium Jumbo
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It allows for optimized string tension across all five strings, minimizing the need for extreme string gauges and improving overall feel and intonation.
The 3-band EQ is quite flexible; while it leans towards modern sounds, careful tweaking can yield surprisingly diverse tones, though it’s not a vintage simulator.
The medium-thin C profile is comfortable and familiar, offering a good balance between speed and grip – it’s generally considered a player-friendly shape.
