Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Natural
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Dingwall
CB3 Combustion 5 Natural
Product Info
Article Number:
485302
Brand:
Dingwall
Model:
CB3 Combustion 5 Natural
Category:
Multi-scale Basses
Price:
$2,968.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Natural is a serious contender for the discerning bassist. Its multi-scale design and EMG electronics provide a modern, punchy sound with exceptional clarity – perfect for players in genres like progressive rock, funk, and modern pop. The bolt-on neck and comfortable profile make it a joy to play, even for longer sessions.
Product Description
- Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Natural
- 5-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass
- Body: Swamp ash
- 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")
- Pickups: FD-3N (bridge) - FD-3N (middle) - FD-3N (neck)
- Electronics: EMG 3-band
- Controls: Volume
- bass
- mids
- treble
- rotary PU selector
- Switches: Active / Passive
- Bridge: Dingwall
- Hardware finish: Smoked chrome
- Machine heads: Dingwall
- Colour: Natural
- Incl.gig bag
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers articulate tone with excellent resonance and sustain.
- • Multi-scale design optimizes string tension for improved intonation and feel across all strings.
- • EMG 3-band electronics provide a powerful, focused, and versatile active tone.
- • Bolt-on neck construction offers a snappy response and easy playability with a comfortable profile.
CONS
- • Swamp ash can be somewhat susceptible to finish checking with aggressive playing.
- • The multi-scale design might require a slight adjustment period for players used to standard scale basses.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many bassists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Dingwall FD-3N (x3)
Scale Length
864 mm - 940 mm (34 in - 37 in)
Frets
24 Medium jumbo
Strings
5-string
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The varied scale length creates slightly wider string spacing at the bridge, which can enhance clarity and reduce string crosstalk, but it requires minor adjustments for some players.
Yes, the standard pickup mounting pattern allows for relatively straightforward pickup swaps, opening up options for customization down the line.
While a neck-through typically offers slightly more sustain, the CB3’s construction and swamp ash body provide excellent resonance and sustain for its design.
