Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 PF Natural
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Dingwall
CB3 Combustion 5 PF Natural
Product Info
Article Number:
529886
Brand:
Dingwall
Model:
CB3 Combustion 5 PF Natural
Category:
Multi-scale Basses
Price:
$3,077.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 PF Natural is a serious instrument for the discerning bassist. Its multiscale design and powerful pickups offer a modern, versatile tone, while the swamp ash body provides warmth and resonance. This bass excels for players needing a tight, punchy low end and a comfortable, fast neck – think modern rock, funk, and progressive styles.
Product Description
- Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 PF Natural
- 5-String Multiscale Electric Bass
- Body: Swamp ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
- Neck profile: medium thin C
- Multiscale scale: 864 - 940 mm (34" - 37")
- Fingerboard radius: 240 mm (9.45")
- Nut width: 46 mm (1.79")
- 24 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 3 FD-3N humbuckers
- EMG electronics with 3-band EQ
- Controls: Volume
- Bass
- Mids
- Treble
- Rotary PU Selector
- Switch: Active/Passive
- Bridge: Dingwall
- Dingwall machine heads
- Smoked Chrome hardware
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Multiscale design enhances intonation across all five strings, improving playability.
- • FD-3N humbuckers provide a powerful, articulate sound suitable for various genres.
- • Dingwall's machine heads offer precise tuning stability and a premium feel.
CONS
- • The medium-thin C neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker feel.
- • The Pau Ferro fingerboard can feel slightly drier than rosewood to some players.
- • The premium-priced tag places it out of reach for budget-conscious musicians.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
3 FD-3N humbuckers
Scale Length
864 - 940 mm (34in - 37in)
Frets
24 Medium jumbo
Strings
5-string
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It allows for optimized string tension across all five strings, resulting in better intonation and a more comfortable feel, particularly on the lower strings.
Yes, the standard humbucker size allows for easy pickup swaps, though modifications may require some expertise.
Absolutely; passive mode offers a more vintage, rounded tone, while active mode delivers the FD-3N’s aggressive punch and enhanced EQ control.
