Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Ultra Violet
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Dingwall
CB3 Combustion 5 Ultra Violet
Product Info
Article Number:
513573
Brand:
Dingwall
Model:
CB3 Combustion 5 Ultra Violet
Category:
Multi-scale Basses
Price:
$3,243.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The CB3 Combustion 5 is a seriously impressive instrument. That multiscale design combined with the EMG pickups gives you incredible clarity and punch, perfect for modern funk, rock, and progressive styles. This is a high-end bass that’s built to perform, especially for players who demand precision and a unique sonic signature.
Product Description
- Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Ultra Violet
- 5-String Multiscale Electric Bass
- Body: Swamp ash
- Top: Qulted maple
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- Neck binding: Bolt-on
- Neck profile: Medium thin C
- 24 Medium jumbo frets
- Nut width: 46 mm (1.79")
- Scale length: (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
- Switch: Active/Passive
- Bridge: Dingwall
- Hardware finish: Smoked chrome
- Machine heads: Dingwall
- Colour: Ultra Violet
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers resonant, articulate low-end response.
- • Maple top adds bright top-end sparkle and visual flair.
- • Dingwall's multiscale design optimizes string tension for exceptional intonation.
- • EMG 3-band electronics provide a versatile, powerful active tone.
CONS
- • Swamp ash construction can make it noticeably heavy for extended playing sessions.
- • The Ultra Violet finish, while striking, might not appeal to all tastes.
- • Multiscale design requires specific string sets and setup expertise.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
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
The varying scale lengths allow for optimized string tension, improving intonation and making it easier to play complex passages across all five strings.
They offer a balanced tone with a strong low-mid presence and a clear high-end, delivering a modern and aggressive sound suitable for a wide range of genres.
Maple fretboards generally benefit from occasional humidification, especially in drier climates, to prevent cracking – a standard consideration for many wood instruments.
