Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Vintage Burst

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Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Vintage Burst

Dingwall

CB3 Combustion 5 Vintage Burst

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Product Info

Article Number: 586128
Brand: Dingwall
Model: CB3 Combustion 5 Vintage Burst
Price: $3,243.90

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The Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 is a serious contender for players seeking a versatile, high-performance 5-string. Its multi-scale design and FD-3N pickups offer a wide range of tones, while the comfortable neck profile makes it a joy to play. It's an excellent choice for gigging musicians and studio players who want a premium-priced instrument without sacrificing playability.

Product Description

  • Dingwall CB3 Combustion 5 Vintage Burst
  • Multi-scale 5-string electric bass
  • Body: Swamp ash
  • Top: Quilted maple
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Fingerboard radius: 240 mm (9.45")
  • Multiscale scale: 864 - 940 mm (34" - 37")
  • Nut width: 46 mm (1.79")
  • Neck profile: Medium thin C
  • 24 medium jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 3 FD-3N humbuckers (bridge
  • middle
  • and neck)
  • 3-band EQ electronics
  • Controls: Volume
  • bass
  • treble
  • Rotary pickup selector
  • Active/passive switch
  • Dingwall bridge
  • Smoked chrome hardware
  • Dingwall machine heads
  • Colour: Vintage Burst
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, punchy, and articulate low-end.
  • • Multi-scale design optimizes string tension for improved intonation and feel.
  • • FD-3N pickups offer a versatile range from growly vintage tones to modern aggression.
  • • Maple fretboard and medium-thin C neck profile provide a comfortable and fast playing experience.
CONS
  • • Swamp ash body can make it feel a bit weighty for extended playing sessions.
  • • Active electronics require a power source, potentially limiting passive tonal options.
  • • The Vintage Burst finish, while attractive, may be prone to fingerprints and smudging.

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Key Features

Body Material Swamp ash
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups 3 x 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

The varying scale lengths allow for more even tension across all strings, leading to improved intonation and a more balanced tone – the lower strings have less tension, and the higher strings more, which makes them easier to play.
They are standard humbucker size, so yes, replacements are possible, although accessing them involves removing the pickguard and careful wiring.
Yes, the passive mode rolls off some of the high-end frequencies, offering a warmer, more vintage-inspired tone, while retaining the fundamental character of the bass.

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