Dingwall D-Roc Standard 5 Black Matte
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Dingwall
D-Roc Standard 5 Black Matte
Product Info
Article Number:
501096
Brand:
Dingwall
Model:
D-Roc Standard 5 Black Matte
Category:
Multi-scale Basses
Price:
$2,583.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The D-Roc Standard 5 is a serious contender for players wanting a modern, versatile 5-string bass. Its multiscale design makes it incredibly comfortable to play, and the FD-3N pickups offer a fantastic balance of punch and clarity – perfect for rock, funk, and modern genres. This bass is ideal for gigging musicians who demand performance and quality without premium-priced investment.
Product Description
- Dingwall D-Roc Standard 5 Black Matte
- 5-String Multiscale Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Pau ferro
- Neck profile: Medium thin C
- Multiscale scale: 864 mm (34") - 940 mm (37")
- Fingerboard radius: 240 mm (9.45")
- 20 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 1 FD-3N humbucker (bridge)
- 1 FD-3N humbucker (middle) and 1 FD-3N humbucker (neck)
- 1 x Volume and 1 x tone controls
- 1 Rotary PU selector
- Dingwall bridge
- Dingwall tuners
- Matte black hardware
- Colour: Black Matte
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant, and articulate low-end foundation.
- • Multiscale design optimizes string tension for enhanced intonation and playability across all five strings.
- • Dingwall FD-3N pickups provide a punchy, modern tone with excellent clarity and definition.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers a snappy feel and contributes to the bass's overall responsiveness.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it feel substantial, potentially tiring for long gigs.
- • Rotary pickup selector limits tonal flexibility compared to more complex EQ systems.
- • Pau ferro fingerboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
Dingwall FD-3N Humbuckers (x3)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in) - 940 mm (37 in)
Frets
20 Medium Jumbo
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
Similar Products
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$1,099
Classical Guitar, Special model for the anniversary of Guitarras...
Frequently Asked Questions
The string spacing is slightly narrower at the nut and wider at the bridge, optimizing string tension and improving intonation, especially on the lower strings.
These are passive humbuckers, meaning they rely on the pickups' inherent characteristics and external amplification for their tone – giving you a more direct and responsive feel.
The finish itself doesn't significantly impact the tone, but the matte finish provides a grippy feel and resists fingerprints, while the mahogany body provides excellent durability.
