Dingwall D-Roc Standard Black Matte
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Dingwall
D-Roc Standard Black Matte
Product Info
Article Number:
485329
Brand:
Dingwall
Model:
D-Roc Standard Black Matte
Category:
Multi-scale Basses
Price:
$2,473.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The D-Roc Standard is a serious contender for players wanting a modern, aggressive tone with a comfortable feel. The multi-scale design really shines, and the mahogany body gives it a fantastic warmth. It's a premium-priced instrument perfect for rock, funk, and heavier genres, especially for those who appreciate a bolt-on neck’s responsiveness.
Product Description
- Dingwall D-Roc Standard Black Matte
- Multi-Scale Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Pau Ferro
- Neck Profile: Medium Thin C
- 20 Medium jumbo frets
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Scale: 864 - 921 mm (34 - 36.25")
- Fretboard radius: 240 mm (9.45")
- Pickups: 3 FD-3N
- Passive electronics
- Controls: Volume
- tone
- Pickup rotary selector switch
- Dingwall bridge & machine heads
- Hardware: Smoked chrome
- Colour: Black matte
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant foundation with excellent sustain.
- • Multi-scale design optimizes string tension for improved intonation and feel.
- • FD-3N pickups offer a punchy, aggressive tone ideal for modern styles.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy response and comfortable medium-thin profile.
CONS
- • Passive electronics limit tonal versatility compared to active basses.
- • Mahogany body can make it somewhat heavier, requiring a good strap.
- • Pau Ferro fretboard may require occasional oiling to prevent dryness.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
3 x FD-3N
Scale Length
864 - 921 mm (34 - 36.25 in)
Frets
20 Medium Jumbo
Strings
N/A (typically uses 4-string set, likely 5th-6th scale)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 11.5 lbs (4.3 - 5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It allows for a tighter low end and more relaxed highs, improving intonation and feel across the strings – particularly beneficial for extended range playing.
Yes, the pickup design allows for relatively straightforward replacement, although it might require some technical skill or a qualified technician.
Passive electronics offer a more organic, vintage tone, but with less flexibility for onboard EQ adjustments compared to active systems – it’s a more ‘what you hear is what you get’ experience.
