Dingwall D-Roc Standard Vintage Burst

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Dingwall D-Roc Standard Vintage Burst

Dingwall

D-Roc Standard Vintage Burst

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 485332
Brand: Dingwall
Model: D-Roc Standard Vintage Burst
Price: $2,473.90

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This D-Roc Standard is a seriously good bass for players who crave that vintage tone with modern ergonomics. The multi-scale really tightens up the low end, and the passive pickups deliver a growl that's perfect for rock, blues, and even some funk. It's a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of value for the money.

Product Description

  • Dingwall D-Roc Standard Vintage Burst
  • 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 provides a warm, resonant, and woody tonal foundation.
  • • Multi-scale design enhances intonation accuracy and string tension consistency.
  • • Medium-thin C neck profile offers excellent playability and comfort for extended playing.
  • • Passive FD-3N pickups deliver a vintage-inspired growl with surprising clarity.
CONS
  • • Mahogany body can make the bass somewhat heavy, potentially fatiguing for some players.
  • • Passive electronics limit tonal versatility compared to active basses.
  • • Pau Ferro fretboard, while nice, may require more frequent oiling than some alternatives.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Pickups 3 x FD-3N Passive
Scale Length 864 - 921 mm (34 - 36.25 in)
Frets 20 Medium Jumbo
Strings Typically ships with Nickel-plated Steel, .045 - .105 gauge
Weight Approximately 9.5 - 11 lbs (4.3 - 5 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The shorter scale length on the E string gives it more flexibility and a rounder tone, while the longer scale on the G string provides tighter, more defined articulation – it's a really clever design.
Passive pickups offer a classic, organic tone that’s less prone to noise and easier to dial in, especially in live settings. It’s a different vibe than active electronics, but a hugely desirable one for many.
Pau Ferro is a harder wood than Rosewood and offers a similar feel, but it tends to be a bit drier, so regular fretboard oiling will keep it playing its best and prevent any dryness or clicking.

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