Dingwall John Taylor Sign. 5 Stealth BK
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John Taylor Sign. 5 Stealth BK
Product Info
Article Number:
613619
Brand:
Dingwall
Model:
John Taylor Sign. 5 Stealth BK
Category:
Multi-scale Basses
Price:
$3,793.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The John Taylor Signature 5 Stealth is a seriously refined instrument. The multi-scale design and Rupert Neve preamp create a unique, powerful sound with incredible clarity and low-end definition. This bass is perfect for players seeking a distinctive voice and exceptional playability, especially those in a rock or pop context.
Product Description
- Dingwall John Taylor Sign. 5 Stealth BK
- 5-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass
- John Taylor (Duran Duran) Signature Model
- Body: Nyatoh
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard radius: 240 mm (9.45")
- Scale: 864 mm (34") - 940 mm (37")
- Graphtech Black Tusq nut
- 24 frets
- Pickup: 3 x Dingwall FD3n humbucker
- Preamplifier developed and configured in collaboration with Rupert Neve Designs
- Electronics: Rupert Neve Designs 2-Band EQ
- Controls: Master Volume
- Master Tone
- Bass
- Treble
- Switch: Quad-Tone Rotary Pickup Selector
- Active / passive toggle switch
- Recessed
- one-piece ‘Minimalist’ Custom Dingwall bridge
- Open light-weight machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: Dingwall .045 - .100 Nickel Plated Steel
- Colour: Stealth Black
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Nyatoh body delivers a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
- • Rupert Neve preamp provides a uniquely musical and defined EQ curve.
- • Multi-scale design allows for optimal string tension and intonation across all strings.
- • Dingwall FD3n pickups offer a versatile range from growl to articulate clarity.
CONS
- • Nyatoh body, while warm, can lack the sustain of more premium woods.
- • The multi-scale design may require a slightly longer adjustment period.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many bassists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Dingwall FD3n humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in) - 940 mm (37 in)
Frets
24
Strings
Dingwall .045 - .100 Nickel Plated Steel
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 11 lbs (4.3 - 5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It imparts a warmth and musicality often lacking in more clinical preamps, with a smoother EQ curve and a more natural response.
It requires a slight adjustment, mainly concerning finger placement, but the improved intonation and string feel usually outweigh this minor learning curve.
Nyatoh provides a warmer, more mellow tone than mahogany or ash, with a slightly softer attack and a less pronounced upper midrange.
