Dingwall John Taylor Signature 5 BK

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Dingwall John Taylor Signature 5 BK

Dingwall

John Taylor Signature 5 BK

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 586486
Brand: Dingwall
Model: John Taylor Signature 5 BK
Price: $3,683.90

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This John Taylor Signature Dingwall is a serious instrument, built for players who demand precision and a unique voice. The multi-scale design and Rupert Neve preamp combo really shines for modern funk, rock, and progressive styles. It's a high-end bass that'll elevate your game, especially if you're after a defined, articulate low-end.

Product Description

  • Dingwall John Taylor Signature 5 BK
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • John Taylor (Duran Duran) Signature Bass
  • Preamplifier developed and configured in collaboration with Rupert Neve Designs
  • Body: Nyatoh
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingebroard: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard radius: 240 mm (9.45")
  • Multi-scale scale: 864 - 940 mm (34" - 37")
  • Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut
  • 24 Frets
  • Pickups: 3 Dingwall FD3n humbuckers
  • Controls: Master Volume
  • Master Tone
  • Bass
  • Treble
  • Quad-Tone rotary pickup selector switch
  • Active/Passive toggle switch
  • Rupert Neve Designs 2-Band EQ
  • "Minimalist" Custom Dingwall 1-piece recessed bridge
  • Open light-weight machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • Strings: Dingwall .045 - .100 Nickel Plated Steel
  • Colour: Metallic Black
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Rupert Neve preamp delivers exceptional clarity and warmth, a signature sound.
  • • Multi-scale design optimizes string tension for improved intonation and feel.
  • • Nyatoh body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
  • • Dingwall FD3n pickups provide a powerful, articulate voice with great note separation.
CONS
  • • Nyatoh body, while resonant, lacks the prestige of more exotic hardwoods.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, isn't favored by some for sustain.
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many bassists.

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Key Features

Body Material Nyatoh
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups 3 Dingwall FD3n humbuckers
Scale Length 864 - 940 mm (34" - 37")
Frets 24
Strings Dingwall .045 - .100 Nickel Plated Steel
Weight Approximately 9.5 - 10.5 lbs (4.3 - 4.8 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's notably smoother and warmer, less harsh than many active preamps, with a more 'vintage' feel while retaining clarity and detail.
It requires a slightly more meticulous setup initially, but once dialed in, intonation is exceptionally stable and consistent across all strings.
While it won't match the sustain of a neck-through design, the construction is incredibly robust and provides excellent stability and a responsive feel.

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