Dingwall John Taylor Signature 5 BK
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Dingwall
John Taylor Signature 5 BK
Product Info
Article Number:
586486
Brand:
Dingwall
Model:
John Taylor Signature 5 BK
Category:
Multi-scale Basses
Price:
$3,683.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
