Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.5 Metallic Black
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Dingwall
NG3 Nolly Sig.5 Metallic Black
Product Info
Article Number:
485232
Brand:
Dingwall
Model:
NG3 Nolly Sig.5 Metallic Black
Category:
Multi-scale Basses
Price:
$3,408.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Nolly Sig.5 is a serious weapon for modern players needing clarity and aggression. The multi-scale design really shines, offering exceptional intonation and a tight low end. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the build quality and unique tonal character justify the investment for players in progressive rock, metal, and funk.
Product Description
- Dingwall NG3 Nolly Sig.5 Metallic Black
- 5-String Multi-Scale Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- Neck attachment: Bolt-on
- Neck profile: Medium thin C
- 24 Medium jumbo frets
- Nut width: 46 mm (1.79")
- Scale: (min.) 864 mm (34.02") - (max.) 940 mm (37.01")
- Fretboard radius: 240 mm (9.45")
- Pickguard: Carbon fibre print
- Pickup: FD-3N (bridge) - FD- 3N (middle) - FD-3N (neck)
- Electronics: Dark glass 3-band
- Controls: volume
- bass
- mids
- treble
- Rotary PU selector
- Switch: Active / Passive
- Bridge: Dingwall
- Hardware finish: Smoked Chrome
- Machine heads: Dingwall
- Colour: Metallic Black
PROS
- • Nolly Getzen's signature voicing delivers a uniquely articulate and aggressive tone.
- • Multi-scale design enhances intonation and string tension consistency across all strings.
- • Alder body provides a balanced tonal foundation with good sustain and resonance.
- • Darkglass 3-band electronics offer substantial tonal shaping capabilities, active or passive.
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck, while reliable, lacks the resonance of a neck-through design.
- • Metallic Black finish can be a fingerprint magnet, requiring frequent cleaning.
- • The medium-thin C neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker feel.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Dingwall FD-3N (x3)
Scale Length
864 mm - 940 mm (34.02 in - 37.01 in)
Frets
24 Medium Jumbo
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nolly’s signature focuses on a more aggressive, scooped mid-range, designed for cutting through dense mixes and delivering a more contemporary, modern tone.
Yes, the Darkglass preamp delivers a substantial output boost, allowing for higher volume levels without excessive noise, and more headroom for distortion effects.
The carbon fiber print is durable but can be susceptible to scratches over time, especially with heavy use or aggressive playing; a protective film can help mitigate this.
