Dingwall SP1 4 Bass VB
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Dingwall
SP1 4 Bass VB
Product Info
Article Number:
606022
Brand:
Dingwall
Model:
SP1 4 Bass VB
Category:
Multi-scale Basses
Price:
$2,693.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SP1 4 Bass VB is a seriously well-built instrument, offering a unique blend of vintage vibe and modern playability. That multi-scale design really makes a difference, especially for players who struggle with intonation on longer scale basses. This is a fantastic choice for gigging musicians wanting a versatile, punchy bass with a distinctive character.
Product Description
- Dingwall SP1 4 Bass VB
- Multi-Scale Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: Elliptical
- Scale: 813 - 870 mm (32" - 34.25")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Graph Tech nut
- 22 frets
- Pickups: One Dingwall FD3n humbucker (bridge) and one Dingwall Dual-P humbucker (neck)
- One master volume
- One master tone control
- 4-way Dingwall rotary pickup selector switch
- Dingwall Minimalist bridge
- Black hardware
- Colour: Vintage Burst
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain
- • Multi-scale design enhances intonation and string tension across all four strings
- • Dingwall FD3n and Dual-P pickups offer a versatile range of tones, from growl to clarity
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy response and comfortable, familiar feel
CONS
- • Rosewood fingerboard may feel a little dry to some players, requiring occasional conditioning
- • Vintage Burst finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudging
- • Limited pickup controls restrict advanced tonal sculpting options
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Dingwall FD3n humbucker (bridge) & Dingwall Dual-P humbucker (neck)
Scale Length
813 - 870 mm (32in - 34.25in)
Frets
22
Strings
4 (typically 5-string gauge, but adaptable)
Weight
9.5 lbs (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The varied scale lengths provide more even string tension, resulting in a more consistent feel and improved intonation, while subtly altering the tonal character of each string.
It’s incredibly versatile, but really shines in genres like rock, blues, funk, and even some heavier styles where you want a defined low-end and articulate mids.
Bolt-on necks generally have a slightly snappier attack, which can add to the bass’s responsiveness, and while they don’t offer the same theoretical sustain as a set-neck, the Alder body compensates well.
