Dingwall SP1 5 Bass DW
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Dingwall
SP1 5 Bass DW
Product Info
Article Number:
606030
Brand:
Dingwall
Model:
SP1 5 Bass DW
Category:
Multi-scale Basses
Price:
$2,803.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SP1 5 DW is a seriously well-built bass. The multi-scale design really shines, making it easy to play fast and clean across all five strings. It's a fantastic choice for the gigging musician who wants a versatile, high-quality instrument without the complexity of more elaborate electronics.
Product Description
- Dingwall SP1 5 Bass DW
- Multi-Scale Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: Elliptical
- Scale: 813 - 889 mm (32" - 35")
- Nut width: 49 mm (1.91")
- 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 selection switch
- Dingwall Minimalist bridge
- Black hardware
- Colour: Ducati Pearl White
- matte
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain
- • Multi-scale design optimizes string tension for improved intonation and feel
- • Dingwall FD3n/Dual-P combo delivers a wide range of tonal possibilities
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers a snappy response and comfortable playing experience
CONS
- • Ducati Pearl White finish, while striking, may be prone to fingerprints
- • High-end price point puts it out of reach for many players
- • Limited pickup tone shaping beyond master volume and tone controls
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Dingwall FD3n & Dual-P Humbuckers
Scale Length
813 - 889 mm (32in - 35in)
Frets
22
Strings
4
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The varying scale lengths allow for tighter low strings and a more relaxed high string feel, improving intonation and providing a unique tonal character – more clarity and definition.
The elliptical profile is generally considered comfortable, but it’s a thinner profile, so players with very large hands might prefer a more substantial neck shape. It’s best to try one if possible.
The combination of the FD3n and Dual-P pickups makes it surprisingly versatile, excelling in genres like funk, rock, and modern pop – it handles both aggressive and mellow tones well.
