The Nashville Edition was born after Sheldon Dingwall’s trip to Music City, where he spent time at Grammy-winning Pentavarit Studios, playing and recording with some of Nashville’s finest. That energy and inspiration turned into a Combustion model with extra soul, a few smart upgrades, and a whole lot of versatility.
One of the biggest changes is the electronics. This bass comes loaded with a Rupert Neve Designs onboard preamp -yes, the same Neve that’s behind some of the most legendary studio gear ever made. It brings studio-grade clarity, warmth, and punch right into your hands. The EQ is simple but musical: bass control voiced low to keep things tight, treble voiced high to add air without harshness. Add in the master tone knob (works in both active and passive) and you’ve got a tool that can flip from vintage thump to modern snap in seconds—all without losing the character of your playing.
Dingwall has also swapped the traditional rotary pickup selector for a blend control, giving you precise tonal shaping. Flick the toggle up for a classic P-bass-style growl, down to engage the blend, or leave it in the middle to mix bridge and neck to taste.
Visually, the Nashville Edition stands out with a custom pickguard that nods to classic southern style. Under the hood, it’s pure Dingwall performance: a swamp ash body based on the Custom Shop Afterburner, compact, lightweight, and perfectly balanced. The five-piece maple neck, four-bolt joint, and multi-scale 34–37″ design give you a rock-solid low B and effortless playability across two full octaves.
The FD3n pickups, wound to Dingwall’s exact specs with neodymium magnets, deliver a smooth but aggressive tone that’s full of presence. The custom bridge design offers rock-solid stability and adjustable action thanks to Dingwall’s riser system, while lightweight tuners keep the balance spot-on.
Dingwall’s own strings—developed specifically for multi-scale instruments—come standard, in nickel or stainless steel. They give you even tension, warm highs, and a tight, authoritative low end that locks in beautifully with any drummer.
If you’re looking for a bass that blends Nashville’s character with Dingwall’s cutting-edge precision, this one’s ready to work hard—on stage, in the studio, and everywhere in between.
