Dingwall NG3-5 Metallic Black

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Dingwall NG3-5 Metallic Black

The Dingwall NG3 is Adam “Nolly” Getgood’s signature model. The bass player from djent/prog.metal super group, Periphery.
There is a lot of things that make Dingwall stand out compared to other bass companies. Their unique looks, lightweight build and super-fast neck are some of them, but their most unique quality is definitely their dedication to fanned frets.

Why do I need fanned frets you might ask?

Well, if you have played a 5 or 6 string bass you have probably noticed that the low B sounds more dull than the E string, and the high C will sound brighter and thinner than the G.

This is because they use the same scale length across the entire fretboard, when in reality, the B-string needs a longer scale length and the C-string should have a shorter scale length to sound its best. Dingwall’s fret design combats exactly this pitfall by varying the scale length across the fretboard, so every note will jump out at you with punch, warmth and a ton of clarity.

As a 5 string bass player myself, it’s a revolution for me, to be able to move freely around the fretboard and get a crisp, clear and defined note every single time.

The look and feel of the fanned frets only take a couple of hours to get used to. So, there is nothing to be afraid of here. Only massive tonal and creative gains to be made!

The bass sports an alder body, maple neck and maple fretboard, which combined with Dingwall’s own neodymium pickups creates a powerhouse of a bass which leaves every sonic detail intact.

 

Yes this is a signature model made for a progressive metal bass player, but I can tell you that this bass can play everything from funk to country and straight up classic rock without any hiccups.

The Dingwall NG3 5-string comes equipped with the Darkglass preamp that tonally fits this bass like a glove. You got master level, a rotary switch to select pickup positions (bridge, both in parallel, both is series and the neck pickup) a 3-band EQ and a switch to select between active and passive operation.

Yes this is a signature model made for a progressive metal bass player, but I can tell you that this bass can play everything from funk to country and straight up classic rock without any hiccups. When it comes to value for money basses, this one goes straight to the top of my list!

Specs

Body

Body Wood
Alder
Colors
Black Gloss
Body Finish
Satin Polyurethane

Neck

Neck Wood
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Frets
24
Strings
5
HeadStock
Flat, string retainer /matching headstock
Neck Finish
Satin Polyurethane
Fingerboard Radius
240mm – 9.45″ 
Fret Size
Banjo size
Nut
45.5 mm - 1.8"
Neck Construction
4 Piece maple
Neck Carve
Medium thin C shape
Truss Rod
Dingwall heavy duty truss-rod (double expanding)
Scale Lenght
B 37" E 36.25" A 35.5" D 34.75" G 34"
Tuning
Standard
Position Inlays
3 mm plastic face 
Side Dots
2 mm plastic side dots

Electronics

Preamp
Darkglass Tone Capsule
Pickup
FD-3N
Pickup type
Neodymium (Standard)
Controls
Volume, Pickup selector, Bass 70Hz, Low mid 500Hz, High mid 2,5KHz
Special Electronics
Toggle Switch Active/Passive. Rotary Switch Bridge Bridge/Middle (In Series) Bridge/Neck (In Parallel) Neck

Hardware

Bridge
Dingwall Custom
Bridge Spacing
18mm
Control knobs
Chrome Dome
Hardware Finish
Chrome
Jack
Electro Socket
Pickguard
Carbon Fiber Print
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