Based on the Combustion model, the alder body, maple neck and fretboard NG3 takes things in an exciting new direction with the addition of the custom Darkglass Tone Capsule pre-amp, carbon fiber print pickguard and racing/tuner inspired finishes.
While the NG models are manufactured in China, when they arrive to Dingwall in Canada each bass goes through a rigorous two hour quality check including all the electronics, fret leveling and final setup. These basses don't leave Dingwalls Canadian shop until they are up to their high standards.
Scale Length:
The NG bass features a single radius (240 mm) fingerboard. This makes for a very comfortable playing experience.
Body:
Alder is the traditional wood for the electric bass. It can’t be beat for a traditional warm tone with strong mids, damped highs and warm but not overpowering lows.
The average weight of the NG model is a low 8.75 lbs.
Finish:
The satin and gloss NG finishes are a polyester base topped with polyurethane color and top coats. This industry standard finish is long-wearing and beautiful for years of service life.
Neck:
Neck Carve: Medium thin C shape
Neck Reinforcement: Heavy duty truss-rod
Headstock design – Flat, string retaining bar.
Fingerboard: Maple
Pickups: The FD-3N pickups are made to our specifications. They feature Neodymium magnets which offer high output and a smooth but aggressive tone.
Pickup Options: 2 pickup neck/bridge 3 pickup neck/middle/bridge
The NG3 features a Master Volume, 4 position Rotary pickup selector, 3-band Darkglass pre-amp with an Active/Passive toggle switch. The 4 pickup positions are:
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