Boutique Multiscale Performance with Aggressive Retro Styling
The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to present the Dingwall D-Roc Standard 5-String in sleek Matte Metallic Black. Designed as part of Dingwall’s highly sought-after "Ready to Play" series, the D-Roc combines aggressive 1970s ergonomics with cutting-edge multiscale technology to offer unparalleled clarity, low-end punch, and effortless playability across all five strings.
Why Choose the Dingwall D-Roc Standard 5?
Unlike traditional 5-string basses that suffer from a muddy or loose low B-string, the D-Roc utilizes Dingwall’s proprietary Novax Fanned-Fret system. By varying the scale length from 37 inches on the B-string to 34 inches on the G-string, each string maintains optimal tension. The result is razor-sharp articulation, balanced output, and deep, resonant low-end authority.
Sanctuary Expert Intelligence Profile
- Best For: Modern Rock, Metal, Prog, Gospel, and High-Gain Live/Studio Performance.
- Tone Profile: Punchy, articulate, and dynamic with high-definition clarity and tight sub-bass response.
- Compared To: Delivers the thunderous low-end precision of a custom Canadian Dingwall Combustion or Z-Series at a versatile, gig-ready price point.
- Pickup Configuration: Triple FD3N Neodymium Pickups with a 4-Position Rotary Selector Switch.
Key Technical Specifications
- Model: D-Roc Standard 5-String
- Finish: Matte Metallic Black
- Body Wood: Mahogany
- Neck Wood: 3-Piece Hard Maple
- Fretboard: Pau Ferro with 24 Medium Jumbo Frets
- Scale Length: Multiscale 34"–37" (Novax Fanned-Fret System)
- Pickups: 3 x Dingwall FD3N Neodymium
- Electronics: Passive Rotary Switch (Position 1: Bridge, Position 2: Bridge/Middle Parallel, Position 3: Middle, Position 4: Bridge/Neck Parallel)
- Hardware: Lightweight Smoked Chrome Bridge and Open-Gear Tuners
- Case: Custom Dingwall Padded Gig Bag Included
Photos are of one from our inventory, SN 23W0129, individual color and grain will vary from guitar to guitar
Made in: China/Canada (Hybrid Manufacturing)
Body: Khaya
Neck: 5-piece Maple, bolt-on
Fingerboard: Pau Ferro, 20 ‘banjo-sized’ frets, 9.45-inch radius
Scale Length: 34-37 inches (5-string)
Pickups: 3x Dingwall FD3n, Neodymium Magnets
Electronics: Passive
Controls:
Master volume
4-Position Quad-Tone pickup selector
passive tone
Bridge: Dingwall ‘Minimalist’ one-piece bridge
String Spacing at the Bridge: 18mm
Pickup Selector:
Position 1: Bridge
Position 2: Bridge & Middle (MM Style)
Position 3: Middle
Position 4: Bridge, Middle & Neck
Tuners: Open gear
Nut: Graphtech Black Tusq
Case: Dingwall Padded Gigbag Included
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Please call us directly at (972)540-6420 if you have any questions regarding shipping for your order.
