Dingwall SP-1 5-String Bass - Candy Green

Classic Passive Vibe Meets Uncompromised Multi-Scale Low End

The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to showcase the Dingwall SP-1 5-String Bass, stunningly finished in an eye-catching Candy Green Gloss paired with a premium Matte Cocoa Gold pickguard. Engineered for players who crave the earthy, legendary punch of a traditional passive P-bass but demand the modern pitch precision and low-end definition of a tight, clear B-string, the SP-1 (Super-P) is the absolute peak of 5-string passive bass design.

Proudly hand-finished at the Dingwall shop in Canada, this masterfully crafted instrument features a resonant two-piece Alder body and a fast, satin-finished 5-piece Maple neck. Equipped with a custom-wound, high-output Dingwall FD3-P Neodymium split-coil pickup and a traditional passive Volume/Tone circuit, this bass provides an ultra-clean, low-noise signal path. It is a pure, plug-and-play studio and stage weapon that sits perfectly in any mix without the need for active EQ tweaking.

Sanctuary Expert Tone Profile: Warm, punchy, and highly articulate. The passive Neodymium split-coil pickup captures the classic, woody mid-range "honk" of a vintage '60s P-bass but expands on it with remarkable touch sensitivity, modern clarity, and an exceptionally tight, thunderous B-string.

Why the Multi-Scale Super-P Outperforms Traditional 5-Strings

Traditional 5-string P-basses are plagued by uneven string tension. Dingwall's fanned-fret multi-scale system perfectly balances the physics of each individual string:

• A Defined, Tight B-String: Spanning a full 35" scale on the low B, the string remains incredibly taut, snappy, and clear—eliminating the loose, "floppy" B-string common on traditional 34" scale basses.
• Warm, Singing Treble Strings: With the G-string set at a comfortable 32" scale, string tension is sweet and slinky. It retains its natural warmth and bending ease without sounding stiff or thin.
• Even Hand Attack: Balanced tension across the maple fingerboard allows you to keep a uniform right-hand plucking technique across all five strings without having to alter your attack.

Key Performance Attributes & Specifications

• Best For: Session Work, Classic Rock, R&B, Motown, Blues, and Worship.
• Compared To: Vintage Fender Custom Shop P-Basses, boutique custom passive 5-strings.
• Body Construction: Resonant 2-Piece Alder Body with Matte Cocoa Gold Pickguard.
• Neck: 5-Piece Maple Neck with a comfortable Medium-Thin "C" shape profile.
• Fingerboard: Premium Maple with a 9.45" Radius and 18% hard nickel silver banjo-sized frets.
• Scale Length Range: Multi-Scale 32” (G) to 35” (B).
• Electronics: 100% Passive. Master Volume and Master Tone.
• Pickups: 1 x Dingwall FD3-P Neodymium Split-Coil Pickup.
• Hardware: Lightweight Open-Back Hipshot/Dingwall tuning machines and adjustable bridge with custom riser.
• Case: Premium Deluxe Dingwall Gig Bag included.

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