{"product_id":"dingwall-sp1-4-string-multi-scale-bass-gloss-metallic-black-rosewood","title":"Dingwall SP1 4-String Multi-Scale Bass, Gloss Metallic Black, Rosewood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dingwall SP1 brings the spirit of the Canadian Custom Shop Super P into Dingwall's Ready-to-Play series — combining classic passive bass character with Dingwall's modern multi-scale design and exceptional tonal versatility.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4-string SP1 is finished in \u003cstrong\u003eGloss Metallic Black\u003c\/strong\u003e with a rosewood fingerboard and matte black pickguard. Its alder body is paired with a one-piece maple bolt-on neck, while Dingwall's 32\"–34.25\" multi-scale geometry provides a comfortable, familiar feel with excellent balance, definition and string tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt an actual measured weight of just \u003cstrong\u003e8 lb 7.6 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a nicely manageable example of the SP1-4. A Dingwall padded gig bag is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e32\"–34.25\" Multi-Scale Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP1 4-string uses Dingwall's 32\"–34.25\" multi-scale layout, providing additional scale length and definition on the lower strings while progressively shortening toward the treble side. The result combines the clarity and even response associated with Dingwall's multi-scale instruments with a compact, comfortable and distinctly traditional playing feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePassive Dual-P + FD3n Electronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP1 is completely passive — no battery or onboard active EQ required. A Dingwall Dual-P pickup in the neck position provides the authoritative punch, warmth and low-mid character associated with a great P-style bass, while an FD3n bridge pickup expands the tonal range with additional articulation and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 4-position Quad-Tone selector provides four useful pickup configurations, allowing either pickup to be used individually or the two pickups to be combined in parallel or series. Master volume and master tone controls keep operation intuitive and straightforward while providing an unusually broad range of passive tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDingwall SP1 4-string multi-scale electric bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloss Metallic Black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlder body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece maple bolt-on neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32\"–34.25\" multi-scale design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19mm string spacing at the bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDingwall Dual-P neck pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDingwall FD3n bridge pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassive electronics — no battery required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-position Quad-Tone pickup selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDingwall Minimalist one-piece bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraph Tech Black TUSQ nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-gear tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte black pickguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActual Weight: 8 lb 7.6 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDingwall padded gig bag included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuad-Tone Pickup Selector\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bridge pickup solo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bridge + Neck in parallel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bridge + Neck in series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck pickup solo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP1 delivers an appealing blend of classic passive-bass simplicity and modern Dingwall performance. 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