All items for sale (unless otherwise indicated as Used or Preowned) are brand new. Z String Music is a directly licensed or authorized dealer and all new items carry the full manufacturer's warranty.
Classic passive bass character meets Dingwall's modern multi-scale design in the SP1 5-string, finished here in beautiful Gloss Ducati Pearl White with a rosewood fingerboard and matte-black pickguard.
Inspired by Dingwall's Canadian Custom Shop Super P, the SP1 brings traditional styling and straightforward passive electronics together with the clarity, definition and ergonomic multi-scale design for which Dingwall is known.
This 5-string example features an alder body, one-piece maple bolt-on neck and rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets. The Gloss Ducati Pearl White finish contrasts beautifully with the dark rosewood board, black pickguard and black hardware for a clean, modern take on a classic bass aesthetic.
Actual measured weight is 9 lb 1.6 oz. A Dingwall padded gig bag is included.
32"–35" Multi-Scale Design
The SP1 5-string uses Dingwall's 32"–35" multi-scale layout, giving the low B string a full 35" scale for added clarity and definition while progressively shortening the scale toward the treble side. The result is a strong, focused low end with a comfortable and familiar feel across the upper strings.
This more compact multi-scale geometry gives the SP1 a distinctly traditional playing character while retaining many of the tonal and ergonomic advantages of Dingwall's fanned-fret design.
Passive Dual-P + FD3n Electronics
The SP1 is completely passive, with no battery or onboard active EQ required. A Dingwall Dual-P pickup in the neck position provides punch, warmth and authoritative low-mid character, while an FD3n bridge pickup expands the tonal range with additional articulation and definition.
A 4-position Quad-Tone pickup selector provides four useful pickup combinations, while master volume and master tone controls keep operation intuitive and straightforward.
Features
- Dingwall SP1 5-string
- Gloss Ducati Pearl White finish
- Alder body
- One-piece maple bolt-on neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- 22 frets
- 32"–35" multi-scale design
- 18mm string spacing at the bridge
- Dingwall Dual-P neck pickup
- Dingwall FD3n bridge pickup
- Passive electronics
- Master volume
- Master tone
- 4-position Quad-Tone pickup selector
- Dingwall Minimalist one-piece bridge
- Graph Tech Black TUSQ nut
- Open-gear tuners
- Matte-black pickguard
- Black hardware
- Actual Weight: 9 lb 1.6 oz
- Dingwall padded gig bag included
Quad-Tone Pickup Selector
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Position 1: Bridge pickup solo
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Position 2: Bridge + Neck in parallel
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Position 3: Bridge + Neck in series
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Position 4: Neck pickup solo
The SP1 delivers an appealing blend of classic passive-bass simplicity and modern Dingwall performance. From warm, authoritative P-style tones to more articulate dual-pickup and bridge-pickup sounds, it offers a broad usable range without sacrificing the straightforward feel of a fully passive instrument.
Instrument Details
Model: SP1 5 GDW R SH
Serial Number: IE251109211
Condition: Brand New
Actual Weight: 9 lb 1.6 oz
Warranty: Full Dingwall manufacturer warranty
Dealer: Z String Music — Authorized Dingwall Dealer
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Includes: Dingwall padded gig bag shown in the photos.
Photos are of the actual instrument you will receive.