Intro

Meet the Dingwall SP1 5-String Bass in Metallic Black Vintage Finish—a pro-inspired instrument that blends approachable pricing with serious tone. Inspired by Dingwall's Custom Shop ethos, it combines a simple, Fender-like blueprint with a true multi-scale design for comfort and range. Available finishes include Metallic Black, Vintageburst, Dark Candy Green, and Ducati Pearl White. Features include a lightweight alder body, bolt-on maple neck, and a rosewood fingerboard with 22 banjo-sized frets. The UV-printed pickguard stays translucent to highlight the finish.

List of Features

• 4- or 5-string configurations for standard or extended range—tuning flexibility.
• Thinner alder body reduces weight for comfortable long sessions.
• Bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and 22 banjo-sized frets.
• Passive electronics with alnico pickups—battery-free, dynamic tone.
• Quad-Tone Pickup Selector offers front, back, or combined tones (series/parallel).
• UV-printed pickguard is subtly translucent, letting the finish shine.

Final Thoughts

With versatile voices, effortless playability, and a battery-free signal path, the SP1 delivers studio-ready tone at an attainable price. Its lightweight design and multi-scale feel suit funk, rock, and modern styles alike. Ready to upgrade your bass rig? Explore the Metallic Black Vintage Finish and order your SP1 5-string today.