Dingwall Custom ABZ 5-String – Natural To Blackburst

Description

Dingwall Custom ABZ 5-String – Natural To Blackburst

The ABZ series combines fanned-fret technology with a sleek, streamlined body shape that makes for a perfect introduction to the Dingwall Custom Shop. A serious option for any working bassist in the market for a versatile instrument that’s geared towards a modern sound, the ABZ has the power and versatility to deliver more or less whatever is asked of it.

Available In: 4, 5 or 6-strings, 2 or 3-pickups, active or passive electronics, with your pick from a wide range of available finishes.

BODY & NECK
Prized for its workability, the ABZ has been smoothly contoured and shaped so that it retains a thin profile. The body is comprised of swamp ash and combined with a bolt-on five-piece maple neck. Dot position markers are located on the lower part of the fingerboard.

PICKUPS AND ELECTRONICS
The ABZ utilizes our FDV pickup configuration, which offers a well rounded range of bass tones. These are passive pickups wired to our 4-position Quad-tone pickup selector, with an optional 3-band active EQ from our collaboration with Darkglass® Electronics ( we can install it as aftermarket + € 200,- ). There’s also the option of configuring each pickup in series or parallel mode via individual mini switches. In terms of sounds and playability, the ABZ could comfortably sit in with any genre.

HARDWARE
The fanned-fret system was designed by Ralph Novak to facilitate the most appropriate scale length for each individual string. It’s a pioneering concept that’s applied across the whole of the Dingwall range. The remaining hardware includes a set of Hipshot® Ultralite machine heads, a Neutrik locking jack socket and our Afterburner bridge, which centers around a unique bass plate system that holds the saddles securely in place.

STRINGS
Dingwall strings have been meticulously tested to maximize performance and deliver a tone that blends effortlessly with any style of music. We were the first company to design strings specifically for multi-scale instruments. Available in both nickel and stainless steel, our strings provide an even tension for optimal balance, letting you experience the warmest highs and the tightest lows possible.

Note: basses are shipped with Dingwall Nickel String

SPECS

Made in:Canada
Scale length:5-string 37-34 inches (940-863.6mm)
Body:Swamp ash
Neck::5-piece maple, bolt-on
Neck Options:Wenge & roasted ash
Fingerboard:Wenge, 7.25 inch radius (184mm)
Fingerboard options:Quarter Sawn Maple, Pau Ferro, Macassar Ebony
Frets:24 banjo frets, Novax fanned-fret system
Pickups::Handmade Dingwall FDV
Preamp:Passive
Controls:Master volume, 4-position Quad-tone pickup selector, active 3-band EQ, active/passive toggle switch.
Bridge:Dingwall custom bridge
String Spacing at Bridge:0.709 inches (18mm)
Tuners:Hipshot/Dingwall
Finishes:Metallic, candy and transparent colors
Case:Dingwall padded gigbag included
Left-Handed:N/A
Pickup options:2 or 3 pickup version