Unleash your musical prowess with the Dingwall Guitars Combustion Nashville Edition 5-string Bass Guitar. Designed for discerning bassists who crave versatility and precision, this instrument combines cutting-edge technology with classic craftsmanship. At the heart of the Combustion Nashville Edition is the Rupert Neve Designs 2-band preamp, offering unparalleled tonal flexibility that shines in both live and studio settings. The multi-scale design, ranging from 34–37 inches, ensures a perfect balance of tension across all strings, delivering a tight, responsive low register that’s free from the dreaded "flubby" low B.

Crafted from deeply contoured swamp ash and topped with quilted maple, this bass isn’t just a sonic powerhouse—it’s a visual marvel. The slim C profile 5-piece maple neck and fanned frets provide superior ergonomics, making it a joy to play even the most demanding passages. The Combustion Nashville Edition is equipped with Dingwall's FD3n neodymium pickups, delivering a massive sonic payload that cuts through any mix with clarity and definition.

Whether you're laying down thick grooves or intricate solos, the Combustion Nashville Edition offers a comprehensive control set, including active/passive operation, a blend panner, and adjustable tone controls. With premium hardware like the fully adjustable recessed bridge and Hotshot Ultra-Lite tuning machines, every detail is optimized for peak performance.

Key Features:

• Premium multi-scale 5-string bass with fanned frets
• Deeply contoured swamp ash body with quilt maple top
• 5-piece maple neck with Slim C profile
• Maple or pau ferro fingerboard with 24 frets
• 3 Dingwall FD3n neodymium pickups
• Rupert Neve Designs 2-band preamp
• Active/passive operation
• Extensive custom control set
• Dingwall fully adjustable recessed bridge
• Hotshot Ultra-Lite tuning machines
• Graph Tech Black TUSQ nut
• Dingwall long-scale nickel-plated strings

Product specs

FAQs

What makes the Dingwall Guitars Combustion Nashville Edition 5-string Bass unique?

This bass features a multi-scale design with a 34"-37" scale length, providing balanced tension and improved intonation across all strings. The Neodymium pickups deliver a powerful, clear tone suitable for various music genres.

Is the Dingwall Combustion Nashville Edition suitable for live performances?

Yes, with its high-quality construction, including a swamp ash body and quilted maple top, along with powerful Neodymium pickups, this bass is well-suited for live performances, offering both durability and exceptional sound clarity.

How does the multi-scale design benefit a 5-string bass like the Dingwall Combustion?

The multi-scale design offers improved string tension and intonation, particularly beneficial for the low B string, resulting in clearer, more defined notes and enhanced playability across the fretboard.

What type of music is the Dingwall Combustion Nashville Edition best suited for?

This bass is versatile and excels in genres requiring a wide tonal range and clarity, such as rock, metal, and jazz, thanks to its Neodymium pickups and multi-scale design.

Does the Dingwall Combustion 5-string Bass support both active and passive modes?

Yes, it features a mini-switch that allows you to toggle between active and passive modes, providing flexibility in tone shaping and performance settings.