The Dingwall SP1 5-String in Gloss Metallic Black is designed for bassists who demand precision, clarity and forward-thinking engineering. Built with a resonant alder body and a smooth bolt-on maple neck, it offers a balanced feel with excellent sustain. The multi-scale design—stretching the low B string to a longer scale while keeping the higher strings shorter—creates even tension, improved intonation and a tighter, more responsive low end. This makes the instrument exceptionally comfortable to play while delivering powerful clarity across all five strings.
Tonally, the SP1 stands out with its passive dual-pickup system. A DPn split-coil in the neck position offers classic P-style warmth and punch, while the FD3n bridge pickup provides articulation, focus and tight low-end definition. The four-position Quad-Tone rotary selector unlocks a wide range of character: neck solo, neck+bridge in series, neck+bridge in parallel and bridge solo. Combined with the master volume and tone controls, the SP1 covers everything from vintage thump to modern clarity—making it suitable for rock, metal, funk, soul and studio work alike.
Finished in Gloss Metallic Black, the SP1 carries the clean, futuristic look Dingwall is known for. The Minimalist bridge system offers excellent sustain and easy action adjustment, while lightweight open-gear tuners maintain tuning stability without adding unnecessary weight. The rosewood fingerboard and banjo-sized frets create a fast, smooth playing surface, and the Graphtech nut ensures consistent tuning accuracy. Built for serious players, the SP1 delivers Dingwall’s renowned performance, versatility and craftsmanship in a sleek, performance-ready package.
Body & Construction
Body wood: Alder
Finish: Gloss Metallic Black
Construction: Bolt-on maple neck
Scale length: Multi-scale (approx. 32″ to 35″)
Neck & Fingerboard
Neck material: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 22 banjo-sized
Fingerboard radius: Approx. 240 mm (≈ 9.45″)
Nut material: Graphtech Black Tusq
Electronics & Hardware
Neck pickup: Dingwall DPn split-coil
Bridge pickup: Dingwall FD3n split-coil
Controls: Master volume, master tone, Quad-Tone rotary pickup selector (4-position)
Bridge: Dingwall Minimalist one-piece bridge with adjustable riser system
Tuners: Lightweight open-gear tuners
Other Details
Strings: 5-string configuration
Orientation: Right-handed
Electronics: Passive
Included: Often supplied with padded gig bag (varies by retailer)
