Dingwall D-Roc Standard Vintage Burst - Traded - £950

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NOW TRADED - Dingwall D-Roc Standard Vintage Burst

 

£950 - Can ship Mainland UK for £25

 

Good Overall Condition, one significant ding on the back - see photographs.  Note the natural marking in the wood of a black spot on the body, under the G String area on the body between the pickups and the neck. 

Note another hole has been drilled to give an alternative position to hand the bass from – done by a previous owner and a very useful addition!

 

 

The Blurb from Dingwall:

The D-ROC Standard is an affordable, but brilliant bass guitar. It features a classic design and a high-quality mahogany body, partnered with smoked nickel Hipshot/Dingwall hardware. It’s a match made in bass heaven. This 4-string model comes in a classy, Matte Vintageburst finish.

Hand Picked Hardware

Dingwall have decided on an open-back tuner for the D-ROC. It helps to provide a smooth feel and is extremely lightweight. They are also known for being very reliable, offering years of high-level performance without any issues. A great tone pairs nicely with this solid performance, in part due to an available bridge/saddle system. This has then been improved upon through the implementation of a custom riser system – which grants increased range of action adjustability.

Excellent Electronics

The FD-3N pickups in the D-ROC (made to meet Dingwall expectations) ensure an aggressive, but buttery smooth tone. This is because of the decision to use quality Neodymium magnets. New Smoked Nickel knurled dome style knobs with a set-screw further adds to the excellent electronics found on this bass.

Body and Neck

A well-crafted mahogany body has been used, which helps to reduce the weight of the bass and provides a comfortable playing experience. The average weight of a D-ROC Standard is between 8.5lbs and 9.5lbs – making it a great choice for long playing sessions. The matte finish is durable, and will remain looking amazing for a long period of time. The bass sounds just as good as It looks!

Stability and reliability are guaranteed due to a 5-piece maple neck construction. Many Dingwall players even say that this results in a neck that is as stable as many graphite necked instruments they’ve played previously. The choice of a flat headstock – with Hipshot licensed Ultralite tuners – achieves a truly excellent balance. Playability has also been enhanced thanks to the addition of smaller, 18% hard nickel silver fretwire. It offers you a much faster feel, as well as a woodier, less metallic tone.

Specifications

Finish: Matte Vintageburst (Matching Headstock Edge)

Hardware Colour: Smoked Nickel

Hardware: Hipshot/Dingwall

Strap Pins: Standard

Bridge: Improved Bridge/Saddle System with Custom Riser

Tuners: Open Back Tuner

Jack: Traditional Style Jack Plate with a Switchcraft Brand Jack

Knobs: Smoked Nickel Knurled Dome Style Knobs with Set-Screw

Pickup Switching: Position 1 – Bridge (CCW), Position 2 – Bridge/Middle (Parallel), Position 3 – Middle, Position 4 – Bridge/Middle/Neck (CW)

Standard Electronics: Passive, FD-3n Pickups, Volume, Rotary Pickup Selector, Passive Tone

Pickup Options: 3 Pickup Neck/Middle/Bridge

Pickups: FD-3N Pickups Made to Dingwall Specifications

Postion Markers and Inlays: 3mm Plastic Face Dots, 2mm Plastic Side Dots

Fret Options: 18% Hard Nickel Silver Fretwire

Standard Fingerboard: Pau Ferro

Radius: 240mm (9.45")

4-String Model – E A D G

Headstock: Flat

Neck Reinforcement: Heavy Duty Truss-Rod

Neck Carve: Medium Thin C Shape

Neck Construction: 5-Piece Maple

Fingerboard Material: Pao Ferro

Body: Mahogany

Edited March 7, 2022 by bagsieblue