Dingwall SP1 4-String Bass - Gloss Black

The Dingwall SP1 brings the spirit of the Canadian Custom Shop Super P into Dingwall's Ready-to-Play series — combining classic passive bass character with Dingwall's modern multi-scale design and exceptional tonal versatility. Made in Indonesia and Quaility Contolled checked, tested, and set up, in Dingwall's Canadian facility.

This 4-string SP1 is finished in Gloss Metallic Black with a rosewood fingerboard and matte gold pickguard. Its alder body is paired with a one-piece maple bolt-on neck, while Dingwall's 32"–34.25" multi-scale geometry provides a comfortable, familiar feel with excellent balance, definition and string tension.

At an actual measured weight of just 8.1 lb., this is a nicely manageable example of the SP1-4. A Dingwall padded gig bag is included.

32"–34.25" Multi-Scale Design

The SP1 4-string uses Dingwall's 32"–34.25" multi-scale layout, providing additional scale length and definition on the lower strings while progressively shortening toward the treble side. The result combines the clarity and even response associated with Dingwall's multi-scale instruments with a compact, comfortable and distinctly traditional playing feel.

Passive Dual-P + FD3n Electronics

The SP1 is completely passive — no battery or onboard active EQ required. A Dingwall Dual-P pickup in the neck position provides the authoritative punch, warmth and low-mid character associated with a great P-style bass, while an FD3n bridge pickup expands the tonal range with additional articulation and definition.

A 4-position Quad-Tone selector provides four useful pickup configurations, allowing either pickup to be used individually or the two pickups to be combined in parallel or series. Master volume and master tone controls keep operation intuitive and straightforward while providing an unusually broad range of passive tones.

Features

Dingwall SP1 4-string multi-scale electric bass

Gloss Metallic Black finish

Alder body

One-piece maple bolt-on neck

Rosewood fingerboard

22 frets

32"–34.25" multi-scale design

19mm string spacing at the bridge

Dingwall Dual-P neck pickup

Dingwall FD3n bridge pickup

Passive electronics — no battery required

Master volume

Master tone

4-position Quad-Tone pickup selector

Dingwall Minimalist one-piece bridge

Graph Tech Black TUSQ nut

Open-gear tuners

Matte gold pickguard

Black hardware

Actual Weight: 8.1 lb.

Dingwall padded gig bag included

Quad-Tone Pickup Selector

Position 1: Bridge pickup solo

Position 2: Bridge + Neck in parallel

Position 3: Bridge + Neck in series

Position 4: Neck pickup solo

The SP1 delivers an appealing blend of classic passive-bass simplicity and modern Dingwall performance. From warm, authoritative P-style tones to more articulate bridge-pickup sounds, plus two distinctly different dual-pickup combinations, it offers considerable versatility without sacrificing the straightforward feel of a fully passive instrument.

Combined with Dingwall's multi-scale construction, the Dual-P and FD3n pickup pairing gives the SP1 excellent definition across the instrument while retaining the organic response and familiar control layout many players prefer in a passive bass.

Instrument Details

Model: SP1 4Manufacturer Part Number: SP1 4 BLK R SHSerial Number: IE251109380 Finish: Gloss Metallic BlackFingerboard: Actual Weight: 8 lb. 1 oz.

Includes: Dingwall padded gig bag shown in the photos.

Photos are of the actual instrument you will receive.