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The Dingwall Z3 Custom Shop represents the absolute pinnacle of what Dingwall is capable of building. Handcrafted in Canada and built without compromise, the Z3 combines groundbreaking engineering with some of the most visually striking materials available. Every detail feels intentional, from the flawless construction to the carefully selected tonewoods that elevate this instrument well beyond the ordinary.

This particular example is something special. The Premium Select Buckeye Burl top is spectacular, with wild organic figuring that looks almost three dimensional under the gloss finish. Paired with the Purple to Natural Reverseburst, matching headstock, and white back with black grain fill, it strikes a perfect balance between elegance and aggression. The wenge neck and contrast layer add even more visual depth while contributing to the bass's unmistakable feel and response.

In hand, the Z3 delivers everything Dingwall is famous for. The 37–34" Novax fanned-fret system provides exceptional clarity, articulation, and string-to-string balance, while the FDV pickups and Darkglass preamp offer an enormous tonal palette ranging from tight, piano-like cleans to crushing modern punch. The wenge neck feels incredibly solid and responsive, and the Obsidian Maple fingerboard adds a fast, effortless playing experience that encourages exploration across the entire fretboard.

For players seeking the finest expression of modern bass design, this Canadian-built Dingwall Z3 Custom Shop is a world-class instrument that looks as extraordinary as it sounds.

Serial: 7285
Weight: 9lbs 3oz
Model: Z-Series
Number of Strings: 5
Top Wood: Premium Select Buckeye Burl
Body Wood: Swamp Ash
Contrast Layer: Wenge
Neck Wood: Wenge
Fingerboard Wood: Obsidian Maple, 24 ‘Banjo-Sized’ Frets, Novax Fanned-Fret System, 7.25” Radius
Top Color: Purple to Natural Reverseburst
Back Color: White with Black Grain Fill
Finish: Gloss
Headstock: Matching
Headstock Inlay: Blue Luminlay Ghost Speedo Bars w/ 12th Fret D
Side Dots: Blue Luminlay
Scale Length: 37-34 inches
Bridge: Dingwall Custom Bridge
Pickups: FDV
Preamp: Darkglass w/ Toggles
Rotary: 3x Rotary
Tuning: Standard w/ Nickel Strings
Misc: Dunlop strap pins (plus 3rd on back)
Accessories: Dingwall Deluxe Gigbag w/ Ticbag, Wrench Kit

The Vibrato Bar is proud to be an authorized dealer for top-tier brands such as PRS Guitars, Tom Anderson, Dunable, LsL Instruments, Rock N Roll Relics, Iconic Guitars, Mayones Guitars, Teuffel Guitars, Relish Guitars, OD Guitars, Mezzabarba Amplifiers, Shin’s Music/Dumbloid and more. We offer an exceptional range of guitars, amplifiers, and tone tools to cater to every guitarist's needs.