Mildly upgraded and modified Dingwall Combustion 5.

Read on for details.

This is a first gen model (2010-2011). Weight: 8.8 lbs. Swamp ash body, multi-laminate maple neck, wenge fretboard. Multi-scale lengths - 34" on G string, 37" on B string.

I have had it since 2016.

Electronics are factory stock: 2 band EMG (B170 and B100). Control layout is Neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, treble boost/cut, bass boost/cut with a toggle for active/passive. This control layout is one of the simpler, more direct versions before the line evolved into the later Combustion 3 and NG-era configurations.

Here are the functional upgrades:
-Nordstrand Big Single - alnico III - neck position
-Nordstrand Big Single - alnico V - bridge position
-black Hipshot lightweight tuners
-black Hipshot monorail bridges

-black Dunlop straplocks (Levy strap included with sale)

And here are the cosmetic upgrades:
-black string retainer
-blue pearloid pickguard

I do not have the original pickups, but the Nordstrands give this bass an amazing range of tones. The neck pickup has a more vintage sounding alnico III magnet and the bridge is the more aggressive alnico V formulation. Between the two different (but complimentary) pickup voicings, you can dial in a great early J Bass sound, a grinding modern tone and everything in between.

Cosmetically, there are several very light scratches around the body but nothing noticeable from more than a few inches away. There is one small imperfection/tiny ding in the back of the neck between frets 3 and 4. I couldn't get it to show up in pictures. It doesn't hinder playing in any way, but I would be remiss if I didn't mention it since a player's thumb may feel it.

Comes with a generic SKB hardshell case covered in complimentary stickers. Easily removed.

Local pickup if in Southern California, otherwise shipping to USA only.

If you need more details, please ask.

The YouTube link in the pictures section of the listing leads to a live recording with this bass. Several different tone shifts in the track so you can hear what's it capable of. If desired, other recordings from same show also on YT with different amp settings and effects.

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Listed3 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Combustion 5
Finish
  • Gloss black
Categories
Year
  • 2010 - 2011
Made In
  • China
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive Pickups
Neck Material
  • Maple
Active Preamp
  • Active Preamp
Body Material
  • Ash
Number of Strings
  • 5-String
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Number of Frets
  • 24
String Type
  • Steel
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Fretboard Material
  • Wenge

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Sylmar, CA, United States
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