Differences Between Dingwall Combustion and NG3

One of our most common Dingwall questions is the difference between the Combustion and Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood’s signature NG2 and NG3. I cover every last fleeting detail and stick around for a quick sound comparison too!
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Intro/differences (00:00-06:19(
Combustion Sounds (06:19-07:26)
NG3 Sounds (07:40-08:01)
Discussion of tonal differences (08:02-09:37)

[@bassandkeys8178]

I had the chance to play both models in a local store. They felt exactly the same and my preference of running passive resulted in both sounding almost exactly the same allowing for differences from any two basses. Anyway, both are well built and great feeling and anyone choosing from them can't go wrong with either. In the end, as with any instrument purchase, I just chose the one that "sang" to me so to speak. Ended up with a D-Roc 5.

[@Gunnar1793]

Just picked one of these up from ISH on Reverb. Was dealing with Michael. Really great salesperson and can’t wait to have this bass!

[@ishguitars]

Thanks Gunnar!

[@jakeadams0412]

Great descriptions of the tone....right on point.

[@tonyjanusky]

Great overview of the differences. Very helpful info!

[@tylerbaars1173]

Yo I just realized I ordered my first dingwall from yall! So cool thank you for the video!

[@michaelb.42112]

That bike is gorgeous, of course. It looks like a Norton tank and a Yamaha 650 motor. I love the white walls, too.

[@robertbrown6879]

Leland Skylar said he got the Dingwall in large part because of how the B string plays as compared to most 5 string basses. To me the B string is problematic on the two 5 strings I've had. I get what he's saying. Going from the E to the B strings can be a huge difference that you would not expect or want. I wonder how the Dingwalls sound going between the E and B strings.

[@Asthmos]

this video is really cool! thanks for taking the time to explain AND play em for us! im excited to say i just ordered a Combustion from Bass Central (i live 2 hours from the store in FL)

[@coveryourears3851]

Great vid, I agree about the warmth of the NG. Ironically I think on the 2 pickup models the Combustion spacing is more chunky aggressive, and the NG is more smooth. I put a Darkglass tone capsule in my Combustion and I exclusively use the NG spacing. I wish I had a 3 pickup model.

[@M.Holland]

Ther's a mod option from Dingwall to make it a 3 Pickup version. :-)

[@JarodGrieco]

Great looking review guys. Love this. That green sparkle hits different outside of the promo shots we’ve had all year. 😍

[@ishguitars]

The metallic aquamarine is soooooo sick. Honestly wish my D-Bird was this color.

[@jamescoderre9595]

Good informative video, 👍

[@ZombiePenguinStudios]

man, i wish there was more video on each pick up then all together and whatever other variations of the pick ups

[@craigmoran893]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4GueJ6ujMRsnpY This helped me get a bit of idea. I've got a 6string Ng3.

[@ZombiePenguinStudios]

@@craigmoran893 just saw it but is it the same on a combustion?

[@craigmoran893]

@@ZombiePenguinStudios Before I got mine I watched every Ng3 video on youtube. And read all the info on the Dingwall site. You should do that, if you can't play one. And the Talkbass forum contains a wealth of info, and the Dingwall players group. The standard Combustion has a different Preamp, Ash body, and slightly different pickup selections (which can be rewired): Bridge/Bridge + Middle - in Parallel/Bridge + Middle - in Series/Neck. The Ng3 Has instead, a Middle solo and all 3 (Middle and Bridge in Parallel + Neck). The typical "Nolly" sound is the Bridge and Middle in Parallel. - Which both basses can do - is a quite musicman sound. But I only use the middle pickup with a mid scoop. I bought it - of course for the massive B string, but also the excellent C. The even tension across the strings is Magic. Weighs 4 kilos! The quality is the same as Musicman, or Fender. It's a quality factory made instrument. Any questions - ask away. Cheers From Oz

[@ZombiePenguinStudios]

@@craigmoran893 thanks friend!

[@TheMurtdragon]

The green sparkle looks so much better in motion than in the still pictures.

[@robadobflob3405]

I personally really like the sound of the NG and enjoy the sound of the standard Combustion. The NG sounds more... Classic almost, in the sense that it has more warmth and mid response. The NG kinda sounds like an ultra-modern take on the jazz bass, at least from these clips.

[@trevorlantagne4999]

that cafe is sick

[@cavetroll666]

just ordered a d roc 5 what would you say they are made for it felt great ordered purple to blue shift.

[@scdesign1565]

Hey thanks for that, I only found out recently they make the Combustion guitars for around $2000 - they seem to use the same materials and set up as the insane Z3s! So, my question is, for $3000 less, is there much of a difference in sound? The Z3s do sound amazing - cheers!

[@ellocalcrew613]

Dingwall NG3 owner here ; they use a "custom pickup (s) " on non production models . The Z , Lee Skylar , all the other models including the Droc CUSTOM are going to get dingwalls upgraded pickups . They do sound good , but production models already sound incredible , so I'd get one of those first . If the model you're looking at uses the same woods as a custom , you're just paying for the upgraded pickups , craftsmanship and custom options , and not too much else .

[@basshoh]

The upgraded p/us are called "super fattys"!!!

[@Thisislameletmein]

I would argue that the DG pre makes the bass more versatile. I own one of the very first C4 Combustion, and quickly routed the body to add a third pickup, and added a DG pre. The EMG has poor eq centers for anyone not looking for a modern "slappy tappy" sound.

[@ishguitars]

I super agree with that, EMG preamps don't have super great frequencies. Dark glass or Aguilar is the only thing I run for the most part

[@MichaelWilliams-lo3ix]

Brillant

[@samuelkilik8233]

which is the cheapest ng 5 string

[@henkehakansson2004]

Now, I think - but I am not sure - the NG2's preamp sports two 9 volt batteries, while the Combustions EMG preamp just one 9 volt batteries, right? I am not sure about this, but 18 volt systems sure brings more boost to the table and more aggresive tones ... too..the pickups are still F3-DN if I am correct, on both units. But the two 9 volts batteries as opposed to one shouldn't be neglected when scrutinizing the differences...methinks...

[@abeattie07]

I've got a C1 and the preamp takes two 9v, though I'm not sure if earlier combustions had only one :)

[@RisvoldTheGreat]

It’s a 18, it’s always two.

[@henkehakansson2004]

@@abeattie07 The earliest Combustions sure had only one. I got one from 2011, and it sure had only one battery. If they always are 18v that sure makes a difference between the EARLIEST Combustions, and modern day NG2.

[@As5Hat]

Dude. Nice bike lol

[@RisvoldTheGreat]

I think they might have produced to many NG models, on reverb brand new models are cheaper then combustion I just got a 10th anniversary edition combustion for 600$ less then a ng

[@pjuliano9000]

Sounds like a bump in the low mids with the NG

[@rikosimmo]

7:43 6:51

[@wesleykrempel5982]

I heard Alex Webster say in a video that he doesn’t like to record with the darkglass preamp in his signature bass he likes to use the original specter with EMGs and the tone pump preamp.He said he couldn’t record with the darkglass and make it sound good or something like that, I wouldn’t want to buy a bass for that preamp if I was unable to make it sound good in recording. I hear they sound great live though.What do you think man? Your opinion is going to weigh in on my decision making when I buy a Dingwall.

[@kimhebert9905]

🎶🎶👍

[@peterm.souzajr.2112]

8:48 you say either and i say either

[@waltdog123]

Anyone compare these to the new specter dimension?

[@ishguitars]

We actually compared them in a video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH2zfWSffrienbM

[@waltdog123]

@@ishguitars watched it several times! At the end of the day I went with the dingwall myself and couldn't be more pleased. I would have liked to have sat down with a specter but that was not a viable option.

[@bassmage4666]

What's a B string?

[@ShoesMagoo]

needs more likes

[@DamianPendragon]

Big string

[@secularspectator]

the difference is GAS

[@Amanet13]

Sooo $2600 for a Chinese combustion 5 I don’t think so.

[@mathewreed818]

I was going to buy a combustion until I saw it was made in China. It’s very expensive for an instrument made in China.

[@lametyler]

my NG3 has no quality control issues and feels much better (IMO) than my American Fender which had a handful of issues

[@deluzh]

If only i weren't poor lol

[@Bcwilderness]

that neck mic is annoying lots of noise

[@FagnerSerrano]

Too much talk.. not enough playing

[@davidkekstroll5836]

Just skip crybaby

[@GabrielMillerd]

Adam "Nolly" Getgood was in Periphery 2012-2017

[@cptnspicywiener]

Toured with them for that long. Still records the bass and mixes the music. Very active in the band still.

[@selfactualizer2099]

Just buy better pedals

[@vladimirpavlicko4011]

EMG .....I do not why, but this mark never catched my proper attention, ever. Sounds too easy, not really original or unique...