This Bass Can Handle ANYTHING // Dingwall Combustion

[@treed873]

I have a Combustion 5 string, and love it! As others have pointed out, they are expensive, and I saved my money for 2 years to get it, but man was it worth it! Best versatile bass tone hands down.

[@thehomienicked8208]

I made the same choice earlier this year and could not be more pleased with the instrument. It plays beautifully and I feel inspired to pick it up and play all the time.

[@johangericke1492]

Is it more noisy than a standard 34/35" bass? In other words, do you have to go through extra effort to cut out unwanted noise when you're playing?

[@treed873]

@@johangericke1492 Do you mean like string buzz? No, I haven't had any noise issue. It's just like playing a standard bass after a short time to get used to it.

[@johangericke1492]

@@treed873 not string buzz, but extreme overtones, fretting sounds, etc.

[@treed873]

@@johangericke1492 not at all.

[@CorbenEdward]

Surprisingly versatile for classic tones! Sick video!

[@henryeowens]

In my dreams. Maybe in a few years. Those basses look and sound fantastic.

[@KimSE4]

I have the 5 string of this bass. I generally just leave the batteries out and use the passive switch as a mute control when I'm practising or in the studio, the batteries go in for live use but I really only use the active eq to tweak and - just like you said - fatten up the bridge pickup on its own. FYI I think it's the funkiest bass I've ever played - it's killer for disco and funky bass work. Absolute belter. Sure, it's a rock monster but don't think it can't boogie with the best.

[@Campo007]

Absolutely love my Combustion 3, 4 string. It's now my main bass. I actually prefer the sound passive. So much so, I've taken the batteries out.

[@kylemundy8871]

So is it a 3 string or 4 string! Make up your mind

[@Campo007]

@@kylemundy8871 It's a 4 string. The 3 refers to the number of pickups. There are 2 pickup versions too. Mind made up.

[@nemesis6014]

I have a 5 string Combustion NG2 I was ready to trade for a Fender Jazz V. Then I said hell let me play this thing in passive mode, which I’ve surprisingly never done, and now I love it. Something about the dark glass preamp that doesn’t sound right to me. Going to take the battery out on mine as well, thanks for the tip 😂

[@davidkekstroll5836]

@@kylemundy8871lost

[@EricT43]

The range of tones you got from that bass is impressive!

[@MarcG7424]

Absolutely beautiful bass on the website Dingwall describes the as being " Affordable " at 2,100 + dollars 🤣🤣🤣

[@57precision]

It's all relative. The Canadian models can easily be double this or more depending on cosmetics. It's a lot of bass for the money when you consider an American P Bass can cost the same and that design hasn't changed since 1957.

[@57precision]

@FunkyMonk6 final set up and QC is still done in Canada. And you can always buy a full Canadian model if you don't like the idea of paying Chinese workers.

[@57precision]

@FunkyMonk6 they are made using US/Canadian wood and parts that are shipped to China for assembly, then shipped back to Canada for final QC. So quality is every bit as good as a Canadian bass, you're just dodging first-world labor costs and some of the more expensive design features (compound radius neck and the intricate D-Roc head shape for example). These basses are not mass-produced Chinese crap, you get what you pay for in China just like everywhere else in the world. If you're not willing to pay the entry price that is fine, demand is already too high for these and for good reason.

[@ileutur6863]

​@FunkyMonk6 Except you absolutely did ask. You started the conversation and got outsmarted. Deal with it

[@southpawjinx1]

@@ileutur6863when did he ask about where the materials came from, or where the set up is done? He wasn’t outsmarted at all. None of that changes the fact that it’s made in China. Same money as a MIA Jazz Bass. I know what I’d rather invest in

[@bodymovin-calisthenics]

The Megadeth bassline at the beginning was a pleasure for me. This was one of my favorit when I was kid. I haven't heard it for ages.

[@davedixon2167]

My made-in-China DRoc from Dingwall is one of the best instruments I've ever played and that is why I wanted it so badly. I wonder how many of the commenters who don't want a Chinese-made instrument also have iPhones, which could also be said to be overpriced and are made in China; I simply don't think "made in china" is the automatic enemy of quality when you're dealing with high levels of design consideration and quality control. Hopefully Dingwall's also got an ethical op over there as well.

[@skrillah6259]

My d roc is leagues above any american fender ive played

[@rodneysnextchapter615]

Your absolutely correct but.... I have to replace phone 1-2 times a year .

[@davedixon2167]

@@rodneysnextchapter615 That seems excessive... Mine last 3-4 years at least.

[@ryanwarsh]

I’ve only heard great things about Dingwall’s build quality. They also do the quality testing and finishing of the import basses at their shop in Canada. Some people don’t realize thats included in the price tag. They’re not mass producing these overseas and shipping them straight to a retailer.

[@Stewr306]

@TheBassChannel George L right angle cable will stay put in the output jack. Works perfectly with my NG3

[@TheBassChannel]

Good to know!

[@tillpoot6340]

Btw is the warwick giveaway still a thing?

[@armorgiraffe]

btw the bridge is usually called "monorail" when its one for each string etc! if my memory serves me right

[@markmilner8609]

I have NG3/5 which is excellent this exact colour in a 5 is next on the list.

[@tamiloreolubiyi3875]

What is the main difference between the combustion and the ng3. I play primarily gospel so trying to decide what would work best for me.

[@skrillah6259]

Different onboard pre amps you can read which ones on my their website

[@1234drums]

This bass is just amazing, thanks for showcasing it ❤❤❤❤

[@thierry18]

I love the way these look and sound, but the price is just way too high for me

[@paulkirjonen1226]

Queensryche!! Didn't expect that

[@Farewelltokingz]

Yes to the Queensryche empire

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Absolutely love my NG3! It was well worth the wait and saving for it, it’s one of them basses you most likely can’t just go try out before you buy it, so you just have to take a chance, I highly recommend Dingwall! I can get Warwick thumb tones, stingray tones Jbass tones and P bass tones and passive is so powerful as well! All around a great bass and nice and light weight the middle and bridge pups together is in series so it’s definitely the most powerful combo of the others that’s the only downside like he said, I do wish all the positions were just as powerful

[@Bldyiii]

Can it handle a B-E-A-D tuning ?

[@alanagottalottasay997]

not a bass player but I am a deer in headlights anytime I see a Dingwall....lol

[@cavetroll666]

cant wait to get a DROC 5 string i have on order :)

[@blackburn1111]

How ya liking it?

[@cavetroll666]

@@blackburn1111 i love it i got it last November after 16 month wait and its incredible worth every cent and the wait time :)

[@WhatGrenadeWhere]

Think this is the first time I've seen you use a pick. Sexy bass. Too bad I need to take out a loan to purchase one though. 😂

[@davedixon2167]

Man, Chris uses a pick probably 75% of the time! Maybe more!

[@ChristianFerguson-iv6vh]

I knew you were going to say "that 'jaco' sound."

[@fysy9989]

What was the Queensryche song he played? I forgot the name

[@Farewelltokingz]

Empire title track

[@davidcarter1157]

Holy fuck!! Beautiful bass all around awesome… I have alwAys been an Ibanez fan (I am also very partial to the Jackson Kelly … my absolute favorite!) but I may have to get me one of these basses!

[@jonnybass1968]

How much of the tone is down to the external preamp you’re using? I have an NG2 but it doesn’t have the growl you’re getting….should I get a preamp pedal or is the dark glass capsule too clean versus EMG?

[@christopherfidler3019]

3:01 Monorail bridge, Chris!

[@papaidolatrine2499]

Schecter was the first company I can remember using those on a bass

[@overseer_grimal]

I like them so I have two. 5-string NG3 in Ducati White and 6-string Combustion in Ultra Violet without pickguard. However, I had to spend a couple of months to find the lightest 6-string Combustion possible, because for some reason almost all of them in 2023 run are about 5 kg and the weight can vary between 4.4 to 5.1 kg. I also noticed that NGs are lighter because they have alder instead of ash, and they can weigh even less. 4.2 kg for a 6-string is nice. So they don't choose the wood based on weight at all. Sometimes the top wood patterns are funky as well. That is what you get with serial instruments. If not a waiting list, I would definitely prefer an ABZ. FYI It looks like the pickup position graphic overlays are messed up in the video. The correct layout is: 1) Bridge only 2) Bridge + Middle in series (I don't know why they call it MM style, I always thought MM should be in parallel wiring) 3) Bridge + Neck in parallel 4) Neck only

[@57precision]

You can usually find a dealer that has one on order but isn't to the point where final specs are selected, so you can "jump" the line. I waited 9 months for my D-Roc custom. It sounds thunderous and looks metal AF but now I want a "normal" Dingwall as well. Thinking about a 3 pickup ABZ with the Glock pre. Also waiting on some real reviews of the John Taylor Combustion, which they say will have a 5 string and recessed bridge. Not holding my breath though because it took years for the Hellboy to start showing up after it was announced.

[@leninmvs8313]

I need you guys to go over the solar bass guitars fr

[@sundaeboo]

I prefere my combustion with EMG also. I love Darkglass but Not the tone capsule

[@stevengonz]

Hearing this bass without distortion feels illegal

[@57precision]

I think it's a good example of how the bass stands on its own just find without needing to add the Darkglass buzzsaw to it. At least for these classic metal riffs he's playing.

[@treed873]

I take it you've never heard of Leland Sklar? I use mine in church, clean most of the time😉

[@hyperplayability6290]

I haven't played metal with mine for a month now lol Honestly they work for metal really well but also work for every other genre The FD3-Ns can be a bit harsh at times though but not a big deal at all

[@joshuacotton6436]

Small frets... Leland Solar plays one and has mandolin frets on his old Fender

[@horrorshowbass]

Yes. This is what a bass review looks like. Minimal talking cus we all know the specs duh. Playing riffs. Great work

[@keithkarner3294]

Also I enjoy that he isn’t just playing slap the whole time.

[@nostromoalien2]

People moaning about where it’s made. I have one. It’s far superior to many of my USA made instruments.

[@tomdreesen1948]

Exactly. I have a Combustion V and it blows everything I ever played out of the water. When I got mine, I sold every other bass I owned within 6 months. They just weren't getting any more playtime.

[@SNTNL-G60]

I’ve been lucky enough to play one, and forget the “import” woes. The build quality on these things are actually quite impressive, nothing about it feels “import” like a lot of cheaper instruments do.

[@erichouser7756]

I prefer Mexican and Indonesian over US. Quality goes up when your life may be on the line. US is too "screw it. Good enough", in my opinion

[@son0fsocal]

It’s a matter of principle for me, I rather support American labor.

[@ileutur6863]

@@son0fsocal America doesn't support american labor. Think about it.

[@ginge4189]

rush with a pick is crazy

[@mr.bluenotedoobop]

Always interested me, but I have yet to touch one. I think I have a hard time pulling the trigger on an Made In China product for around $2,500. For those that have them, how’s the fit and finish on them? Is it $2,500 worth or more like $1,200?

[@pwdt4r313]

I’ll answer as objectively as I can but, being a left handed player, I do have more limited experience. I played my Schecter riot 4 before purchasing the combustion 5 and the Schecter is about $1,100 or so and I feel like it plays really smooth and predictable. I’d say that schecter plays a bit above its price bracket for sure. When I started playing the dingwall, I immediately noticed how much better it played and how much easier everything was to do. I got the dingwall as a way to learn 5 string but on a good instrument but I find myself not even playing my Schecter much anymore. I wouldn’t say the dingwall is twice as good for twice the price (it rarely works like that) but it plays significantly better than the riot 4 which I had zero complaints with. The banjo frets are honestly awesome!

[@57precision]

You can get a poverty-spec ABZ for about a grand more if the only option you add is the preamp of your choice. I think that is the play if you don't want to support China any more than you have to. It's really the cosmetic options you don't need that run the price of the customs into the stratosphere. And all in-stock customs will of course have ridiculous stuff like reverse-burst constrast layer x-tops and full wenge necks because the more expensive the bass, the greater the profit to the dealer. My custom is easily the nicest bass I own, but I will be the first to admit we are well into the realm of diminishing returns here.

[@craigmoran893]

As i understand it the materials are sent to China, the body and neck are cut, and its assembled using US and Canadian parts, sent back to Canada for final setup and inspection. The fit and finish, on my Ng3 is perfect, they are worth every dollar

[@mr.bluenotedoobop]

@@craigmoran893 I know Lakland do something similar with their skyline series and I know those really well made.

[@Campo007]

I have a Combustion and a D-Roc (both made in China), they are easy much better than my USA-made G&L and Fender. The fit and finish on the Dingwalls is superb.

[@Capitan_Chaos]

I always play dawn patrol to warn up.

[@rod_andrade]

No EMG pickups!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@Bobby_Uterus]

For that price I’d look into a stingray.

[@fattyjaybird7505]

Dawn Patrol!!!!

[@jasontrevino6074]

Sometimes i just miss the way he says "Chynah"

[@piratebasscaptain]

Really I prefer my Warwick Thumb, those are made in China and have terrible look at least.

[@adenjabri669]

I love the sound and look but like for what it is its way too expensive. Its a Chinese bolt on neck, it shouldn't be anymore than $1500. Everything else about it is a 10 tho

[@katolecho]

I'd rather buy a multiscale Ibanez if I want a multiscale bass. 2500 for a china made bass is too much, even if it is well made.

[@tomdreesen1948]

I disagree. Getting the bass built in China gets a couple of thousands dollars off of the price. This model is not even on the same level as some other basses. I've played American made basses that were less than this.

[@beschi]

@@tomdreesen1948 get a good 90's warwick proline....

[@robertp457]

Each bass spends 2-6 hours at Dingwall's HQ in Canada having the bass set up and making any final adjustements. Every single Dingwall I've played has been perfectly set up and is one of my most stable basses. Being made in China has nothing to do with the final quality. Quality control is what matters more. I've played three USA made Gibson Thunderbirds and they've all be horrible to play and need too much work to get them in order on a bass that's over $2k.

[@michaelblaney4461]

Tried one a CME $2700 too much for a Chinese bass , I really did not like the tiny frets😮

[@frankfritz7389]

Ehh.will never replace the 2H stingray.

[@bobabooey]

around $3,000 and it has a little sticker on the back of the head stock that says "CHINA" sad

[@FedExodus]

would be great if they started painting their headstocks. like come on, its already a 2k bass, you can paint the headstock LOL

[@57precision]

NG's have color-matched headstocks. I don't know that I would want a burst-dyed headstock but to each their own.

[@FedExodus]

@@57precision does not have to be the same as the top. even just a black painted headstock would be 1000x better.

[@57precision]

@@FedExodus agreed a blacked out headstock would look awesome

[@mattcheckleybass]

Great video and playing, but those pickup diagrams are so wrong on every example.

[@antoniobiancaniello7047]

I thought so too but the light vs dark highlight over each pickup is “reversed” from how I initially interpreted it

[@mattcheckleybass]

@@antoniobiancaniello7047 Good point, the white highlighted pickups are the off ones. Not super obvious but now makes sense 👍🏻.

[@TheBassChannel]

I kept the color scheme from the official website/manual layout in an attempt to not confuse people. Looks like that backfired.

[@mattcheckleybass]

@@TheBassChannel The Dingwall website has a white background on the images, probably threw my brain off as you overlayed them. Apologies for the fuss !

[@leandromenezes9849]

Não faz sentido algumas mulheres tem medo do tal gás mais continua pedindo carro.

[@valendis]

I don't know why I hate these basses so much but I do 😅

[@WayneGreen-b4y]

Maybe, but my WALLET can't handle the ridiculous price.

[@m.ardaeren]

Almost 10 minutes of demoing. But did not use every pickup position. No slap almost no fingerstyle and almost only played with a pick :(

[@johnsausage]

Gotta love specs like "lightweight" and nowhere on their page they write the average weight of the basses.. jeez 🤣

[@pwdt4r313]

They’re not light. My 5 string combustion is 10 pounds

[@57precision]

Median weight would be more meaningful than average but I would buy from a dealer that lists weight so you're not surpised.

[@craigmoran893]

My six string Ng3 weighs 4 kilos

[@TheMemo659]

I'm a passive bass kinda guy. Dingwall active basses have a VERY cool feature I've never seen on any other bass; The active and passive settings are near perfectly balanced volume wise. You do not need to change any settings, it is an on the fly tone option with the flick of a switch.

[@adityabali1939]

Bruh you’re sleeping on other basses then. More manufacturers have basses that don’t have volume difference between active/passive setting. For example: look up the Human Base BaseX.oc bass guitar with Delano pickups and glockenklang preamp. No volume difference between active/passive operation

[@TheMemo659]

@@adityabali1939 I prefer passive basses. Doesn't make much sense seeking out active basses for an obscure feature I never knew existed. Cool to know that's not just Dingwall though.

[@MAVIEGUITARS]

Wouldn't want to spend $2,500 for an instrument made in China.

[@ileutur6863]

So much whining about China in the comments. If the materials aren't cheap chinese and the factories aren't the same ones Squier and Harley Benton are made in... why does it matter where the bass is built? How does that lessen the engineering that goes into this bass? Maybe if our countries cared more about supporting local production, we wouldn't be letting China make all of our stuff.

[@57precision]

The people whining about China are the same people who won't pony up for a Canadian bass either. People just love to hate on Dingwall. I guess you know you've made it when the detractors come out in droves.

[@ileutur6863]

​@@57precision I mean don't get me wrong, I'm no fan of China and the shit they do, but their economic success is all thanks to our economic failings. We shouldn't blame 1st world workers for costing more, we should blame companies for choosing cheap labor instead of having their CEO live in a slightly smaller mansion.

[@57precision]

@@ileutur6863 I think that is the root of why these basses are so polarizing, as evidenced by the toxic comment section. The Combustion/NG is the most expensive "Chinese" bass on the market, and people just cannot reconcile that. It doesn't even matter if it's good (it is), if it's Chinese and costs this much people are going to be mad about it. The way these basses are made is quite polarizing. I don't think Sheldon lives in a huge mansion, and he seems to be a stand-up guy. He's just a smart businessman who came up with a way to get his boutique basses into the hands of more customers without sacrificing quality. The imports are at least a grand cheaper than the cheapest Canadian model, which is very significant. My big problem with it is the carbon footprint of shipping materials to China and back just for one bass.

[@markreville6917]

The fellah from Duran Duran plays and endorses Dingwall basses - so they're obviously not cool at all.

[@Brookzplayzmuzic]

Its amazing.. it truly is. That they can manufacture something in mass quantities in China and charge so much for it.. The problem is after the pandemic everyone increased prices. And kept them there.. So people are stuck getting ass raped.. Lets face it man... That bass will not hold up any longer than a 500 bass if the 500 one is taken care of well.. Does it sound good.. sure . Everything does post eq and production lol..

[@57precision]

I'm old enough to remember when you get get a Music Man for a thousand bucks. Now they are pushing 3 grand for some models!

[@firemarshal2629]

Look, if you’re broke just say you’re broke. But complaining about a product being “too expensive” simply because it’s made in China while typing the same comment on a cell phone that’s made in China is just pathetic. Owe and that bass will outlast that phone ten times over.

[@TheBassfresh]

very high price for some wood/wire/ and metal. Ibanez makes a better bass for far less $ , one mans' opinion.

[@pwdt4r313]

Based on what I’ve seen (especially with recent quality control), Ibanez does not do it as well as dingwall. At all

[@57precision]

Ibanez has terrible QC compared to Dingwall. I agree that BTB fanned fret is really attractive though, just have to get a good one.

[@TheBassfresh]

@@57precision my only exp with Ibanez is my srh500f which is beautifully made and has exceptional sound. I've played a sr505e and fanned fret bass which were also exceptional.

[@JohnMuise]

Lost me at “made in china”

[@differenttigers]

QC is still very high, they're made by skilled and appropriately paid luthiers, not sweatshops lol. And they all come back to Canada for finishing touches and final QC inspection

[@firemarshal2629]

Everything you own is made in China. The cellphone you used to type that dumbass comment was made in China and will not outlast that bass. You people are ridiculous.

[@BigMuff75]

The Bass can handle anything - except looking good. 😅

[@FACTUALITY-1]

Way over priced!

[@timbulb]

Overpriced, and made in China. Total pick me energy from anyone who plays it. And my upgraded Mexican Fender sounds as good or better. If i see someone playing one, i immediately think "pretentious"

[@DJProfessorL]

No need to be rude

[@KevTCC]

Awesome thumbnail... Try to know some things about the bass before you press record next time. Not sure how you mixed up the pickup selections... Disappointing video. :(

[@davedixon2167]

Please read the other comments about the pickup selections. That should help clear things up.

[@KevTCC]

@davedixon2167 why?

[@KevTCC]

@@davedixon2167 btw I own one.

[@davedixon2167]

@@KevTCC because it sounded like you may have thought the same as other commenters and were referring to which pickups were showing on vs off being wrong. black is on and white is off in these graphics

[@KevTCC]

@@davedixon2167 No that's not what I thought. You don't have to even know how the bass wired to see the problem with the presentation. Watch the video instead of trying to read my mind. :) Long time subscriber here. This video was about the thumbnail and should just be deleted.