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Dingwall Guitars
Serial Number: #20219
The John Taylor Signature model follows the formula of the limited edition Rio Dream Bass, barring a few design tweaks and the Metallic Black, Primrose, Seafoam Green and Stealth Edition finishes, as well as a new 5-string variant.
On top of stunning looks and flawless construction, each bass offers wonderful playability and tones that display a rare clarity and refinement. “John’s bass playing with Du... Read More...
Dingwall Guitars
8.51 lbs.
.830 1st - .920 12th
Seafoam Green
The John Taylor Signature model follows the formula of the limited edition Rio Dream Bass, barring a few design tweaks and the Metallic Black, Primrose, Seafoam Green and Stealth Edition finishes, as well as a new 5-string variant.
On top of stunning looks and flawless construction, each bass offers wonderful playability and tones that display a rare clarity and refinement. “John’s bass playing with Duran Duran really imprinted on me how a bass should fit into a band mix,” says Sheldon Dingwall. “His basslines have always had a special combination of energy and elegance.”
Like the Rio Dream Bass, the JT Signature has been configured to Taylor’s own personal specifications. “It all started when I was in Toronto about five years ago,” says Taylor. “A friend showed me a Dingwall bass on his phone. I loved how it looked and immediately said to my tech, ‘You’ve got to reach out to these guys!’”
As well as the ‘Rio Eye’ inlay at the 12th fret, other specs include a lightweight Nyatoh body, a bolt-on Maple neck and a Maple or Pau Ferro multi-scale fingerboard. The headstock sports a “Rio-inspired” graphic which complements the body stripes, designed by longtime Duran Duran collaborator, Patty Palazzo. The customary Dingwall fanned-fret system facilitates the most appropriate scale length for each individual string. It’s a concept that’s applied across the entire Dingwall range.
“This arrangement varies the strings’ scale length, meaning that the low B string benefits from maximum tension and feels great to play, with none of the dull-sounding flopping around that you get from a regular-scale 5-string.” Bass Player Magazine
The three Dingwall neodymium pickups are wired to a Quad-Tone pickup selector, a master volume, master tone, and a 2-band active EQ that’s powered by a top-quality Rupert Neve Designs preamp. “Duran’s breakthrough single, the title track from 1982’s Rio, was originally recorded on a Neve console, so the history was already there,” says Sheldon. “But the team at Rupert Neve Designs absolutely nailed the tone.”
The master tone control will serve perfectly well if you’re in passive mode, but if you’re interested in Taylor’s tones, you’ll stay in active mode, where the two-band boost and cut gives you an abundance of sonic options.
The JT Signature is fitted with an equally impressive accompaniment of hardware, including lightweight tuners and the Dingwall Minimalist bridge. Once you discover that the magnetic battery cover on the rear flips on and off with zero effort, you’ll wonder how you ever had the patience to unscrew the compartment cover on your old instruments.
“We’ve been Dingwall fans since day one. They’re the Ferrari of bass guitars, with state-of-the-art science behind them that actually benefits players. This is a bass that you’ll genuinely cherish for decades.” Bass Player Magazine
Dingwall Guitars
John Taylor Signature JT3 4-String Bass
Seafoam Green
8.51 lbs.
Nyatoh
.830 1st - .920 12th
5-Piece Maple
Bolt-on
Pau Ferro
9.45"
"Rio Eye" at the 12th fret
Dingwall Fanned-fret System, 24 Banjo-sized
4-String Multi-scale: 36.25” - 34”
Seafoam Green with “Rio-inspired” graphic designed by Duran Duran collaborator, Patty Palazzo
Graphtech Black Tusq
3 Dingwall FD3n, Neodymium Magnets
Preamp: Rupert Neve Designs 2-Band EQ
Master Volume, Master Tone, Rupert Neve Designs 2-Band Active EQ (Treble and Bass), Active/passive Toggleswitch, 4-Position Quad-Tone Rotary Pickup Selector; Position 1: Bridge, Position 2: Bridge & Middle (MM-style), Position 3: Bridge & Neck (J-style), Position 4: Neck
Hipshot Licensed Ultralite
One-piece Dingwall "Minimalist"
Black
Dingwall Padded Black Gigbag
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The John Taylor Signature model follows the formula of the limited edition Rio Dream Bass, barring a few design tweaks and the Metallic Black, Primrose, Seafoam Green and Stealth Edition finishes, as well as a new 5-string variant.
On top of stunning looks and flawless construction, each bass offers wonderful playability and tones that display a rare clarity and refinement. “John’s bass playing with Duran Duran really imprinted on me how a bass should fit into a band mix,” says Sheldon Dingwall. “His basslines have always had a special combination of energy and elegance.”
Like the Rio Dream Bass, the JT Signature has been configured to Taylor’s own personal specifications. “It all started when I was in Toronto about five years ago,” says Taylor. “A friend showed me a Dingwall bass on his phone. I loved how it looked and immediately said to my tech, ‘You’ve got to reach out to these guys!’”
As well as the ‘Rio Eye’ inlay at the 12th fret, other specs include a lightweight Nyatoh body, a bolt-on Maple neck and a Maple or Pau Ferro multi-scale fingerboard. The headstock sports a “Rio-inspired” graphic which complements the body stripes, designed by longtime Duran Duran collaborator, Patty Palazzo. The customary Dingwall fanned-fret system facilitates the most appropriate scale length for each individual string. It’s a concept that’s applied across the entire Dingwall range.
“This arrangement varies the strings’ scale length, meaning that the low B string benefits from maximum tension and feels great to play, with none of the dull-sounding flopping around that you get from a regular-scale 5-string.” Bass Player Magazine
The three Dingwall neodymium pickups are wired to a Quad-Tone pickup selector, a master volume, master tone, and a 2-band active EQ that’s powered by a top-quality Rupert Neve Designs preamp. “Duran’s breakthrough single, the title track from 1982’s Rio, was originally recorded on a Neve console, so the history was already there,” says Sheldon. “But the team at Rupert Neve Designs absolutely nailed the tone.”
The master tone control will serve perfectly well if you’re in passive mode, but if you’re interested in Taylor’s tones, you’ll stay in active mode, where the two-band boost and cut gives you an abundance of sonic options.
The JT Signature is fitted with an equally impressive accompaniment of hardware, including lightweight tuners and the Dingwall Minimalist bridge. Once you discover that the magnetic battery cover on the rear flips on and off with zero effort, you’ll wonder how you ever had the patience to unscrew the compartment cover on your old instruments.
“We’ve been Dingwall fans since day one. They’re the Ferrari of bass guitars, with state-of-the-art science behind them that actually benefits players. This is a bass that you’ll genuinely cherish for decades.” Bass Player Magazine
20219
Dingwall Guitars
John Taylor Signature JT3 4-String Bass
Seafoam Green
8.51 lbs.
Nyatoh
.830 1st - .920 12th
5-Piece Maple
Bolt-on
Pau Ferro
9.45"
"Rio Eye" at the 12th fret
Dingwall Fanned-fret System, 24 Banjo-sized
4-String Multi-scale: 36.25” - 34”
Seafoam Green with “Rio-inspired” graphic designed by Duran Duran collaborator, Patty Palazzo
Graphtech Black Tusq
3 Dingwall FD3n, Neodymium Magnets
Preamp: Rupert Neve Designs 2-Band EQ
Master Volume, Master Tone, Rupert Neve Designs 2-Band Active EQ (Treble and Bass), Active/passive Toggleswitch, 4-Position Quad-Tone Rotary Pickup Selector; Position 1: Bridge, Position 2: Bridge & Middle (MM-style), Position 3: Bridge & Neck (J-style), Position 4: Neck
Hipshot Licensed Ultralite
One-piece Dingwall "Minimalist"
Black
Dingwall Padded Black Gigbag
