Dingwall John Taylor JT3 5-String Bass Stealth Black
Dingwall John Taylor JT3 5-String Bass Stealth Black
Authorized MAP drop from Dingwall! Save almost $700 on this brand new bass.
Weight: 8.9 lbs
DESCRIPTION
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 and Seafoam Green 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’ inlaid at the 12th fret, other specs include a lightweight Nyatoh body, a bolt-on Maple neck and a 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
SPECS
Weight: 8.9 lbs
Year: 2026
Case: Dingwall Padded Gigbag
Scale Length: 5-String: 37” –34” (940mm –864mm)
Body: Nyatoh
Neck: 5-Piece Maple, bolt-on.
Fingerboard: Pau Ferro, 24 ‘banjo-sized’ frets, 9.45-inch radius
Pickups: Dingwall FD3n Pickups, Neodymium Magnets
Frets: Novax Fanned-fret System, 24 “banjo-sized” frets, 0.040” tall x 0.080” wide
Preamp: Rupert Neve Designs 2-Band EQ.
Controls: Master volume, 4-Position Quad-Tone pickup selector, 2-Band Active EQ, Active/Passive Toggle Switch
Bridge: Dingwall ‘Minimalist’ one-piece bridge
String Spacing: 18mm (5-string)
Tuners: Lightweight, open-gear
Nut: Graphtech Black Tusq
SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM
All of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur.
INDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED
After 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.
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Dingwall John Taylor JT3 5-String Bass Stealth Black
Dingwall John Taylor JT3 5-String Bass Stealth Black
Authorized MAP drop from Dingwall! Save almost $700 on this brand new bass.
Weight: 8.9 lbs
DESCRIPTION
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 and Seafoam Green 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’ inlaid at the 12th fret, other specs include a lightweight Nyatoh body, a bolt-on Maple neck and a 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
SPECS
Weight: 8.9 lbs
Year: 2026
Case: Dingwall Padded Gigbag
Scale Length: 5-String: 37” –34” (940mm –864mm)
Body: Nyatoh
Neck: 5-Piece Maple, bolt-on.
Fingerboard: Pau Ferro, 24 ‘banjo-sized’ frets, 9.45-inch radius
Pickups: Dingwall FD3n Pickups, Neodymium Magnets
Frets: Novax Fanned-fret System, 24 “banjo-sized” frets, 0.040” tall x 0.080” wide
Preamp: Rupert Neve Designs 2-Band EQ.
Controls: Master volume, 4-Position Quad-Tone pickup selector, 2-Band Active EQ, Active/Passive Toggle Switch
Bridge: Dingwall ‘Minimalist’ one-piece bridge
String Spacing: 18mm (5-string)
Tuners: Lightweight, open-gear
Nut: Graphtech Black Tusq
SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM
All of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur.
INDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED
After 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.
HEAR A LIVE DEMO
Experience our innovative Video Appointment service! Connect with our Gear Experts to hear this instrument played live over Zoom and receive one-on-one guidance. Contact us to schedule your appointment!
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Dingwall John Taylor JT3 5-String Bass Stealth Black
Authorized MAP drop from Dingwall! Save almost $700 on this brand new bass.
Weight: 8.9 lbs
DESCRIPTION
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 and Seafoam Green 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’ inlaid at the 12th fret, other specs include a lightweight Nyatoh body, a bolt-on Maple neck and a 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
SPECS
Weight: 8.9 lbs
Year: 2026
Case: Dingwall Padded Gigbag
Scale Length: 5-String: 37” –34” (940mm –864mm)
Body: Nyatoh
Neck: 5-Piece Maple, bolt-on.
Fingerboard: Pau Ferro, 24 ‘banjo-sized’ frets, 9.45-inch radius
Pickups: Dingwall FD3n Pickups, Neodymium Magnets
Frets: Novax Fanned-fret System, 24 “banjo-sized” frets, 0.040” tall x 0.080” wide
Preamp: Rupert Neve Designs 2-Band EQ.
Controls: Master volume, 4-Position Quad-Tone pickup selector, 2-Band Active EQ, Active/Passive Toggle Switch
Bridge: Dingwall ‘Minimalist’ one-piece bridge
String Spacing: 18mm (5-string)
Tuners: Lightweight, open-gear
Nut: Graphtech Black Tusq
SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM
All of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur.
INDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED
After 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.
HEAR A LIVE DEMO
Experience our innovative Video Appointment service! Connect with our Gear Experts to hear this instrument played live over Zoom and receive one-on-one guidance. Contact us to schedule your appointment!
