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.”
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:
- Body Wood: Nyatoh
- Neck Wood: 5pc Maple
- Construction: Bolt-On
- Fretboard: Pau Ferro
- Number of Frets: 24
- Fret Type: Banjo
- Radius: 9.45"
- Scale Length: 37"-34"
- Pickups: Dingwall FD3n, Neodymium Magnets
- Preamp: Rupert Neve Designs 2-band EQ
- Controls: Master Volume, 4-Position Quad Tone Pickup Selector, Passive Tone, 2-Band Active EQ, Active/Passive Mini Toggle Switch
- Bridge: Dingwall "Minimalist" One-Piece Bridge
- String Spacing at Bridge: 18mm
- Tuners: Lightweight, Open-Gear
- Nut: Graphtech Black Tusq
- Finish: Gloss Metallic Black
- Weight: 9lb 3oz
- Case: Dingwall Gig Bag Included
