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Dimension decisions...

Evil Undead

Evil Undead

Oct 31, 2009
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I tried out one of the Squier dimension basses last weekend, and now have serious GAS. Played great, only played it unplugged because they didn't have an amp like mine in stock so no point seeing what it sounds like through a different amp.

Trouble is, I've played only short scales for about 2.5 years because of hand issues. But I felt more comfortable on that dimension (for the 15 minutes I played it) than I have on any other long scale in years. Struggling to decide whether to pull the trigger or not :-/

Oh wise ones of talkbass, let me have your thoughts...
 
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Oh go for it. You may lose a few bucks if you can't stand it two weeks from now. But there's really no way to know if your initial love for it it real unless you take it home and really work it out.

Besides, the tiniest hands I ever saw were Victor Wooten's. Size my nit be your "hand issue" but if he can make his way around a huge 6 string neck (which he did quite well with Steve Bailey's bass right in front of me) then even with hand issues you can get around a 34" bass.

Give it a shot!
 
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Evil Undead said:
Yeah I know what you mean but don't see the point in hearing how the bass sounds through a rig that's not mine. Probably sounds totally different
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What kind of rig do you have that a store rig couldn't get close? While rigs are voiced different, you can get an idea of what a bass sounds like through even the most coloured of rigs. I would never demo an electric bass unplugged, you will never play it unplugged anywhere but your house. What if it sounds totally anemic once you plug it in? If you are really that close to pulling the trigger at least take your own amp down and see how it really sounds.
 
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What difference does it make if they didn't have an amp like your amp? You should have just plugged into what ever amp. was available in the store. I plug into any available amp and whatever the bass sounds like is close enough for me to make a decision to purchase or not purchase the bass in hand. Was playing the bass unplugged close enough to your amp sound for you?
 
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Radio Face said:
What difference does it make if they didn't have an amp like your amp? You should have just plugged into what ever amp. was available in the store. I plug into any available amp and whatever the bass sounds like is close enough for me to make a decision to purchase or not purchase the bass in hand. Was playing the bass unplugged close enough to your amp sound for you?
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Ermagerd - I was trying it for comfort guys, drop the amp thing :D
 
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Linnin said:
The Deluxe Dimensions outshine the Stingray due to the new onboard pre-amp that passive standards lack.
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I've never seen someone switch the thumb position of their fretting hand as she does at the 2:50 mark. Trying it out, it certainly helps reach the E/A strings above the 16th fret (if there's ever a reason to play that part of the neck!).

Back on topic, I've never been a real big fan of the tone of the Dimension bass. Mind you, I've wanted to like it, but every demo I've heard leaves me a little bit cold.
 
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Just curious if you also checked out a Sterling Ray34, the more affordable version of the Stingray? The Dimension seems like Fender's attempt at a better Stingray, so it might make sense to also look at the one that came first. Of course the asymmetrical neck that the Dimension has may be why it feels so comfortable to you, but it might at least be worth checking out one more similar bass.
 
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NeckPickup said:
Just curious if you also checked out a Sterling Ray34, the more affordable version of the Stingray? The Dimension seems like Fender's attempt at a better Stingray, so it might make sense to also look at the one that came first. Of course the asymmetrical neck that the Dimension has may be why it feels so comfortable to you, but it might at least be worth checking out one more similar bass.
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The Squier dimension has an asymmetrical neck? For real?
 

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