Fender Modern Player Dimension Bass w/ Triplebucker

i've never played one and i had to google it and read, but: they look nice and they're affordable. i also have some shoulder stuff going on, so now i'm interested in checking one out given your endorsement.

do you have one, or are you still in the 'checking out' phase? thanks.

 

Got some love from me. I really liked the MP Dimension triplebucker. Mainly because it didn't sound as Fender-y. I thought it had some really good useable tones. And the one I tried was very light too.

So it goes. It's the old "gimmee the same old - only different" nonsense almost every guitar maker gets hit with whenever they try to innovate.

 

@pcake it sounds like this may be a workable solution for you. I know the struggle as I also have shoulder pain and need to be bass-weight conscious. I found 3 Fenders that work for me and it took a long time to find them. Hopefully this will work out for you if you choose to pursue this bass. They do sound good.

 

I've never played one but I like it. Damn, it looks nice indeed!

 

Kudos to your husband! Now get that bass!

 

They do that fairly often. Release something innovative and pull it shortly afterwards. I think there are only a few that will buy non-traditional Fenders and that drives this short release schedule. I like their odd balls in addition to their traditional offerings but they really don't have the permission of the market to be much more than traditional. I hope the Dimensions have a nice long shelf life. That's another Fender that is really nice. They really should bring back the Modern Player line as well. They just need to sell more light weight basses.

 

I think the triplebucker idea is under-utilized, it works for the Dimension bass as well as the Ibanez ATK series.

 

Which Sam Ash did you find that bass at? (I'm in the LA area too). I'd like to try it out.

 

Well, I am going to like it, as I ordered one sight unseen as there are none left in my city. I snagged one at a good discount from Long & McQuade in another city and I should see it sometime next week. I kind of know what animal it is and am not put off that it is not a P or a J, as I have 7 other basses that cover those territories and some others. 8, if I don't trade one of my lesser basses for it. Still undecided.

Different to see a Fender-branded bass from China, but by all reports, workmanship and finish is very good. Light weight is a bonus!

 

Oh, pcake, he's gonna buy that bass!

 

They made the Coronado and Starcaster Modern Players in China and my Starcaster just plain kills.
Great quality, Fender feel. People want something different, but they don't.

 

Not to highjack, but while on a weekend vacation in Phoenix, I stopped at Bizarre Guitar and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw a Starcaster high on the wall. I played it and immediately knew this would be my next shortscale. I almost bought it, but held off for various reasons. Although on the heavy side, and can only play it seated (I only play seated due to shoulder and neck issues), I found it to be a great player with a lot of useable tones.

That said, I want to thank pcake for her insights on the Dim 3bucker. I, too am pining for a comfortable 34. However, since I'm just up the road from her, I think we're going to be competing for the same gear!

 

There's a lot to like. I've never played one or fooled with a triplebuck, so I don't really know the sound of three coils at once; I'd assume it's sorta like a PJ with both pickups on? The only thing I'm a bit dubious about is the placement of the pickup. Looks a little too bridgeward maybe.

 

Their MIC is darn impressive in my opinion...the MP series were well made from.everyone I came across

Fender can't win ..release a signature or special edition P or J and folks blast them for same old/same old...if they do anything different, they get blasted for straying out of their lane....like a Harley situation I imagine

 

They are pretty interesting and unique and discontinued. So if you want it, snatch it.