Need to replace Fender MIA Dimension Bass electronics

[adube810]

Being that there isn't much room inside the USA H 5 cavity, does anyone have an idea of which other preamps could be installed that would fit?

 

[deepestend]

Being that there isn't much room inside the USA H 5 cavity, does anyone have an idea of which other preamps could be installed that would fit?

Probably one of the audere ones. Like this: Audere Audio Classic Preamps

 

[yakmastermax]

Just got a Squier Deluxe Dimension V
I like it a fair bit, except it sounds too growly, bright, hairy, and sort of buzzy for my taste. I want a smoother more mellow tone. I did just put brand new strings on it, so I guess I should wait a bit for them to gunk/funk up and darken down a bit?

That being said, has anyone ever installed a tone control?

 

[dmckee]

i have a dimension american deluxe hh. i could not get this thing to sound good to my ears. been plying for 45 years ...so i have a good ear for bass guitar sounds. I thought the pickups were the issue but there are no replacements.. so I swapped out the Fender Pre for an Aguilar obp-3 i had.WOW.....totally different beast.the pickups are fine....its the factory pre amp which is poop.

Just wondering - when you replaced the preamp, did you manage to keep the 5 way switch ok?