To clarify, this method will not penetrate the finish (unless you polish for a couple of days straight). It's only roughing up the existing finish.
Bob
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Squier Deluxe Dimension Bass (IV & V string)
- Thread starter Hank Scorpio
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I had my Dimension with me today, playing through a TC Electronic rig after I gave an exam. I am struck by how well this bass stays in tune. I don't know if I got lucky or if all Squier Dimensions are this good, but this bass is nice in the small refinements that I would expect on a bass another level up on the price and quality scale.
This another clip of the Squier Dimension V.
Mine's very nice, too. Torn about throwing on some Hipshots, but it doesn't really NEED them, it holds tuning just fine. I'll probably swap out the jack socket, just to feel like I've done something to make such a low-priced bass gig worthy ha.
Maybe it's because it's a new model, and could be people's very first experience of a range of basses they obviously want to catch on, but these Dimensions are great. If it was a Mexican model and I'd paid £600 for it, as opposed to the £255 I did pay, I'd feel like it was a very good example of a mid-range stock Fender bass.
Between this, the VMs and the PJs, Squier's really are pound for pound the best value in bass I've ever owned. Not the nicest, best playing or best sounding - but close enough that I don't feel they're lacking anything.
I think you are right. Fender wants the Dimension to catch on, so they have really made the Squier Dimensions nice.
Update: its a a great bass and very nicely built for the money. The aggressive mid-range is in the high mids. I can smooth it out by cutting the mids at 1000hz on my amp. I plan on trying the bass with everything set flat when I play with my band, but at least I know what to try if I need a more smooth p-bass tone.
Yup, that's my feeling on it - I play in an aggressive band, and that frequency help me cut through a lot, sometimes too much, but I'd rather take that frequency out than add it.
I'm tempted to try a Darkglass Tone Capsule in it - it's 3 band EQ of bass/low mids/high mids may be exactly what this bass needs.
Is it just me, or does the 5 string seem much more popular and available than the 4? For both this and the Fender versions. My local GCs have a few Fender dimension fivers to choose from. My local Sam Ash has the Squier fiver. There seem to be more video reviews of the fivers.
As good as the B string is on my Dimension, I strongly recommend anyone looking for a five to check one out!
Question regarding pickup placement: does the rear row of pole pieces line up with the 60s J bass location (14 1/2" from 12th fret) or does it occupy the music man sweet spot? Thanks.
Tubatodd,
Those clips were originally posted to youtube by Richard Raymond. I believe DC is using them as an example. Here's a link: Richard Raymond - YouTube
All the best,
Bob
Those clips were originally posted to youtube by Richard Raymond. I believe DC is using them as an example. Here's a link: Richard Raymond - YouTube
All the best,
Bob
My bad. For some reason I was under the impression that Dr. Cheese was Richard Raymond at the time I posted the video. I've deleted my posts.
I did post a short video of me playing some basslines from Teena Marie songs back on column five or six of this thread.
Here's mine. I put a set of Ernie Ball slinkys on it. It sounds great!
Yeah, that transparent red is very nice!
If they were to release an oly white version, with a black guard and a maple board, I'd own another Dimension in the near future.
If they were to release an oly white version, with a black guard and a maple board, I'd own another Dimension in the near future.
@Hank Scorpio I'm hoping I can find a white pickguard I can swap out without having to get something custom.
So the new strings don't sound a whole lot different that the stock ones. The setup seems nice and low, BUT I'm getting a bit of a zing on the left hand when I fret some of the notes. I think it is contributing to the overall timbre that I'm hearing. I could add more relief or raise the strings, but I really like the action. I'm sure I should probably do one of those 2. I'm thinking I can keep the neck nice and straight and raise the strings ever so slightly. Is that my best bet?
So the new strings don't sound a whole lot different that the stock ones. The setup seems nice and low, BUT I'm getting a bit of a zing on the left hand when I fret some of the notes. I think it is contributing to the overall timbre that I'm hearing. I could add more relief or raise the strings, but I really like the action. I'm sure I should probably do one of those 2. I'm thinking I can keep the neck nice and straight and raise the strings ever so slightly. Is that my best bet?
