tobiewharton Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I'd be interested to hear people's opinions on the passive Dimension models (Modern Player and MIM Standard). They're hard to track down to try out. I've seen the specs, would just like to hear opinions from those who've owned and played. Cheers, Tobie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Weird, I was just about to ask about the active USA 5 string version. I tried one the other day in the UK and it was superb in every way. Great balance, neck and play-ability. Tone-wise (for me) better than a Stingray as there were more tonal options. I imagine, the passives are just as good if a little slightly more limited re tone. I doubt there's much difference in the build quality either. I guess it'll be the "it's not a Jazz and it's not a Precision and certainly not a Stingray" line of thought that will kill off this bass commercially. However, I was impressed by the design and Fender having a go at something that ISN'T a Jazz or Precision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1469474810' post='3098643'] I guess it'll be the "it's not a Jazz and it's not a Precision and certainly not a Stingray" line of thought that will kill off this bass commercially. However, I was impressed by the design and Fender having a go at something that ISN'T a Jazz or Precision. [/quote] Well, the Ibanez ATK, the G&L L2000 and the PJ basses are alive and well, so hopefully the Dimension will have a long life too! It was refreshing seeing Fender producing something that it's not a rehashed version of another old model of theirs. I've been resisting trying them because if they're half decent I'll buy one: I already love their look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Personally I just like the idea of turning up at a session and winding up the producer but pulling out a Fender Dimension and a Music Man Cutlass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobiewharton Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 No passive Dimension owners out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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