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When you work for the company that created the two most revered and copied bass models ever, what do you do next?
Fender's classic designs remain the go-to axes for countless bassists, though some Fender models have not been as widely cherished. Such was the case with the Modern Player Dimension bass that Fender released about a decade ago, but retired after a few years. Now a new Dimension series has arrived. These basses integrate many popular components into a forward-thinking design aimed at players seeking a modern alternative to a P or J.
Our Dimension Bass IV HH arrived in a slick, TSA-certified, ABS molded case. I was instantly smitten. This blonde beauty had a lot going for it out of the gate, with its maple fretboard and a beautiful ash body finished with gloss polyester. Bonus: The case candy includes strap locks, a cable, and a strap.
A pair of humbucking pickups (hence HH) announces that this is not a traditional Fender bass. The 3-ply pickguard has a sweeping look similar to a Fodera Yin Yang, and Fender has upped the hardware ante with a high-mass bridge. Knurled knobs control the volume and 3-band EQ, while a 5-way switch selects pickups.
Flipping the bass over reveals a 5-bolt offset neck heel and a battery panel for the 18-volt electronics. While I prefer tabbed battery covers for convenience, Fender made the screw drives wide enough for a coin, so there's no need to scramble for a screwdriver if you have change in your pocket.
The Dimension arrived with low action, and its oil-rubbed, asymmetrical C-shaped neck (thinner on the treble side, thicker on the bass) is very fast. The bass felt great overall, though some frets have sharp ends that need a bit of dressing. It's nicely balanced and doesn't dive when strapped up. The bass really sings, even without an amp.
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