Fender Deluxe Dimension IV Electric Bass, with Maple Fingerboard and Gig Bag

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Thanks to its single Dimension Bass humbucker, 18-volt preamp, and 3-band active EQ, the Fender Deluxe Dimension IV lets you personalize your tone.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Ash body Strong, snappy responsive tone
Maple neck Bright tone, full sustain and strength
Dimension humbucking pickup Punchy and dynamic bass tone
Fender Hi-Mass Bridge Increased attack, sustain, and clarity of notes

The Fender Deluxe Dimension Bass IV channels a natural and minimal aesthetic -- yet delivers a rich, highly versatile sound. It pushes a punchy and super-articulate tone through its single humbucker. This D Bass' great natural sound is reproduced powerfully with an active onboard preamp that includes a 3-band EQ for dialing in your ideal bass tone.

Comfortable Design

The all-ash body (alder body on black-finish model) is carved into the completely unique Dimension shape -- contoured to be comfortable even in situations of extended play, with a contoured cutaway giving comfortable access all the way to the 21st fret. The graphite-reinforced maple neck has a 9.5-inch radius, and is carved into the much-beloved C-shape profile with a smooth satin finish.

A Voice All Its Own

You're likely to find that the Fender Deluxe Dimension Bass IV's tonal character is quite different from any of Fender's other basses. It gets its power from a single heavy-duty Dimension Bass humbucker. The D Bass' tone is distinctive and packs a decidedly powerful punch.

Active Electronics

The clarity of the Dimension Bass' tone is aided by an 18-volt active onboard preamp, complete with a three-band active EQ accessible next to the main Volume knob. Here, you'll find a wide range of tonal variability by manipulating the Treble, Mid and Bass knobs. The quick-release battery compartment for the active electronics is cleverly located on the rear of the guitar. Without a doubt, you'll find far read more more tonal control on the Deluxe Dimension IV than you will on many other electric basses.

Decidedly Handsome

The minimal aesthetic of the guitar is offset with the distinctive three-ply black pickguard and knurled chrome control knobs. The bridge is a high-quality Fender Hi-Mass design, with standard open-gear tuners up top. The output jack on the Deluxe Dimension IV is sidemounted. A deluxe gig bag is included.

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Features:

- Ash Body
- Maple "C" Shape Neck
- Synthetic Bone Nut
- Maple Fingerboard 9.5-inch Radius
- 21 Medium Jumbo Frets
- Dimension 4-String Humbucker Pickup
- 18 Volt Preamp with Active 3-Band EQ
- Master Volume,Treble Boost/Cut, Mid Boost/Cut and Bass Boost/Cut Controls
- Black Dot Position Inlays
- Nickel/Chrome Hardware
- 4-Saddle Fender Hi-Mass Bridge
- 3-Ply Black Pickguard
- Standard Open-Gear Tuning Machines
- Deluxe Gig Bag
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- Body Wood: Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Neck: Maple, "C" Shape
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone, 1.625" (41.3 mm)
- Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5" (241 mm) Radius
- Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo
- Position Inlays: White Dot on Rosewood, Black Dot on Maple
- Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
- Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
- Bridge: 4-Saddle Fender Hi-Mass
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
- Tuning Machines: Standard Open-Gear
- Strings: Fender USA, NPS, (Gauges .045-.105)
- Pickups: Dimension 4-String Humbucking
- Controls: Master Volume,Treble Boost/Cut, Mid Boost/Cut and Bass Boost/Cut
- Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Gig Bag
- Series: Deluxe
- Special Electronics: 18 Volt Preamp with Active 3-Band EQ

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-488-1818

Fender Deluxe Dimension IV Maple

The Fender Deluxe Dimension Bass IV is a phenomenal instrument, with an ash body in the completely Dimension shape (alder body on Black-finish model). Its graphite-reinforced maple neck has a comfortable "C"-shaped profile and smooth satin finish, topped by a 9.5"-radius rosewood fingerboard with 21 medium jumbo frets. The instrument's sonic sophistication is unmatched. Its single Dimension Bass humbucking pickup is powerful and nuanced, and its 18-volt onboard preamp, three-band active EQ (center-detented treble, mid and bass boost/cut) and master volume deliver remarkable tonal versatility with any degree of muscle and finesse.

Other premium features include a three-ply black pickguard, knurled chrome control knobs, Fender Hi-Mass bridge, standard open-gear tuners, sidemounted oval output jack and rear-mounted quick-release battery compartment. Deluxe gig bag included.

Fender Dimension Basses

Enter a dimension of Fender bass. Fender Dimension basses now take their place among their greatest bass designs as the modern pinnacle of pro-level bass style, power, performance and personality. The company that invented electric bass now brings you an elegantly original body style with pickups, electronics and other fine features that let you sculpt and personalize your tone as no Fender bass ever has before. It is a level of bass artistry unparalleled in Fender history, and it is the future of your Fender bass experience. In every way, it's an entirely Dimension in Fender bass.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted December 22, 2013 by Michael Jackson in Buffalo, NY

" a whole new dimension of fender bass"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Ok so I was playing an ernie ball stingray which also has a single humbucker with an active 3 band eq, the stingray sounded great but unfortunately I fell into rough financial times and had to sell it. About a month later I saw the video for the dimension bass via an email I received from zzounds, I watched the video and noticed it had pretty much the same electronics offered in the stingray and the Mexican versionoffered by fender at half price, and then in addition to the great price i was quickly approved for the 8 payment, score! When you actually get this bass, the finish looks amazing, much better than the picture, the setup right out of the box was awesome, i only had to do minor intonation. 18 volt preamp is noticeable, the sound is similar to the stingray but still has its own sound, I would say almost like a musicman combined with a p pickup kind of sound, really just excellent. As for the body material, I swear by ash, absolutely my favorite wood to make bass guitar bodies with, combined with the maple neck and maple fretboard and also the graphite reinforcing gives it killer sustain especially with the bridge. I noticed the bridge looks similar to the Leo quan bad ass bridge unlike the smaller bridges that comes stock on most standard fender basses. Overall for the price you can't find too many other basses that will light a match to this thing

Musical Background:

regular gigging bassist

Musical Style:

Rock, funk, blues, jazz, country, anything I get hired for or asked to fill in for
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