mattbass6

[quote name='lee4' timestamp='1423398009' post='2684255'] Size-wise,how do they compare to a P-bass? [/quote] I have had a couple of US P Basses and the neck on the Dimension is a little friendlier than a P bass and the body is smaller but, still very comfortable. The neck is a nice C shape and very comfortable to play. I'd say it was an 18mm string spacing in the 5 string Dimension

If you try one or buy one, let me know what you think. I don't think you will be disappointed

I'm a self confessed gear whore and I have been through most makes of basses (sad but true). Anyway, I decided to shift from playing 6 string bass to 5 string about 3 years ago so, I bought a Mike Lull PJ5, as you do. It was very nice indeed but as soon as I had it in my hands, I fell in love with a Vigier Excess 5 and how ever hard I tried to deny it, that lust would not go away. I sold the Lull (not a 35" scale length fan) and bought 2 US Precision 5 string basses. I felt like going back to my roots with the P basses (I still own my '86 Jap P bass) but obviously with an extra string. They were / are amazing but just didn't have that extra something special I was looking for. Finally, I had to face up to the fact that the lusting for the Vigier was not going to go away. 6 months ago, I left my Fender basses and ran away with the bass you see below. It is GORGEOUS! The most playable bass I have ever owned and the most stable too. The sound is incredible live and recorded. It makes you want to play. It makes me feel like I have always played it. Other basses might come and go but I know this Excess 5 will be with me until the end. This is my story, what's yours?

You should go and try one. I've been playing it today and seriously, it's a corker. I think this is a keeper. Perfect for what I need it for. Genuinely a lovely bass

I went through a huge phase of buying Yamaha TRB6 basses and loved them all but I had one, a TRB6p that was one of the nicest basses I have ever owned. I sold all my other TRB6s but kept that one until I had GAS for a Dingwall AB1 6 string. I very stupidly sold the TRB6p to fund the Dingwall. Gutted! It was a bass of beauty and of special significance plus, it was the one I used at High Voltage in 2010 and every time I see the video, I wish I had kept it. One day I hope that I'll get it back. In the mean time, I'm a converted Vigier user and I know this is never leaving me. GAS sucks sometimes....... PS Sorry for the pic of me but, it shows the bass in all its glory at High Voltage.

I took delivery of my Squier Dimension Dlx V 2 days ago. My mate has the full US spec Dlx V and I fell in love with it so when these came up, it was a no brainier as I only want it as a back up / travel bass. The bass out of the box wasn't badly setup but, it's not how I have my basses setup, obviously. It looks wonderful, feels wonderful and built well and, on first testing, the pickup sounds great. I'll wait to give a more in depth report once it has been set up the way I like it and played properly through my rig and, next to my mates US Dlx V. So far though, it's ace and a much nicer weight and feel to the Squier VM Jazz V I had and, that was lovely. Definitely punching above it's weight for £271 via Thomann.

Thank you so much, that is greatly appreciated and just what I needed to hear. I Have kept to the gauge on the bass for now but, it's good to know I can change up with the minimal amount of fuss. Loving this bass so much

I bought a Thomann gig bag from Pete. Such an easy transaction and very nice gentleman indeed. I would happily deal with Pete again. Cheers

Hi gang, I've just bought a second hand Squier VM Jazz bass 5. I want to change the bridge for a higher mass bridge but I have no idea what to get. The bridge on it currently, is a 6 hole model but most of the bridges I have been looking at are mainly 5. Any advice as to whether the 5 hole bridges are OK for this bass or, do you know of any 6 hole replacement bridges. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Matt

Thanks so much Brian and likewise sir