First Look - Spector Dimension MULTI-SCALE Review

[@ishguitars]

TIME STAMPS 00:00 - Intro 02:05 - Discussion of multi-scale 05:40 - The dope stuff 10:39 - The not so dope stuff 16:57- PLAYING SAMPLES 21:50 - Final thoughts

[@codyoftheweak]

Wow this thing sounds sick! Spector for life! Actual demo starts around 17:00

[@ishguitars]

Oh damn I could have sworn we time stamped this... Stand by for an edit!

[@jmsmikey]

For multiscale on bass the B has to be 37" or it's not worth the effort~ Spector GOT it with this bass~ I hope they expand colors & fingerboard material options. VERY good video!

[@ishguitars]

Thanks!! Tough for me to want anything else besides wenge 🤤 on the fretboard but maple would be epic too... Colors I'm sure will happen

[@jmsmikey]

@@ishguitars I watched some of your other vids~ all were great. I had a Dingwall Z1 about 10 years ago & sold it after a year & continued to play my Lakland 55-94. I LOVED the B string, but the sound wasn't working for me. I agree with you that the P Bass tone is my favorite & even single soapbar pickups like on the G&L L1000 will usually get me there. A neck pickup running alone (even on my Lakland) sometimes won't cut through the mix & this was definitely the case with the Dingwall. I absolutely don't like the 'bridge pickup' sound at all, but often it can be blended with the neck pickup for great sounds (as was the case with this Spector). The Dingwall had absolutely the WORST bridge pickup sound I've ever heard ~ even when blended with the neck. I've been kind of waiting for Dingwall to improve on this & kind of expected that because Sheldon's favorite bass tone is P Bass. I talked to him when the Z3 came out & asked him if he could do a Z3 with the bridge pickup omitted ~ he said that he could do that, but holy cow the prices have doubled for Canada bases since then. He did of course come out with the P5 but it is only 35" scale which is pointless to me. I saw your vid with the NG bass & it occurred to me that Ish could probably rewire that for me so that the bridge pickup could be disabled & the other 2 pickups could be run with normal wiring~ 'mid' pickup alone, neck pickup alone & both in bridge or parallel. The bridge pickup could just sit there for show but be deactivated~ do you think you could do this?

[@ishguitars]

@@jmsmikey yes we could do that for sure! 100% understand what you are saying. I do have to say I think the bridge pickup sound has definitely improved, the pick up themselves have gone through quite a few variations since 10 years ago. BUT, what would be super cool to do with an NG3 (or 2) is get rid of the bridge pick up and make a custom pickguard so that it looks like factory....

[@jmsmikey]

@@ishguitars oh I LOVE the look of the 3 pickups~ makes it totally badass~ I just want the bridge pickup deactivated, but physically it can stay there & looks great. Looking at the 5 or so color offerings I really like purple the best~ this will be onstage a lot so I look for eye catching colors & it appears that the purple one has BLACK hardware rather than chrome, which is a HUGES bonus if I am seeing this correctly. Also I thing that the NG originally came out with a B string drop tuner thingy~ which I really don't want or would ever use~ is that still on the NG?

[@Isen_hart]

they did i have the red one

[@RayPaganJr]

Just received my haunted moss 4 string and it’s a beauty.

[@ntbhoang]

Awesome sounding bass. As an exclusively Spector player, can't wait to get me one of these beauties.

[@ishguitars]

You're going to love it. It's going to sit in your arsenal better than you expect it to

[@GutspillPhil]

Guys what’s up with thst Comparison video between this and the Dingwall? I think that’s the question everyone wants to know. Of course they are both awesome but would love to see a comparison

[@ishguitars]

We ended up selling through our dimensions so fast we are waiting for our next round of 5 strings to come in. They are supposed to arrive at the shop today or tomorrow. Hopefully super soon!

[@kuan1085]

Not sure why all the dislike seeing as people could just skip to the playing part if they want to but I loved the talking and insights, thank you! Might be getting one of these in a few months!

[@杨小毅-c9z]

I wonder what the material of the frets of this guitar is.

[@dkpianist]

I really like the sound of this. Nice, round "oomph" at lower frequencies, remaining really polite in the treble even when digging in. I don't even feel it can only do metal. Probably a great "bread & butter" bass too. I wonder how well it cuts through the mix not sounding as harsh as many other basses.

[@hetul784]

I'll be very honest, initially for the first 5 mins I was a little put off by the talking but I genuinely started to appreciate it it was very informative

[@jstippell]

Not one, but two incredibly informative videos. How do they do it?

[@ishguitars]

We are magical duh 🧙‍♂️🪄

[@samuelviden7412]

Amazing sounding bass. Funny how a Spector always sounds like a Spector, regardless of pickups and/or scale length. Do you guys ship internationally?

[@ishguitars]

Hey Samuel! Yes we do - email us at [e-mail]!

[@samuelviden7412]

@@ishguitars What is the string spacing? The Ish site says 18,25 mm, but the official Spector site says 17 mm (0.66"). The spacing looks wider than 17 on pictures, but I guess that could be a trick of the eye. Have you measured the string spacing yourselves?

[@ishguitars]

@@samuelviden7412 The measurement on our website is our own measurement from our tech. Are you looking at the 4 string or 5 string measurements? They are different

[@samuelviden7412]

@@ishguitars 5!

[@AnthonioChen]

I noticed that Spector website revised the string spacing of Dimension 5 to .72”

[@EnergyChasms]

Hello! Great review. How forgiving is the nut on this bass? Wondering if I'll have to file for a 135 or maybe a 145.

[@paulzdolinski135]

Have played a Legend 6 for years. Due to hand issues, I picked up an Ibanez SRRF805 multiscale. Great feel on the Ibanez, but cannot get the Spector sound like I could with the Legend. When the hands feel good - I play the Spector, when they hurt - I play the Ibanez. Always said if I could get a "fan-fret" in a Spector, it would be the best of both worlds for me. Since you are going to do a comparison on the Spector and the Ibanez - I'm really curious. Might have to put my '69 P Bass on the market.

[@RayPaganJr]

I’m liking that haunted moss matte more than the one you’re playing, but in four string.

[@GutspillPhil]

When are you guys releasing the video on comparing this with the Dingwall? I’ve been checking every day this week and nothing yet. I think it’s a question everyone wants to know

[@ishguitars]

We're working on it! Hoping to film tomorrow or early next week.

[@Ps3t]

Nice demo👍. Did you find it hard to reach the notes on the first fret?

[@citizennozmeda7232]

What about a warwick multiscale

[@pjmuck]

Well, if there's any benefit to a multi scale build, I'm not hearing it. B string sounds very flabby to me. I'm not a 5 stringer player anyway, so I'm wondering if there is any benefit to a multi scale 4 string?

[@SuperBario]

Hey guys, how would you describe the tonal differences between the gloss and matte finish model? Anything significant? Thanks

[@aldito7586]

"A slice of Walnut". - That's not a bad name for a song...Very nice sound this bass has. I love that B string sound. 2 grand ? - You know what ? Pound for pound and dollar for dollar - this is a new offering - that is offering...

[@5PL1NT3R86]

Awesome video, do you know if they are going to do lefty versions?

[@ishguitars]

Not at this time, maybe down the road... I'm sure you have heard that before 🤷‍♀️

[@jaxonvictoria4345]

I owned 4 sets of Fishman Fluence humbuckers on my guitars and i’ve always thought they were a LOT better off on bass. Hi-fi, bell-like clarity. They were TOO clear on guitar. Especially the Will Adler set. Interesting to have these stock on not-a-Caparison and not-a-Schecter.

[@ishguitars]

Yeah agreed, on guitar unless you run MASSIVE gain they sound thin

[@Cosmy88]

The fact that they're stepping up korean productions THAT MUCH makes me wonder which plans they have for the czech products....

[@crazeyjoe]

I highly doubt the Euro line will go anywhere. They still sell very well. They have the Eruo LX, LT, Bolt, multiple signature series basses. The vast majority of the Spector endorsers tour with them. Now, there are multiple MIK series basses that fills in the price point gap between the Legend NT and the Spector Euro (the Euro Bolts are actually $100 less than the MIK dimension).

[@ishguitars]

We'll see 😉🤫🤷‍♀️

[@crazeyjoe]

@@ishguitars My wish would be a Euro with the first octave of the fret board is fretted and the remainder is fretless. I seriously doubt that would ever happen 🤣

[@ishguitars]

@@crazeyjoe I can confidently say that will never happen 😂 We could do a aftermarket for you relatively easily though

[@OfficialSpector]

@@ishguitars Sounds like an interesting build for the USA Shop...

[@danielartzer]

I see one other commenter made the same suggestion, but am I wrong in thinking this thing is overpriced at $2100 for being Korean made? Don't get me wrong the features are nice, and the bass looks amazing... but not sure how they are justifying that price. Maybe the are cheaper than Dingwall's, but being Asian made, isn't their real competition Ibanez? Which now this bass is double the price of the SRMS805?

[@Thurgor_Supreme]

Probably because it's a fresh 2021 model, they think they can price gouge a little. Give it a few months or a year and this will probably ease into the $1750ish range. I'm already seeing them for $2k

[@LoganMcClain]

Korean manufacturers are great nowadays. Besides some more premium features (i.e. Tuners? some finishes?) there isn't a lot of differences when compared to the Czech manufacturers. Combustions are made in China and the starting price is around 1900USD (Still... awesome basses).

[@danielartzer]

@@LoganMcClain Yeah I guess my "get off my lawn" persona came out lol. I think its crazy to see USA made Music Man's and Fenders go for 2k and even under, but USA made Spector's go for 5k. Also, I put down the bass for a good number of years and have just recently picked it back up and started looking at gear again, so I guess a bit shocked at all the changes that have happened. Some of them are good, I still really want this Spector, can't lie!

[@zackarysmith2222]

Should include more playing less talking imo. but good stuff guys!

[@ishguitars]

Appreciate the input! There was a lot to cover on this bass, sorry if I got a little long winded 😂

[@zackarysmith2222]

@@ishguitars it happens to everyone; fact is it sounds great and you’re a great player. Just disappoint I got bare about a minute of you smacking it around!

[@daleonov]

Thanks for that video! I want one

[@josephbarbato9668]

I’m looking at the Dimension from a jazz, gospel perspective. It appeals to different types of players

[@rockereivanivan]

Comenting on the Ibanez... I feel like you get a lot more for the price on those ehb Ibanez than this Spector in particular, I mean sure you probably buy a spector for "the sound" but this spector in particular as they said doesn't have the spector sound, with the fishmans it's a different feel and to be honest I think the Ehb's nordstrand pickups sound just like the full sound or even modern sound with the eq capabilities which are a lot on the Ehb. I mean you get your highs, lows, mid selector cut and boost, passive/active switch, balance and a volume, stock straplocks, also luminlays (forgot the name for that thing lol), locking jack! It's almost weightless, also contoured body (different from the spector), also poplar top, Ibanez' own bridge that can change the string spacing, and the best feature for a multiscale bass... no headstock, so no neck dive, no ugly string retainer, and literally everything you want to adjust wether it's intonation, frettboard, tunning you name it, you can do it on the body so you don't have to move to the headstock that often and it saves a lot more time. I love spectors btw but this one in particular not so much, as I said you have very similar sounds with the ehb and a lot more comfort, oh and I forgot the ehb has a finger ramp for fast pacing finger style, go check it out

[@justicefortrance]

Had an ehb1505ms..sold it away because not able to go my ideal low action. Looking for another ms, will look forward to hear more review on the tone on this dimension.

[@ishguitars]

The Ibanez is dope! We're going to put it head-to-head with several other multi-scale basses in our next video coming soon, sub us and keep your eyes out.

[@riggsbr1]

@@ishguitars my SRMS805 is out for delivery today 🤗

[@halcyo]

I wish the playing was a little better for the demos. We need to hear some real life, solid, smoothly played lines. Too much click clack and uneven dynamics and loose phrasing.

[@armorgiraffe]

The only thing I wish is that the neck would have been satin

[@b-earn4739]

RIP Dingwall

[@ishguitars]

Eh, Dingwall is still a bit different, I'm sure they will jive together well.

[@craigmoran893]

Ridiculous.

[@michaelb.42112]

It sounds like a Peavey Cirrus. That is a compliment. How does the multi scale feel to play ? Hi learning curve ? Lo ? Fun ? Difficult ? So easy you don't think about it ? Thanks !!! 🎸🎸

[@riggsbr1]

I don’t get the hate toward Ibanez.

[@IgnisIban]

This basses are the 💩, and the brown even looks like one 😂, truly great sounding instruments, surprisingly unmistakably the best Spector sound

[@ike1500]

come on guys the ibanez mono rail bridge even the first generation looks better than the hipshot.

[@ishguitars]

I like the hipshot individual bridges 🤷‍♀️ they have been around a long time and have proven themselves well. Also the hipshot guys are literally the nicest ever and their factory is so cool so I'm a little biased 😉

[@craigmoran893]

Lots of criticism of the pickups in the community, and I agree with them - They sound too hi-fi - artificial.

[@YaYaMoAffetuoso]

Slight Neck dive and heavy af but I’m not at the point that I’ll sell mine.

[@omarmoran3097]

By any chance do you know if you can change the pickups to emg pickups an preamp?

[@YaYaMoAffetuoso]

@@omarmoran3097 yes you can upgrade any bass preamp/pickups just make sure you have the right sizes pickups for the cavity that’s already cut out.

[@omarmoran3097]

@@YaYaMoAffetuoso hmmm alrighty

[@petenixon6714]

Why oh why do reviewers insist on playing slap all the time. It is a very small part of playing which most bass players, although do a little slap, don't use in the real world of playing. Shame.

[@ishguitars]

I mean I did play other styles too?

[@klaymeister]

So over $2k for a Korean made? I think $1200 or $1300 would have been a better target price. Still, seems like an amazing bass.

[@ishguitars]

That's where most manufacturers are these days for a premium korean instrument. Dingwalls are made in China and $2500 give or take 🤷‍♀️

[@adamrushka8096]

I own US amd Czech made Spectors and owed a Korean made Rex Pro in the past. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one of these.

[@EvilBlakey]

Are you an American? I swear, only Americans give a shit where stuff is made. If it's a quality instrument, then why care where it was made?

[@adamrushka8096]

@@EvilBlakey I think Americans care because they feel everything ammerican is better quality. Or at least they are hoping to support thoer own country. The sad part is, if it's made in America, is usually made with parts made in Asia. We don't make anything electronic. Half the woods in that bass don't even grow hear Lol

[@bassaction]

Really picky cons here

[@crashvanier3642]

Guy on the left barely let's guy on the right say a word. Way to hog the mic and suck all the air out of the room!

[@sixthgatebass]

"most are 2500ish" yeaahhhh ok

[@ishguitars]

Are you referring to Dingwall prices? We are a dealer for them also, that's how much a 5 string NG3 is these days.