This is my second BOB bass. I bought it simply because I love my red one so much and I know how rare they are, that I jumped at the chance to get another one. I also wanted to have a drop-tuned 4 in my arsenal. But GAS has struck yet again. I've been without a 6 string bass for the first time in 10 years, and after several months without one, I'm chomping at the bit to find another one.
So here's your chance to own what I believe was the absolute right bass at the wrong time for Spector. They only made a total of 150 BOBs from 1996-1999 in 4 different models: BOB-4, BOB-4 DLX, BOB-5, & BOB-5 DLX. They came w/ either Wilkinson bridges or Hipshot barrel-style bridges. These were also made during the transition years between SSD (Stuart Spector Designs) and the current SS years where Stuart got the rights to his name back. This one is an SS, not an SSD. The DLX (Deluxe) models like this one have gloss finished natural or stained quilted maple tops.
The boutique Jazz clone market is booming, and I think this bass is the perfect blend between a Spector and a J. It can really accomplish any tone from Spector to J, to P, to MM, and even the bell-like Ric tone. The mid freq sweep is a thing of beauty and can even give you a wah effect when the mids are fully boosted. The massive 6-bolt neck heel gives this thing great sustain. And this is one of the later BOBs that has a tapered heel. You can actually reach about 21 of the 24 frets!!!
Here's more specs:
- 3-pc maple neck
- 34" scale 24 fret Pao Ferro fingerboard
- 2-pc Ash body w/ bookmatched Quilted Maple top
- EMG DC35 active p/ups
- EMG 3-band 9V pre w/ mid sweep
- Brass nut
- Non-original (I think) flush mount strap locks
- Heavy duty soft shell case
- Original List Price: $1,565
Spector recently released the Coda series basses which are 60's Fender J clones. This bass is above and beyond any J clone. I've begged PJ Rubal to re-release these BOB basses, but they're adamant that the Coda will catch on! This is a unique piece of Spector history. This particular bass isn't without its battle scars (please look at pictures carefully as all the flaws are shown), but if you want a mind-blowing tone monster, you're looking at the right bass!
I'm looking for $850 + shipping for this. That's a steal for any USA Spector.
Pics:
Spector USA 97 BOB4DLX pictures by moondoggy3 - Photobucket
(Sorry for the crappy pics.)
I also have a Lakland LOG P5 (1 of 30) available.
Thanks for reading TB!
