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Old 08-01-2011, 11:17 PM
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I have a Spector NS4-CRFM "Transition" Bass (Made in Czech, but technically not a Euro).
Stuart Spector Designs, LTD - Makers of fine electric and bass guitars: UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY | UNPARALLELED VERSATILITY | UNBELIEVABLE SOUND
Locking Brass bridge, unlike new Euros which aren't brass
34" scale I believe
EMG active P/J pickups with EMG BT Circuit (Vol, Blend, Bass, Treble)
Upgraded to 18v, sounds 1000 times better than stock.
Has Gotoh Drop tuners, work really well, original holes were professionally filled.
Neck-through
PJ Rubal said it was made in the summer of '99 and less than 100 were probably made
This is the best bass that I've ever played, it's tone is very versatile and just pure awesomeness , But unfortunately, I'm sorta GASing for a fiver. This is feeler because I don't have a fiver, I'm just seeing what's out there and my next bass could be yours!
What I'm looking for: Spector Basses (No Asian imports please(unless Japan)), 5-string, 34"-35" scale. Neckthrough, active pickups and preamp, not 19 mm spacing but not 16mm either, (I have small hands)
But hit me up with whatever, the worse I can say is no. Also has OHSC, and straplocks. I can record sound bits (in a studio) if you are interested. I don't want to trade down, but I can add some cash to trade up.
Thanks, Nate.
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Old 08-01-2011, 11:20 PM
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Is there any chance of an outright sale in lieu of any trade offers?
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Old 08-01-2011, 11:22 PM
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Is there any chance of an outright sale in lieu of any trade offers?
Yes, but that will be down the road a bit.
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Old 08-02-2011, 09:51 AM
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PICTURES!


some pictures are not focused, my camera was acting up
There is a small ding at the end of the lower horn on the back of the bass
The awesome flamed European Maple wings show woodgrain!
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Old 08-02-2011, 02:01 PM
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The truss rod cover does sat "Spector," but it is not painted
Also, a ding at the top of the headstock
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Old 08-02-2011, 02:03 PM
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Gotoh drop tuners!
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Old 08-02-2011, 02:06 PM
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The awesome inlays! And there are very very small scratches through-out the back of the bass, they are only visible in a glare; I tried to get them.
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Old 08-02-2011, 02:08 PM
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These are the dings, a tad bit blurry
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Old 08-02-2011, 02:10 PM
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The case has foam in it to prevent it from moving back and forth
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Old 08-03-2011, 01:03 PM
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To the top. A few more interests:
-Musicman stingray 5H
-G&L 1505
-Active Jazzes
-Warwicks
This bass also has a Brass nut I believe,
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Old 08-04-2011, 03:13 PM
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Bumparoo. I now have feedback. I also changed my mind. I was at the studio yesterday and my bass sounded so awesome, so I'm only considering trades for other Spector Euro 5.
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Old 08-04-2011, 03:58 PM
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Also, I can add some cash on my side to even out price of a 4/5 string.
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Old 08-05-2011, 01:15 PM
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Bump for a NBD coming up! (hopefully).
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Old 08-06-2011, 05:51 PM
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Old 08-07-2011, 06:17 PM
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Old 08-07-2011, 06:36 PM
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i use a spector euro 4 lx as my main bass, nothing can beat the tone of these ones. i used to love music man but these spector bass's have changed my opinion.
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Old 08-07-2011, 06:52 PM
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So whats the price on this thing???....Think about it!
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Old 08-07-2011, 07:06 PM
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I'm afraid to sell it...
I know someone has a Euro 5 out there!!!
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Old 08-07-2011, 07:10 PM
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i use a spector euro 4 lx as my main bass, nothing can beat the tone of these ones. i used to love music man but these spector bass's have changed my opinion.
I know! I really wanted a G&L L-2000 before I got this. But now I'm never going back. And with the 18v mod, it sounds so awesome!
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Old 08-07-2011, 07:22 PM
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I'm afraid to sell it...
I know someone has a Euro 5 out there!!!
Dont be afraid...be brave and sell it. Some day you will have a NS2...now thats the cats meow...only problem it will cost over $4k.
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