Spector Legend Custom 4-string Bubinga

dystopiate · #1 10-04-2009, 11:54 AM

SOLD!

HUGE PRICE DROP: $350 + shipping

I have a near mint Spector Legend Custom 4 Bubinga. The Customs are a huge step up from the Classics in terms of tone and playability:

-Set-neck design
-Top layer of bubinga covering the whole bass with a matte finish on it.
-EMG-HZ pickups and 3-band EMG Pre (Vol/Blend/3-band).
-Gold hardware

I got this as a loaner (new) until the bass I ordered was completed. I then decided to purchase it because I liked it so much. I gigged it once, has never left the house outside of that. Selling to fund what may be my dream bass.

List is over $1000, street is around $800, the artist pricing on this bass is $549.50 + shipping (I have the invoice if you'd like proof)...

Specific pics on request.

johnepipe · #2 10-04-2009, 08:38 PM

Nut width? 24 fret? 34 inch scale? Action set up low?
String type on her? Thanks.

dystopiate · #3 10-04-2009, 09:13 PM

-Nut width is 1.56"
-24 fret
-34" scale
-Action is currently close to factory spec (around 3/32" at 12th fret), but I can do a a setup based on preference. There's plenty of space to move the saddles down and it's buzz free right now, so the frets are nice and level.
-Still has the Spector steel strings that come from the factory on there.

Forgot to mention that I have the allen wrenches and the little instrument cable that always seems to come with a new bass, so those will be included.

Wo0d643 · #4 10-08-2009, 09:27 AM

What type wood is the neck?

dystopiate · #5 10-08-2009, 11:11 AM

It's 3-piece maple with graphite reinforcement rods and a bubinga veneer. The board is rosewood. It's very stable and feels great.

**RedsFan75** · #6 10-10-2009, 08:19 PM

What is the weight like on Spectors?

I've never seen one in a store anywhere so I have no reference to their weight, playability or even tone, but I like the look of them.

dystopiate · #7 10-10-2009, 08:49 PM

This one weighed in at 8.8 lbs. Probably a hair more than one without the bubinga lam, a little less than the Euro models.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedsFan75

What is the weight like on Spectors?

I've never seen one in a store anywhere so I have no reference to their weight, playability or even tone, but I like the look of them.

Wo0d643 · #8 10-12-2009, 09:19 AM

My wife said NO! If it was a fiver i would just deal with her non sense but..... it is not.
Maybe i can move one of my guitars....
Bump for a very reasonable price.

Honk'n_down-low · #9 10-12-2009, 10:12 AM

These are great basses - I have a bolt on Legend with P/J Pups - it kills. Tone for days and a great slap sound. If I had the cash - this would be mine.

Great price on a great Bass someone snag this!

mshehan · #10 10-15-2009, 08:35 AM

Great looking bass. I've played one, but never owned one. Maybe I should change that! Very cool! I think I could definitely see myself playing it quite a bit.

Rumblefisher · #11 10-30-2009, 08:12 AM

Bump for a fellow Astorian!

jeffbass · #12 10-30-2009, 08:54 AM

PM sent...

Burlington · #13 10-31-2009, 03:57 PM

Trades?

Burlington · #14 10-31-2009, 04:37 PM

PMed.

fourstringbliss · #15 11-03-2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dystopiate

I have a near mint Spector Legend Custom 4 Bubinga.

-Set-neck design
-Top layer of bubinga covering the whole bass with a matte finish on it.
-EMG-HZ pickups and 3-band EMG Pre (Vol/Blend/3-band).
-Gold hardware

I got this as a loaner (new) until the bass I ordered was completed. I then decided to purchase it because I liked it so much. I gigged it once, has never left the house outside of that. Selling because I have another that is nearly identical.

List is over $1000, street is around $800, the artist pricing on this bass is $549.50 + shipping (I have the invoice if you'd like proof)...

Selling for $450 shipped.

Specific pics on request.

Case? Bag?

ParadigmBass · #16 11-03-2009, 11:40 PM

Can you describe the tone of this bass? Does the Bubinga veneer affect much of the sound?

dystopiate · #17 11-04-2009, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fourstringbliss

Case? Bag?

I have a gig bag I can throw in. May be able to find a universal case if it's a deal breaker. Right now it's in the trapezoid shaped box that new basses get shipped in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParadigmBass

Can you describe the tone of this bass? Does the Bubinga veneer affect much of the sound?

You get a good range of tones with the 3-band and the bridge pickup being so close to the bridge. I don't see a huge difference between the tone of this one and the one I'm keeping (no veneer). But then, my pre colors my sound quite a bit. Comparing it to my Euro Doug Wimbish model I'd say that it's a little darker, rounder on the bottom, and less plinky on top when left flat. A little tweaking can get you everything from ultra thin to super fat tones though.

OneMoreRobot · #18 11-06-2009, 09:54 AM

I wish this had black hardware. I would probably buy it.

OneMoreRobot · #19 11-06-2009, 12:38 PM

If you could switch it out that would be great, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to buy it yet. I'm trying to sell my Warmoth, and I might have a buyer for it. If it goes through, I'll let you know.

dystopiate · #20 11-23-2009, 09:53 PM

BUMP for huge price drop!