| There was a point when I wanted to install a Kahler trem and Sperzel locking tuners on it. Then I found out that there were only 150 of these made, and I didn't have the heart to butcher one of them!
I had contacted PJ Rubal over a year ago asking if they would ever produce the BOB again. He told me that they were going to release a J type bass called the Coda at the NAMM show and made me promise not to tell! However, he told me it would be a more traditional J w/ single coils, a typical 4-bolt neck, and typical headstock. Needless to say, the Coda is nothing like the BOB.
I tried to tell them that the BOB was the right bass at the wrong time, and if they released it now, it may take off. There's so many boutique J clones out there, but the BOB has enough unique-ness to stand out. And more importantly, although it doesn't have the NS curved body shape or headstock, the BOB is still undeniably 'Spector' in punchy tone and feel. I haven't played the new Coda, but IMO, the only thing 'Spector' about it is the text on the headstock (and build quality of course)! Long live the BOB! | 
