SPECTOR® Club - Part 33 - Page 32

gearHed289 · #**621** 05-22-2012, 09:18 AM

Gorgeous white NS-2A!

cjmodulus · #**622** 05-22-2012, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peledog

Nicely done. Great track. The second vid put a smile on my face. Love it. So punk rock.

That's a looker for sure, very cool! Congrats!

Too much crotch! lol

On another note, I just added a white NS-2A to my stable.

Thanks! And congrats on the ns2a! A white Spector with P/Js is on my list of basses to own before I kick the bucket.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Blanc

Most excellent. Nice work.

thanks!

worshiprocker · #**623** 05-22-2012, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjmodulus

Got some vids from saturday night;
Pixies cover (I'm pretty proud of my playing on this one)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPR4d...feature=relmfu

an original (you can't hear me as well as in the other one for some reason, but it could have been the fact that i had my distortion on- I'm still getting used to using it in a band setting)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otWkk...feature=relmfu

not the music that i usually play, but it's fun to go out and play with friends.

awesome job man!

worshiprocker · #**624** 05-22-2012, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peledog

Nicely done. Great track. The second vid put a smile on my face. Love it. So punk rock.

That's a looker for sure, very cool! Congrats!

Too much crotch! lol

On another note, I just added a white NS-2A to my stable.

Is that Jeff's? that thing is super clean... congrats

cjmodulus · #**625** 05-22-2012, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

awesome job man!

Thanks Donny! That show was the first time I used the MXR live- both as a tone shaper and for some PA support. It's nice to have one, and the sound guy was pretty grateful. I can definitely see myself getting more live use out of it!

worshiprocker · #**626** 05-22-2012, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjmodulus

Thanks Donny! That show was the first time I used the MXR live- both as a tone shaper and for some PA support. It's nice to have one, and the sound guy was pretty grateful. I can definitely see myself getting more live use out of it!

glad you are liking it! Its a great pedal especially when paired up with a Spector

worshiprocker · #**627** 05-22-2012, 10:25 AM

tomorrow is NBD for me... I can't wait... I'm going insane!!!

I've got pickups, preamp and strings waiting for this beast!!!!

JeffplaysBass · #**628** 05-22-2012, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

Is that Jeff's? that thing is super clean... congrats

Nope,...I doubt that is the original paint job, looks fabulous!!

JeffplaysBass · #**629** 05-22-2012, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

Is that Jeff's? that thing is super clean... congrats

Actually the ns2 I had last year didn't have that good a paint job....and that sucker was around $4,500..haha.

chrisloe · #**630** 05-22-2012, 10:49 AM

Hey guys. So it took me a while because I actually set up a little studio at my house, thought it would take a hour or two, ended up taking me most of the weekend.

I did a comparison recording of my NS-4 with the 35P and 35J pickups and the DC pickups.

Specs: Recorded with my USA NS-4 directly into Protools.
Fairly new Rotosound swing bass 66's on the bass (A little buzzy on the low string).
Volume all the way up, blend in the middle, EQ set flat on the 18 volt Haz.
Tuned to drop D.

Each recording is the same with 3 parts:
Fingers (Rage Against the Machine - Freedom Riff)
Slapping (a little riff I wrote)
Pick (Verse from The Pot- Tool)

Here is with the 35P in the front, 35J in the back.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73814054/P-J.mp3

Here is with the 35P in the front, DC in the back.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73814054/P-DC.mp3

Here is with both DC pickups (the way it came...)

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73814054/DC's%20Direct.mp3

Let me know what you think....

ysand · #**631** 05-22-2012, 11:15 AM

Great samples!

I like all the combinations, I think that the bass sounds amazing due to all the other factors besides the pickups (including your playing)

If I had to choose one combination it would be the 35P and DC.
I could be more than happy with any of them though.

**superdick2112** · #**632** 05-22-2012, 11:19 AM

I prefer the 1st clip, w/the 35P in the front & the 35J in back.
This seems to have the fullest overall range & richest mids, & with a bit more preamp gain and some on-board bass & treble boost, I think the sound would work for me.
Which setup are you leaning towards?

troubleboy · #**633** 05-22-2012, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisloe

Weird, my Dad is there at the Mayo Clinic today, I will be there with him in a couple of weeks...doubt it will last that long.

I live in Rochester and just called and left a message about this very bass. A friend sent me a link this morning.
Fingers crossed.

spector_boogie · #**634** 05-22-2012, 11:25 AM

Yeah that P+DC combo definitely is the best of both worlds!!

husky123 · #**635** 05-22-2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisloe

Hey guys. So it took me a while because I actually set up a little studio at my house, thought it would take a hour or two, ended up taking me most of the weekend.

I did a comparison recording of my NS-4 with the 35P and 35J pickups and the DC pickups.

Specs: Recorded with my USA NS-4 directly into Protools.
Fairly new Rotosound swing bass 66's on the bass (A little buzzy on the low string).
Volume all the way up, blend in the middle, EQ set flat on the 18 volt Haz.
Tuned to drop D.

Each recording is the same with 3 parts:
Fingers (Rage Against the Machine - Freedom Riff)
Slapping (a little riff I wrote)
Pick (Verse from The Pot- Tool)

Here is with the 35P in the front, 35J in the back.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73814054/P-J.mp3

Here is with the 35P in the front, DC in the back.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73814054/P-DC.mp3

Here is with both DC pickups (the way it came...)

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73814054/DC's%20Direct.mp3

Let me know what you think....

Awesome man, thanks for doing that. They all sounded great but I liked the 35P and 35J for the clarity. Good grind but still and great bite with punchy clarity. My 2.

chrisloe · #**636** 05-22-2012, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troubleboy

I live in Rochester and just called and left a message about this very bass. A friend sent me a link this morning.
Fingers crossed.

Weird, I grew up in the Fargo area, but lived and taught in Rochester for a year (like 2000-2001) until my wife and I got laid off, then we moved to Vegas. I will be there again in June with my dad, he has another appointment at Mayo

.

Great town, Looking forward to visiting again, just wish it was under different circumstances.

Good luck with the bass, you can't go wrong with a NS-2A.

chrisloe · #**637** 05-22-2012, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ysand

Great samples!

I like all the combinations, I think that the bass sounds amazing due to all the other factors besides the pickups (including your playing)

If I had to choose one combination it would be the 35P and DC.
I could be more than happy with any of them though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdick2112

I prefer the 1st clip, w/the 35P in the front & the 35J in back.
This seems to have the fullest overall range & richest mids, & with a bit more preamp gain and some on-board bass & treble boost, I think the sound would work for me.
Which setup are you leaning towards?

Quote:

Originally Posted by spector_boogie

Yeah that P+DC combo definitely is the best of both worlds!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by husky123

Awesome man, thanks for doing that. They all sounded great but I liked the 35P and 35J for the clarity. Good grind but still and great bite with punchy clarity. My 2.

Thanks guys. I go back and forth I like the P and DC combo alot, but I also dig the 2 DC's. Through my SVT the DC in the back just has this bg thick presence that I lose with the J, the DC just sounds huge through my amp.

worshiprocker · #**638** 05-22-2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisloe

Hey guys. So it took me a while because I actually set up a little studio at my house, thought it would take a hour or two, ended up taking me most of the weekend.

I did a comparison recording of my NS-4 with the 35P and 35J pickups and the DC pickups.

Specs: Recorded with my USA NS-4 directly into Protools.
Fairly new Rotosound swing bass 66's on the bass (A little buzzy on the low string).
Volume all the way up, blend in the middle, EQ set flat on the 18 volt Haz.
Tuned to drop D.

Each recording is the same with 3 parts:
Fingers (Rage Against the Machine - Freedom Riff)
Slapping (a little riff I wrote)
Pick (Verse from The Pot- Tool)

Here is with the 35P in the front, 35J in the back.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73814054/P-J.mp3

Here is with the 35P in the front, DC in the back.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73814054/P-DC.mp3

Here is with both DC pickups (the way it came...)

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73814054/DC's%20Direct.mp3

Let me know what you think....

I like the PJ personally... but the P DC is cool too

cableguy · #**639** 05-22-2012, 11:49 AM

Hey all you Spector guys. I finally getting a chance to try out the Spector Legend 5 with haz copy pre in a band setting. It sounds pretty fricken awesome! The only tough thing about that is my other bass is passive and the volume difference when switching basses is tough to deal with. I've been cutting the main volume on the Spector to try to and match things. I've always been a passive bass guy and wonder if this takes away from the tone with an active bass? I haven't had enough time playing it live to tell much difference. Anything you guys do to deal with this other than buying a 4 string Spector? (which may happen anyway)

worshiprocker · #**640** 05-22-2012, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cableguy

Hey all you Spector guys. I finally getting a chance to try out the Spector Legend 5 with haz copy pre in a band setting. It sounds pretty fricken awesome! The only tough thing about that is my other bass is passive and the volume difference when switching basses is tough to deal with. I've been cutting the main volume on the Spector to try to and match things. I've always been a passive bass guy and wonder if this takes away from the tone with an active bass? I haven't had enough time playing it live to tell much difference. Anything you guys do to deal with this other than buying a 4 string Spector? (which may happen anyway)

Usually amps have a -14 db switch for active basses.... You could also get an EQ pedal and up the volume out for when you use the passive bass

But I encourage buying another Spector