SPECTOR® Club - Part 48

[JPSBassist]

Originally Posted by superdick2112

Moog MF-103 Phaser - the baddest phaser ever built, for bass or guitar.... And more knobs than you can shake a stick at.

http://www.moogmusic.com/products/mo...2-stage-phaser

Dude... I love Moog's stuff. ALL OF IT... but that's some seriously pricy stuff.

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FWIW- the MXR-Dunlop pedals are made so well... they're heavy... LOL. Which to me these days means they are high quality. Cheap stuff doesn't usually weigh much.

I'm stoked to see all the new tonal directions I'll be able to take my Spectors... and The Blue Dream is waiting for a circuit. So now that Haz is back up and operational (they lost power for a week but no damage), I hope that sometime in the next few weeks I'll have my ultimate dream bass to test them on.

[THE DANiMAL]

I love MXR pedals, I currently have the bass octave deluxe, carbon copy and blow torch. They're all great. The bass comp, envelope filter and fuzz deluxe are all on my want list.

[JPSBassist]

Hey everyone!

Nicki has entered a contest for Source Audio for the Hot-Hand pedal.

I shot this video (and edited) for her: http://youtu.be/9dWH74ikFaM

Please go and spend the 1.5 minutes to watch it and like it please! That's how it's being judged.

Let's put a cool Spector artist and her room full sweet Spectors (my NS-4 and ARC6-RW and the prototype ReBop-MM are on the wall behind her and she's playing her own Euro5LX) on top!

[delucajohn2000]

Originally Posted by JPSBassist

I will let you know!

What I'm interested to see is if I can get the envelope filter and the blow torch together to give me a Muse - "Hysteria" tone. I've been interested in that tone for a while. It's so synth sounding... but kick butt at the same time.

And since that's almost like a guitar riff... I jam on that bass line. Only difference is I play it with a pick.

You only need one pedal to do that. The Darkglass B3k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSB_-ZxTDXA

Originally Posted by superdick2112

Moog MF-103 Phaser - the baddest phaser ever built, for bass or guitar.... And more knobs than you can shake a stick at.

http://www.moogmusic.com/products/mo...2-stage-phaser

Man, that thing looks straight from the 80's, LOL. And that is a good thing since I love the 80's. Looks like something Flock of Seagulls would rock

[smadder]

Originally Posted by JPSBassist

I will let you know!

What I'm interested to see is if I can get the envelope filter and the blow torch together to give me a Muse - "Hysteria" tone. I've been interested in that tone for a while. It's so synth sounding... but kick butt at the same time.

And since that's almost like a guitar riff... I jam on that bass line. Only difference is I play it with a pick.

YES. Seriously, Patrick. Promise me you'll cop a few versions of it with different settings or even different effects and post them ASAFP. Please. That would be a perfect way to demonstrate what you can do to comp, but also to make your own in different ways.

[JPSBassist]

Originally Posted by delucajohn2000

You only need one pedal to do that. The Darkglass B3k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSB_-ZxTDXA



Man, that thing looks straight from the 80's, LOL. And that is a good thing since I love the 80's. Looks like something Flock of Seagulls would rock

That's close... but the tone is more than just distortion and compression.

There's an envelope-ish tone to the notes. I've got the tone pretty close with a synth filter in guitar-rig through a DI. But I know there's got to be a "real-world" solution that doesn't rely on software.

If I get time I post some samples for you.

[JPSBassist]

Originally Posted by smadder

YES. Seriously, Patrick. Promise me you'll cop a few versions of it with different settings or even different effects and post them ASAFP. Please. That would be a perfect way to demonstrate what you can do to comp, but also to make your own in different ways.

I hear ya Capt'n! If I get some spare time I sure will.

[Fat240]

Originally Posted by JPSBassist

I will let you know!

What I'm interested to see is if I can get the envelope filter and the blow torch together to give me a Muse - "Hysteria" tone. I've been interested in that tone for a while. It's so synth sounding... but kick butt at the same time.

And since that's almost like a guitar riff... I jam on that bass line. Only difference is I play it with a pick.

Prunes and Custard, kicks azz on that tone.

[ynot12]

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

Spector Tonepump... run it at 18v.... about $120 shipped from spector

Does anyone have the wiring diagram for the tone pump at 18v? I'd like to give this a shot.

I'm now finding myself grabbing the new Euro with the tone pump over the one with the BQC.

EDIT: Never mind, just saw then diagram was posted. Thanks.

[smadder]

Originally Posted by JPSBassist

I hear ya Capt'n! If I get some spare time I sure will.

Thanks, Patrick. I know how busy you are and I don't mean to be disrespectful of you by asking, but I really am dying to hear them in those contexts... being selfish so I apologize.

[ubnomnar]

Originally Posted by JPSBassist

Hey everyone!

Nicki has entered a contest for Source Audio for the Hot-Hand pedal.

I shot this video (and edited) for her: http://youtu.be/9dWH74ikFaM

Please go and spend the 1.5 minutes to watch it and like it please! That's how it's being judged.

Let's put a cool Spector artist and her room full sweet Spectors (my NS-4 and ARC6-RW and the prototype ReBop-MM are on the wall behind her and she's playing her own Euro5LX) on top!

Wow... that was sure easy to "Like!"

[sumgruuvz]

Originally Posted by Mr.Bassie720

The Pelon is out of the bag!

pinche pelon

[worshiprocker]

Spoke to my bass tech today .... only one pedal away from being completed.... it is a humble start, but they are all quality pedals.

I've pretty stoked!

[brotherbassj]

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

Spoke to my bass tech today .... only one pedal away from being completed.... it is a humble start, but they are all quality pedals.

I've pretty stoked!

As you should be! :-)

[Mr.Bassie720]

Originally Posted by sumgruuvz

pinche pelon

I love this group!

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

Spoke to my bass tech today .... only one pedal away from being completed.... it is a humble start, but they are all quality pedals.

I've pretty stoked!

Wicked! You're being able to add new tones and textures is going to open up infinite possibilities for your band, you guys already sound great. Are they all MXR?


I think lost it a little bit I found myself with a Spector coming next week from refinishing. A Spector on order, the MMBop, coming in December and a Spector, early Euro, coming from Massachusetts in the very near future. I had to free up some funds and reluctantly put up one of my favorite basses of all time. My beloved, Cadillac green JA-R. I am really happy to report that it is staying in our Spector family. The new owner will reveal him/herself when they are ready. I just got to thank all you guys for the bumps and the kind words. This is the best place to hang!

[smadder]

So I took my matte black "faux forte" maple topped Euro LX5 and put in DCs and finally, a USA 18v circuit with a kill switch instead of a dummy fourth pot or empty hole. The kill switch is wired to the jack, so it has no play in the tone of the preamp whatsoever. The unit only fits in the cavity one way and it ends up from the player's side as having the kill switch in the lower right, the stacked bass and treble at the very bottom, the volume on the very top, and the balance to the far left. Not completely unconventional, but not typical and certainly not on this model or any standard Spector. It's easy to use, the kill switch can come in handy and the fit in the rear cavity is just right with a bit of foam under one of the batteries. The cavity had been shielded by Spector via paint and it was so well done that there was no need for copper taping or any additional shielding fixes. It's a testament to the detail and thoroughness of the Czech shop.

The tone is absolutely amazing. Flat, it is HUGE. The Spector growl is there, but instead of getting growlier with volume and band gains, it just gets louder and bassier or brighter depending on how you use the eq. So it behaves a bit differently sonically and in terms of how the controls color the tone. It's also important to note that the EMG DC humbuckers are running at a full 18v as they were designed to optimally do and that they themselves have internal preamps that add greatly to the tone of a Spector. It does sound very, very much like a USA NS-5, but it is missing the cut and depth of a fuller heavier maple body (not necessarily in weight, but in tone). However, the tone is so amazing, so rich and thick and cutting and warm and growly that when you add in the light weight, the thinner neck profile, and really, truly, the significantly lower cost.... it's the fastest way to an NS-5 that I could find and it worked out so very, very well. I can't tell you how wonderful it feels to basically own an NS-5 and be able to have this sound at hand. It's really how amazing the full Spector sonic experience is and I'm so glad I can finally share in what so many of you are able to experience regularly. These custom preamp circuits in combination with the EMGs (and of course - the wood) is truly a unique sound and a true revelation for me in bass tone. I just get it now even more than I got it the first time almost a year ago. And as soon as the 9v comes and goes in a very special bass.... I'm gonna be on top of the world with my tone and will have almost completely realized a dream. That's pretty cool. Not a particularly deep dream, but a musical one nonetheless. Gotta throw a tons of thanks to Jaymi for the assistance as well.

Here are some pics. Let me know what you think.

[anton72]

Originally Posted by JPSBassist

That's close... but the tone is more than just distortion and compression.

There's an envelope-ish tone to the notes. I've got the tone pretty close with a synth filter in guitar-rig through a DI. But I know there's got to be a "real-world" solution that doesn't rely on software.

If I get time I post some samples for you.

This envelop-ish\synth touch is given by Akai Deep Impact bass synth. Chris uses it in his pedalboard. I've got one Best bass synth ever, shame that Akai discontinued it and made no re-issue. This one plus B3K gives you an exact sound in "Hysteria".

[worshiprocker]

Originally Posted by Mr.Bassie720

I love this group!



Wicked! You're being able to add new tones and textures is going to open up infinite possibilities for your band, you guys already sound great. Are they all MXR?


I think lost it a little bit I found myself with a Spector coming next week from refinishing. A Spector on order, the MMBop, coming in December and a Spector, early Euro, coming from Massachusetts in the very near future. I had to free up some funds and reluctantly put up one of my favorite basses of all time. My beloved, Cadillac green JA-R. I am really happy to report that it is staying in our Spector family. The new owner will reveal him/herself when they are ready. I just got to thank all you guys for the bumps and the kind words. This is the best place to hang!

no not all mxr.... just one the mxr octave deluxe and the dunlop power block. I'm sticking with the Hartke for a while. it is built well and sounds great. compessor, octave, and preamp... simple and sweet. Possibly a flanger in the future. but i'm keeping it simple.

I'm glad the JAR is staying in the family. Euro from MA? the one from Jeff that was Lee's?

[Fat240]

Originally Posted by smadder

So I took my matte black "faux forte" maple topped Euro LX5 and put in DCs and finally, a USA 18v circuit with a kill switch instead of a dummy fourth pot or empty hole. The kill switch is wired to the jack, so it has no play in the tone of the preamp whatsoever. The unit only fits in the cavity one way and it ends up from the player's side as having the kill switch in the lower right, the stacked bass and treble at the very bottom, the volume on the very top, and the balance to the far left. Not completely unconventional, but not typical and certainly not on this model or any standard Spector. It's easy to use, the kill switch can come in handy and the fit in the rear cavity is just right with a bit of foam under one of the batteries. The cavity had been shielded by Spector via paint and it was so well done that there was no need for copper taping or any additional shielding fixes. It's a testament to the detail and thoroughness of the Czech shop.

The tone is absolutely amazing. Flat, it is HUGE. The Spector growl is there, but instead of getting growlier with volume and band gains, it just gets louder and bassier or brighter depending on how you use the eq. So it behaves a bit differently sonically and in terms of how the controls color the tone. It's also important to note that the EMG DC humbuckers are running at a full 18v as they were designed to optimally do and that they themselves have internal preamps that add greatly to the tone of a Spector. It does sound very, very much like a USA NS-5, but it is missing the cut and depth of a fuller heavier maple body (not necessarily in weight, but in tone). However, the tone is so amazing, so rich and thick and cutting and warm and growly that when you add in the light weight, the thinner neck profile, and really, truly, the significantly lower cost.... it's the fastest way to an NS-5 that I could find and it worked out so very, very well. I can't tell you how wonderful it feels to basically own an NS-5 and be able to have this sound at hand. It's really how amazing the full Spector sonic experience is and I'm so glad I can finally share in what so many of you are able to experience regularly. These custom preamp circuits in combination with the EMGs (and of course - the wood) is truly a unique sound and a true revelation for me in bass tone. I just get it now even more than I got it the first time almost a year ago. And as soon as the 9v comes and goes in a very special bass.... I'm gonna be on top of the world with my tone and will have almost completely realized a dream. That's pretty cool. Not a particularly deep dream, but a musical one nonetheless. Gotta throw a tons of thanks to Jaymi for the assistance as well.

Steve that's awesome and exactly what's going in the Rebop 5 im refinishing. Hook me up with one of those kill switches.

[Fat240]

Prunes and Custard - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SKs338tSYU