SPECTOR® Club - Part 48 - Page 37

JeffplaysBass · #**721** 11-10-2012, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by superdick2112

I noticed that too and was wondering - are the Kramer era basses finished in poly, or something else?

They are finished in the blood of a Virgin Goddess!!!

JeffplaysBass · #**722** 11-10-2012, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by iceboxbass

You're not a kidding! My head is spinning like a tennis match at Wimbledon...or is it my pain killers being washed down with some old Brandy???

ynot12 · #**723** 11-10-2012, 07:08 AM

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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!

Too bad it only lets you like it once.

Hot stuff. Done!

smadder · #**724** 11-10-2012, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by brotherbassj

No matter what, it is good as proven by my newest addition via YOU! Thanks! It's been a sincere pleasure talking to you about this for a long while now and you helping me actualize the tone in my head and MAKING if effing happen for me Steve! My gratitude is beyond words so I won't even try to express it. A simple thank you is not enough, but thank you, sincerely, from this guys heart!

Any time dude! Just finding that tone is amazing and I'm glad you've finally got a version of it that works for you.

Now sell those pedals!

ynot12 · #**725** 11-10-2012, 07:21 AM

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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.

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

Steve, good for you dude. That bass looks amazing and based on your description, you may have a keeper.

iceboxbass · #**726** 11-10-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Sharknose79

I want a Forte 4...

Seems to me I remember someone (Sponsor) giving % off...

I was even quoted a price, but that email was long ago & I don't have it. Sadly my chewing-gum-like brain didn't retain who sent it.
Dammit.

Not that I want to give up my Euro 4LX....

...but where's the place to find the best deal on a Forte4...?

Todd Cook AKA Bassboy01 will give you a great deal thru guitar house of Tulsa, http://www.guitarhouse.net/
Also, bass central, ask for Beaver Felton.
Good luck! Forte 4 is a great bass! Had one but sold it for a Forte 5. I'm a fiver player it turns out.

bassgiant15 · #**727** 11-10-2012, 08:03 AM

I'm a big porcupine tree fan! Check out the Spector goodness on Steven Wilson's new project. Round 3:50 are some killer Coda tones!

http://youtu.be/eTiLoiyHDRI

iceboxbass · #**728** 11-10-2012, 08:08 AM

Quote:

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!

Done! Plus she has top notch equipment, Spector and Ampeg!

JeffplaysBass · #**729** 11-10-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Bassie720

LOL! Yes. Well it is from Jeff, but I'm not sure that it was Lee's This is very similar. I bet Sam knows

or maybe it was Lees and Jeff added the 9V. I think the rest of Talkbass must think were nuts

Let em, I love it here.

Actually not from Lee. Lee's has the Haz "copy" this one has the "real" Haz. Both are Blueburst with solid maple wings. Lee's is like a darker color and Joe's new one is Flame....can you tell the difference?...Also Lee's former "The Freak" is getting a make over....Chrome US bridge with matching hardware and sides of fretboard getting touched up.

JeffplaysBass · #**730** 11-10-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat240

He came back to me with 2600 the best he could do. But,...... I have another deal in the works for a Hungarian Sheep dog.

A Hungarian Sheep dog???....I just got a sensation in my nether regions.....

husky123 · #**731** 11-10-2012, 08:43 AM

Double gig Saturday fella's! First gig is a benefit for Wounded Warriors with the original band (The Shallows) at 2 pm. Second one is my cover band (Half Step Down) at 10 pm.

Getting the call: The Forte and Jeff's Orange Kramer. Gonna be fun. Talk to you guys later....time to pack up the guns.

brotherbassj · #**732** 11-10-2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffplaysBass

Think of the NV610....Take a pinch of punch out and add a pinch of thunder...

I held onto my Berg nv215 because I preferred it over the 610.....however the nv425 has always sounded like a great blend of both worlds. If we were closer in distance, I might have to finally try one of those out. I can tell you though......if you like. The trunk and the berg, after your honeymoon with the markbass you might wanna go back to the big rig.....I've done the markbass gear and after a year had to go back to cast frame speakers....lol. Don't get me wrong....the markbass is good stuff.....it just did not have the testicular fortitude!

JeffplaysBass · #**733** 11-10-2012, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by husky123

Double gig Saturday fella's! First gig is a benefit for Wounded Warriors with the original band (The Shallows) at 2 pm. Second one is my cover band (Half Step Down) at 10 pm.

Getting the call: The Forte and Jeff's Orange Kramer. Gonna be fun. Talk to you guys later....time to pack up the guns.

To War!!!

delucajohn2000 · #**734** 11-10-2012, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by husky123

Double gig Saturday fella's! First gig is a benefit for Wounded Warriors with the original band (The Shallows) at 2 pm. Second one is my cover band (Half Step Down) at 10 pm.

Getting the call: The Forte and Jeff's Orange Kramer. Gonna be fun. Talk to you guys later....time to pack up the guns.

Correction. Lee's Orange Kramer

j.kernodle · #**735** 11-10-2012, 09:02 AM

works got me down in Lakeland Florida for a couple of weeks. taking a Saturday pilgrimage over to bass central. anybody got anything they want me to try out?

I plan to play the trans black Woodstock NS2 if it's still there.

**superdick2112** · #**736** 11-10-2012, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j.kernodle

works got me down in Lakeland Florida for a couple of weeks. taking a Saturday pilgrimage over to bass central. anybody got anything they want me to try out?

I plan to play the trans black Woodstock NS2 if it's still there.

Please play the "Brooklyn-Style" walnut-bodied ltd. edition -the one with the straighter, less-figured top - & let me know what you think of it compared to the trans.-black Woodstock.
Thanks!

Fat240 · #**737** 11-10-2012, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by husky123

Double gig Saturday fella's! First gig is a benefit for Wounded Warriors with the original band (The Shallows) at 2 pm. Second one is my cover band (Half Step Down) at 10 pm.

Getting the call: The Forte and Jeff's Orange Kramer. Gonna be fun. Talk to you guys later....time to pack up the guns.

I was hoping to make it out. The baby's sick and were not gonna be able to come up this weekend. I have the whole month of Dec off so I'll have to get your schedule. Plus I got to meet with a guy about a Hungarian Sheep dog out that way also.

iceboxbass · #**738** 11-10-2012, 09:10 AM

Quote:

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.

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

Outstanding job done Steve! She looks great!

j.kernodle · #**739** 11-10-2012, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdick2112

Please play the "Brooklyn-Style" walnut-bodied ltd. edition -the one with the straighter, less-figured top - & let me know what you think of it compared to the trans.-black Woodstock.
Thanks!

on it!

JeffplaysBass · #**740** 11-10-2012, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat240

I was hoping to make it out. The baby's sick and were not gonna be able to come up this weekend. I have the whole month of Dec off so I'll have to get your schedule. Plus I got to meet with a guy about a Hungarian Sheep dog out that way also.

Let me get this correct.....The whole December off? and meeting a guy with a Hungarian Sheep dog?....It's like being in Heaven and drinking wine with Jesus himself....Awesome!!!!