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11-17-2012, 04:47 PM
|  | All bass, no talent!
Me endorsed? | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada | | My main 2 basses are a Spector Forte 5 and a MTD 535.
The Spector has tight spacing and is almost 12 lbs. The MTD is 8 lbs with wide spacing. Both are expensive.
I have previously owned a Lakland 55-02 and a MTD Kingston KZ6.... Il liked the Lakland but the MTD might fit your needs better. Light, wide spacing but the body is average sized. Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCranium  So I'm in the market for a new 5er and I would love a Spector but just can't deal with the tight string spacing does anyone have any opinions? Budget is a concern too so far I'm considering a Lakland 55-01 or a DJ5 or maybe an MTD Kingston KZ5 or a Brubaker Brute I just don't have the finances for a $3000 bass. A smaller body and light weight are a requirement |
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11-17-2012, 04:57 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Spector Basses | | Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mesa, Arizona | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by RichardCranium So I'm in the market for a new 5er and I would love a Spector but just can't deal with the tight string spacing does anyone have any opinions? Budget is a concern too so far I'm considering a Lakland 55-01 or a DJ5 or maybe an MTD Kingston KZ5 or a Brubaker Brute I just don't have the finances for a $3000 bass. A smaller body and light weight are a requirement because I have the physique of a 3rd grader! Some version of a JJ pickup setup would be nice too.
I previously had a Schecter Diamond P5 and it was just too heavy and bulky plus I wasn't thrilled with the sound. I'm in a mostly country band now and a 5er would be a real advantage. | How bout a Rebop? Brother J has one...... |
11-17-2012, 05:33 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: RI | | | Hey guys, i have a question about the Hipshot M4 detuner. I have the schaller tuners on my Ian hill which is why i got the M4, but the holes don't align. Do i have to drill a new hole in order for it to work? I hope i dont have to because this is my baby.If anyone has one on there spector please let me know what to do.
thanks a lot
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11-17-2012, 05:50 PM
|  | Resident Hack and General Waste of Gear | | Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Micco Florida | | Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCranium So I'm in the market for a new 5er and I would love a Spector but just can't deal with the tight string spacing does anyone have any opinions? Budget is a concern too so far I'm considering a Lakland 55-01 or a DJ5 or maybe an MTD Kingston KZ5 or a Brubaker Brute I just don't have the finances for a $3000 bass. A smaller body and light weight are a requirement because I have the physique of a 3rd grader! Some version of a JJ pickup setup would be nice too.
I previously had a Schecter Diamond P5 and it was just too heavy and bulky plus I wasn't thrilled with the sound. I'm in a mostly country band now and a 5er would be a real advantage. | I recently bought 55-02 used on the forum. While something like that would fit your budget and string spacing requirements, the body is on the large size. Even still, mine is just a tick over 9lbs.
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11-17-2012, 05:56 PM
|  | One of Sam's Spector Johns. | | Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Las Vegas, NV | | Hey guys. I have a EMG BTS system I have for sale if anyone is interested.
It's Here: EMG BTS System
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11-17-2012, 05:58 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lynchburg, VA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by worshiprocker How bout a Rebop? Brother J has one...... | +1 just switch out the pups with 40J's, it's is a nice playing bass. I got to play it during my visit.
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11-17-2012, 05:58 PM
| | One of Sam's Spector Johns. | | Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Las Vegas, NV | | Quote:
Originally Posted by mikenel169 Hey guys, i have a question about the Hipshot M4 detuner. I have the schaller tuners on my Ian hill which is why i got the M4, but the holes don't align. Do i have to drill a new hole in order for it to work? I hope i dont have to because this is my baby.If anyone has one on there spector please let me know what to do.
thanks a lot | Had the same problem a while back, it's kind of confusing, but maybe Phat can shed some light on how to get the right one, he just dealt with someone at Hipshot and might know how to go about it.
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11-17-2012, 06:00 PM
| | One of Sam's Spector Johns. | | Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Las Vegas, NV | | | looking for a little light cabinet to take to Minnesota with me for the transplant.
Anyone have any recommendations/experience with the 2 I am looking at?
Aguilar SL 112
Markbass Markbass New York 121 1x12 Bass Cabinet
Thanks guys.
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11-17-2012, 06:01 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: RI | | Quote:
Originally Posted by chrisloe Had the same problem a while back, it's kind of confusing, but maybe Phat can shed some light on how to get the right one, he just dealt with someone at Hipshot and might know how to go about it. |
thanks a lot for the reply, yea its frustrating because now that im lookin at the tuners, even though they are schaller tuners, the hole is at the 6 o'clock position where normal m4's are at the 9, i guess these are the newer ones?? I think i need to return to sender on ebay and get the GB7 detuner  .
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11-17-2012, 06:35 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mass | | Quote:
Originally Posted by chrisloe I guess technically it was double boxed, in that he used 2 boxes, but yikes! Nice single strand of duct tape to try to hold them together. I'm surprised UPS would even take it like that. $1.00 worth of packing tape and 3 minutes could have made it a lot better. Luck it didn't get really damaged. Says a lot for Spector cases. Did it have the "Spector by Kramer" case? I got one of those cases for my NS-2A 22 years ago and that case has been "TO WAR" and although the case looks like crap, never had anything happen to the bass. | Actually the case looks like a fender style with a sticker of Johnny Cash or something, haha... 
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11-17-2012, 06:36 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mass | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaymi wasn't that the "$500" Kramer? | Let me see....$350 Haz $200 bridge...No $550, hehe..
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11-17-2012, 06:51 PM
|  | Hey Ho, lets go!
Endorsing Artist: Spector Basses Spector Strings | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington DC,Silver Spring,MD | | | Photobucket not working. This came today. Forte4 refinish in Ho Tangerine matte. |
11-17-2012, 06:57 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Spector Basses | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leesburg, VA | | | I love it Joe. Like the inlay decal too. Hook a brother up with the connection!
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11-17-2012, 06:57 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lynchburg, VA | | | Awesome refinish!
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11-17-2012, 07:04 PM
| | Hey Ho, lets go!
Endorsing Artist: Spector Basses Spector Strings | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington DC,Silver Spring,MD | | Quote:
Originally Posted by husky123 I love it Joe. Like the inlay decal too. Hook a brother up with the connection! | Quote:
Originally Posted by Fat240 Awesome refinish! |
Thanks fellas. It turned out better than I had hoped. Really amazing in person. I would love to see a JPS picture of this. The decal turned out amazing, they really nailed it on the size. http://www.inlaysticker.com/ |
11-17-2012, 07:07 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boynton Bch FL | | Quote:
Originally Posted by worshiprocker How bout a Rebop? Brother J has one...... | If it wasn't for the tight string spacing I'd be all over it trust me. In my old band I was borrowing a MusicMan Sub5 and it was too narrow and I know the Spectors are even tighter.
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11-17-2012, 07:44 PM
|  | Living the Dream! | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: "icebox of the Nation" | | Quote:
Originally Posted by worshiprocker It looks like the one from Facebook. I thought he was asking like $2000 | Yes that is the $500 Kramer that got flipped for $2,000.
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11-17-2012, 07:59 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mass | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.Bassie720 Photobucket not working. This came today. Forte4 refinish in Ho Tangerine matte. | Cool!!!!
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11-17-2012, 08:02 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mass | | Quote:
Originally Posted by iceboxbass Yes that is the $500 Kramer that got flipped for $2,000. | Yes kind of like the $900 Ian Hill you so graciously flipped to me for $1400.... ....In God we trust!!!...Got to love those Flatwounds, soooo much GROWL!!!
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11-17-2012, 08:06 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Spector Basses | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leesburg, VA | | | What is is dick punch Jeff day? I personally think all this talk of how much this, that and the other when the dude (Jeff) is trying to sell a bass for less than he paid is pretty uncool.
So is everyone's glass house shatter proof? Anyone else here ever sell something for profit?
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