SPECTOR® Club - Part 49

[Mr.Bassie720]

Originally Posted by Clearwave

I plan on going, who else is going?

I'm definitely going. After finally meeting Sam in person and having a great time, I am ready to meet more of my Spector family.

[THE DANiMAL]

So, is it just me or are ReBops not easy to come across anymore? I've been searching high and low for a 5er and there are barely any used and as far as I can find, only BassCentral has some new.

[Mr.Bassie720]

There must be a a brief dry spell. ReBops are generally readily available. The Guitar Center used section usually has quite a few, as does eBay. Though I must admit, I mostly see 4 stringers.

[cableguy]

Originally Posted by Mr.Bassie720

There must be a a brief dry spell. ReBops are generally readily available. The Guitar Center used section usually has quite a few, as does eBay. Though I must admit, I mostly see 4 stringers.

I went through this with NS2A's when I finally had the cash to pick one up. Their were quite a few available in the weeks leading up to me being ready to buy one. When I had the cash in hand it was a month or so until another one popped up. But it made it all the sweeter when the right one appeared.

[TinIndian]

So I got my NS2A in yesterday! Brought it home and spent some time cleaning it up and doing some work on it. The pots were so scratchy that one barely worked. After hitting it with some cleaner/lube a couple times it's almost normal. The nut is so worn that it rattles on 3 of the 4 strings and it needs to have the frets dressed.

Anyway, after rigging the nut slots to stop the rattle and getting the pots working I played her for a good couple hours. I Love it! Even with pretty dead strings it still has that great Spector sound! The neck is fantastic and plays like a dream! I think I'll bring her to practice tonight as is and have at it.

Cheers!

[LimaGuy]

Originally Posted by THE DANiMAL

So, is it just me or are ReBops not easy to come across anymore? I've been searching high and low for a 5er and there are barely any used and as far as I can find, only BassCentral has some new.

Originally Posted by Mr.Bassie720

There must be a a brief dry spell. ReBops are generally readily available. The Guitar Center used section usually has quite a few, as does eBay. Though I must admit, I mostly see 4 stringers.

Does seem like a brief dry spell. Hold the cash they will start coming up again.

Here is a older used ReBop at SamAsh used.
Price is a bit high, but you may be able to get them down.

http://used.samashmusic.com/item.php?id=2440

Originally Posted by TinIndian

So I got my NS2A in yesterday! Brought it home and spent some time cleaning it up and doing some work on it. The pots were so scratchy that one barely worked. After hitting it with some cleaner/lube a couple times it's almost normal. The nut is so worn that it rattles on 3 of the 4 strings and it needs to have the frets dressed.

Anyway, after rigging the nut slots to stop the rattle and getting the pots working I played her for a good couple hours. I Love it! Even with pretty dead strings it still has that great Spector sound! The neck is fantastic and plays like a dream! I think I'll bring her to practice tonight as is and have at it.

Cheers!

Most NS-2A's I have owned or seen have really worn/low slotted nuts.

This place on ebay sells a nut that fits in perfect for a NS-2A.
You will just need to shave 1-2mm off the bottom and it will fit fine. It comes 43MM X 9MM X 6MM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280972495405...84.m1436.l2649

Here is one I got from them and by the way this is the bass that cableguy now owns.

[Clearwave]

I took Sams advice on this a couple of months ago. I did two NS2A's at once! It was a simple project, one of them did require a little of shaving down.

Thanks Sam!

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

Most NS-2A's I have owned or seen have really worn/low slotted nuts.

This place on ebay sells a nut that fits in perfect for a NS-2A.
You will just need to shave 1-2mm off the bottom and it will fit fine. It comes 43MM X 9MM X 6MM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280972495405...84.m1436.l2649

Here is one I got from them and by the way this is the bass that cableguy now owns.

[brotherbassj]

Originally Posted by THE DANiMAL

So, is it just me or are ReBops not easy to come across anymore? I've been searching high and low for a 5er and there are barely any used and as far as I can find, only BassCentral has some new.

I've had a sweet black cherry early rebop five for sale for about 3 months now in the classifieds! It has upgraded DC pickups and a BQC preamp...........lol. I JUST agreed to trade it for a MESA M6....but it was around for a LONG time for $700

Surprised no one pointed it out..........myself included! LOL

There is a natural on GC.com for $599 in New Jersey with inlays. Looks to be decent. Price is less than half cost new street pricing. If you want one badly hop on that one!

[Jaymi]

I knew you traded it so...

[TinIndian]

Done! Thanks For the tip! I've also got some gold hardware coming for it, tuners, bridge, etc.. sounds like I'll have a good project in a week or so!

Can't wait to get it all up to snuff! I've got a gig this weekend and I think I'm going to bring this and my 55-02 with me.

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

Most NS-2A's I have owned or seen have really worn/low slotted nuts.

This place on ebay sells a nut that fits in perfect for a NS-2A.
You will just need to shave 1-2mm off the bottom and it will fit fine. It comes 43MM X 9MM X 6MM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280972495405...84.m1436.l2649

Here is one I got from them and by the way this is the bass that cableguy now owns.

[TinIndian]

I was looking at mine and there is no serial number on the control cover. I know the earlier ones did not have a serial number. Does that mean it is likely an '87? Anyone know when they started putting the serial numbers in the NS2A's?

[Clearwave]

I too would like some information on this. I have two production NS2A's one is number 1064, the other 6267. Any history on how they did the serial numbers and non serial numbers would be appreciated. Maybe we could ask PJ about this. I don't like to bug him with questions on old stuff. But if several guys want to know....

I bet Todd has some info.....

Originally Posted by TinIndian

I was looking at mine and there is no serial number on the control cover. I know the earlier ones did not have a serial number. Does that mean it is likely an '87? Anyone know when they started putting the serial numbers in the NS2A's?

[ynot12]

Originally Posted by THE DANiMAL

So, is it just me or are ReBops not easy to come across anymore? I've been searching high and low for a 5er and there are barely any used and as far as I can find, only BassCentral has some new.

Just sent you a PM. My Black Zebop is available.

[LimaGuy]

Originally Posted by TinIndian

I was looking at mine and there is no serial number on the control cover. I know the earlier ones did not have a serial number. Does that mean it is likely an '87? Anyone know when they started putting the serial numbers in the NS2A's?

Originally Posted by Clearwave

I too would like some information on this. I have two production NS2A's one is number 1064, the other 6267. Any history on how they did the serial numbers and non serial numbers would be appreciated. Maybe we could ask PJ about this. I don't like to bug him with questions on old stuff. But if several guys want to know....

Here is the general info on NS-2A's as per PJ.

Early 1987 models did not have any serial numbers

They started putting serial numbers on the control covers.

Serial numbers NS1xxx would be mid-late 1987

The production at the original Korean factory was from 1987 to 1989. They made around 2-3K per year.

Serial numbers NS8xxx would be 1989

So NS6xxx maybe 88ish.

In 1990 they temporarily switched factories, thus the Samick verison NS-2A's which have S ser# on the back of the headstock. (and less curve, bridge and knob placement)

FYI, NS-94/95, 2000, Q & Legend series are made at the original Korean factory that the 87-89 NS-2A's were made at.

[Clearwave]

Thanks Sam,
I copied and pasted that info for my "spector files".

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

Here is the general info on NS-2A's as per PJ.

Early 1987 models did not have any serial numbers

They started putting serial numbers on the control covers.

Serial numbers NS1xxx would be mid-late 1987

The production at the original Korean factory was from 1987 to 1989. They made around 2-3K per year.

Serial numbers NS8xxx would be 1989

So NS6xxx maybe 88ish.

In 1990 they temporarily switched factories, thus the Samick verison NS-2A's which have S ser# on the back of the headstock. (and less curve, bridge and knob placement)

FYI, NS-94/95, 2000, Q & Legend series are made at the original Korean factory that the 87-89 NS-2A's were made at.

[TinIndian]

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

Here is the general info on NS-2A's as per PJ.

Early 1987 models did not have any serial numbers

They started putting serial numbers on the control covers.

Serial numbers NS1xxx would be mid-late 1987

The production at the original Korean factory was from 1987 to 1989. They made around 2-3K per year.

Serial numbers NS8xxx would be 1989

So NS6xxx maybe 88ish.

In 1990 they temporarily switched factories, thus the Samick verison NS-2A's which have S ser# on the back of the headstock. (and less curve, bridge and knob placement)

FYI, NS-94/95, 2000, Q & Legend series are made at the original Korean factory that the 87-89 NS-2A's were made at.

Thanks LimaGuy! I appreciate the info!

[ebradfordrich]

Mmmmm, purplicious Euro goodness...

[bclark812008]

Originally Posted by ebradfordrich

Mmmmm, purplicious Euro goodness...

now that's a sweet color!!

[Basstovsky]

Very nice, too rich for me though.

[brotherbassj]

Originally Posted by ebradfordrich

Mmmmm, purplicious Euro goodness...

Is this a refinish? Looks great.......grape ape, grape ape!