SPECTOR® Club - Part 49

[j.kernodle]

gotta put my dot on this thread! I'm in with no spectors currently owned, but still
checking in daily to see what the Spector mob is buying lately.

By the way, my vote for the EMG BTC as the best bang for the buck preamp replacement still stands. hazlab still wins though.

[JPSBassist]

Originally Posted by GBassNorth

Hey thanks for the info JP. I'll be moving out your way (Ventura area) sometime after the first of the year so the timing of the release is perfect. I'll just wait until I get there to start looking, one less bass to move is a good thing right now.

Instrumental Music in Ventura, Santa Barbara and Thousand Oaks is a Spector Dealer.

They're locally owned. Great stores.

[bclark812008]

Originally Posted by Chipit

I'm in. Nice to meet everyone.

Welcome!!! ...that Forte looks familiar!

[bclark812008]

oh...and I'm in too! Lookin' like my fretless should be here just before Christmas!

[iceboxbass]

In and Spectorless! Sigh! Still waiting for "Big Blue"...but in the meantime I have on loan to keep me company...a Geddy Lee and an old P bass Fenders. There's something sweet about "old wood".

Originally Posted by Baird6869

6 weeks with my first Spector and I am still loving the Forte 5!

Your Forte 5 has the most awesome maple flaming!

Originally Posted by Baird6869

This was Smadder-ized.

It has a BTC preamp and an EXB. I haven't played a Forte with the Aguilar pre, but mine sounds killer. I don't use the EXB much, but I really like the EMG BTC.

Loved head over heels with the OBP 3 in my former Forte 5.

Originally Posted by superdick2112

IN.

Saweet arsenal!!!

Originally Posted by seventhframe

The full arsenal representing!










Man oh man that Brooklyn is nice...

Seventh...I love your style in how you bought your Spectors...slow, methodical and awesome ones!

Originally Posted by Chipit

I'm in. Nice to meet everyone.

Welcome to our family! That's a sweet Forte 4 you have!

[Christian Waiau]

IN!

[husky123]

The sun finally came out and I got a chance to photograph the new family. With all the buy, sell and trades these three have landed.

The always reliable and my rock of the fleet Forte with two new additions: A 1986 Kramer era in orange flame and a 1990 blue quilt NS 2 (Jeff's former Precious). They all play incredible sweet and sound just a tad different in a great way. Love these basses.

[bclark812008]

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

Originally Posted by seventhframe

Originally Posted by husky123

Originally Posted by superdick2112

Originally Posted by sumgruuvz

Those are some pretty fantastic family shots right there

[superdick2112]

Originally Posted by husky123

The sun finally came out and I got a chance to photograph the new family. With all the buy, sell and trades these three have landed.

Lee, please tell me you still have your NS-4.....


Love the orange & the "Precious"!

[worshiprocker]

Originally Posted by superdick2112

Lee, please tell me you still have your NS-4.....


Love the orange & the "Precious"!

No he doesn't.... but another brother in arms has it not me

[bclark812008]

Originally Posted by superdick2112

Lee, please tell me you still have your NS-4.....

It is in good hands! ...not mine...but one of our brothers has been hiding it!

[delucajohn2000]

Originally Posted by superdick2112

Lee, please tell me you still have your NS-4.....


Love the orange & the "Precious"!

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

No he doesn't.... but another brother in arms has it not me

Originally Posted by bclark812008

It is in good hands! ...not mine...but one of our brothers has been hiding it!

Pictures coming shortly

[delucajohn2000]

I wanted to get an outside shot but it's a bit cold so I got the best one I could for now. Here is the updated family photo with my newest acquisition:

[superdick2112]

Originally Posted by delucajohn2000

Pictures coming shortly

Good Man! Still a few of us keeping the 18-volt/DC torch lit!

[delucajohn2000]

Originally Posted by superdick2112

Good Man! Still a few of us keeping the 18-volt/DC torch lit!

You know it! I do think I will probably pickup a P/J Spector just to have next year at some point but it's not something on my immediate list since I am very happy with my collection right now.

[awilkie84]

I'm thinking about throwing a Euro 5 bridge with intonation screws on my Rebop.
It's confirmed that it will fit, but is there anything fancy I have to do with the saddles?
Someone mentioned I might have to cut slots for the strings to rest in.
Is this the case?

[bclark812008]

Originally Posted by delucajohn2000

I wanted to get an outside shot but it's a bit cold so I got the best one I could for now. Here is the updated family photo with my newest acquisition:

SWEET!

[Clearwave]

I'm curious how the forte compares with the Kramers....and how the Kramers compare with each other.

care to share?

Originally Posted by husky123

The sun finally came out and I got a chance to photograph the new family. With all the buy, sell and trades these three have landed.

The always reliable and my rock of the fleet Forte with two new additions: A 1986 Kramer era in orange flame and a 1990 blue quilt NS 2 (Jeff's former Precious). They all play incredible sweet and sound just a tad different in a great way. Love these basses.

[delucajohn2000]

Originally Posted by awilkie84

I'm thinking about throwing a Euro 5 bridge with intonation screws on my Rebop.
It's confirmed that it will fit, but is there anything fancy I have to do with the saddles?
Someone mentioned I might have to cut slots for the strings to rest in.
Is this the case?

Yes, you will need to cut the slots. I ordered a new Euro bridge for my Rebop 5 (without the intonation screws) and there were no grooves cut in the saddles. Sam (Limaguy) did the install for me and I believe he just used a file if I am not mistaken. I will verify with him though and find out.

[TK4261]

Originally Posted by bclark812008

oh...and I'm in too! Lookin' like my fretless should be here just before Christmas!

That is going to look !!!!