SPECTOR® Club - Part 51

[superdick2112]

Earlier Patrick posted some great looking pics of the nut on his "Blue Dream" after he had polished it up nicely using nail a file & nail buffer sticks.
Here is the nut on my NS-4 after a quick polish job using a small cotton buffing wheel on a Dremel Moto Tool, along with a tiny drop of Zildjian cymbal cleaner. I masked around the nut with masking tape & spent a grand total of 2 minutes polishing. My photography skills pale in comparison to Patrick's, but the nut shined up nicely...

[tomydacat]

NIce job.. love the fretboard wood and inlays NICEEE as well for sure..

[tomydacat]

have always like the Rex look for sure.. the trans black and red ones are nice looking...

[delucajohn2000]

Originally Posted by brotherbassj

I think Sonny had PJ replacements in his Rex. Maybe he will chime in on how that worked for him? I think Grendle has that particular bass? Maybe he will chime in about it? Maybe my memory is wrong? Lol

Yup, I was going to say the same thing. Grendle has that bass now if I am not mistaken.

[superdick2112]

Originally Posted by tomydacat

NIce job.. love the fretboard wood and inlays NICEEE as well for sure..

Thanks. I love the USA abalone inlays too - they remind me of stained glass church windows.

[bigsnack]

Hello all!

I am relatively new to the Spector crew, after having purchased an excellent NS-2A from "ThisSNSucks". TSNS is seriously one of the coolest guys to surf the web, so I am grateful for that!

If any of you have the time, I wanted to ask the group for some advice. I had purchased 2 black NS-2A's within a relatively short time period, and decided to sell one of them after purchasing TSNS's bass. The second one had every single upgrade I was planning to do to the first one, so I saw no reason to keep two. I listed and sold the first one here on TB. The person that purchased it was local to my area, so it seemingly worked out for both of us... He could check out the bass in person before buying it, and I wouldn't have to sweat packing the bass up and shipping it.

Well, the buyer came by and checked out the bass, and he left with it. This was 16 days ago. I received a PM from him late last night, saying that he wants to return the bass because he is unhappy with it. He is claiming that there is an unacceptable amount of fret wear, as well as that one of the bridge saddles is stripped. I noted specifically in my ad that there was fret wear, in addition to the fact that I thought the bridge had been removed / altered / swapped at some point. I didn't know that the saddle was stripped, and so I have offered to pitch in a little cash so that he can buy a replacement if he chooses. However, I don't feel like it is my responsibility to accept a return. I can understand being underwhelmed or disappointed with a used purchase (I know that I have been there), but that is exactly WHY I buy used. If I don't like something, I can usually move it for break even or at a small cost, what I like to call a "rental fee".

I think I have approached this reasonably thus far, but I was hoping to get some feedback from the fine ladies and gents of this group. Although I've been playing for close to 25 years, I've avoided moving gear around due to the possibility of a situation like this. I don't care about being right / wrong, I want to be fair 100%. I appreciate any insight or thoughts, thank you!

Here is a link to my FS ad for those interested:

FS / FT - Spector NS2A with Korean HazLab. Looking for GK MBFusion...

[tomydacat]

Yeah they do for sure.. just awesome for sure..

[iceboxbass]

Originally Posted by JeffplaysBass

New Little Stack of Doom!!!

NICE!

Originally Posted by anton72

Strange that you're comparing 50Watt home practice combo (which is IMHO the best compact home practice amp I've ever tried) to 500Watt combos and even 610 and 410 cabs. Micromark 8" is only a small 50Watt home practice amp and has to be compared only with similar equipment IMHO. I used it with my BEAD-tuned 435LX and it handled low B...again, at home

Nah...It may have sounded like that but by the time I played thru the Micromark 8" I was already down to the small home combo cabs. With the Micromark I had to turn up the volume 90% to get much out. No problem as it was out of my price range anyways. I don't like the tone of a 110 combo cabs much either. I had a Line6 lowdown 110 cube for several months but not big enough cone to do a 5 string justice IMO. From my experiences, a 35" scale 5 string bass' lower frequencies do not come out fully on any single speaker cab unless its a 15" but a 12" does a pretty good job. But I haven't tried the higher end single cabs yet either.

[worshiprocker]

Originally Posted by tomydacat

ID love a REX with the P/J set up/... yes i would

Originally Posted by GBassNorth

I think you can replace the standard EMG humbuckers in a Rex with an EMG humbucker shaped P/J set. That would be sweet, although I'd try the Rex stock first, I so in love with mine I'd never change the electronics (humbuckers/BT preamp). I actually like the sound I get out of my Rex5 more than what I get out of my Euro 4LX with non trim tonepump. I plan on yanking the tonepump and inserting a 9volt preamp or possibly and OPB-2 4 knob in it's place.

Originally Posted by brotherbassj

I think Sonny had PJ replacements in his Rex. Maybe he will chime in on how that worked for him? I think Grendle has that particular bass? Maybe he will chime in about it? Maybe my memory is wrong? Lol

Yup I put the 35p/j set in my Rex4 Pro. I also switched out the BT for a Tone Pump. That bass moves air! If you like the low, low mid area for tone (like Jamie) then that is the bass for you. Grendle has that bass now.

[superdick2112]

Donny - which of your Spectors were used on the new album?

[brotherbassj]

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

Yup I put the 35p/j set in my Rex4 Pro. I also switched out the BT for a Tone Pump. That bass moves air! If you like the low, low mid area for tone (like Jamie) then that is the bass for you. Grendle has that bass now.

Nice! Thanks for thinking of me!

[worshiprocker]

Originally Posted by superdick2112

Donny - which of your Spectors were used on the new album?

my Jade transition era CRFM and a Euro5 on 3 tracks

[ynot12]

Originally Posted by anton72

I also have Micromark801, like it too and I don't think you need anything bigger for home practice unless you're not going to practice with a drummer at home If you ask Can it (CMD121) be at low volumes and still maintain the tone? I first say why you need lower volumes from bigger rig if you already have smaller combo of the same manufacturer that can easily handle it? Before I had Markbass head LM2 and their Club121 cabinet which are together pretty much the same as their CMD121 combo you are speaking about, and I came to conclusion their tone on lower volume is a bit dull and flat...I didn't like them at all at home untill I took them to a small club gig and....wow!!! It only sounds good if you let it pump some power out. After that I realized that I'd rather leave the head but buy 2x10" instead of 1х12" cab. And then I bought Markbass Traveller 102P cabinet. Light, compact and loud...and PUNCHY!

Excellent question and feedback. I'm actually beginning to play with people - a drummer and guitar player - and we have jumped right into writing our own songs, which the guitar player/singer plans to record and eventually play a few small shows (bucket list for all of us). So things are quickly moving beyond being the simple basement player for me.

I just bought an Ampeg Micro CL 100 watt amp which is cool, and totally different that the little Micromark 801, but we jammed last week and it could barely handle the volume needed for our jam session. That's why I've been looking at the Markbass CMD121. I was thinking if I bought that I could sell the 801, but I don't want to get in a situation at home where my wife gets pissed at me for playing too loud. I also like the fact that it's a little cube and can sit on my desk in front of where I play, so its right in my face, versus on the ground as many of the other amps are.

I really like that CMD121. I was also looking at he Gallien-Krueger MB150S-112III 150W MicroBass Combo Amp, as it would fit real nice on my desk, too, and seems like it might do more than the ones I already have.

[bobunit]

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

my Jade transition era CRFM and a Euro5 on 3 tracks

The new album kicks butt!

[ynot12]

Originally Posted by iceboxbass

NICE!


Nah...It may have sounded like that but by the time I played thru the Micromark 8" I was already down to the small home combo cabs. With the Micromark I had to turn up the volume 90% to get much out. No problem as it was out of my price range anyways. I don't like the tone of a 110 combo cabs much either. I had a Line6 lowdown 110 cube for several months but not big enough cone to do a 5 string justice IMO. From my experiences, a 35" scale 5 string bass' lower frequencies do not come out fully on any single speaker cab unless its a 15" but a 12" does a pretty good job. But I haven't tried the higher end single cabs yet either.

I had a Line6 Lowdown 110 a while back and that was a huge dissapointment. The Markbass 801 is SOOO much better than that one. It interesting that you had trouble with the B string as my markbass 801 handles the B on my Rebop quite well. Perhaps it the HZ passive pups on it that work better with the amp???

[bobunit]

Originally Posted by bigsnack

Hello all!

I am relatively new to the Spector crew, after having purchased an excellent NS-2A from "ThisSNSucks". TSNS is seriously one of the coolest guys to surf the web, so I am grateful for that!

If any of you have the time, I wanted to ask the group for some advice. I had purchased 2 black NS-2A's within a relatively short time period, and decided to sell one of them after purchasing TSNS's bass. The second one had every single upgrade I was planning to do to the first one, so I saw no reason to keep two. I listed and sold the first one here on TB. The person that purchased it was local to my area, so it seemingly worked out for both of us... He could check out the bass in person before buying it, and I wouldn't have to sweat packing the bass up and shipping it.

Well, the buyer came by and checked out the bass, and he left with it. This was 16 days ago. I received a PM from him late last night, saying that he wants to return the bass because he is unhappy with it. He is claiming that there is an unacceptable amount of fret wear, as well as that one of the bridge saddles is stripped. I noted specifically in my ad that there was fret wear, in addition to the fact that I thought the bridge had been removed / altered / swapped at some point. I didn't know that the saddle was stripped, and so I have offered to pitch in a little cash so that he can buy a replacement if he chooses. However, I don't feel like it is my responsibility to accept a return. I can understand being underwhelmed or disappointed with a used purchase (I know that I have been there), but that is exactly WHY I buy used. If I don't like something, I can usually move it for break even or at a small cost, what I like to call a "rental fee".

I think I have approached this reasonably thus far, but I was hoping to get some feedback from the fine ladies and gents of this group. Although I've been playing for close to 25 years, I've avoided moving gear around due to the possibility of a situation like this. I don't care about being right / wrong, I want to be fair 100%. I appreciate any insight or thoughts, thank you!

Here is a link to my FS ad for those interested:

FS / FT - Spector NS2A with Korean HazLab. Looking for GK MBFusion...

The buyer was rather fortunate to able to try before you buy and now after two weeks + wants to return it? You may want to PM a moderator to help resolve the issue.

[LimaGuy]

100% agree.
1st, to come and check out the bass and buy it is a privilege that most people don't get.

2nd if he called you the same or next day I would possibly consider his request.

But 16 days later is just way over a reasonable amount of time for him to think he is entitled to a refund. (even if it was 16 days after he received it from a shipment)

You are not a used music store. There is no refund policy.

I think offering him something towards a replacement bridge is more than reasonable from your end.

You may want to get a moderator involved if it gets ugly.

Just curious, but what did you sell it to him for? I see you had it for $480 shipped which is a reasonable price. I assume it was less than that since he picked it up. (you can PM me the answer if you don't want to publicly post it.)

[bigsnack]

Originally Posted by bobunit

The buyer was rather fortunate to able to try before you buy and now after two weeks + wants to return it? You may want to PM a moderator to help resolve the issue.

Thanks for the recommendation, will do.

[superdick2112]

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

my Jade transition era CRFM and a Euro5 on 3 tracks

Awesome.
Your album knocked me over the first time I heard it, and it just keeps getting better with each listening.
Well done Sir!

[Basstovsky]

Originally Posted by iceboxbass

That's great to know! Thanks! How long have you had your B20? A little bit at a time I kept throwing more & more Spector juice at it and the rig kept asking for more! "Come on! Is that all you got?!?!" Lol Hmmm...am I starting a trend here? All my bass rigs start with the letter A.

I got it 2 or 3 years ago when I decided I needed something smaller than my old Sunn 1x15 to keep at home while I kept the Sunn at the rehearsal space. Went to GC and it was the only practice amp with a 4 band EQ, most had either a 3-band or some only had bass and treble!! The Acoustic was the only one that had no problem when i dug in and got aggressive with my playing, as you said no crackle, no clipping, no speaker stress just clear tone. It was on sale for $150 down from the original price of $200 so I grabbed it and took it home!

Very underrated small combo, as it is very loud for only 20 watts.