SPECTOR® Club - Part 51

[j.kernodle]

Originally Posted by JPSBassist

In 1997 Stuart had been notified that he was going to be awarded the Spector Trademarks back. So on a few builds he started integrating the Double-S back in, basically because all of the templates to cut the Double-S headstock logos and the templates to make the Double-S space in the headstock wood had been lost.

I found those machines a few months ago. Or I should say the person that took them when Kramer failed told me they have them.

But back then Stuart was having to go back to the drawing board. So there are number 1997 models which are called "Transition Models" which feature the traditional Spector markings, but were completed before the official award to Stuart from the courts.

They are pretty cool to have. That guitar has the SSD body, the SSD neck/fingerboard/body joint, but the Spector markings.

In 1998 with the official relaunch of the Spector Brand, Stuart would retool these features, add abalone inlays, and the "Official" start of the Woodstock Era would begin.

The bass in question is in really good shape.

that bass is mighty nice. has the big bridge, great quilt, only thing I wish it had was the rounded fingerboard joint.

I might have to make a move on that thing.

[JPSBassist]

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

From what I understand there is going to be a list price increase in 2013.

This is my understanding.

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

And Donny is correct, it not just Spector. This seems to be across the board with the majority of companies.

This is also my understanding.

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

I assume Basscentral must have gotten the increase list and the prices got calculated.

This would be my guess. Although I guess BC can change their prices any time they like, I would have thought that perhaps they'd wait until 2013 to adjust prices.

But pricing isn't anything I have any knowledge of. I do what I am asked... meaning when/if stuff like price changes happen, I'll get asked to update the website with any new information.

I learn about stuff like this not too long before you do. Sorry I can't honestly tell you anything more, I'm not in the know.

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

Coming from the consumer side, I guess you could ask the retailer if they can sell a New old stock bass at the older price if they had it in stock before the price increase. But that is something the Mananger/Owner will have decide.

Yeah. I mean if we're talking about a bass already in stock, you can always ask to see if they'd honor the previous price. It never hurts to ask and although I am a contractor for Bass Central, I have to say I like working with them because they're really easy-going, good people.

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

In April 2011, I got my Euro 4LX from Basscentral for the "Old stock" 2010 price since they had it in stock from the year prior.

I got a similar deal when I bought my first Euro from them over three years ago, before I knew anyone at Spector.

If there's one thing that Beaver and Crew like to do, it's sell basses. So just ask those guys.

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

P.S.
Bunk, Great collection of Spectors.

FOR REAL. And I owe Bunk a huge apology. I've been so discombobulated with my back stuff and surgery and PT that I've totally forgotten to send him the Data DVD with all of the photos and letters for his Alex Webster.

My sincere apologies. I came across that disk today buried in a pile of stuff I'm feeling better and trying to get through and I realized I need to mail you this thing.

So it will get done tomorrow.

Bunk is a heck of a patient guy and a gentleman because he's never mentioned it to me.

I'm sincerely sorry for forgetting it. There's some cool photos on this for you and I could NOT BE happier that you really love that bass.

[JPSBassist]

Originally Posted by JeffplaysBass

Now those other used Spectors on this site are not going to sell with this one around...

Dude! You know I looked at this and didn't really pay any attention that is was signed as a Doug Wimbish.

Someone does need to jump on this.

First, the Doug Wimbish wasn't officially a signature model in 2009. So this far pre-dates that. This is a USA NS-2. So that makes it pretty special.

Then also, I know this from first-hand experience.

The Doug Wimbish Signature Model has a set of features. Change any of them and it's NOT a Doug Wimbish (officially).

So for instance, The Blue Dream has the Doug Wimbish neck. But it has J/J pickups and is blue-black burst.

I asked PJ when I ordered it and he said, "It's just an NS-2JJ with the Wimbish neck." Meaning Stuart wouldn't sign it as an NS-2 Doug Wimbish.

It has to be Ultra-Amber and have the P/J pups.

So for this to be marked as a "Doug Wimbish" and be Peacock Blue (Spector's name for Teal). Wicked.

This is a nice bass any way you slice it.

And it's different.

[superdick2112]

I know this has been brought up before, but does anyone know when Spector will have the US9V circuit back in stock?
After my last gig I came to the conclusion that the EMG BT pre in my CRFM has to go bye-bye.....

[madbassplaya]

Originally Posted by superdick2112

I know this has been brought up before, but does anyone know when Spector will have the US9V circuit back in stock?
After my last gig I came to the conclusion that the EMG BT pre in my CRFM has to go bye-bye.....

I'm curious as to what you didn't like?

[JPSBassist]

Originally Posted by superdick2112

I know this has been brought up before, but does anyone know when Spector will have the US9V circuit back in stock?
After my last gig I came to the conclusion that the EMG BT pre in my CRFM has to go bye-bye.....

The office will be closed from the 24th until the 2nd of January.
So I'd check back with them after the beginning of the new year and see how the back-order situation looks then.

[superdick2112]

Originally Posted by madbassplaya

I'm curious as to what you didn't like?

At home and at rehearsals, the BT sounds pretty good. Live, my NS-4 (US12V) and Euro (non-trim TP) were absolutely killing, but the CRFM sounded thin, sterile & brittle.
Its amazing what a difference a few hundred more watts & a larger room can make.

[madbassplaya]

I've had two experiences with that pre.

1. CRFM 5 with DC's: Terrible. The tone was thin and there was no umph as you described. It didn't cut it in the band setting for me.

2. NS2J-AR with EMG J's: Fantastic sounding. Clear and Powerful! But it was only in my bedroom. Never gigged or in a band situation.

[WOLFTOWER5]

Originally Posted by bunkaroo

Been too long since I did one - putting my crappy camera skills to work:

I am sitting in a pool of my own drool. Great family pic.

[worshiprocker]

Originally Posted by madbassplaya

I've had two experiences with that pre.

1. CRFM 5 with DC's: Terrible. The tone was thin and there was no umph as you described. It didn't cut it in the band setting for me.

2. NS2J-AR with EMG J's: Fantastic sounding. Clear and Powerful! But it was only in my bedroom. Never gigged or in a band situation.

I play CRFMs with trim pot TonePumps... they Slay!

I played the same NS2J-AR in a band setting and sold the bass... it sounded good by itself, but seemed to be timid in the band setting, not too bad I guess, just not as good as the CRFMs. Lets put it this way... I had to use a MXR m80 with some grit to get even close to the CRFM tone (with TP), straight

[bunkaroo]

Originally Posted by JPSBassist

This is my understanding.

This is also my understanding.

This would be my guess. Although I guess BC can change their prices any time they like, I would have thought that perhaps they'd wait until 2013 to adjust prices.

But pricing isn't anything I have any knowledge of. I do what I am asked... meaning when/if stuff like price changes happen, I'll get asked to update the website with any new information.

I learn about stuff like this not too long before you do. Sorry I can't honestly tell you anything more, I'm not in the know.

Yeah. I mean if we're talking about a bass already in stock, you can always ask to see if they'd honor the previous price. It never hurts to ask and although I am a contractor for Bass Central, I have to say I like working with them because they're really easy-going, good people.

I got a similar deal when I bought my first Euro from them over three years ago, before I knew anyone at Spector.

If there's one thing that Beaver and Crew like to do, it's sell basses. So just ask those guys.

FOR REAL. And I owe Bunk a huge apology. I've been so discombobulated with my back stuff and surgery and PT that I've totally forgotten to send him the Data DVD with all of the photos and letters for his Alex Webster.

My sincere apologies. I came across that disk today buried in a pile of stuff I'm feeling better and trying to get through and I realized I need to mail you this thing.

So it will get done tomorrow.

Bunk is a heck of a patient guy and a gentleman because he's never mentioned it to me.

I'm sincerely sorry for forgetting it. There's some cool photos on this for you and I could NOT BE happier that you really love that bass.

Hey man no worries - honestly it slipped my mind as well. Time gets away from me too - believe me!

[JeffplaysBass]

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

this is across the board with a lot of different builders.... something must have gone up with costs or taxes.

Thats awesome!!!...Now if I sell any of my NS2's I will also add the $300 to the asking price....

[JeffplaysBass]

Originally Posted by j.kernodle

that bass is mighty nice. has the big bridge, great quilt, only thing I wish it had was the rounded fingerboard joint.

I might have to make a move on that thing.

Me too, highest i will go is $2900...

[j.kernodle]

Originally Posted by JeffplaysBass

Me too, highest i will go is $2900...

I think it'll be yours then. lol

[JeffplaysBass]

Originally Posted by superdick2112

At home and at rehearsals, the BT sounds pretty good. Live, my NS-4 (US12V) and Euro (non-trim TP) were absolutely killing, but the CRFM sounded thin, sterile & brittle.
Its amazing what a difference a few hundred more watts & a larger room can make.

Thats exactly what I say about those recordings people put on here. Most people say I can't tell much difference. Yes but when you put it through a 4/10, 8/10, 2/15 stack thats when you can tell most.....

[JeffplaysBass]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281042150980...84.m1423.l2649


2 bids....let the Bidding War begin!!!!! TO WAR!!!

[brotherbassj]

Originally Posted by JeffplaysBass

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281042150980...84.m1423.l2649

2 bids....let the Bidding War begin!!!!! TO WAR!!!

Grab it Jeff!!!

[tomydacat]

HUMMINA HUMMINA WOWSA

[iceboxbass]

Originally Posted by davefonbass

Guys, I just joined the forum properly and will apologize for the earlier post. I had no idea how this works but am figuring this out...I hope to make a lot of new friends here.

Many thanks to all!

Dave

Welcome to our Spector family Dave! Glad to have you on board!

[anton72]

New Spector day! My Fretless NS-2 is here. Kramer-era, 1989. And picture af a "perfect pair"!