SPECTOR® Club - Part 51

[cjmodulus]

Originally Posted by bunkaroo

The Dunlops actually do quite well and are pretty inexpensive if you're looking for a quick fix. ProSteels are pretty nice too but you have to be careful about the length if you have a 35" scale - some of them might not be long enough unless you get the extra long.

Currently, I'm using Circle K's on all my Spectors. They are a mix of nickel and steel which in their words are "not quite as bright as steels and not as ‘scooped’ as nickels. "

I was using Fat Beams for a little while but the CK's sound really great on my Euros to my ears. They have a coupon code for 20% off right now so might be worth a look.

I've considered circle Ks before- being a nickel user normally, that might not be a bad way to go since its a mix... Ill have to look into it.

Question for my fellow euro owners- what steels do you prefer? I've got slinkys on her right now and it sounded amazing when they still had their zing, but they effectively died fairly quickly. So any recommendations for steels with good life? I'm usually a nickel guy but the euro really sings with steels on her. I'm using heavy gauge (110 E) tuned to D standard fwiw.

I love Dunlop Steels and Daddario prosteels. I'm using dunlops exclusively now

And this one is for "All things Spector"



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDJz57-c5XI







Sorry about the poor quality. I have it in HD but it'll take forever to upload.

SOOOOO EPIC!!![/quote]

That's 2 mentions of dunlops... I think I'll give those a try first since a local shop carries them. If those don't work out I think I'll look more into trying the circle Ks that Bunk mentioned. They get race reviews, so it'll be cool to test 'em out for myself.

[cjmodulus]

Originally Posted by superdick2112

My white Euro is currently setup for D tuning, & I string it (and all of my other basses) with D'Addario Prosteels, .45 - 1.00 gauge. I find the slightly lighter gauge gives me a better balance of mids & highs with the lows in D tuning, but YMMV.

Thanks for the recommendation! This is the only bass I've ever had in non standard tuning- I like my strings on the tighter side though, hence my heavy preference. But I'm open to experiment a bit. Now that I know what bass I'm going to be using for a while, experimenting with strings is a much cheaper way to get closer to my 'dream tone' !

[Worldeeeter]

Originally Posted by cjmodulus

Question for my fellow euro owners- what steels do you prefer? I've got slinkys on her right now and it sounded amazing when they still had their zing, but they effectively died fairly quickly. So any recommendations for steels with good life? I'm usually a nickel guy but the euro really sings with steels on her. I'm using heavy gauge (110 E) tuned to D standard fwiw.

I have been playing LaBella Hard Rockin' Steels for over 15 years. I love the feel, the sound, and I have never broken one!
They are the only strings I have ever had on my '95 NS4CRFM.

[Worldeeeter]

Originally Posted by Worldeeeter

I have been playing LaBella Hard Rockin' Steels for over 15 years. I love the feel, the sound, and I have never broken one!
They are the only strings I have ever had on my '95 NS4CRFM.

Forgot to mention - the LaBella HRS M70 set is designed for D-tuning. They are 054-075-090-111. I tune down a lot, and there is no noticeable change in tension. Love em!

[cjmodulus]

Originally Posted by Worldeeeter

Forgot to mention - the LaBella HRS M70 set is designed for D-tuning. They are 054-075-090-111. I tune down a lot, and there is no noticeable change in tension. Love em!

Hmm, I've heard about sets designed for drop tuning, and it's cool to hear that they perform well at what they're designed for. Thanks for the heads up!

Oh, and I keep it in D standard, but use it more frequently in Drop C with the band (heavy, scooped guitar tone from both guitarists) so sets with strong mids are a big plus!

[Baird6869]

Originally Posted by cjmodulus

Question for my fellow euro owners- what steels do you prefer?

I play a Forte 5 but Fodera Steels are amazing on my Spector.

They are bright and last a long time. Don't let the boutique name fool you, they are inexpensive ($20-25 for a 4 string set) and made in Pennsylvania.

Sadowsky Steels are a close second.

I use Fodera strings on all of my basses these days in any case.

[awilkie84]

Originally Posted by Baird6869

I play a Forte 5 but Fodera Steels are amazing on my Spector.

They are bright and last a long time. Don't let the boutique name fool you, they are inexpensive ($20-25 for a 4 string set) and made in Pennsylvania.

Sadowsky Steels are a close second.

I use Fodera strings on all of my basses these days in any case.

I've noticed this about a lot of the boutique-named strings. They're generally cheaper than the other brands.

Personally, I won't change from my DR K3s.

[Gearhead17]

Labella Hard Rockin Steels on both of them. EMG 40DC's. The Darker Red one has Padauk Wings, is a prototype version and there may only be 8 of them in the world. The red one also has EMG P5's on it. It works better on that bass since the body wood was different. All three have the Haz Lab 18 volt system and the Tone Pump was removed. Hipshot Ultra Lite Tuners on each one. Dunlop strap locks. White bass was painted and I bought it used - they painted over the Cherry/Yellow finish. Did a decent job, but someday I want to sand off both finishes and redo it in gloss white. Maybe sand the neck about a 1/16th.

I named them too: Big Red, Mr. Orange, Snowflake.

[chrisloe]

Originally Posted by husky123

Whoa, when The Don calls you out you best get the steppin'.

Phew, I'm back. What'd I miss?

Anywho's here's the latest family pic. One thing's for sure in my rotation of basses....the Forte always weathers the storm.

Hey "the Don" I like that! Welcome back Lee!

Awesome Pictures, where is the Blue Kramer, do you knot have that anymore?

[chrisloe]

Hey guys. Okay, I am doing a little cleaning up and I have some stuff. One of the things I have is some old recording stuff that I have had for a couple of years. It has to be used with a PC, every time I have tried to install it on a Mac it has failed.

It is a Digidesign Mbox Mini 2 with Protools 8 software, and I have two small Eden Studio speakers that I bought seprately. I am using my Mac stuff for the little amount of recording I use, so just want to get rid of it. It is a education version, which means since I am am a teacher when I bought it I think I got like a $25 OR $50 discount, other wise it's all the same Protools 8 you would find anywhere.

It's not the greatest setup in the world, the speakers sound decent, but again, they are not going to be in Dr. Dre's studio anytime soon, but so far any recording I have ever posted in the forum has been recorded with this set up.

So here's what I am thinking, I would like this to go to someone in the club, I am not looking for anything for them. I am a teacher, have taught bass lessons to students, so I would like to just see them go to someone who can and will use them can just have them. Maybe just pay the shipping and we will call it good because you are in the club. I would like to see someone young that doesn't maybe have the bread for some recording stuff, but really anyone in the club is cool with me.

I hope I am not breaking some kind of rule by listing them here, but I figure they are not for sale, they are for donation to someone in the club, so hopefully that's cool.

Just PM me, best story or I think whoever will use it or, first or what ever and we will get them to you.

Chris.

[chrisloe]

Originally Posted by chrisloe

Hey guys. Okay, I am doing a little cleaning up and I have some stuff. One of the things I have is some old recording stuff that I have had for a couple of years. It has to be used with a PC, every time I have tried to install it on a Mac it has failed.

It is a Digidesign Mbox Mini 2 with Protools 8 software, and I have two small Eden Studio speakers that I bought seprately. I am using my Mac stuff for the little amount of recording I use, so just want to get rid of it. It is a education version, which means since I am am a teacher when I bought it I think I got like a $25 OR $50 discount, other wise it's all the same Protools 8 you would find anywhere.

It's not the greatest setup in the world, the speakers sound decent, but again, they are not going to be in Dr. Dre's studio anytime soon, but so far any recording I have ever posted in the forum has been recorded with this set up.

So here's what I am thinking, I would like this to go to someone in the club, I am not looking for anything for them. I am a teacher, have taught bass lessons to students, so I would like to just see them go to someone who can and will use them can just have them. Maybe just pay the shipping and we will call it good because you are in the club. I would like to see someone young that doesn't maybe have the bread for some recording stuff, but really anyone in the club is cool with me.

I hope I am not breaking some kind of rule by listing them here, but I figure they are not for sale, they are for donation to someone in the club, so hopefully that's cool.

Just PM me, best story or I think whoever will use it or, first or what ever and we will get them to you.

Chris.

And gone, for a great situation! Thanks guys, didn't take long!!

[husky123]

Originally Posted by chrisloe

Hey "the Don" I like that! Welcome back Lee!

Awesome Pictures, where is the Blue Kramer, do you knot have that anymore?

Thanks Don.

Yeah Jeff's "Precious" went back home to Brett. He really wanted it back for some sentimental reasons and I felt obliged. I did get "Big Earl" back though and she is more pissed off than ever so I'm good.

[Baird6869]

Originally Posted by chrisloe

And gone, for a great situation! Thanks guys, didn't take long!!

Good to hear!

I am fairly new to this club, but it is obvious that there is truly a great bunch of Spector people on TB!

[davefonbass]

I don't have a lot of Spector's but I am proud of what I have and have worked real hard for them...always looking for another Kramer era...

[Zitch]

Just sold my White NS2A, so we should have a new member here in the coming weeks...

[j.kernodle]

Originally Posted by Gearhead17

Labella Hard Rockin Steels on both of them. EMG 40DC's. The Darker Red one has Padauk Wings, is a prototype version and there may only be 8 of them in the world. The red one also has EMG P5's on it. It works better on that bass since the body wood was different. All three have the Haz Lab 18 volt system and the Tone Pump was removed. Hipshot Ultra Lite Tuners on each one. Dunlop strap locks. White bass was painted and I bought it used - they painted over the Cherry/Yellow finish. Did a decent job, but someday I want to sand off both finishes and redo it in gloss white. Maybe sand the neck about a 1/16th.

I named them too: Big Red, Mr. Orange, Snowflake.

I really like the padauk bass! I think the dark wood wings with maple center is becoming my favorite Spector look.

[awilkie84]

Originally Posted by Gearhead17

Labella Hard Rockin Steels on both of them. EMG 40DC's. The Darker Red one has Padauk Wings, is a prototype version and there may only be 8 of them in the world. The red one also has EMG P5's on it. It works better on that bass since the body wood was different. All three have the Haz Lab 18 volt system and the Tone Pump was removed. Hipshot Ultra Lite Tuners on each one. Dunlop strap locks. White bass was painted and I bought it used - they painted over the Cherry/Yellow finish. Did a decent job, but someday I want to sand off both finishes and redo it in gloss white. Maybe sand the neck about a 1/16th.

I named them too: Big Red, Mr. Orange, Snowflake.

Gorgeous, but I'm definitely not a fan of the holes.
Makes me want to avoid putting an 18V in my ReBop, for sure.

[Baird6869]

Originally Posted by awilkie84

Gorgeous, but I'm definitely not a fan of the holes.
Makes me want to avoid putting an 18V in my ReBop, for sure.

+1.

Normally I am pretty easy to please, but those holes would drive me nuts.

Killer basses though!

[Gearhead17]

Originally Posted by Baird6869

+1.

Normally I am pretty easy to please, but those holes would drive me nuts.

Killer basses though!

You can always leave in one of the old knobs - just disconnect it. I used to do that, but I had this urge to twiddle it all the time, so I got rid of it! LOL!

The difference between the Haz Lab and the Tone Pump sold me though....holes are cool!

[Gearhead17]

Originally Posted by j.kernodle

I really like the padauk bass! I think the dark wood wings with maple center is becoming my favorite Spector look.

The picture is not doing it justice - it's a little more red in person. It used to be a brighter red when I first bought it. It's about 8 years old. It has gotten darker over the years and has a tone hump around 300hz. Very thick sounding bass and I LOVE IT.