SPECTOR® Club - Part 51 - Page 47

cableguy · #**921** 12-30-2012, 11:50 AM

I'll have to say I was a bit dissapointed with my Legend 5 B string. To me my G&L L1505 had a better sounding one. To be fair that was an USA bass that cost a lot more. Everything else is really nice with the Legend 5 though. I have a new set of strings that I'm going to put on soon with a .150 B string. I really hope this helps it out. Right now I have a set of Rotos witha .135 B.

brotherbassj · #**922** 12-30-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Profania_bass

Both my Spector's B strings (Rebop and Euro) are much better than the Warwick's.. It's a German made one too!

That might be because the Spectors are 35 scale and the warwick are 34 scale. Everyone always told me that the extra inch scale makes a difference and it seems to for me except on my warwick stage 2 five.....but maybe the strings and wood combo makes it ok on that one....I do like the Spector Bs but to be fair I mainly play my fours....so I'm less "in tune" with B string tone...lol

husky123 · #**923** 12-30-2012, 11:53 AM

Anyone on here have any experience with an NS 4 H2 with a TW in the front and MM in the rear? Wondering how that bad larry might sound? Would the difference in the normal TW and the MMTW be enough to make a difference. I'm looking at one with the Aggie 3 band.

GBassNorth · #**924** 12-30-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by madbassplaya

Good to see some people jumping on the J train! It's lonely here among the pj users!

So far, of the 3 Spectors I own (Rex5 HH/BT, Euro 4LX PJ/nontrim tonepump, USA NS-2J JJ/OBP-3) I like the JJ best. The Rex comes in a close second and the Euro comes in third. I think I could bump the Euro up to #2 with a 9volt in place of the tonepump, if they ever get back on the market. In the meantime I've got my eye on a couple of Spectorcore basses with the HPiezo/Fishman layout. That should just about cover all the bases for what I play.
And now for some woodstock NS-2J SE porn...

Rebopmass · #**925** 12-30-2012, 12:10 PM

Hey all just added a 4a string Rebop to the fiver. Amazingly again found it for 250. Bass is in mint condition. Not bad. 2 Bops for 500 bucks.

delucajohn2000 · #**926** 12-30-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cableguy

I'll have to say I was a bit dissapointed with my Legend 5 B string. To me my G&L L1505 had a better sounding one. To be fair that was an USA bass that cost a lot more. Everything else is really nice with the Legend 5 though. I have a new set of strings that I'm going to put on soon with a .150 B string. I really hope this helps it out. Right now I have a set of Rotos witha .135 B.

Does your Legend have the EMG HZ's or the SSD ones? I remember reading someone saying a similar statement but they swapped the SSD pickups out with EMG DC's and it made a huge difference. I forget where I read it and it was only from one person but its just a thought.

I am thinking about picking up a Legend 5 in another month or two to use it as a tuned down bass so I plan on trying them out in the near future.

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Originally Posted by Rebopmass

Hey all just added a 4a string Rebop to the fiver. Amazingly again found it for 250. Bass is in mint condition. Not bad. 2 Bops for 500 bucks.

Yeah, if you search, you can find Rebops for some great prices. I picked up my 2002 Rebop 5 for dirt cheap from Guitar Center and it really is an amazing bass.

bassgiant15 · #**927** 12-30-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GBassNorth

So far, of the 3 Spectors I own (Rex5 HH/BT, Euro 4LX PJ/nontrim tonepump, USA NS-2J JJ/OBP-3) I like the JJ best. The Rex comes in a close second and the Euro comes in third. I think I could bump the Euro up to #2 with a 9volt in place of the tonepump, if they ever get back on the market. In the meantime I've got my eye on a couple of Spectorcore basses with the HPiezo/Fishman layout. That should just about cover all the bases for what I play.
And now for some woodstock NS-2J SE porn...

Sick looking bass!!!

cjmodulus · #**928** 12-30-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by delucajohn2000

Does your Legend have the EMG HZ's or the SSD ones? I remember reading someone saying a similar statement but they swapped the SSD pickups out with EMG DC's and it made a huge difference. I forget where I read it and it was only from one person but its just a thought.

I am thinking about picking up a Legend 5 in another month or two to use it as a tuned down bass so I plan on trying them out in the near future.

Yeah, if you search, you can find Rebops for some great prices. I picked up my 2002 Rebop 5 for dirt cheap from Guitar Center and it really is an amazing bass.

I don't think you'll be disappointed. Even with the stock electronics, I get a useable low B with both my legends.

After picking up the euro 4lx however, I'm seriously contemplating an electronics swap to get the sound a little bit closer. I'm thinking I'll go 35p and J with an aggie OBP-2 when I have the cash. But my next bass related purchase is gonna be a darkglass B3K. I hear so many good things on here and all of the demos sound sick.

Back on point to the legends tho-
Even if the sound isn't 100% what you want right off the bat, a little electronics swap should get you closer to what you want. Feel wise the legends are pretty comfortable. If you (or anyone really) have specific questions about the legends, feel free to ask!

brotherbassj · #**929** 12-30-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by husky123

Anyone on here have any experience with an NS 4 H2 with a TW in the front and MM in the rear? Wondering how that bad larry might sound? Would the difference in the normal TW and the MMTW be enough to make a difference. I'm looking at one with the Aggie 3 band.

I think that combo might give you the grunt and growl you want Lee

PhatBasstard · #**930** 12-30-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by delucajohn2000

Does your Legend have the EMG HZ's or the SSD ones? I remember reading someone saying a similar statement but they swapped the SSD pickups out with EMG DC's and it made a huge difference. I forget where I read it and it was only from one person but its just a thought..

That was me when I switched them in my Legend 6.
I eventually switched out the pre also, but the DC's made an immediate difference.
Even the EMG-Hz's in my old Rebop 5 were much better sounding than the SSD's.

worshiprocker · #**931** 12-30-2012, 12:59 PM

Lee that would be a cool bass.

Any recommendations on a 2ohm safe amp. Or possibly thinking about the power amp pre thing

Profania_bass · #**932** 12-30-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by brotherbassj

That might be because the Spectors are 35 scale and the warwick are 34 scale. Everyone always told me that the extra inch scale makes a difference and it seems to for me except on my warwick stage 2 five.....but maybe the strings and wood combo makes it ok on that one....I do like the Spector Bs but to be fair I mainly play my fours....so I'm less "in tune" with B string tone...lol

I think you're right about the 34" scale thing. Both the Spectors are 35" and it sure does seem to make a difference. I play only 5s at the moment so I am really in tune with them

**awilkie84** · #**933** 12-30-2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cableguy

I'll have to say I was a bit dissapointed with my Legend 5 B string. To me my G&L L1505 had a better sounding one. To be fair that was an USA bass that cost a lot more. Everything else is really nice with the Legend 5 though. I have a new set of strings that I'm going to put on soon with a .150 B string. I really hope this helps it out. Right now I have a set of Rotos witha .135 B.

Curious. Instead of upping the gauge, try going for a set with higher tension on the B. I found that a .125 DR Black Beauty worked best on my ReBop. I even tried it on my Fender P5 and it was better than the .130 SuperSteel it had before. .150 is HUGE and will be rather thunky in sound, just due to the size.

catcauphonic · #**934** 12-30-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Splods

Aaaaaand I am still waiting on my club number *sigh

Fret less, my brother in waiting. I don't think our number giver is on here every day like we are. Especially with the holidays being an extra busy time of year. Until he comes around, just do what I did below ... then you can drop the number in later

catcauphonic · #**935** 12-30-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JPSBassist

The new Spector Bass Guitars website is ALMOST... so close to being finished.

It's going to work seamlessly with the newly launched "company" website.

So much easier to use, better photos, more detailed info, you're basically no more than two clicks from anything you want to see, anywhere in the site.

The new navigation is really slick and easy to use.

I can't wait to get the green light to launch it and share it with you all.

And as always, the members of this club with get an advanced notice and will be the first to see it.

Merry Christmas my friends!

I'll see you all tomorrow. My bed and some DVDs call.

Patrick, this site looks amazing! Is this mostly you behind it? I didn't get to look at all of yet, but what I've seen looks really great. I particularly enjoyed the Spector Care video #1 ... and am definitely looking forward to the rest. Very informative

brotherbassj · #**936** 12-30-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by worshiprocker

Lee that would be a cool bass.

Any recommendations on a 2ohm safe amp. Or possibly thinking about the power amp pre thing

Donny .....Lee can back me up on this.....for your money get a carvin B1500....its 1900 watts at 2ohm and stable with great tone.....you could go pre/power but it will cost you significantly more

worshiprocker · #**937** 12-30-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by brotherbassj

Donny .....Lee can back me up on this.....for your money get a carvin B1500....its 1900 watts at 2ohm and stable with great tone.....you could go pre/power but it will cost you significantly more

Maybe.....

Profania_bass · #**938** 12-30-2012, 02:35 PM

Donny! Ampeg!

Basstovsky · #**939** 12-30-2012, 03:25 PM

I've got a fretless 34" 5-string bass and a Spector NS20005 (5 string obv.) which is 35" scale. Even with a .135 B string on the 34" scale the tension and sound isn't as good as a .125 B string on the NS20005.
Neck-through plus 35" scale equals great B string in my experience!

husky123 · #**940** 12-30-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by worshiprocker

Lee that would be a cool bass.

Any recommendations on a 2ohm safe amp. Or possibly thinking about the power amp pre thing

Donny,

You are the perfect, and I mean perfect candidate for a Mesa M9. If you love you GK tone just imagine.....well....more and better....with, uh more growl and snarl.

The Mesa M6/9's are super pissed off amps. Both will purr like kittens at 2 ohms.