SPECTOR® Club - Part 51

[awilkie84]

Has anyone here had to replace their truss rod, or truss rod end? My guitar tech says it's pretty much seized, and it needs a teeny bit of relief to stop the frets from buzzing at the action I like.

Is this hard? Could I do it myself, with a replacement rod?

[bunkaroo]

Originally Posted by Baird6869

Having said that, I owned a GK MB Fusion and it is an amazing little amp and sounds a lot like the M9. Much cheaper than the M9 and lighter. Worked flawlessly for the year I gigged it.

I'm thinking about getting the 800 Fusion once they are released and there is some feedback on them. Glad to hear you like the current Fusion.

[ubnomnar]

Originally Posted by awilkie84

Has anyone here had to replace their truss rod, or truss rod end? My guitar tech says it's pretty much seized, and it needs a teeny bit of relief to stop the frets from buzzing at the action I like.

Is this hard? Could I do it myself, with a replacement rod?

It's either seized... or it isn't. I'd spray some WD40 on the nut and let it sit overnight. Then I would hold the bass between my knees while I give the neck a bit of backbow and attempt to loosen the truss rod nut and break it free.

I've had to muscle more than a few tight truss rod nuts and haven't broken one yet (fingers crossed).

[Baird6869]

Originally Posted by husky123

Yeah i was a fortunate one I guess it's my M9. Plenty of gigs and countless hours of practice with not even a hiccup.

More likely that I am UNfortunate....

Rare to see TBers post saying "my M9 is running perfectly" We tend to bitch a lot when things don't work great and make sure everyone knows about it.

[Baird6869]

Originally Posted by bunkaroo

I'm thinking about getting the 800 Fusion once they are released and there is some feedback on them. Glad to hear you like the current Fusion.

The 800 will be killer but I found that the original MB Fusion 500 was loud as hell.

[worshiprocker]

as far as the amp thing is concerned... I'm keeping an open mind. I'm a GK fan, but I also know that whatever I plug my spector into will sound good. That is why I built the pedal board.... everything I need is there.

[husky123]

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

as far as the amp thing is concerned... I'm keeping an open mind. I'm a GK fan, but I also know that whatever I plug my spector into will sound good. That is why I built the pedal board.... everything I need is there.

You got that right!

Also, if you're happy with your tone, you can always pick up another GK 1001 (fairly cheap and always available) and slave it. Or just get the big daddy 2001 and be done.

[worshiprocker]

Originally Posted by husky123

You got that right!

Also, if you're happy with your tone, you can always pick up another GK 1001 (fairly cheap and always available) and slave it. Or just get the big daddy 2001 and be done.

Ya I've been talking to the GK guys and that is the suggestion also. It would be cheaper to go with another 1001rb. And I'm really digging that idea

[seventhframe]

VERY early stages of a new "Winter Of Freedom" demo...
Spector Forte 4 keyboards and programmed drums only.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/72521656/Ba...ch%20track.mp3

[Zitch]

Originally Posted by Clearwave

I nominate Donny for the "Largest Spector Tattoo" award.

second

Originally Posted by catcauphonic

And I nominate Patrick for some kind of 'Human Fountain of Knowledge' award second!

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

Ya I'm hesitant on mesa... The only one I've liked is the big block 750. But an m6/9 for the right price could do it.

I love mesa stuff, always have, but if reliability is a concern, go with GK RB series, most reliable stuff I know.

[bassgiant15]

Originally Posted by seventhframe

VERY early stages of a new "Winter Of Freedom" demo...
Spector Forte 4 keyboards and programmed drums only.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/72521656/Ba...ch%20track.mp3

Good stuff!!!! Did you record direct?

[iceboxbass]

Originally Posted by morebassbaby

Hey Everybody,
Just picked this up a few months ago. It's a Ns4h2 from Namm 2012. This thing is unbelievable! I swapped out the emg's for Talkbasser MPU's Wal style pickups in EMG casing, then I threw an ACG EQ01 filter Pre in there instead of the Aggie preamp.

Picture from the dealer:

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My shot:

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Action Shot:



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After having a NS4 neck thru some years back, I always thought that my perfect spector would be a bolt-on...and I was totally right. Don't be put off by buying a Spector bolt-on, especially these awesome US made ones!

Awesome new Spector! I must agree about the USA bolt-on basses. I was only into the Neckthru Spector until I received my Coda 5XL DLX. Wow...I hate eating crow! Lol This Coda 5LX goes against everything i used to believe about BO's. I definitely am thinking about possibly buying another USA bolt-on. Though there will be a Kramer era NS-2 in my near future.

[morebassbaby]

Oh I'm with ya! An NS2 would be awesome to have also! Nothing like PJs in a Spector bass!

[iceboxbass]

Originally Posted by morebassbaby

Thanks Tomydacat!! I love her that's for sure. I named her "Naturelle" after Rosario Dawson's character in the film "25th hour" As it turns out, this bass is very natural...nice and acoustic in nature and has that beautiful satin feel.

What strings are you using on your new Spector?

[iceboxbass]

Originally Posted by chrisloe

Health wise, long weird confusing day, more later, I'm fine, cool, chemo got pushed back again...

Bass wise, New Bass Day! My Coda got here from Beaver at Bass Central, holy crap, could not be more impressed with it. More to follow later, I'm beat, have to get to bed, just wanted to post picture of the body and with its NS-2 brother.

I don't think I have ever had 2 basses I am more in love and impressed with, and 2 basses so different from each other that I am so happy with.

More later-best-Loe

WOWZERS!!!! That Coda 4 Deluxe looks absolutely stunning Chris!!! I didn't realize you were getting a Deluxe model. The Ultra-Amber is amazing looking! Congratulations!!!

[madbassplaya]

Originally Posted by chrisloe

I remember how excited you were and how much you dug it. I just got a Coda Deluxe and I honestly can't put it down. Just wondering Mad, what made you get rid of the Coda and what replaced it? Good to have you back here by the way man! Maybe my "favorite non current Spector owning club member award"

That's actually the award I was going to nominate myself for.
Although, there are a couple of things i'm currently looking at.

Yes, I was VERY excited. That bass is still one of the more expensive (when bought new) basses that I've owned and it was amazing. There was something magical about that neck. It was pretty huge, but it seemed so right. I miss that neck.

Why I got rid of it: I honestly didn't care for the OBP2 preamp. I don't like many preamps but of the ones I do like, they are more usable than the Aggie to me. The Aggie has a lot of lows and a lot of glassy highs. I like a pre to have a more usable tone pallete. This is no offense to anyone that likes them, I just like other things better. With that being said, I also did not like the bridge at all. Vintage bent metal design and there was 0 after market replacements for it, so I would've had to redrill the bass. I also didn't care for the unpainted headstock. Also, I strongly prefer a 35 inch scale.

There were just several things I wanted to change and I didn't feel it was worth it to go through with all of it.

If the bass would've had a matching headstock or a maple fretboard I probably would've swapped electronics and the bridge and called it a day. But because it didn't have that and wasn't a 35 inch scale, I decided to let it go.

Good B strings can be found on a 34 but I strongly prefer a 35.

Thanks for the love, bro! I hope treatment is going well for you!

[morebassbaby]

Originally Posted by iceboxbass

What strings are you using on your new Spector?

I had a pack of Warwick stainless steels sitting around so I figured I would give them a try. Nice and grindy aggressive! They slap nice too!

[awilkie84]

Originally Posted by morebassbaby

I had a pack of Warwick stainless steels sitting around so I figured I would give them a try. Nice and grindy aggressive! They slap nice too!

Sacrilege!

[Tracebassplayer]

Happy LAST DAY OF THE YEAR 2012 to my Spector Family...
Please join me in welcoming our newest and LAST (if I don't get another request today) new members of the Spector® Owners Club!

Welcome new members of the Spector® Owners Club.
Let the S.A.S begin. (Spector Acquisition Syndrome).

New Club Members;

377. Splods 12/17/2012

388. catcauphonic 12/26/2012


"Spector® Basses - Why would you play anything else, WHY?"

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Modified a current commercial on the radio....

[Tracebassplayer]

Originally Posted by morebassbaby

I had a pack of Warwick stainless steels sitting around so I figured I would give them a try. Nice and grindy aggressive! They slap nice too!

Originally Posted by awilkie84

Sacrilege!

Even Spector Basses can dress up in a comedy suit once in a while...

Kinda a like Halloween _ Looks real but, it isn't ...