SPECTOR® Club - Part 52

[iceboxbass]

Originally Posted by lippylou

The first pic with the purple lighting is an underground bar downtown. The one with green lighting is one of the enlisted clubs. Sweet setup at that enlisted club. I let the bassist of the band that has a contract play my bass, opened up the case and the strings were dead. Thinking someone has some sweaty or messy hands. I've played at least 6 shows on those strings and they give out after an hour of playing. Oh well, gives me an excuse to nail the set up right again.

Nice! What string were on you Spector bass?

[Worldeeeter]

Originally Posted by awilkie84

That's genius...now why haven't other companies adopted this!?

The answer to that question is...

MARKETING!

Other companies (without the cache that EMG's name carries) want you to think that they developed a special pickup just for your 5- or 6-string, vs. the "regular" 4-string PUPs they have been selling for 40+ years.
EMG is like Porsche; you see the pickup housing (smooth, black) and the little logo in the lower right corner, and you know right away what you have. The package is their greatest selling (and marketing) tool.
When I see pickups with pole pieces, I have no idea what brand they are, cuz there are at least a dozen companies that make those.
I like EMGs approach: pragmatic, sleek, understated, but intimidating!

[Worldeeeter]

To the wonderful soul who created the "TB.com to FB" cross-reference for usernames, have you done an update in the last 6 months?
We have several new members in both places, and I'm wondering if there are some new TB-FB name combos to put together.

Thanx!

[LimaGuy]

An update on Chris Loe. He is currently going through another rough round of Chemo and his wife just posted the following on her facebook page.

"Chris has now developed an infection/fever on top of having no immune system. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers."

Let's get those positive Spector Vibes going his way.

[worshiprocker]

Originally Posted by Worldeeeter

To the wonderful soul who created the "TB.com to FB" cross-reference for usernames, have you done an update in the last 6 months?
We have several new members in both places, and I'm wondering if there are some new TB-FB name combos to put together.

Thanx!

I did that. It is updateable by anybody. Some have message me to update it and I do, but unless someone tells me they are on TB I have no idea.

[JPSBassist]

Originally Posted by ynot12

What finish did the NSCRFM naturals have?

They were natural oil. I don't think Stuart really switched everything to matte poly until the late 1990's.

I could have the date off a little. But for sure, in the old price lists I've seen, the natural finished CR models were listed as oil finish.

[JPSBassist]

Originally Posted by Clearwave

Todays been a good day, off for the first time in a couple of weeks, watching football, ignoring phone calls, texts, emails regarding work. I spent a lot of time playing spectors and checking out the new site. Lots of info there. Well done Patrick.

I'm really old skool and I like the look of the classic black walnut finish that is available for USA models. Due to being poor, I can't spend 5k on a bass. Could I order a Euro in black walnut? It's not on their available finishes. How flexible are they (the Euro factory) in that regard?

I'm thinking Euro LX, black walnut, satin poly.

similar to this but a euro

I have no idea. I'll be honest, I'm also a big fan of the old solid black walnut models, but PJ was concerned that the wood was too plain to include it as a full-wing option. It's already used for the back-side of the buckeye burl and spalted maple tops.

You'd have to ask him directly. pj@spectorbass.com if he'd be willing to do any Euro models with that wood. I honestly don't know.

I love the photo you used BTW. That's one of those disgusting things you run across... an NS-1 that's been routed for a J and made into a "fake" NS-2.

And the one in this image has been claimed to be #11 for some time.

Forget that I had conversations with both the owner of that establishment (before he passed) and his sales manager... clear conversations stating EXACTLY what they had, and that there is no such serial number as #11 in the NS-2 from Brooklyn. The early NS-2 and the NS-1 models were assigned a serial based on their completion date and the number they were in the batch.

All these guys did was mark the asking price down from $10,000 to $5,000. LOL.

That bass isn't worth $1,000 in the condition it's in. This is a clear case of someone presenting something as something other than what it really is.

And it's sad. That NS-1 in original condition would have been worth so much more. They are very hard to come by.

[bassgiant15]

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

An update on Chris Loe. He is currently going through another rough round of Chemo and his wife just posted the following on her facebook page.

"Chris has now developed an infection/fever on top of having no immune system. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers."

Let's get those positive Spector Vibes going his way.

On my prayer list for sure!!!

[Clearwave]

Originally Posted by JPSBassist

I have no idea. I'll be honest, I'm also a big fan of the old solid black walnut models, but PJ was concerned that the wood was too plain to include it as a full-wing option. It's already used for the back-side of the buckeye burl and spalted maple tops.

You'd have to ask him directly. pj@spectorbass.com if he'd be willing to do any Euro models with that wood. I honestly don't know.

I love the photo you used BTW. That's one of those disgusting things you run across... an NS-1 that's been routed for a J and made into a "fake" NS-2.

And the one in this image has been claimed to be #11 for some time.

Forget that I had conversations with both the owner of that establishment (before he passed) and his sales manager... clear conversations stating EXACTLY what they had, and that there is no such serial number as #11 in the NS-2 from Brooklyn. The early NS-2 and the NS-1 models were assigned a serial based on their completion date and the number they were in the batch.

All these guys did was mark the asking price down from $10,000 to $5,000. LOL.

That bass isn't worth $1,000 in the condition it's in. This is a clear case of someone presenting something as something other than what it really is.

And it's sad. That NS-1 in original condition would have been worth so much more. They are very hard to come by.

This is what I really want.
http://www.guitarhouse.net/store/det...nut-wings.html

[Clearwave]

prayers indeed.

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

An update on Chris Loe. He is currently going through another rough round of Chemo and his wife just posted the following on her facebook page.

"Chris has now developed an infection/fever on top of having no immune system. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers."

Let's get those positive Spector Vibes going his way.

[madbassplaya]

Originally Posted by iceboxbass

NICE! Come on man, its okay to tell us that you were there too. JK

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

I was thinking the same things.... lol

No shame in my game. If I would've went I would've claimed it.

Tickets were skyhigh and I didn't wanna go. My gf met her sister and her kids and went. They had a good time and the oldest daughter keeps talking about his "abs."

Oh lawd...

[ynot12]

Originally Posted by j.kernodle

based on the way some of them look, I think at least some were oil. you get the telltale gray discoloration on maple when the finish wears thru.

That would explain the slight grey thumb mark over the P pickup. Thanks.

Originally Posted by NOLA Bass

I had a NS4CRFM that was an oil finish (SSD era). It was def the oil finish. I use to rub it down with the Warwick beeswax from time to time. It was a great bass. I kick myself to this day for selling it. It is the one bass I've ever truly regretted selling. Plus, it was on ebay, so I feel like it will never turn up. Basses sold on talkbass seem like they can be tracked down.

I have a NS4CRFM now, and I love it. I think these basses are one of the best bang for your Spector buck. I've used Howards Feed n' Wax but was never quite sure if I should. Sounds like it's a good idea to do it occasionally.

[PhatBasstard]

Originally Posted by ynot12

What finish did the NSCRFM naturals have?

Originally Posted by j.kernodle

based on the way some of them look, I think at least some were oil. you get the telltale gray discoloration on maple when the finish wears thru.

Originally Posted by JPSBassist

They were natural oil. I don't think Stuart really switched everything to matte poly until the late 1990's.

I could have the date off a little. But for sure, in the old price lists I've seen, the natural finished CR models were listed as oil finish.

My 2001 Euro4 (my avatar) is an actual oil finish.

[Fat240]

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

An update on Chris Loe. He is currently going through another rough round of Chemo and his wife just posted the following on her facebook page.

"Chris has now developed an infection/fever on top of having no immune system. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers."

Let's get those positive Spector Vibes going his way.

positive vibes sent!

[sumgruuvz]

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

An update on Chris Loe. He is currently going through another rough round of Chemo and his wife just posted the following on her facebook page.

"Chris has now developed an infection/fever on top of having no immune system. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers."

Let's get those positive Spector Vibes going his way.

prayers going to chris.

[JPSBassist]

Originally Posted by Clearwave

This is what I really want.
http://www.guitarhouse.net/store/det...nut-wings.html

Ah. That is western flame walnut. A pretty rare walnut burl.
Stuart doesn't get it in from his wood distributor very often.

So I can pretty much guess that having a Euro made out of this is not going to be an option. I mean, I could be wrong. But I doubt it.

[JPSBassist]

Originally Posted by PhatBasstard

My 2001 Euro4 (my avatar) is an actual oil finish.

Cool. And I figured if anyone here would know... it's you.

You're the Euro-Grand-Poo-Bah of information regarding the Euro.

Long before we had a Spector Pimp... we had the Euro-Grand-Poo-Bah.

Thanks for the info Phat!

[seventhframe]

Positive vibes and healing thoughts to Chris!!!


Some who asked...Pedalboard demo:

http://youtu.be/Kw-kf7ZbSoo



Thank you to everyone who liked the last track I posted. Your feedback is much appreciated!!!

[j.kernodle]

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

An update on Chris Loe. He is currently going through another rough round of Chemo and his wife just posted the following on her facebook page.

"Chris has now developed an infection/fever on top of having no immune system. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers."

Let's get those positive Spector Vibes going his way.

thoughts and prayers to chris and his family. was definitely hoping the latest news would be better than this, but that won't stop the positive energy from the spector brotherhood.

[lippylou]

Originally Posted by iceboxbass

Nice! What string were on you Spector bass?

Ernieball super slinky stainless steels