SPECTOR® Club - Part 52

[ynot12]

Thoughts, prayers, and every good vibe I can conjure heading your way Chris!

[TK4261]

I noticed while looking at the new Spector site that I didn't see Spalted Maple as an EX top wood anymore for the Euro's. Just Poplar Burl and Zebrawood. Is that new for 2013? If so, I'm glad I placed my order a few months ago for my Euro.

[GBassNorth]

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

Clear - not sure if it's exactly what you're looking for but a few weeks ago I bought one of the USA bolt on Special Edition Series #1 basses in highly figured walnut over a walnut back. The price was very reasonable for a new USA Spector. The JJ configuration with the walnut body, OBP-3 preamp, bolt on neck and pf fretboard really is a fantastic combo. I couldn't be happier.
They are a limited number (total of 14 made) so can be very hard to find. I ran across 2 different ones for sale both at about the same price (about half what a typical neck thru USA sells for). Here's a pic of mine, the photo doesn't do the wood top justice but you can also check out the Spector site under Special Edition Models to see more pics. Good luck with your search.

[bassboy01]

Hey guys, I haven't updated the SpectorWorld.com site in some time but I kept having folks e-mail me asking if I had added anything new to my collection lately. I still lack a lot but, I have added some new basses on the Brooklyn section as well as the Woodstock section. I also put the links to the ads and catalogs back too.

I really hope to redo the site with better resolution photos and just a total makeover this year. Thanks for all the e-mails and the support over the years.

I will also have some NAMM 2013 shots from the Spector booth up just after NAMM, which is Jan. 24th - 27th.

[bassboy01]

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.

Hey Chris, sending positive thoughts and prayers your way buddy. You can beat this!!!!

[worshiprocker]

Praying for ya chris

[cjmodulus]

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.

Sending vibes his way. Very sorry to hear this, I'm really pulling for you Chris! I know you've got it in you to fight on!

[Joenok]

Spectorheads, I have been trying to search, but i decided to post directly.
I found a Rebop 5 for sale locally, that I´ve owned before. I sold it becouse it never got play time since i preferred my Euro 5.
This bass has EMG HZ and Tone pump 2-band pre. It´s a 2004.
I found the original electronics a bit numb.

Which preamps are "plug and play" for this bass for a more growly tone? I suspect some of you have tried this

Thanks in advance, I need a fiver quickly, i just need to know where to go with it if i do.

[worshiprocker]

Originally Posted by Joenok

Spectorheads, I have been trying to search, but i decided to post directly.
I found a Rebop 5 for sale locally, that I´ve owned before. I sold it becouse it never got play time since i preferred my Euro 5.
This bass has EMG HZ and Tone pump 2-band pre. It´s a 2004.
I found the original electronics a bit numb.

Which preamps are "plug and play" for this bass for a more growly tone? I suspect some of you have tried this

Thanks in advance, I need a fiver quickly, i just need to know where to go with it if i do.

EMG preamps are the only ones I know that are plug and play. I would suggest either DCs or 40p/40j pickups and either a new trim pot tonepump or EMG BQC

any combination of the above will give you plenty of growl IMHO

[Joenok]

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

EMG preamps are the only ones I know that are plug and play. I would suggest either DCs or 40p/40j pickups and either a new trim pot tonepump or EMG BQC

any combination of the above will give you plenty of growl IMHO

Thanks, Worshiprocker.Will the BQC preamp work with these HZ pups or do i need to swap them along with the pre?

[worshiprocker]

Originally Posted by Joenok

Thanks, Worshiprocker.Will the BQC preamp work with these HZ pups or do i need to swap them along with the pre?

it should work fine. I am pretty sure you will have to solder some wires. Ues the existing volume knobs and use the tone pots from the BQC preamp.

[Joenok]

I´m thinking hard about this right now. Will own a Spector soon anyway!
Thanks a lot.

[Fat240]

Originally Posted by Joenok

Spectorheads, I have been trying to search, but i decided to post directly.
I found a Rebop 5 for sale locally, that I´ve owned before. I sold it becouse it never got play time since i preferred my Euro 5.
This bass has EMG HZ and Tone pump 2-band pre. It´s a 2004.
I found the original electronics a bit numb.

Which preamps are "plug and play" for this bass for a more growly tone? I suspect some of you have tried this

Thanks in advance, I need a fiver quickly, i just need to know where to go with it if i do.

Spector 18v is plug and play also.

[Profania_bass]

Originally Posted by Worldeeeter

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!

My new Seymour Duncan pickups have the same look. sleek, black, logo/brandname in the corner. Love the look, it's gonna look sweet when I finally stick 'em in!

[ebradfordrich]

Originally Posted by ynot12

Thoughts, prayers, and every good vibe I can conjure heading your way Chris!

+1. Stay strong, Chris.

[ebradfordrich]

Originally Posted by bassboy01

Hey guys, I haven't updated the SpectorWorld.com site in some time but I kept having folks e-mail me asking if I had added anything new to my collection lately. I still lack a lot but, I have added some new basses on the Brooklyn section as well as the Woodstock section. I also put the links to the ads and catalogs back too.

I really hope to redo the site with better resolution photos and just a total makeover this year. Thanks for all the e-mails and the support over the years.

I will also have some NAMM 2013 shots from the Spector booth up just after NAMM, which is Jan. 24th - 27th.

We need to see more of these!

[iceboxbass]

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.

Thank you Sam...will do!

[iceboxbass]

Originally Posted by lippylou

Ernieball super slinky stainless steels

Huh...I would've thought they'd last longer than 6 gigs.

[awilkie84]

Originally Posted by Joenok

Spectorheads, I have been trying to search, but i decided to post directly.
I found a Rebop 5 for sale locally, that I´ve owned before. I sold it becouse it never got play time since i preferred my Euro 5.
This bass has EMG HZ and Tone pump 2-band pre. It´s a 2004.
I found the original electronics a bit numb.

Which preamps are "plug and play" for this bass for a more growly tone? I suspect some of you have tried this

Thanks in advance, I need a fiver quickly, i just need to know where to go with it if i do.

Define Plug & Play...Cuz there's going to be soldering involved with that. If it's stock, it will have a non-trim TP, like my 2006.
I'm probably going to install a BTS or BQC in mine, soon.

[lippylou]

Originally Posted by iceboxbass

Huh...I would've thought they'd last longer than 6 gigs.

Well when I opened the case the next day. There was a bunch of sticky stuff on the bass itself. I cleaned it off and once I played, I noticed the strings were dead. Ol boy that played my bass was eating right before hand. So im guessing he didnt wash his hands too well and whatever sweat and other crap was on them, got on the strings and mellowed them out badly.