SPECTOR® Club - Part 53 (A tribute to our Spector Brother and Friend Chris Loe) - Page 46

Baird6869 · #**901** 01-26-2013, 08:22 PM

This bass really isn't my type of look, but is it me or is this really cheap for a Limited USA NS-5?

http://www.dhgate.com/hot-sale-custo...tml#s4-16-null

I truly am a moron....

I pasted the wrong link.

Here is the SPECTOR in question. It is a bolt on, but it is a reasonable price for what it is .....

http://www.bassspecialties.com/colle...r-ns-5-natural

**bclark812008** · #**902** 01-26-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Baird6869

This bass really isn't my type of look, but is it me or is this really cheap for a Limited USA NS-5?

http://www.dhgate.com/hot-sale-custo...tml#s4-16-null

that definitely looks like a poorly done fodera fake!

**bclark812008** · #**903** 01-26-2013, 08:46 PM

here is a poorly done "Spector" Bolt on!! ...I love how they don't have any close ups of the headstock!

http://www.dhgate.com/new-arrival-sp...html#s1-1-null

bassboy01 · #**904** 01-26-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by superdick2112

So bummed to see the "sold" tag on the NAMM show ultraviolet NS-2, especially since Todd basically spec'd my set of wish list features on it.

Oh well, another 12 months or so & I'll be able to order an NS-2. Still love the UV finish, but I'm considering the ultra amber & green stain as well...

The sold tag was for GuitarHouse.net buying it. It is still available from us.

rmars · #**905** 01-27-2013, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cjmodulus

If its a European Wimbish it's probably fairly light- my euro 4lx (only difference is the neck profile IIRC) is really light, especially compared to my warmoth jazz. Spectors are known for their bite and growl, but it is possible to coax mellower sounds out of them. Ill try to think up some examples for you to check out, although I'm sure by the time I do most of them will already be posted, haha.

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Originally Posted by LimaGuy

The Euro Wimbish is most likely in the 8.5-9lb range.

As stated above by cjmodulus; Spectors are known for their bite and growl, but it is possible to coax mellower sounds out of them.

I agree,
I can get nice Motown tones out of them, and you could always swap the preamp or pickups if its too aggressive for you. You will love the smaller body and neck on the Wimbish model if you are coming from a Std type J Bass.

I didn't realize until recently that the Wimbish model had the 1.5" neck. That's a big plus as I love J necks.

I think once I get a bit of money put away I will head to Chicago and check some stuff out. I believe Bass Club stocks some Spectors so I could at least get a feel for them. I played a US five string 15 years ago and a Kramer era one about 20 years ago but honestly I can't remember much about either other than the US one was stunningly beautiful!

Thanks for the info, much appreciated!

peledog · #**906** 01-27-2013, 06:08 AM

NS-2 bolt on. Oh my.

Pickup spacing is a bit odd, someone mentioned in the NAMM thread. Is the P pickup closer to the bridge?

j.kernodle · #**907** 01-27-2013, 06:23 AM

yeah definitely, I don't think the neck joint would've allowed the standard spacing.

roy thomas · #**908** 01-27-2013, 06:59 AM

Hey ! What type and style is the black pearl one ? So sweet it is. Where can I get one ? Anyone ? Thx must have

Baird6869 · #**909** 01-27-2013, 07:16 AM

I posted a fake Godera pic by accident.... Lets try that again!

I truly am a moron....

I pasted the wrong link.

Here is the SPECTOR in question. It is a bolt on, but it is a reasonable price for what it is .....

http://www.bassspecialties.com/colle...r-ns-5-natural

j.kernodle · #**910** 01-27-2013, 07:34 AM

hey there Brent. awesome bolt on. I think that's about in line for what they go for. I've seen the exotic top bolt on 4's sell in the 2300-2600 range new. about equal to the forte line.

j.kernodle · #**911** 01-27-2013, 07:38 AM

sadly, but understandably, I think Spector wised up to the pricing with its recent increases. I can't think of any other boutique neck thru US bass with a pedigree like Spector that you could get new for 2700. hell, my mike lull was 2300 new (and worth it) and its a passive bolt made with sourced components.

iceboxbass · #**912** 01-27-2013, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by awilkie84

I think that if it were to be a proper P-bass, it would have to be:

1) P-style body. NS body already has a P/J setup & the Coda I'm sure already has a P option
2) BOTH string numbers

3) Reverse P, cuz that's how Spector rolls. Add an optional J pickup too

Also, I would totally save up to get one!

No P option for Coda yet. Believe me...I've been in touch with PJ and chewing his ears off. Lol The Original NS-1 & SD-1 started with one single P pickup.

iceboxbass · #**913** 01-27-2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasonger

I need to get some better photos.... but here ya go!

Very beautiful!!!

Jasonger · #**914** 01-27-2013, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by j.kernodle

sadly, but understandably, I think Spector wised up to the pricing with its recent increases. I can't think of any other boutique neck thru US bass with a pedigree like Spector that you could get new for 2700. hell, my mike lull was 2300 new (and worth it) and its a passive bolt made with sourced components.

That's what I've always thought!

iceboxbass · #**915** 01-27-2013, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by neptoon

i snagged the blue euro 5 that was up

haven't had a spector in about a year and a half or so and i dig having another...this is my 6th or 7th and i have had US, euro, nt and bolt-on...i like them all...the signs of life tunes that are in my sig were recorded with a pre-lx amber euro 5 er...killer sound...spectors are the shizzzz

Welcome back!

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Originally Posted by awilkie84

I forgot to post these the other day.
People were saying that my saddles should sit pretty close to the body to get the action I want. I'm finding the opposite.

Thoughts? And, yes, I know it needs to be cleaned, but I haven't had the time to unstring it.

Try adjusting the truss rod a little to bring the strings closer to the frets. A little adjustment goes a long way. Here's the page on spectorbass that shows about neck adjustment and strings are on another page same section. http://www.spectorguitars.com/support/setup_relief.html

j.kernodle · #**916** 01-27-2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by iceboxbass

Welcome back!

Try adjusting the truss rod a little to bring the strings closer to the frets. A little adjustment goes a long way. Here's the page on spectorbass that shows about neck adjustment and strings are on another page same section. http://www.spectorguitars.com/support/setup_relief.html

only thing is, if he adjusts the truss rod to bring the strings closer he may have to raise the saddles even higher to compensate.

eukatheude · #**917** 01-27-2013, 09:25 AM

Hi there fellas. I have a 2008 Euro 5 and i can't seem to get a low enough action without having to deal with constant buzzing, even when playing with a very light touch. I'm usually an aggressive player and i know how to set it up, so i'm wondering if the real problem here is fret wear. I'd really appreciate if anyone could post their string height at the 24th fret and the relief, and some info on their playing and if there is buzz or lack thereof, so i can understand if the problem is the instrument or if it's me

. Thank you!

Fat240 · #**918** 01-27-2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by j.kernodle

only thing is, if he adjusts the truss rod to bring the strings closer he may have to raise the saddles even higher to compensate.

What's the relief on the neck? Is the intonation right? Might need some relief in the neck(truss) and reset the saddle height and intonation. Relief at the nut should allow you to bring the saddles down.

**awilkie84** · #**919** 01-27-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by j.kernodle

only thing is, if he adjusts the truss rod to bring the strings closer he may have to raise the saddles even higher to compensate.

The relief on the neck is set at about a credit card's thickness.
I still get buzzing on the 22nd fret, but I think that one just needs to be levelled.

sj_bass · #**920** 01-27-2013, 10:54 AM

Ok, so it's not the custom NS-2A that Patrick was sharing with me at NAMM, but I figured this would be a good way to get in to the mix. It's an older (I think 2008) Legend in slate gray. Guy brought to my gig last night, I played a few songs with it, and ponied up my gig money. Not a bad deal, if you ask me...

Sounds great, but I'll need to do a fret-job to remove some sprouting. I really do like the size and weight; the curved back will take a little bit of getting used to...

That's about it - thanks!