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

[Dluxe]

R.I.P. Chris. Thoughts and prayers for his family.

[worshiprocker]

Originally Posted by JPSBassist

Has anyone had anything to say about the NS-10, 10-string USA Bolt-On bass?

Since hanging out with Billy Sherwood (Yes, Circa) at his studio and getting to see his NS-8 (an 8-string NS-2JJ) I've been in love with the thought of getting one.

Anyway. Just some of the cool new things coming out of Woodstock I thought I'd ask you all about to see if you are excited by it.

I think its cool, but I'm not into these types of things. I do love the finish on that bass tho.

[pbass6811]

Wow. Sad. I never met Chris, but you can tell from his posts that he was one of those people who, in spite of all he was going through, made this world a better place. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family & friends.

R.I.P. Chris

[brotherbassj]

I'm currently running the 112 Circle Ks on my 4 string........balance set...........I use a detuner alot for drop D, actually drop D flat since we always tune flat anyway...........I had to tweak my truss rod a bit to accomodate them...........

[NOLA Bass]

Originally Posted by JPSBassist

Has anyone had anything to say about the NS-10, 10-string USA Bolt-On bass?

Since hanging out with Billy Sherwood (Yes, Circa) at his studio and getting to see his NS-8 (an 8-string NS-2JJ) I've been in love with the thought of getting one.

Anyway. Just some of the cool new things coming out of Woodstock I thought I'd ask you all about to see if you are excited by it.

So wait, how did I miss this? I have a Hamer 12, but always thought a Spector 8 or 12 would kill. What is the story on this? New model? One off?

[bunkaroo]

Has anyone here had any issues with their Euros picking up noise?

I've got an issue here in my upstairs room I use for recording - I am hearing a "sizzling" buzz in several of my Euros. Here's the odd part - it gets worse as I face the bass up or down, but in playing position it gets better. Also as it's closer to the floor, it gets worse as well. This is with every Euro bass I tried.

I of course suspected the wiring below me as a culprit. So I went and cut all my circuits off except for the room I'm in, and I had all my other electronics, routers, modems etc unplugged. Just my bass into the RBI into a mixer with headphones. And it was still there.

When I had my Lakland P that had a buzz that would go away when you touched the strings. In this case touching the strings doesn't matter - it's still there.

I can hear it to varying degrees on all my Euros and my Stingray 5HH. My Stingray 5H is nice and quiet. As is my NS-5XL. Now I know the NS-5XL has good shielding in it. But I was under the impression the EMG's in all these Euros are shielded internally, so I don't understand why I'm having noise problems. I don't think it's "dirty power" because it goes away when I turn the volume controls down on the bass so it's definitely something the bass is picking up. I have read that EMG suggests not connecting the ground wire to the bridge with their pickups. Is it possible all Euros are being built this way?

This really sucks because this is the room I record in, and I don't want to feel like I have to find the exact position to sit in the room to not get this interference.

Any advice or insight on what could be going on is greatly appreciated.

[ynot12]

Originally Posted by bunkaroo

Has anyone here had any issues with their Euros picking up noise?

I've got an issue here in my upstairs room I use for recording - I am hearing a "sizzling" buzz in several of my Euros. Here's the odd part - it gets worse as I face the bass up or down, but in playing position it gets better. Also as it's closer to the floor, it gets worse as well. This is with every Euro bass I tried.

I of course suspected the wiring below me as a culprit. So I went and cut all my circuits off except for the room I'm in, and I had all my other electronics, routers, modems etc unplugged. Just my bass into the RBI into a mixer with headphones. And it was still there.

When I had my Lakland P that had a buzz that would go away when you touched the strings. In this case touching the strings doesn't matter - it's still there.

I can hear it to varying degrees on all my Euros and my Stingray 5HH. My Stingray 5H is nice and quiet. As is my NS-5XL. Now I know the NS-5XL has good shielding in it. But I was under the impression the EMG's in all these Euros are shielded internally, so I don't understand why I'm having noise problems. I don't think it's "dirty power" because it goes away when I turn the volume controls down on the bass so it's definitely something the bass is picking up. I have read that EMG suggests not connecting the ground wire to the bridge with their pickups. Is it possible all Euros are being built this way?

This really sucks because this is the room I record in, and I don't want to feel like I have to find the exact position to sit in the room to not get this interference.

Any advice or insight on what could be going on is greatly appreciated.

I had the exact same thing with my rebop when i first got it. I dialed down the trimpot and it helped significantly.

[celinder 72]

HOLY$$&@! Thats incredible .Now say to myself Im broke I do not have a savings account. Im broke I do not have a savings account

[bunkaroo]

Originally Posted by ynot12

I had the exact same thing with my rebop when i first got it. I dialed down the trimpot and it helped significantly.

Interesting. I have the trim pots at 50% on all of them. Maybe I can lower. Then again I can hear it through the Webster too which has the BQC - I don't think there is an internal trim in there.

[Splods]

Recently found out that Guy Pratt was playing Spectors for Pulse. I wonder if a Specter neckthrough was the bass that he tried to destroy and failed.

[Clearwave]

I know you've been trying to chase it down but I still think its something in the room. Ever had that problem in any other rooms? could try to float the ground on the RBI or the mixer....see what happens.

Originally Posted by bunkaroo

Has anyone here had any issues with their Euros picking up noise?

I've got an issue here in my upstairs room I use for recording - I am hearing a "sizzling" buzz in several of my Euros. Here's the odd part - it gets worse as I face the bass up or down, but in playing position it gets better. Also as it's closer to the floor, it gets worse as well. This is with every Euro bass I tried.

I of course suspected the wiring below me as a culprit. So I went and cut all my circuits off except for the room I'm in, and I had all my other electronics, routers, modems etc unplugged. Just my bass into the RBI into a mixer with headphones. And it was still there.

When I had my Lakland P that had a buzz that would go away when you touched the strings. In this case touching the strings doesn't matter - it's still there.

I can hear it to varying degrees on all my Euros and my Stingray 5HH. My Stingray 5H is nice and quiet. As is my NS-5XL. Now I know the NS-5XL has good shielding in it. But I was under the impression the EMG's in all these Euros are shielded internally, so I don't understand why I'm having noise problems. I don't think it's "dirty power" because it goes away when I turn the volume controls down on the bass so it's definitely something the bass is picking up. I have read that EMG suggests not connecting the ground wire to the bridge with their pickups. Is it possible all Euros are being built this way?

This really sucks because this is the room I record in, and I don't want to feel like I have to find the exact position to sit in the room to not get this interference.

Any advice or insight on what could be going on is greatly appreciated.

[Fat240]

Originally Posted by bunkaroo

Has anyone here had any issues with their Euros picking up noise?

I've got an issue here in my upstairs room I use for recording - I am hearing a "sizzling" buzz in several of my Euros. Here's the odd part - it gets worse as I face the bass up or down, but in playing position it gets better. Also as it's closer to the floor, it gets worse as well. This is with every Euro bass I tried.

I of course suspected the wiring below me as a culprit. So I went and cut all my circuits off except for the room I'm in, and I had all my other electronics, routers, modems etc unplugged. Just my bass into the RBI into a mixer with headphones. And it was still there.

When I had my Lakland P that had a buzz that would go away when you touched the strings. In this case touching the strings doesn't matter - it's still there.

I can hear it to varying degrees on all my Euros and my Stingray 5HH. My Stingray 5H is nice and quiet. As is my NS-5XL. Now I know the NS-5XL has good shielding in it. But I was under the impression the EMG's in all these Euros are shielded internally, so I don't understand why I'm having noise problems. I don't think it's "dirty power" because it goes away when I turn the volume controls down on the bass so it's definitely something the bass is picking up. I have read that EMG suggests not connecting the ground wire to the bridge with their pickups. Is it possible all Euros are being built this way?

This really sucks because this is the room I record in, and I don't want to feel like I have to find the exact position to sit in the room to not get this interference.

Any advice or insight on what could be going on is greatly appreciated.

I have that issue with my Euro Wimbish and I can plug in any other bass and it's not there. I thought it was the TP, though it is not always present.

[JPSBassist]

Originally Posted by NOLA Bass

So wait, how did I miss this? I have a Hamer 12, but always thought a Spector 8 or 12 would kill. What is the story on this? New model? One off?

New model. This one is number 2. I think I'm about to have to add it to the website.

And I am going to talk to Stuart about an 8-string NS-2 with dual J pups at NAMM.

[ynot12]

Originally Posted by bunkaroo

Interesting. I have the trim pots at 50% on all of them. Maybe I can lower. Then again I can hear it through the Webster too which has the BQC - I don't think there is an internal trim in there.

Hmmmm, in that case, I'm not sure. My Euro with a BQC is very quiet. I still get it with REbop when I turn up the treble on the tone pump. But now with the tone pump dialed down to about 40 it isn't very noticeable.

I do also believe there is something causing interference in my basement, which is the root cause. I had a Fender P Deluxe that would sizzle when I switched to active and ended up selling it because of this issue.

[sifi76]

Hey guys, looking at replacing my euro's tonepump with an eq and I'm particularly partial to Glockenklang's 3 band-stacked beasty. Anyone ever tried modding a LX with one of these babies?

I'm pretty sure it's compatible. Second to this would be throwing a bqc in (or a maybe mike pope flexcore 2.2 4 band?) but figured I'd ask the experts before ordering anything.

[Profania_bass]

Originally Posted by jnumme

How about someone making stickers out of that spector tribute for Chris Loe people are using for their profile pic , sell them and give the proceeds to his family and then spector brothers and sisters use them at your next gig and post a pic of it .just an idea maybe someone already thought of this IDK.

I
d buy some, a shirt too (if it were black)

[milo]

R.I.P. Chris. Thoughts and prayers for his family from Slovenian Rebop user.

[ebradfordrich]

Originally Posted by JPSBassist

Has anyone had anything to say about the NS-10, 10-string USA Bolt-On bass?

Since hanging out with Billy Sherwood (Yes, Circa) at his studio and getting to see his NS-8 (an 8-string NS-2JJ) I've been in love with the thought of getting one.

Anyway. Just some of the cool new things coming out of Woodstock I thought I'd ask you all about to see if you are excited by it.

Interesting. I've never tried anything beyond a six-stringer but that is pretty sweet. (Full disclosure: Six strings were utterly confusing and I quickly retreated back to a trusty four banger!)

I'd love to get my mitts on an NS8 just to give it a try. One thing that I'm curious about is what Stuart had to do differently to fortify the neck. I remember awhile back someone doing an 8-string mod and the neck really not liking the tension from the extra four strings. Could make a good background for the website, hint hint.

[j.kernodle]

I wouldn't be surprised if its got dual truss rods. the tension put on necks by octave course basses is crazy. I have a Hamer 12 that if I loosen just the D strings for example, the neck goes into backbow. tighten those three strings back up and the neck plays fine.

[NOLA Bass]

Originally Posted by JPSBassist

New model. This one is number 2. I think I'm about to have to add it to the website.

And I am going to talk to Stuart about an 8-string NS-2 with dual J pups at NAMM.

Damn. I DID NOT need to see this!!!!! GAS pains kicking in!!!!