SPECTOR® Club - Part 54 - Page 10

bunkaroo · #**181** 02-01-2013, 09:31 AM

Oh and related to my SR5 post above, there's a good chance I will be listing my matte black Euro 435 ("faux-Forte") for sale fairly soon. Got it new from Bass Central last year, never gigged or even rehearsed - just home use. Nut is cut for BEAD tuning.

Better pics will be posted when I actually do the listing.

bunkaroo · #**182** 02-01-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by awilkie84

I couldn't afford one right now.

Just finished moving & it broke my bank. It will be quite a few months before I can get a new bass, and it might involve selling my ReBop5DLX or NS-2000/5 first.

Understood. I will always keep my first SR5 even though I am fully entrenched with Spectors now.

iceboxbass · #**183** 02-01-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tarim69

Its nice to see the finished product on the basses we work very hard on at the shop.

You all did an amazing build on my Coda 5XL Deluxe Bahama Blue, it arrived in Dec. 2012! Thank you!

**Rick Blanc** · #**184** 02-01-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mmmb

Hello everybody, i need urgent help since i need to begin recording the bass tracks with my spector euro 5lx. The problem is that most string brands dont work with the bass since the B string doesnt fit! (the bridge is to thin)

So the question is: does anybody know a string set that actually works with the bass? I live in argentina so we dont get that many brands nor i can afford buying them abroad.

Thanks in advance =)

M.

Not sure what available in Argentina but you need either Tapered strings or do what a lot of guys do here which is to use a pair of pliers to crimp the string so it fits in the bridge

iceboxbass · #**185** 02-01-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasonger

For those interested in Colin Edwins fretless NS-4H2 with the dual MM pups- http://youtu.be/zNndG3Cqaxw

Beautiful music! Love that Spector tone!

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Originally Posted by catcauphonic

All the NAMM pix I've seen look like a great time. So many beautiful Spectors together are really bringing out the SAS in people!

I've got a question regarding using thicker gauge strings on my Forte-4x. I'm particularly interested in beefing up the G if nothing else, but preferably all of them. Thicker just feels better under my fingers. Is the brass nut able to accommodate them without any filing? It doesn't look like there's any room to spare around there. The bridge saddles aren't an issue, correct??

Thanks for any info

I've used thicker strings on my Forte 4&5...no problems with nut or bridge.

NOLA Bass · #**186** 02-01-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bunkaroo

Oh and related to my SR5 post above, there's a good chance I will be listing my matte black Euro 435 ("faux-Forte") for sale fairly soon. Got it new from Bass Central last year, never gigged or even rehearsed - just home use. Nut is cut for BEAD tuning.

Better pics will be posted when I actually do the listing.

Damn you Bunk!!!! I may well be interested in that!!! Bank account is crying!!!!

iceboxbass · #**187** 02-01-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Splods

Cats with no fur have horrible sweating issues.

In other news, I did my fist jam session with my Spector Performer. Was nice!

I was using my tiny Ampeg practice amp, with the controls in the mid range, and I was already sounding better than the other guy playing Ibanez's through his Hartke.

Everyone was impressed by my playing, and randoms said I sounded really good.

Was a good night tonight, and I've come away learning a lot more about the capabilties of my Spector.

Starting to get serious G.A.S for some of the nicer Spectors now.

Awesome and congrats!

bunkaroo · #**188** 02-01-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by NOLA Bass

Damn you Bunk!!!! I may well be interested in that!!! Bank account is crying!!!!

I will keep you in mind.

Pietzsa · #**189** 02-01-2013, 11:30 AM

How big of a tone difference is the maple board making on the dual humbucker equipped Spector's? I've had maple fretboards before but only on passive basses.

bassgiant15 · #**190** 02-01-2013, 11:51 AM

Testing out some rough mixes of my bands album we are working on. The bass tone isn't set in stone yet. I just thought I would see what you guys think so far??? Ill most likely be using my Haz equipped NS2a for the record

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gvnc5a5tum...%20guitars.mp3

grendle · #**191** 02-01-2013, 11:57 AM

still the baddest ass club on the planet! Carry on. lol

bunkaroo · #**192** 02-01-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bassgiant15

Testing out some rough mixes of my bands album we are working on. The bass tone isn't set in stone yet. I just thought I would see what you guys think so far??? Ill most likely be using my Haz equipped NS2a for the record

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gvnc5a5tum...%20guitars.mp3

I'll preface this with I've only heard this on earbuds so far.

Great overall sound as always man - extremely tight and punchy and the guitars, bass and drums seem very well balanced.

Sounds like this one was finger-picked, yes? I think if there's anyway to just squeeze a little high-end growl to the bass without compromising the overall mix, that would be good. But the "meat" of the bass is there and easily audible IMO.

I may have to hire you to mix my solo material.

Christian Waiau · #**193** 02-01-2013, 01:22 PM

I'm on wait for the new Aguilar super single soapbars for my ns6xl!

They should be shipping around April.

Can't wait to try them out

bunkaroo · #**194** 02-01-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by diechris

I'm on wait for the new Aguilar super single soapbars for my ns6xl!

They should be shipping around April.

Can't wait to try them out

Are those compatible with the quick connects?

Christian Waiau · #**195** 02-01-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bunkaroo

Are those compatible with the quick connects?

You know I have no idea... Lol

I actually doubt it but ill ask

bunkaroo · #**196** 02-01-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by diechris

You know I have no idea... Lol

I actually doubt it but ill ask

I'm guessing no but it would be cool if they were. I'm surprised you're putting that thing under the knife so soon! I'd be terrified.

dukeisdog · #**197** 02-01-2013, 01:48 PM

Yellow Spectors anyone? Anyone have any pictures of them? Considering a yellow instead of the custom green rebop 5 but I haven't seen any yellows and am still leaning towards the green.

Christian Waiau · #**198** 02-01-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bunkaroo

I'm guessing no but it would be cool if they were. I'm surprised you're putting that thing under the knife so soon! I'd be terrified.

It's a USA 18v pre

other then a quick connect... couldn't be an easier swap

Christian Waiau · #**199** 02-01-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dukeisdog

Yellow Spectors anyone? Anyone have any pictures of them? Considering a yellow instead of the custom green rebop 5 but I haven't seen any yellows and am still leaning towards the green.

Black and yellow black and yellow! ....joining Stryper?

bunkaroo · #**200** 02-01-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by diechris

It's a USA 18v pre

other then a quick connect... couldn't be an easier swap

I've never taken anything like that apart so I have no clue.