SPECTOR® Club - Part 54

[husky123]

Sambo,

That bass is just so sick. I'm jealous in a good way for you.

[JeffplaysBass]

This is NS-2 #452 made 2/19/08 in mint "like new" condition

Redwood Top/Walnut back Ebony board, Abalone inlays.
2 JJ Pickups. 9V USA Preamp

Will post some sound clips a bit later.

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I usually don't like the wood type looking basses but this one!.....CONGRATS Vampire!!
SIMPLY STUNNING!!!!

[JeffplaysBass]

Originally Posted by bunkaroo

Finally here!



Thanks to everyone who's expressed interest in a copy. The band decided it wants to "presell" some copies in advance of March 21st. We're selling them personally to people we know for $10. What I want to do for anyone here that wants one is do that price and I'll cover the shipping. Just PM me if you want one.

Thanks again to everyone for being so supportive - it means a lot.

Sweet!!!

[JeffplaysBass]

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SUPER SWEET!!!!

[JeffplaysBass]

Originally Posted by iceboxbass

Very NICE Jeff! Wish I had the bucks. What are you buying brother since you're selling 3 of your bass?

Maybe 4???...There may be a brand new "Forte"" listed in the next few days!...Still in the Shipping box unplayed, Un-opened for $2200!!!

[brotherbassj]

Originally Posted by Fat240

Anyone in the Club going to the Carolina Rebellion this May. If so we can meet up. http://carolinarebellion.com

Let me know.

When is it? I'm in

[NOLA Bass]

That redwood top Spector is awesome!!!!

2 of Bunk's new cd's ordered!

[ynot12]

Wow. Yesterday was quite the day for a few of you.

Sam, that bass is amazing. Congrats!

Bunk, I'll hit you up for a CD when I get to my computer. Looking forward to hearing it!

[Fat240]

Originally Posted by brotherbassj

When is it? I'm in

May 4th and 5th. 32 bands 89$ for the presale and 99$ after that. Even though the lineup gets weaker each year still a good time.

[brotherbassj]

I'll see who is in the line up

[CBNJ]

I want to join this club.. Wow.

[Worldeeeter]

Originally Posted by brotherbassj

I'll see who is in the line up

I live in Charlotte, but I doubt I'll make the show. Too much to sit thru for the 2-3 bands I'd want to see.

[GBassNorth]

Originally Posted by havuk

i'm in the market for another spector, i can't afford a USA neck thru so i'm considering a USA bolt-on or a real nice euro and maybe a forte 5. i don't see too many with the usa bolt-ons are they inferior to the euros in that price range?

I have a limited run USA bolt on NS-2J and a Euro Neck thru 4LX. Both are dead stock and about the same age (the USA is a 2010 and the Euro is a 2008). Here's some pics...
USA NS-2J special edition #10 of 14 made


Euro 4LX Poplar Burl neck thru


The build quality on both is fantastic. The set up and feel is slightly better on the USA. The Tonal difference is staggering. The USA has a JJ layout and Aguilar OBP-3 preamp, the Euro has a PJ layout and non-trim tonepump. The USA has much better balance across the strings and a much more usable tonal range and volume. The Euro has a little less bottom end (interesting considering the precision pickup) and less usable top end with too much shimmer at the top for my tastes. The USA is an all walnut bass with a pf fretboard and the Euro is a poplar/mahogany body with a rosewood fb.
I will be changing out the preamp in the Euro to either a 9volt USA preamp or an 18 volt Aguilar OBP-2 preamp. I think with that change the two basses would be very comparable. A new Euro 4LX with tonepump will run you between $2000 and $2500 (about half that or less used) and the USA bolt on will run about $200 to $500 more new but much harder to find used.
I specifically wanted the bolt on because I think it sounds best with Jazz pickups (a little more old school) which was the pu configuration I was after at the time. My Spector Rex5 pro has dual humbuckers and a BT preamp with neck thru construction and it also sounds much better than the Euro to me. Tons of growl and lowend and again usable highs. Here's a pic of the Rex5...

In hind sight, maybe I'm just not a non-trim tonepump kinda guy.

[GBassNorth]

Originally Posted by LimaGuy

Yesterday was NBD for me. I worked out a trade for the Black Kramer NS-2 JJ
I waited for the announcement to make sure the other party safely received and was happy with the Kramer which they received today.

This is NS-2 #452 made 2/19/08 in mint "like new" condition

Redwood Top/Walnut back Ebony board, Abalone inlays.
2 JJ Pickups. 9V USA Preamp

Will post some sound clips a bit later.

Lima - Breathtaking bass! That redwood top looks like it's on fire. Spector's choice of a walnut body with the jazz pickups is a fantastic combo. I'm sure you're lovin it right now. Congrats on the SNBD.

[havuk]

Originally Posted by GBassNorth

I have a limited run USA bolt on NS-2J and a Euro Neck thru 4LX. Both are dead stock and about the same age (the USA is a 2010 and the Euro is a 2008). Here's some pics...
USA NS-2J special edition #10 of 14 made


Euro 4LX Poplar Burl neck thru


The build quality on both is fantastic. The set up and feel is slightly better on the USA. The Tonal difference is staggering. The USA has a JJ layout and Aguilar OBP-3 preamp, the Euro has a PJ layout and non-trim tonepump. The USA has much better balance across the strings and a much more usable tonal range and volume. The Euro has a little less bottom end (interesting considering the precision pickup) and less usable top end with too much shimmer at the top for my tastes. The USA is an all walnut bass with a pf fretboard and the Euro is a poplar/mahogany body with a rosewood fb.
I will be changing out the preamp in the Euro to either a 9volt USA preamp or an 18 volt Aguilar OBP-2 preamp. I think with that change the two basses would be very comparable. A new Euro 4LX with tonepump will run you between $2000 and $2500 (about half that or less used) and the USA bolt on will run about $200 to $500 more new but much harder to find used.
I specifically wanted the bolt on because I think it sounds best with Jazz pickups (a little more old school) which was the pu configuration I was after at the time. My Spector Rex5 pro has dual humbuckers and a BT preamp with neck thru construction and it also sounds much better than the Euro to me. Tons of growl and lowend and again usable highs. Here's a pic of the Rex5...

In hind sight, maybe I'm just not a non-trim tonepump kinda guy.

your answer was exactly what i was looking for, thanks!

[superdick2112]

Originally Posted by GBassNorth

USA NS-2J special edition #10 of 14 made

This one gets me each time I see it.

That has to be one of the nicest figured walnut Spectors that there is.

[cyclopsbookworm]

Here you go TraceBass, my NS2005. I call her Amber...for obvious reasons

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I hope that works for ya.

[worshiprocker]

Gbass

The trim tonepump is far more useable. I am curious about the obp2 tho

[tomydacat]

SAM LOVE THAT BASS .. YOu need to take it to LEES and get an out door shot..

LEE looking good there with some CELEBERTINESS WOOOOOO ROCKKKK

[peledog]

That NS-2JJ is amazing Sam!

Look what arrived today.