SPECTOR® Club - Part 54 - Page 34

dukeisdog · #**661** 02-08-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisHooker

Bahama Blue is a perfect color name for that.. Even amidst the snow, it still reminds you of a warm beach. Even the fingerboard looks like sand!

No doubt!

ice, that's a killer looking finish, nicer then any fender jazz I've seen (IMO)

Makes me almost wanna consider my rebop 5 custom in Bahama blue over the green, just don't know if I want two blues.

NOLA Bass · #**662** 02-08-2013, 03:17 PM

I see Bunk's CD is getting delivered today, looking forward to checking it out!

Question for you guys. I really want a US9V for my Euro 435LX. However, I have not heard anything as far as them being available again, so that got me thinking about the 18v. I love it with my NS4. Correct me if I"m wrong. If I put the US18V on my Euro 435LX, it would use 3 of the 4 holes (vol, bal, stacked t/b) and the 4th hole I'd have to fill with a dummy knob, kill switch, coffee dispenser, or bottle rocket launcher. My question is are they on a circuit board and line up with the holes? I just want to make sure I wouldn't have additional routing or anything.

delucajohn2000 · #**663** 02-08-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NOLA Bass

I see Bunk's CD is getting delivered today, looking forward to checking it out!

Question for you guys. I really want a US9V for my Euro 435LX. However, I have not heard anything as far as them being available again, so that got me thinking about the 18v. I love it with my NS4. Correct me if I"m wrong. If I put the US18V on my Euro 435LX, it would use 3 of the 4 holes (vol, bal, stacked t/b) and the 4th hole I'd have to fill with a dummy knob, kill switch, coffee dispenser, or bottle rocket launcher. My question is are they on a circuit board and line up with the holes? I just want to make sure I wouldn't have additional routing or anything.

Two of the knobs are on a circuit board and the 3rd is on a separate knob that plugs into that circuit board. That one knob is free floating though so it can be moved a bit though.

You might need to widen the holes on the bass to accommodate the pots so just keep that in mind that it is a possibility. A reamer will take care of that quickly and easily though. I have had to do that on a few of my basses and have not had an issue at all.

husky123 · #**664** 02-08-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by delucajohn2000

You might need to widen the holes on the bass to accommodate the pots so just keep that in mind that it is a possibility. A reamer will take care of that quickly and easily though. I have had to do that on a few of my basses and have not had an issue at all.

If you're going to ream I heard this stuff works well on the "bit".

Fat240 · #**665** 02-08-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by delucajohn2000

Two of the knobs are on a circuit board and the 3rd is on a separate knob that plugs into that circuit board. That one knob is free floating though so it can be moved a bit though.

You might need to widen the holes on the bass to accommodate the pots so just keep that in mind that it is a possibility. A reamer will take care of that quickly and easily though. I have had to do that on a few of my basses and have not had an issue at all.

My Rebop was a tight fit on one of the holes but I pushed it though from the outside first and it solved the issue. I also had the issue with the stacked pot knobs sitting off the body a bit. I used some rubber spacers under it, did anyone else have that issue? I think that the 18v will sound great and give you what you want.

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Originally Posted by husky123

If you're going to ream I heard this stuff works well on the "bit".

Keeps them from squeaking also

Fat240 · #**666** 02-08-2013, 05:00 PM

All you guys up North stay warm and safe. Good time to hunker down and do some woodsheding

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Torn Bassist · #**667** 02-08-2013, 05:03 PM

Here is my 1987 Kramer Spector NS-2A, I get to use this bass tomorrow evening for one of our scheduled shows and I will bring the 1978 Fender P-Bass as a back up. I hope I can join this club, who can I ask for a number?

worshiprocker · #**668** 02-08-2013, 05:14 PM

I got my tonepump in today and installed it in the Euro 4. The volume pots are still on the way, but i had an idea. I always have both pups wide open when I play with Defy Tolerance. so I wired it up and bypassed the volume pots. I have only played it through my practice amp, but it sounds great! and directly compared with my Black CRFM (both currently tuned standard) it is actually a little more "open" but VERY close. Live I doubt most could tell the difference between the 3. I'm going to use the Euro for Practice tomorrow and if it slays, I might bypass the vol pots in my trans black CRFM too and use these 2 (gold bridge basses) for a while with DT and let Jade be the studio queen for a bit.

J-O · #**669** 02-08-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NOLA Bass

I see Bunk's CD is getting delivered today, looking forward to checking it out!

Question for you guys. I really want a US9V for my Euro 435LX. However, I have not heard anything as far as them being available again, so that got me thinking about the 18v. I love it with my NS4. Correct me if I"m wrong. If I put the US18V on my Euro 435LX, it would use 3 of the 4 holes (vol, bal, stacked t/b) and the 4th hole I'd have to fill with a dummy knob, kill switch, coffee dispenser, or bottle rocket launcher. My question is are they on a circuit board and line up with the holes? I just want to make sure I wouldn't have additional routing or anything.

I have been thinking of adding either the US 18 volt to my CRFM or upgrading the BT to an 18 volt BTQ. I also thought of just upgrading the current BT circuit to 18 volts. I think the increased headroom would be a big benefit with the DC's. I kind if wondered how the circuits would fit. I figured I'd add a kill switch if I add the 18 volt US circuit.

Clearwave · #**670** 02-08-2013, 05:42 PM

Nice teal! I'm a big NS2a fan (have 3) I like the Fenders too, you have good taste.

PM tracebassplayer, he gives out the numbers.

Welcome!

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Originally Posted by Torn Bassist

Here is my 1987 Kramer Spector NS-2A, I get to use this bass tomorrow evening for one of our scheduled shows and I will bring the 1978 Fender P-Bass as a back up. I hope I can join this club, who can I ask for a number?

j.kernodle · #**671** 02-08-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by worshiprocker

I got my tonepump in today and installed it in the Euro 4. The volume pots are still on the way, but i had an idea. I always have both pups wide open when I play with Defy Tolerance. so I wired it up and bypassed the volume pots. I have only played it through my practice amp, but it sounds great! and directly compared with my Black CRFM (both currently tuned standard) it is actually a little more "open" but VERY close. Live I doubt most could tell the difference between the 3. I'm going to use the Euro for Practice tomorrow and if it slays, I might bypass the vol pots in my trans black CRFM too and use these 2 (gold bridge basses) for a while with DT and let Jade be the studio queen for a bit.

we might be witnessing the birth of a signature model in the next couple of years.

the worshiprocker Donnie no volume just eq controls model euro.

Fat240 · #**672** 02-08-2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by j.kernodle

we might be witnessing the birth of a signature model in the next couple of years.

the worshiprocker Donnie no volume just eq controls model euro.

I want the one that goes to 11

NOLA Bass · #**673** 02-08-2013, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

I got my tonepump in today and installed it in the Euro 4. The volume pots are still on the way, but i had an idea. I always have both pups wide open when I play with Defy Tolerance. so I wired it up and bypassed the volume pots. I have only played it through my practice amp, but it sounds great! and directly compared with my Black CRFM (both currently tuned standard) it is actually a little more "open" but VERY close. Live I doubt most could tell the difference between the 3. I'm going to use the Euro for Practice tomorrow and if it slays, I might bypass the vol pots in my trans black CRFM too and use these 2 (gold bridge basses) for a while with DT and let Jade be the studio queen for a bit.

Awesome, glad it arrived with no problem!

Splods · #**674** 02-08-2013, 06:32 PM

I wonder what a double Musicman pickup Spector would sound like.

The Rebop MM is pretty cool, if only I could afford a custom USA version.

worshiprocker · #**675** 02-08-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by j.kernodle

we might be witnessing the birth of a signature model in the next couple of years.

the worshiprocker Donnie no volume just eq controls model euro.

LOL I couldn't ever imagine have a signature spector...

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Originally Posted by Fat240

I want the one that goes to 11

Its always at 11!

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Originally Posted by NOLA Bass

Awesome, glad it arrived with no problem!

Thanks again man!

NOLA Bass · #**676** 02-08-2013, 06:42 PM

Giving the Divinity Compromised CD a listen to. It sounds great! Fantastic job Andy (Bunkaroo)!

bunkaroo · #**677** 02-08-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NOLA Bass

Giving the Divinity Compromised CD a listen to. It sounds great! Fantastic job Andy (Bunkaroo)!

Thanks!

Clearwave · #**678** 02-08-2013, 07:14 PM

New Family Photo!

Torn Bassist · #**679** 02-08-2013, 07:21 PM

Thank's Clearwave, I'll try to PM him as soon as I learn this system! lol

Torn Bassist · #**680** 02-08-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Clearwave

New Family Photo!

Nice bunch of kids and some great Spectors!