SPECTOR® Club - Part 54

[Zitch]

Originally Posted by ynot12

Here's the Euro LX with BQC and EMG PJX pups.



Here's the Euro LX totally stock trimpot Tone Pump. Killer Alien infested quilt top.



Here's the NS4CRFM with Aguliar OBP-2 from a Forte installed. This bass kills!





For all of you club friends, if you were to keep one of these 4-strings, which would you keep?

Its between these two for me, The CRFM would probably be my first choice electronics wise and the solid maple wings, but the Aliens would be my favorite to look at

[superdick2112]

Originally Posted by ynot12

Here's the Euro LX with BQC and EMG PJX pups.




For all of you club friends, if you were to keep one of these 4-strings, which would you keep?

Pull the tonepump, put it in the Euro LX & keep that one.

[Fat240]

Originally Posted by Zitch

Its between these two for me, The CRFM would probably be my first choice electronics wise and the solid maple wings, but the Aliens would be my favorite to look at

CRFM is what I would keep or the Red Euro with BQC minus the X pickups. I really like the BQC in my Matte Euro. P/JX are a little too hot for me. If the new bass has the TP it is nice to have something different instead of two the same. Just keep the one you'll miss the most. If you ask me I'll always vote a OBP or BQC over a TP, but that's just me.

[iceboxbass]

Originally Posted by Ian Perge

I can kinda-sorta give my opinion to this: I've got EMG 40P5 & 40DCs in my Euro Bolt-On DLX FM 5-string with an Aggie OBP-3SK: I'm not very much of a "Precision Tone" type-o'-guy, but the one I did like was the '95-'08 American Deluxe Precisions with their P/Dual Coil setup that fills in the mids with some J-Bass fullness (I find Ps and especially their mids to be "hollow", for lack of a better term) so this was my attempt to mimic that tone. And it's really, truly close! The bolt-on/Flame Maple & Alder-ness certainly helps but the P alone is a strong P-sound with a nice and clear (if "hollow" ) down the B-string and is my personal definition of a P-Bass with the DC dialed in about 70%... again, fills in the mids without destroying the P-sound.

Again, take with my opinion on Precisions as well it's equipped with the "P5 in their Soapbar Shell" as opposed to an Extended 5-string P. But if you happen to have a spare Spector lying around as I did ( ) it's a nice tone to have in your toolbox for minimum outlay in pickup costs.

I was looking at installing 2 soap bar EMG 40P5's on a Fiver so I'd have a P bass, but the way you did it with a 40P5 at the neck, a DC at the bridge sounds very interesting...where did you purchase the pickups if I may ask? I too am looking at swapping out a TonePump Jr. for an Aguilar OBP 3 preamp.

[Clearwave]

I'd keep the one I enjoy playing the most! Some nice looking basses you have there.

Originally Posted by ynot12

Here's the Euro LX with BQC and EMG PJX pups.

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For all of you club friends, if you were to keep one of these 4-strings, which would you keep?

[iceboxbass]

Originally Posted by ynot12

Here's the Euro LX totally stock trimpot Tone Pump. Killer Alien infested quilt top.


This one SCARES ME!

Here's the NS4CRFM with Aguliar OBP-2 from a Forte installed. This bass kills!


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I'd keep the NS4CRFM!!! That's HOT!!!

[Fat240]

Originally Posted by iceboxbass

I'd keep the NS4CRFM!!! That's HOT!!!

It is pretty!!

[awilkie84]

Originally Posted by iceboxbass

I was looking at installing 2 soap bar EMG 40P5's on a Fiver so I'd have a P bass, but the way you did it with a 40P5 at the neck, a DC at the bridge sounds very interesting...where did you purchase the pickups if I may ask? I too am looking at swapping out a TonePump Jr. for an Aguilar OBP 3 preamp.

THIS, except I'm now thinking dual 40Js and a TrimPump pre (unless it's possible to make a USA 18V fit in a sweeping style (like they are stock on the USA models) instead of the triangle look.

[Ian Perge]

Originally Posted by iceboxbass

I was looking at installing 2 soap bar EMG 40P5's on a Fiver so I'd have a P bass, but the way you did it with a 40P5 at the neck, a DC at the bridge sounds very interesting...where did you purchase the pickups if I may ask? I too am looking at swapping out a TonePump Jr. for an Aguilar OBP 3 preamp.

I had my Tech at the time (who was working out of Akron, OH's GC when their started their In-House Tech program a few years ago) simply order me the 40P5, as he was doing all my Spector pickup & preamp installs at the time (dumping the HZ/TonePump combos for Nordstrand Big Singles & Aguilar OBP-3SKs in my fretted 4 & 5 and fretless 5) as he had to order all new Knobs for the Stacked Treble/Bass on the Aggie (I already had the 40DC that came with my Zebrawood 5 which the previous owner had installed). You could also go with a 40TW that would give you the coil-split and a straight P/J setup... I know some people have complained about a volume drop when droping the coil, but I've also see a Very Simple Mod in the Electronics Forum to regain the gain. As my point wasn't a P/J anyway, I went for the straight Dual Coil and it's made this Bass into A Player.

I've also had wonderful service from Best Bass Gear.com in the custom-ordering of my Nordy Big Singles (they're EMG-shelled, custom pole-pieces spacing for Spectors, and custom-wound as well) so I'd give them a call as well.

[Zitch]

Ok, right now my Euro Lx has the trim pot tonepump in it, should I leave it be, or put my MM114 9v clone in, or Emg BTC and Exb expander in? If I put the MM114 in do i need to change the stock pickups?

[worshiprocker]

Originally Posted by Zitch

Ok, right now my Euro Lx has the trim pot tonepump in it, should I leave it be, or put my MM114 9v clone in, or Emg BTC and Exb expander in? If I put the MM114 in do i need to change the stock pickups?

the mm114 is designed for active pickups

[iceboxbass]

Originally Posted by awilkie84

THIS, except I'm now thinking dual 40Js and a TrimPump pre (unless it's possible to make a USA 18V fit in a sweeping style (like they are stock on the USA models) instead of the triangle look.

Hmmmmmmm...yes, the USA 18V...I forgot about that one...it's a thought.

[iceboxbass]

Originally Posted by Ian Perge

I had my Tech at the time (who was working out of Akron, OH's GC when their started their In-House Tech program a few years ago) simply order me the 40P5, as he was doing all my Spector pickup & preamp installs at the time (dumping the HZ/TonePump combos for Nordstrand Big Singles & Aguilar OBP-3SKs in my fretted 4 & 5 and fretless 5) as he had to order all new Knobs for the Stacked Treble/Bass on the Aggie (I already had the 40DC that came with my Zebrawood 5 which the previous owner had installed). You could also go with a 40TW that would give you the coil-split and a straight P/J setup... I know some people have complained about a volume drop when droping the coil, but I've also see a Very Simple Mod in the Electronics Forum to regain the gain. As my point wasn't a P/J anyway, I went for the straight Dual Coil and it's made this Bass into A Player.

I've also had wonderful service from Best Bass Gear.com in the custom-ordering of my Nordy Big Singles (they're EMG-shelled, custom pole-pieces spacing for Spectors, and custom-wound as well) so I'd give them a call as well.

Cool! Thanks for the tips. We have one of our Spector brothers that works there I believe, smadder. Ill give him a call. That's sweet they make the pickup coils there at best bass gear.

[Torn Bassist]

The red Euro LX is a hot looking bass, I also like the NS4CRFM....but....all your basses are cool!

[awilkie84]

Originally Posted by Ian Perge

I had my Tech at the time (who was working out of Akron, OH's GC when their started their In-House Tech program a few years ago) simply order me the 40P5, as he was doing all my Spector pickup & preamp installs at the time (dumping the HZ/TonePump combos for Nordstrand Big Singles & Aguilar OBP-3SKs in my fretted 4 & 5 and fretless 5) as he had to order all new Knobs for the Stacked Treble/Bass on the Aggie (I already had the 40DC that came with my Zebrawood 5 which the previous owner had installed). You could also go with a 40TW that would give you the coil-split and a straight P/J setup... I know some people have complained about a volume drop when droping the coil, but I've also see a Very Simple Mod in the Electronics Forum to regain the gain. As my point wasn't a P/J anyway, I went for the straight Dual Coil and it's made this Bass into A Player.

I've also had wonderful service from Best Bass Gear.com in the custom-ordering of my Nordy Big Singles (they're EMG-shelled, custom pole-pieces spacing for Spectors, and custom-wound as well) so I'd give them a call as well.

TWs...now, that's an idea...now to find this mod you speak of...

So...after reading, it looks like EMG doesn't recommend running a BT or BQ pre-amp with the TWs. Anyone with experience or recommendations on these? They seem to be the same price as the 40P5 & 40J I was looking at...

[ynot12]

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

I'd keep the CRFM.... The Red Euro LX was a close contender

I knew you'd pick the CRFM, Donny... if only it had a Tone Pump in it, right? LOL

Originally Posted by Zitch

Its between these two for me, The CRFM would probably be my first choice electronics wise and the solid maple wings, but the Aliens would be my favorite to look at

The Aguilar OBP-2 sounds so nice in the CRFM. Last week I put on DR DDT strings and have been using this bass for dropped tuned songs. Add the Microtubes B3K and it is a beast. Was Jammin Mastodon with full face melt dimed OD and it's just sick. \,,/

Originally Posted by superdick2112

Pull the tonepump, put it in the Euro LX & keep that one.

Hmmmmm, I'll have to give that some thought. The Tone Pump does sound extra sweet now that I have the GK mb112II. They do go nice together.

Originally Posted by Fat240

CRFM is what I would keep or the Red Euro with BQC minus the X pickups. I really like the BQC in my Matte Euro. P/JX are a little too hot for me. If the new bass has the TP it is nice to have something different instead of two the same. Just keep the one you'll miss the most. If you ask me I'll always vote a OBP or BQC over a TP, but that's just me.

I'm noticing a trend for the CRFM. I kind of like the PJX BQC combo, but I have never heard the BQC with the EMG PJs so maybe I should swap em and see how that sounds. Good thoughts, thanks.

Originally Posted by Clearwave

I'd keep the one I enjoy playing the most! Some nice looking basses you have there.

My biggest problem is I love the each for different reasons. Hopefully the new one that should arrive tomorrow will help make it easier - it better! LOL Thanks for the feedback!

Originally Posted by iceboxbass

I'd keep the NS4CRFM!!! That's HOT!!!

Another for the CRFM. I'm thinking this will be a keeper and I'll have to choose between the Euro LXs. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Torn Bassist

The red Euro LX is a hot looking bass, I also like the NS4CRFM....but....all your basses are cool!

Thanks everyone for the helpful feedback!

I'll get the pics of the NBD posted as soon as I have it in my anxious hands.

[worshiprocker]

Originally Posted by ynot12

I knew you'd pick the CRFM, Donny... if only it had a Tone Pump in it, right? LOL

HAH ya buddy!! then you'd be in heaven. But I hear that OBP-2 is pretty sweet too

[Clearwave]

Haven't seen smadder on here for a while. I hope he's ok.

Originally Posted by iceboxbass

Cool! Thanks for the tips. We have one of our Spector brothers that works there I believe, smadder. Ill give him a call. That's sweet they make the pickup coils there at best bass gear.

[ynot12]

Originally Posted by Clearwave

Haven't seen smadder on here for a while. I hope he's ok.

I've been wondering the same. Hope his health issues aren't getting the best of him. He's a good dude!

[worshiprocker]

Originally Posted by Clearwave

Haven't seen smadder on here for a while. I hope he's ok.

Originally Posted by ynot12

I've been wondering the same. Hope his health issues aren't getting the best of him. He's a good dude!

He is doing ok. I talked to him yesterday. He is just laying off the forums for a bit. LOL I think we all could use that from time to time