SPECTOR® Club - Part 55

[brotherbassj]

Originally Posted by Fat240

I'm just used to Mesa gear. In comparison to my taste and A/B'ing the 750 and 500 to the M6 and M9 series thru a 2/15 cab. I think that they lack a bit in comparison. Though like Donny stated running direct live most of the time I have gone to using the Jule Monique to FOH and try to get my tone from the bass.

Mesa's are nice. I have a M6 I am debating on moving soon though. I found the aguilar db750 to be a one trick pony when I owned one. Live it did not work for me. The mesa big block 750 got muddy and lost in the mix live for me. The M 6 and 9 are beasts live in the mix.

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

got the new D'Addario balanced tension strings in today... I'll be putting them through the paces tonight. They actual sound a lot like steels.

Donny, you have me about ready to order some of these. I do like the circle k's i got in a balanced set but have always been a d'addario nickel kinda guy, even though I dabble in DR strings.

Originally Posted by husky123

It's hard to tell recorded but live in front of a 215 or 810 pumping at 300 glorious tube watts it's very easy to hear (and feel) the difference IMO. So, yes, it's worth the extra $250 to me. Easily.

BUT, that's the tone in MY head.

I'n not so sure I agree about a difference in a live setting between preamps. I find my tone difference to be in the amp I am using , however a generally don't tweak my on board pre that much live except maybe a little in a soloing situation?

I will actively disagree with the pre being different if you are playing a large venue.......then I think it all falls on the FOH soundman.......for the crowd........but honestly......the genral concert goer couldn't tell the difference between tones like we tend to.........lol

And I love ya Lee......but I had to disagree for fun..... ADD----I dont play through a 300 watt tube amp........so my opinion might not count at all! LOL

I have had both the spector usa preamp equipped basses and I'm with super.......i prefer the DCs equipped with the 18 volt pre..........my 2 cents.

Happy Sunday!

[husky123]

Originally Posted by husky123

I'm gonna say: 1. aggie 2. Haz 3. TP

I liked 2 and 3 best.

Bang baybee!

[worshiprocker]

Originally Posted by brotherbassj

not so sure I agree about a difference in a live setting between preamps. I find my tone difference to be in the amp I am using , however a generally don't tweak my on board pre that much live except maybe a little in a soloing situation?

I will actively disagree with the pre being different if you are playing a large venue.......then I think it all falls on the FOH soundman.......for the crowd........but honestly......the genral concert goer couldn't tell the difference between tones like we tend to.........lol

And I love ya Lee......but I had to disagree for fun..... ADD----I dont play through a 300 watt tube amp........so my opinion might not count at all! LOL

I have had both the spector usa preamp equipped basses and I'm with super.......i prefer the DCs equipped with the 18 volt pre..........my 2 cents.

Happy Sunday!

I think the preamp vs amp discussion is really based on the player. I love GK amps but at the end of the day, I have tailored my tone to be my tone before my amp, after my pedal board. I have FOH many years in my past so I approached it that way.

[j.kernodle]

Originally Posted by husky123

Bang baybee!

I missed the aggie vs the tonepump, but I got the Haz right, as did just about everyone. That tells me something about that preamp. That its not just a bunch of fanboy fawning.

I've seen blind comparisons on this board where people couldn't accurately tell the difference between a maple board and a rosewood board, hell, dan atkinson did a test where some people couldn't reliably tell the difference between a Jazz bass and a notty pine 2X4 with two pickups stapled to it.

But we can pick a preamp out. Rock on.

[brotherbassj]

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

I think the preamp vs amp discussion is really based on the player. I love GK amps but at the end of the day, I have tailored my tone to be my tone before my amp, after my pedal board. I have FOH many years in my past so I approached it that way.

I can go that route too, and go to the next step and say, people know its me whether I am playing a Spector, Warwick, Wal, Ibanez, or Squier...........LOL

But thats probably true for most of us who have been playing a while, especially us older guys Donny (young buck).........LOL

You can call me old........you can even call me Geezer........I'll take that too......

[husky123]

Originally Posted by brotherbassj

And I love ya Lee......but I had to disagree for fun..... ADD----I dont play through a 300 watt tube amp........so my opinion might not count at all! LOL

I have had both the spector usa preamp equipped basses and I'm with super.......i prefer the DCs equipped with the 18 volt pre..........my 2 cents.

Happy Sunday!

Am average concert goer doesn't know if you're playing a P bass, a piccolo or a Spector for that matter. I'm talking about the player hearing and feeling the difference. The tone you enjoy is a softer, pillowy low end and not near as tight and crisp as I like it. For me it's all about the EQ points on the tone controls. And of course your opinion counts silly boy.

Again, I think this is just one of those things we like to dissect for kicks and giggles. All the tones are slices of awesome.

[brotherbassj]

Originally Posted by husky123

Am average concert goer doesn't know if you're playing a P bass and piccolo or a Spector for that matter. I'm talking about the player hearing and feeling the difference. The tone you enjoy is a softer, pillowy low end and not near as tight and crisp as I like it. For me it's all about the EQ points on the tone controls. And of course your opinion counts silly boy.

Again, I think this is just one of those things we like to dissect for kicks and giggles. All the tones are slices of awesome.

Funny how you describe the tone I like...........I always thought of tube amps being pillowy......lol. I find my tonal preferences changes though and they have come more into your range of sound with the most recent ltd thumb aquisition........it zings like nothing else with that p and double J.......which is a big departure from typical thumb electronics.........but yeah the Spector I play the most is like getting run over by a cement truck! Boom!!!!

[worshiprocker]

Originally Posted by brotherbassj

I can go that route too, and go to the next step and say, people know its me whether I am playing a Spector, Warwick, Wal, Ibanez, or Squier...........LOL

But thats probably true for most of us who have been playing a while, especially us older guys Donny (young buck).........LOL

You can call me old........you can even call me Geezer........I'll take that too......

Ya I agree with you 99% lol I'd call you geezer but you'd forget . I may not have 30 years experience but 15 is pretty good lol. And I always surround myself with more experienced players such as yourself.

Sell me your gk amp and I'll send you a set of those strings in your gauge of choice

[superdick2112]

Originally Posted by superdick2112

My order of preference; 2, 3, 1.

My WAG as to which is which; 2 = USA 9v, 3 =Tonepump, 1 = Aguilar.

Winner winner, chicken dinner!

[husky123]

Originally Posted by brotherbassj

Funny how you describe the tone I like...........I always thought of tube amps being pillowy......lol. I find my tonal preferences changes though and they have come more into your range of sound with the most recent ltd thumb aquisition........it zings like nothing else with that p and double J.......which is a big departure from typical thumb electronics.........but yeah the Spector I play the most is like getting run over by a cement truck! Boom!!!!

It depends on how you run your tubers. I've never had any that weren't tight and right!

You know what I mean though....I don't mean pillowy in a bad way, just Uhhh, errr rounder, yeah that's it.

[brotherbassj]

Originally Posted by worshiprocker

Ya I agree with you 99% lol I'd call you geezer but you'd forget . I may not have 30 years experience but 15 is pretty good lol. And I always surround myself with more experienced players such as yourself.

Sell me your gk amp and I'll send you a set of those strings in your gauge of choice

You're funny.......Im at work, but promise we can talk about the amp tonight if you are around?

Now what did you just call me? I forget!

[worshiprocker]

Originally Posted by brotherbassj

You're funny.......Im at work, but promise we can talk about the amp tonight if you are around?

Now what did you just call me? I forget!

hah! this place is fun.

[brotherbassj]

Originally Posted by husky123

It depends on how you run your tubers. I've never had any that weren't tight and right!

You know what I mean though....I don't mean pillowy in a bad way, just Uhhh, errr rounder, yeah that's it.

Who you calling round? I'm big boned! LOL

[tomydacat]

Wish I could play like Geezer

[husky123]

Originally Posted by tomydacat

Wish I could play like Geezer

Me too!

[Fat240]

Here are some pics of #1925 the Double boxed bass right before shipping to Baltimore. Chrome hardware installed. Really excited to see the finished bass

[dukeisdog]

Originally Posted by Fat240

Here are some pics of #1925 the Double boxed bass right before shipping to Baltimore. Chrome hardware installed. Really excited to see the finished bass

I'm a bit out of the loop here...

Whats the plan with it?

[j.kernodle]

mike I'm dying to see how this turns out after the refinish. it's a stunner as it looks today even with the dings.

[Fat240]

Originally Posted by dukeisdog

I'm a bit out of the loop here...

Whats the plan with it?

It is in Baltimore @ Philtone for a refinish. Trans black with enhanced grain with a black burst on the front, back, and neck.

[Fat240]

Originally Posted by j.kernodle

mike I'm dying to see how this turns out after the refinish. it's a stunner as it looks today even with the dings.

Thank you sir.