Difference between Spector Legend Classic and Ibanez Gio GSR205

[JustinTheKnight]

Hello friends,
I have an Ibanez Gio GSR205 and I'm looking around for a second bass and I've been really interested in a Spector Legend 5 Classic. But none of my local stores have them whatsoever, could anyone possibly tell me the difference between the two?

 

[wvbass]

Scale length would be first in my mind. I think the Ibby is 34 and the Spector 35.

 

[Arkazail]

It also has a maple body with a quilt maple veneer as opposed to the agathis the Gios are made of. It has EMG pickups and a Tonepump Jr. preamp. It has a three piece neck as opposed to a one piece neck (at least my gio had a one piece neck), these are significantly more stable. It's also a much more solid feeling and playing bass. Also, if i remember correctly, it has a rounder neck profile than the Gio but I don't rememeber for certain, as I've played maybe one or two for a short period over the past couple yearsAll and all, there's a reason the Spector costs a lot more

 

[JustinTheKnight]

Thanks for the info! I've also heard that the Spector has more of a C shape neck as opposed to the Ibby. I'm trying to figure out if I should order it online or not, but there's also a return policy sooo.

 

[Arkazail]

All and all, they're a damn good bass for the price, and if there's a solid return policy, I don't see why you shouldn't go for it. I was considering one awhile back, but I managed to get an amazing deal on a brand new Ibanez ATK 205 that I couldn't pass up =P

 

[JustinTheKnight]

Well the site itself is overseas in the UK, I just wanna be extra cautious. Oh nice! I actually have something like it. The ATK800, solid bass and pretty professional for the price

 

[Arkazail]

The overseas thing may be an issue with returns and stuff, have you tried american sites like Musician's Friend? From what I remember they have a a really nice return policy. Unless you ended up getting a better price from the U.K. site.

And kinda off topic,, but how do you like the ATK800? The added CAP J-pickup seems like it could add so much tone variety

 

[JustinTheKnight]

Yeah, I've tried every single site there is. From Musicians friend to guitar center, ZZounds, Hello Music. Even emailed Spector about it and apparently it doesn't come in a 5, only a 4. Only like 2 UK sites, but I've read a couple reviews and they're legit.

Oh I love it! Although I don't really play it all that much, kinda just mess around with it since I won it in a contest by D'Addario. But it's pretty amazing, you can basically dial into any tone you need without even touching the EQ on your head