Dilemma!spector?? schecter?? G & L??

[Bass-Waster]

Hey guys,
I've searched for schecter and spector threads before and found a little info. I've also looked into the G & L forum and thats been very useful. Thing is I can't split these basses apart!

Schecter diamond series Hellraiser
Spector Legend 4 classic
G & L Tribute L-2000

I Play mostly modern(ish) metal (avenged sevenfold, trivium, Megadeth)but dip my toes into Prog and really dig the Justin Chancellor Tone.

The Question is: can anyone offer any opinions/comparisons of the above basses? any comments or experiences are greatly appreciated!

 

[Shy Guy]

All of these basses have different sounds. You can use 99% of basses for any genre. A good place to check out what people think of the sounds w/o trying these out is youtube or harmony-central reviews, some of which are really helpful.

 

[Bass-Waster]

cool thanks for that its a real problem cos i cant test them myself. is harmony central that reliable??

 

[EagleMoon]

Personally of those three I'd pick the Spector. Hands down better than the Schecter IMO and meaner and growlier than the G&L.

 

[arjune]

I'd probably go with the Spector in your situation as well.

 

[landry.bass]

I'll vouch for the Spector. I think it'll be superior to the Schecter. The G&L is also a good choice, but I have less experience with G&L than Spector, so I say go Spector.

 

[Bass-Waster]

ok thanks a lot for the comments guys its a big help!! seems to be very few schecter fans out there then?

 

[DGbass70]

Spector......

 

[JoshuaTSP]

I just bought a Spector Legend Classic Bubinga last week......

.....I'm not sure how much they sell for used......but for what I paid, it's one hell of a bass. It feels like a much more expensive bass. I love the neck.....just perfect. It seems that the string spacing may be a little closer together (compared to my Fender J). I actually prefer the closer string spacing.
Some complain about the TonePump Jr. pre....or the SSD EMGs....but I have to say, it sounds good to me.

I play in more of an aggressive rock band.....not so much metal....but it can definatly do whatever you want it to.......it can do smooth fat sustain, to punchy in your face without a problem.

So another vote for the Spector.

 

[jamesblue]

Spector. If you can go to a store a play some bass' see what you like. The Spector just has a good feel to it and sound (looks good too). You can get a used Rebop in the price range you're looking at.

 

[slackinatthebas]

i gotta kinda go with everyone else on this (mostly because i play spector) but i'd go with a spector. look on ebay, though, try and a pick up a euro if it's in your price range. you can't beat neck thru.

 

[Bass-Waster]

ok thanks a lot guys looks like spector is winning out easy enough. i'd still like to get a few more opinions but thanks to all so far.

 

[standupright]

ok thanks a lot for the comments guys its a big help!! seems to be very few schecter fans out there then?

i've got the diamond series stiletto 4 banger. absolutely love it. but then again i play mostly blues. i can get any tone i need out of. wanna cut through? boost the bridge pup. fat and in the back? boost the neck pup and cut some of the bridge. it basically plays itself. the neck is thin and easy to get around on, well balanced, and light. it gets gigged regularly and is my primary bass.

in action

 

[BioDriver]

I'd definitely go with the Spector or a Rickenbacker. I've always associated prog bass with Rick.

 

[BlacksHole]

While all of these are good basses and you may find a particular one that fits you perfectly, I find that overall, the Spector fits my hands the best of the basses cited. My favorite is Pedulla followed by very old jazz basses.

 

[ihateusernames]

i have the same schecter as above, and recently upgraded to active emg's, and will be installing a bqc system preamp shortly - once i park my ns2a in the shop for fret levelling.

the schecter plays great, sounds great (until picking up the spector)

of course, you're speaking of a different spector than mine.

i think for the music you play you will be quite happy with the schecter. it sounds like it looks, and looks as it should according to my bandmates.

 

[standupright]

i have the same schecter as above, and recently upgraded to active emg's, and will be installing a bqc system preamp shortly - once i park my ns2a in the shop for fret levelling.

the schecter plays great, sounds great (until picking up the spector)

of course, you're speaking of a different spector than mine.

i think for the music you play you will be quite happy with the schecter. it sounds like it looks, and looks as it should according to my bandmates.

yeah, i've got the active emg's in there. came like that to me. sounds great.

 

[zook250]

i would second the comment on finding a used spector Re-Bop, they are made in the chek republic. great sounding bass, electronics are a bit better than the tone pump jr. finding a used one shouldint be very difficult.