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Help Decide Bass! Spector?
- Thread starter RevengeIseek
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Ray Brendan said:
No WAY! Not me! I may own 5 Spectors and 0 Warwicks but I'm totally objective here, seriously!
Ok guys Im gettin the Spector euro 4 LX.....
Now what color Natural, Bubinga, Sun Burst, or Amber Stain?
Im leaning toward the Amber Stain
Now what color Natural, Bubinga, Sun Burst, or Amber Stain?
Im leaning toward the Amber Stain
RevengeIseek said:
I've always loved the look of Spector's natural finishes, especially on the Euros.
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RevengeIseek said:
Go with the Natural or the Bubinga, just my preference, and you will probably like the smooth unfinished neck better. I'm pretty sure I know who you're buying it from now, good choice.
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Excellent choice! 
I'd go with the natural....
Or if you have other colour choices - 'plum' or 'tigerwood'...
I'd go with the natural....
Or if you have other colour choices - 'plum' or 'tigerwood'...
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RevengeIseek said:
Say what? What does that have to do with this thread?
Seriously, if you start a new thread with a proper subject heading, then you'll find that you'll get more suggestions and useable results.
I've got a natural euro 4 and to be honest it's such a gorgeous bass it sounds so awesome. I would be inclined to look for a colour one maybe as the naturals tend to pick up stains on the wood. Where my right hand has been resting I've noticed the finish changing appearence through friction over time, but then again I like that it's my bass and it's custom to me!
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Groovehunter - yes - good idea.
I have a natural LX 4 - my baby. I just picked up a Euro 4 in blue/black with the high gloss for my working bass. Not that I'm really worried about how they look - they sound FANTASTIC!!
I have a natural LX 4 - my baby. I just picked up a Euro 4 in blue/black with the high gloss for my working bass.
Not that I'm really worried about how they look - they sound FANTASTIC!!Groovehunter said:
If you're concerned about it I can fill you in on how to clean that up. I have the official word from Spector on exactly which products to use to oil and wax it, and I've used them. PM me if interested.
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I own both. It depends what you want. The Thumb can sound very agressive, whereas the Spector is more punchy and FAT. You can get similar tones from both of them(they both have lots of sustain, and they both cut through the mix due to the hard woods). I say play both and decide.
RevengeIseek said:
I did some checking long before I saw this post.... here's the best prices I've seen: Invalid Link Removed
The GB7 - Gold for newer models and the M4 for older models.
The pricing I got from BBG was $105 delivered. Not a high priority for me at this time.
I know you've already decided to go with the Spector, but I noticed that if you have poor right hand technique it will really be apparent with the Spector. The action is super low and easy to play on but if you're technique isn't perfect you're going to get a ton of clicking. The Warwick is a little more forgiving. If you've got your right hand technique nailed then my vote is for the Spector too.
