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[5StringDelirium]

I have a Schecter studio 5 and I'm looking at getting a spector 5 string. I don't know what to get whether it be a legend/Euro/USA. Any suggestions?

Also could someone please clarify the tone difference between 34" and 35" scale basses?

P.S. my spending limit is about $2000

 

[Rickett Customs]

Tone difference between 34" and 35"? That is more what someone is convinced of and is therefore more opinion than fact.

I can only tell you, I own a Euro 5lx, picked it up new in '07 for about 1,950. Used, you might find a US around that or somewhat less. A used Euro, I've seen some go for anywhere between 600 and 900, depending on where you look.

 

[Fresh Eddie]

I have played a couple of Euro NS-2's and they feel nearly identical to my Pre-Kramer (1984, Birch wings, dot inlay) one, and are much cheaper than the USA ones.

These were all four strings, so not exactly an apples to apples, but hopefully close!

 

[countrybassist]

I'm not aware of any difference in tone, but that doesn't mean that there may not be. It's just that I don't know. I bought a new Spector EuroLX5 for $1700. Killer bass.

 

[azarias]

Get the Euro used or new. Its worth it. I have USA and Korean ones. I wish i had got the Euro instead of the Korean. Fretwork and neckfit were subpar and i went through more than one...I ended up just refretting the dang thing myself. I also swapped the HZ pickups out. Overall, with my 20/20 hindsight - It would have been easier to get the Euro.
As far as the scale goes, Sometimes a 35 makes for a better B (not always!). Look at it this way..If it sounds and plays good to you then who cares?
However, i think all the Spector 5s are 35 inch.
Good luck!