Looking for opinions on this limited edition Spector

[DerrickSmalls]

Hello all, a while back, I get a call from my local shop. He knows I love Spector basses and asks if I would have any interest in a limited edition Spector that they only made 20 of. I said yes, went to his shop and purchased this beauty. My question is this, I found this tape on the end of the head stock and have left it on because this bass (all 20 of the limited editions) was supposed to go to the Japan market, and for whatever reason, they didn't. But I have left the tape on as part of the bass's pedigree, but I have had several players tell me they would remove said tape. So what do you all think?

 

[Katoosie]

Found this on reverb

https://reverb.com/item/50153048-sp...-w-fishman-fluence-pickups-and-hardshell-case

Looks like you got an Euro like me but a limited edition. Checks out.

Rock it in good health and make sure to come over to the spector club, you're one of us now!

 

[J Posega]

Does the tape bother you? Does it affect the tone? Do you think that having a limited edition bass and evidence that it is a limited edition makes it sound or play any better than if it were not clearly marked?

Looks like a nice bass. The tape on the headstock wouldn't bother me, except that it will likely get kind of weird and gooey after a while. Masking tape is not meant to be permanent and the adhesive goes bad.

 

[Katoosie]

Also, sometimes limited editions have a number on them, usually on the back of the headstock. Share more photos of your nice bass for us to potentially find out which one you got

 

[P. Aaron]

Lovely bass. Congrats.

 

[Killing Floor]

Really great looking bass.
Does it bother you? That's the main thing.
I'd remove it. But I'd also buy a Braves hat and remove the prismatic authenticator sticker.
It's really your call. If you are concerned about devaluing your bass buy removing the wrapper then leave it on.
If you are concerned about devaluing your bass by tape adhesive degrading the top coat of your headstock then take it off.

Again, beautiful bass, rock it, enjoy it.

I love Minnie Pearl. You do you.

 

[beatdatthang]

I'd remove the tape. I don't think it brings anything special and certainly won't enhance the value. Everyone who knows Spector knows that particular model was limited edition with that finish and Fishman electronics.

It will probably just fade and get gooey and peel off over time anyway. Your choice, but in my opinion it doesn't make it any more limited edition or desirable because it has a piece of masking tape with "Japan" on it.

 

[JW56789]

I mean, if it's a big deal to you, leave it. If I had to keep it myself, next time I changed strings, I'd pull it off (and wipe the spot with lighter fluid if it left any residue), stick it to one of the string envelopes, put that back in the plastic sleeve they came with, and leave it in the case for the future.

If I REALLY needed proof, I contact Spector and politely ask if they would send me a letter on their letterhead regarding this being a small custom run (#__ of 20) for a Japanese dealer.

 

[EagleMoon]

Take it off and stick to the paperwork. That way you'll have it but it won't get nasty on the bass.

 

[rockdoc11]

I'd leave it. What harm could it do?

And that makes the story behind the bass a bit more interesting, at least IMHO.

 

[HolmeBass]

That tape proves nothing. Think how easy it would be to fake that piece of tape. It really neither adds to the value nor proves anything about the pedigree of that bass. Take it off before it gets tacky and ruins the finish in that spot.

 

[g-dude]

Looks a lot like mine but I think you have more figuring…

 

[N4860]

I'd leave it. What harm could it do?

And that makes the story behind the bass a bit more interesting, at least IMHO.

The paper part will dry out (potentially flake off on the edges) and the glue will get funky and hard to remove. Probably require a chemical of some sort to help remove the glue. I am currently in the process of trying to remove some masking tape from a mixer that has been left on for a few years and it's not what I'd call fun.

 

[VoodooJazz]

The tape will increase the sustain.

 

[Relsom]

I'd stick it to the underside of the control cover. That way it won't get separated from the bass and you won't have to deal with it deteriorating openly.

 

[Arthur U. Poon]

Nice Euro, Congratulations!!!

Personally, I would peel the piece of tape off, and stick it on the backside of the paperwork that came with the bass.

Enjoy!!!

 

[two fingers]

Pop the control plate and stick the tape on the back of it.

 

[jeff62]

I'd leave it. What harm could it do?

The glue will go bad and probably take the finish with it, or mess with the finish in a very noticeable manner.

 

[drumvsbass]

Anyone can write the word japan on a piece of tape and put it on the headstock of a bass. It might denote some kind of pedigree to someone somewhere... It would be the first thing I'd take off... It's like leaving the hang tags on to say you bought it at Guitar Center.

 

[g-dude]

Anyone can write the word japan on a piece of tape and put it on the headstock of a bass. It might denote some kind of pedigree to someone somewhere... It would be the first thing I'd take off... It's like leaving the hang tags on to say you bought it at Guitar Center.

Or stickers on a baseball cap