NBD - Spector Alex Webster Zombie

[monsterthompson]

Saw this unicorn in the TB classifieds. I figured it was worth a two hour drive to see if I liked it. It was totally worth it. Fortunately, I had the right trade-bait to make this swap happen.

Still figuring a few things out with the pre. Still getting used to how it feels to be back on a 35" 5-string. Already liking how it opens up new fingerings of old riffs. It sounds wonderful going right into my interface and DAW without an additional pre. I'm expecting an eviction notice next week

Brutal.

 

[grimmchaos]

Damn that looks awesome... congrats!

 

[eastcoasteddie]

Bad assed, man!

 

[99Z3]

Awesome.. your lucky.. I almost ended up with that bass!

Saw this unicorn in the TB classifieds. I figured it was worth a two hour drive to see if I liked it. It was totally worth it. Fortunately, I had the right trade-bait to make this swap happen.

Still figuring a few things out with the pre. Still getting used to how it feels to be back on a 35" 5-string. Already liking how it opens up new fingerings of old riffs. It sounds wonderful going right into my interface and DAW without an additional pre. I'm expecting an eviction notice next week

Brutal.
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[monsterthompson]

Awesome.. your lucky.. I almost ended up with that bass!

I heard there were a few others in line for this beast, and I'm not surprised that people were after it. I feel pretty fortunate. I wasn't even looking for anything like it at first, but when opportunity arises you've gotta swing at it.

 

[monsterthompson]

Man, this thing is a beast. It sounds great into my DG Symmetry compressor. It plays itself and still kicks like a mule.

Got a text from my neighbor while I was playing last night. She approves

 

[JRA]

nice!

 

[superdick2112]

Welcome to the Tribe.
Spectors are amazing sounding basses.
Congrats, and Enjoy!

 

[monsterthompson]

Dang. Been trying the Webster 16th note technique and starting to get it. This bass has changed my attack and ears in a very short time. I recently pulled out my beloved Nash PB63 and the string spacing felt wide, the action felt high, and the tone was so different that I found it hard to play. The Spector is piano-like and melodic compared to the thumpy bumpy flat fueled P sound.

 

[99Z3]

Yeah.. I know what you mean

Dang. Been trying the Webster 16th note technique and starting to get it. This bass has changed my attack and ears in a very short time. I recently pulled out my beloved Nash PB63 and the string spacing felt wide, the action felt high, and the tone was so different that I found it hard to play. The Spector is piano-like and melodic compared to the thumpy bumpy flat fueled P sound.

 

[monsterthompson]

Phew. Got the old P back up and running. Feels good to have two awesome basses. I've got a third that's pretty nice but not getting any love for a while with these two around.

 

[catcauphonic]

I like this paint waaaay better than the red drops on black (that one's kind of cheesy, imo.) This one is ART!

Spector

 

[monsterthompson]

I like this paint waaaay better than the red drops on black (that one's kind of cheesy, imo.) This one is ART!

Spector

Thanks!
Agreed. There was/is a review of these from an online Bass Gear / Review / Magazine type site saying the red on black can lean toward cartoonish. Love the red inlays.

 

[monsterthompson]

Sound clip. A version of MManson's Nobodies.

Spector > Demeter VTBP M 800D > Logic using the "modern" bass amp plug-in (*cough* Mesa 400+ *cough*).

Logic drummer track. NI Maschine for all other parts.

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