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Please help me identify a Spector 4-string?

I have a borrowed Spector bass, something similar to the performance series. It's gloss white, 24 fret-bolt-on, 34" scale. Sports two EMG SSD soapbars (passive), two volume, two tone controls. Neck is maple with a rosewood fretboard. I've found no markings, no serial numbers, etc..have no idea where it was made, and am trying to troubleshoot a peculiar electronics problem with it.

I attached a photo.. let's see if it shows up..

Thanks..

Mag...
 
Magneto said:
Thanks for the help.. If anyone knows of a wiring diagram for this Spector, with 2 volume/2 tone, 2-EMG-SSD soaps (passive), it would be extremely helpful. It looks as though someone might have done some rewiring with this bass, and it's having some problems.

Mag..
go to the wbsite. you can download how to care for your spector. what you need is in there.
 
NovusOrdo said:
go to the wbsite. you can download how to care for your spector. what you need is in there.

Thanks.. I downloaded the manual yesterday, but there's nothing about wiring in it. Nice info though.

Spector support is very good. I guess I was originally calling the wrong number before. I called today 3 times, talked to a tech 3 times, he walked me through the wiring problem. Someone had rewired the bass, and it was wrong. I found another ground problem with a shoddy solder job that was causing the main problems. Tech said he'd email me a wiring diagram tomorrow. I wish all manufacturers had tech support this helpful and friendly.
Problem solved.. Thanks people..

Mag...
 
Magneto said:
Thanks.. I downloaded the manual yesterday, but there's nothing about wiring in it. Nice info though.

Spector support is very good. I guess I was originally calling the wrong number before. I called today 3 times, talked to a tech 3 times, he walked me through the wiring problem. Someone had rewired the bass, and it was wrong. I found another ground problem with a shoddy solder job that was causing the main problems. Tech said he'd email me a wiring diagram tomorrow. I wish all manufacturers had tech support this helpful and friendly.
Problem solved.. Thanks people..

Mag...
The guys at Spector are great, PJ has always been most helpful to me. I love their product (not just the bass itself!).
I thought I had the right answer for you, sorry.
One thing I do know, trust in your Spector! quality product.
 
Magneto said:
Thanks.. I downloaded the manual yesterday, but there's nothing about wiring in it. Nice info though.

Spector support is very good. I guess I was originally calling the wrong number before. I called today 3 times, talked to a tech 3 times, he walked me through the wiring problem. Someone had rewired the bass, and it was wrong. I found another ground problem with a shoddy solder job that was causing the main problems. Tech said he'd email me a wiring diagram tomorrow. I wish all manufacturers had tech support this helpful and friendly.
Problem solved.. Thanks people..

Mag...

Great news! :)

Spector customer services is always excellent. Just the way it should be! ;) :bassist: