I have owned a couple of Warwick's prior, I now am on my second, about to commission the build on my third Spector.
I really liked my 98 Thumb NT-5 tonewise but the balance and neck dive left me in one of two situations - either I felt like I was using more energy supporting the neck than I was actually playing, or it was killing my shoulder during longer sets. I loved the feel of the hand rubbed finish and the Wenge neck/board. However, of note, the newer Warwicks (and the Pro series aren't even made in Germany so expect even less here) are no longer using the same tonewoods that made them famous. Having played newer Warwicks, their decision to replace tonewoods like Wenge with Ovangkol and Tigerstripe Ebony have robbed them of a lot of the signature, woody tone that made them distinct. The newer Warwick models, even the German made ones are, in my mind, somewhat of a disappointment. If you're talking pre 98-99 Warwick it's a much tougher decision.
Spector however, provides wonderful bang for the buck. For someone not ready to drop $5k on a US build, the Euro is a fantastic alternative and value. So much so that I am commissioning a new Euro build this month. In my opinion the Euro models provide tone, craftsmanship and playability that surpasses that of basses that cost substantially more. This would be an easy choice for me.
