Excellent job, Sam!!!
You did a great job, very moving.
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SPECTOR® Club - Part 21
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You did a great job, very moving.
So I found a great score on a NS 2H5 USA bolt-onand would love to join the club
Quick question to anyone else who has one of these, or something similar where the bass is subject to neck dives - what can I do to counter those neck dives? I'm guessing the bridge is aluminum, so could I replace it with a brass one to at least add a little more weigh? to the body?
So far, I've only had for about a day, and it takes a little get used to the tone (I'm used to my Pedulla's, both sound and feel), but it seems to be very articulate in the mids (maybe from about 500-800hz) than from what I remember of my Spector Euros I used to own; I guess the difference comes from, at least in part, from the different body woods (and their mass) along with the bolt-on vs neck through.
I'm in the process of retracking my band's CD and I think this bass is going to find its way into a couple of those tracks
thanks!
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Awesome Sam! Thanks for the kind words and you know I agree with you.
I'm not sure if it's the power of positive thinking or if it's the joy one gets from finding the perfect guitar to play music with that brings tranquility and peace to your life... if those factors aren't the center of "the healing power of SPECTOR" I don't know... but there IS something to it.
I was diagnosed with cancer in late November 2005. I spent most of 2006 recovering from surgery and chemo. In May of 2008 it was back... just at 2-years from finishing chemo from the first tumor.
It was in 2008 that I rediscovered my love of playing music and I got my first SPECTOR, an old Korean-Made Q4. From that bass on as I did the same thing you did and went "SPECTOR crazy" until I actually started working with SPECTOR as a contractor in early 2010, helping them redesign their marketing materials and developing their new website(s), until now, over 3 years later... check-up after check-up the cancer has stayed in remission and at this point I simply don't fear that it will come back.
Great story Sam! Thanks again for sharing it. I know your story has touched everyone at SPECTOR and Stuart himself couldn't be more pleased that your heart disease has been stopped in its tracks and you've got a brighter outlook and positivity for the future.
I've said this before and it's the absolute truth... YOU and EVERYONE here... every musician both amateur and pro that picks up a SPECTOR bass or guitar and falls in love with it... THAT is what makes Stuart Spector want to get up every day and go into that workshop and do what he does. Nothing makes him happier or more proud than when someone appreciates all the hard work he's dedicated his life to.
So thanks to you and everyone else here. YOU all are what makes SPECTOR so special.
So I found a great score on a NS 2H5 USA bolt-on
Quick question to anyone else who has one of these, or something similar where the bass is subject to neck dives - what can I do to counter those neck dives? I'm guessing the bridge is aluminum, so could I replace it with a brass one to at least add a little more weigh? to the body?
Welcome to the club! And that's an awesome NS-2H5! That was a Summer NAMM Show bass and was made specifically for the show. Shortly after that NAMM Show Stuart and PJ decided to rename the USA Bolt-Ons to the NS-4H2 and NS-5H2. So you have on the very last 5-string USA Bolts with the NS-2H5 serial numbers. They kept the same number sequence but changed the model names.
You have a piece of SPECTOR history in your possession.
The neck-dive issue has been solved with later models by changing the body wood from Alder to Mahogany. Your bass probably has the Alder back with AAAA Quilt Maple top.
I agree with trying the wider no-slip strap first.
If you do decide to change bridges, check and see how the Hipshot-A bridge compares with the current bridge on your bass for weight. I'm pretty sure there's a solid brass Hipshot A available. The Hipshot A is what is now put on USA Bolt-ons... so you'd be moving to the same bridge that's now being put on SPECTOR USA Bolt-On models.
The 2lb USA Neck-Thru bridge would certainly work, but I think you'd find you're going to have to increase the size of the bridge route to fit it and with your bass being a matte black cherry, I don't see how you'd ever be able to get the new routed area to match the finish of the old. So I wouldn't recommend it.
In all, I know that the Euro-Series ReBop-5 models from about 6-7 years ago have the same neck-dive issue and most people have said that the wider strap fixes the problem.
Honestly I haven't heard anyone complain about the USA Bolt-On models but it would make sense that the NS-2H5 and NS-5H2 models with Alder backs would do the same thing.
I'm glad you're liking the bass. Mike Pedulla is a really great guy. I see him at NAMM every year and enjoy talking with him. He's a really pleasant guy and makes amazing bass guitars. I love the Pentabuzz fretless models. This is a difference between the feel and tone but I think in time you'll find that your SPECTOR is more and more the guitar you reach for. For me it's the curved body. Nothing feels better against your body.
Let us know if the strap solution works. And please don't hesitate to ask me if you want to look into other options for your bridge.
I couldn't agree more with what you're saying here JPS!
Thank you for vocalizing your appreciation! I and I'm sure everyone here that's known you for any length of time can say we really appreciate all your knowledge you share with us on SPECTOR basses and for everything that you bring to SPECTOR's website and your awesome artistic geniusness!
My former Rebop 5 had an all Alder body and had some neckdive but I took care of it with a 3 1/2" shoulder strap. I beat the new SPECTOR Comfort Strap would take care of it also.So I found a great score on a NS 2H5 USA bolt-on
Quick question to anyone else who has one of these, or something similar where the bass is subject to neck dives - what can I do to counter those neck dives? I'm guessing the bridge is aluminum, so could I replace it with a brass one to at least add a little more weigh? to the body?
So far, I've only had for about a day, and it takes a little get used to the tone (I'm used to my Pedulla's, both sound and feel), but it seems to be very articulate in the mids (maybe from about 500-800hz) than from what I remember of my Spector Euros I used to own; I guess the difference comes from, at least in part, from the different body woods (and their mass) along with the bolt-on vs neck through.
I'm in the process of retracking my band's CD and I think this bass is going to find its way into a couple of those tracks
thanks!
I really would love to view this video but for some reason my iPhone can't play it...
I'd like to show off my Euro
Congrats! That's a gorgeous Spalted maple Euro!!!2 more to share.
+100% Patrick!!!!
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Just wanted to share what showed up at our shop yesterday. This is a custom ordered NS-2 with specs from the Brooklyn period. This has solid flamed walnut wings, badass bridge, pau ferro fingerboard, HAZ lab 9 volt preamp, mother of pearl dot inlay. What a killer bass. Just had to share it with you guys.
Todd,
Wow that just looks amazing.
I am happy the early Brooklyn era basses didnt have the crown inlays or I would be in a fetal position the corner of my living room right now...
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