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SPECTOR® Club - Part 23

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#562
dukeisdog said:
Give this a try...

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Thank you! Heading to check out.
 
#563
iceboxbass said:
Welcome! Awesome Spalted Maple Euro 5!


Ampeg :hyper: You get what you paid for! :bassist:

For you that are looking for light weight cabs...The reason Ampegs are heavy is because they use thick 11-13 ply Baltic Birch plywood for that big and warm solid sound, heavy magnet speakers etc... :bassist::D
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I had an interesting chat about Ampegs and bass amps in general with the manager of the Bass department at a local store here.
He's been playing since 1976, first amp he had was an Ampeg, then throughout his professional career (he's played and toured extensively) he tried endless types of amps, cabs and basses.
During the last few years he's been endorsed by Orange and so he's been playing their amps and has been quite happy. BUT.....He recently had a gig where he played an Ampeg SVT classic with an 810. While rehearsing for the show, he said he felt as though he came full circle, he's "back home". He had an interesting analogy where he said that playing Ampeg again was like coming home after years away and eating your mothers cooking again. :)

Heavy rig...I don't mind. We all help move gear around in the band.
 
#564
Warfender said:
Here is the body. Plain jane, couple thumb divit wear holes. no deluxe inlays, or figured top.
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I would love that bass of it were a four string :) personally I would go as high as $400 but i like me some worn basses... how are the frets?
iceboxbass said:
Welcome! Awesome Spalted Maple Euro 5!


Ampeg :hyper: You get what you paid for! :bassist:

For you that are looking for light weight cabs...The reason Ampegs are heavy is because they use thick 11-13 ply Baltic Birch plywood for that big and warm solid sound, heavy magnet speakers etc... :bassist::D
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that sure explains the weight :D nothing wrong with heavy cabs

BassIdiot said:
Hi,

Here is my 1987 NS2 I got last year. I've searched for years and finally I found one.
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stunning!! :bassist:
 
#566
seventhframe said:
I had an interesting chat about Ampegs and bass amps in general with the manager of the Bass department at a local store here.
He's been playing since 1976, first amp he had was an Ampeg, then throughout his professional career (he's played and toured extensively) he tried endless types of amps, cabs and basses.
During the last few years he's been endorsed by Orange and so he's been playing their amps and has been quite happy. BUT.....He recently had a gig where he played an Ampeg SVT classic with an 810. While rehearsing for the show, he said he felt as though he came full circle, he's "back home". He had an interesting analogy where he said that playing Ampeg again was like coming home after years away and eating your mothers cooking again. :)

Heavy rig...I don't mind. We all help move gear around in the band.
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I think every one has a story siiliar to that.... you tend to go back to your first good rig.

Dave Ellefson said the same exact thing about his Hartke rig, since he has moved back to them
 
#568
worshiprocker said:
I think every one has a story siiliar to that.... you tend to go back to your first good rig.

Dave Ellefson said the same exact thing about his Hartke rig, since he has moved back to them
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I'd say the same thing of Hartke was paying me to use their gear:D:D half joking only. I've been around a lot of musicians who clearly stated off the record "I get it for free, I'll say anything they want me to".
Not to diss Ellefson or any endorser of any brand, but I can't help but feel that there's a certain "convenience" to having an endorsement of sorts.
Granted, for example, EVERYONE pays for their Spector. And I know that even Geezer Butler pays for his Ampegs!:hyper:
 
#571
seventhframe said:
I'd say the same thing of Hartke was paying me to use their gear:D:D half joking only. I've been around a lot of musicians who clearly stated off the record "I get it for free, I'll say anything they want me to".
Not to diss Ellefson or any endorser of any brand, but I can't help but feel that there's a certain "convenience" to having an endorsement of sorts.
Granted, for example, EVERYONE pays for their Spector. And I know that even Geezer Butler pays for his Ampegs!:hyper:
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True but when you are the bassist for MegaDeath you can choose what free stuff you get. lol :bassist: Plus he used Hartke before he was endorsed (back in the day).

But ya I sure would play anything decent (amp wise) if it was free. My tone isn't produced by my amp, its simply a monitor for me. Well that and a cool factor :)

I'm not hating on Ampeg (although I'll openly admit I'm not a fan - great gear just not for me) but I think there is some nostalgia to going back and playing the gear you use to when you first started out.... I've done that with guitar.
 
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seventhframe said:
I had an interesting chat about Ampegs and bass amps in general with the manager of the Bass department at a local store here.
He's been playing since 1976, first amp he had was an Ampeg, then throughout his professional career (he's played and toured extensively) he tried endless types of amps, cabs and basses.
During the last few years he's been endorsed by Orange and so he's been playing their amps and has been quite happy. BUT.....He recently had a gig where he played an Ampeg SVT classic with an 810. While rehearsing for the show, he said he felt as though he came full circle, he's "back home". He had an interesting analogy where he said that playing Ampeg again was like coming home after years away and eating your mothers cooking again. :)

Heavy rig...I don't mind. We all help move gear around in the band.
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That's kind like myself and a p/j setup. Played DC's for years, got my dougie and said " that's where my tone went...."
 
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seventhframe said:
I'd say the same thing of Hartke was paying me to use their gear:D:D half joking only. I've been around a lot of musicians who clearly stated off the record "I get it for free, I'll say anything they want me to".
Not to diss Ellefson or any endorser of any brand, but I can't help but feel that there's a certain "convenience" to having an endorsement of sorts.
Granted, for example, EVERYONE pays for their Spector. And I know that even Geezer Butler pays for his Ampegs!:hyper:
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worshiprocker said:
True but when you are the bassist for MegaDeath you can choose what free stuff you get. lol :bassist: Plus he used Hartke before he was endorsed (back in the day).

But ya I sure would play anything decent (amp wise) if it was free. My tone isn't produced by my amp, its simply a monitor for me. Well that and a cool factor :)

I'm not hating on Ampeg (although I'll openly admit I'm not a fan - great gear just not for me) but I think there is some nostalgia to going back and playing the gear you use to when you first started out.... I've done that with guitar.
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I think both of you guys make good points. Hartke is good gear and from what I hear Larry has the best customer service.

However, I'd be willing to be Dave will play anything he's paid to. He had a Peavey endorsement when he worked for them had a signature model. When he joined back up with Megadeth he went back with Jackson and Hartke.
 
#576
madbassplaya said:
I think both of you guys make good points. Hartke is good gear and from what I hear Larry has the best customer service.

However, I'd be willing to be Dave will play anything he's paid to. He had a Peavey endorsement when he worked for them had a signature model. When he joined back up with Megadeth he went back with Jackson and Hartke.
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He did play Jackson and hartke for years though.
 
#577
Basstovsky said:
Heh, in my band its "everyone load in your own crap then help the drummer."

Big drum kits sound great but what a hassle
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Heh,

Last night, I subbed for a local cover band. It's just a 3 piece, but they have a big PA and.....a huge drum kit. I like to help break down even when I sub, but this time was different. After the gig, the guitarist and I started breaking down our rigs, while the drummer grabbed a beer, sat on his ass and talked to a girl. I loaded my gear in my car, helped the guitarist with his rig, then started loading up the PA. The drummer is still sitting there. About midway through, I stopped, turned to the drummer, and said "so, when do you start helping?" He chuckled a bit and said "It'll take me an hour to break down my kit. I don't do PA" So, I stopped helping, collected my fee from the guitarist, and left. The guitarist was apologetic, but he seem resigned to the drummer's position. That's what I get for being nice....... ;)
 
#578
guy n. cognito said:
Heh,

Last night, I subbed for a local cover band. It's just a 3 piece, but they have a big PA and.....a huge drum kit. I like to help break down even when I sub, but this time was different. After the gig, the guitarist and I started breaking down our rigs, while the drummer grabbed a beer, sat on his ass and talked to a girl. I loaded my gear in my car, helped the guitarist with his rig, then started loading up the PA. The drummer is still sitting there. About midway through, I stopped, turned to the drummer, and said "so, when do you start helping?" He chuckled a bit and said "It'll take me an hour to break down my kit. I don't do PA" So, I stopped helping, collected my fee from the guitarist, and left. The guitarist was apologetic, but he seem resigned to the drummer's position. That's what I get for being nice....... ;)
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Lol had a similar situation with a singer who only carried his Mic in. We loaded gear, took the pay and left him there with the food n bar tab :)
 
#580
guy n. cognito said:
Heh,

Last night, I subbed for a local cover band. It's just a 3 piece, but they have a big PA and.....a huge drum kit. I like to help break down even when I sub, but this time was different. After the gig, the guitarist and I started breaking down our rigs, while the drummer grabbed a beer, sat on his ass and talked to a girl. I loaded my gear in my car, helped the guitarist with his rig, then started loading up the PA. The drummer is still sitting there. About midway through, I stopped, turned to the drummer, and said "so, when do you start helping?" He chuckled a bit and said "It'll take me an hour to break down my kit. I don't do PA" So, I stopped helping, collected my fee from the guitarist, and left. The guitarist was apologetic, but he seem resigned to the drummer's position. That's what I get for being nice....... ;)
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That...is total wankage!!!:rollno::hmm:

grendle said:
Lol had a similar situation with a singer who only carried his Mic in. We loaded gear, took the pay and left him there with the food n bar tab :)
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HA! Wicked! :D
 
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