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SPECTOR® Club - Part 23

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Ok looking at another diagram i see the bass and treble pots. I also see that the blue and brown wires go to a volume pot. scratch those parts. :)
 
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bassgiant15 said:
I'm going to try to swap my TP probably tonight, but i have a couple dumb questions. What do you use to get the knobs off of a Euro bass? If i want to reattach the TP back to the wall of the control cavity...what type of glue should i use?

Also i have attached a pic with some questions. I've looked at the other diagrams on Spector's site, but can't figure out what is what because my wires are different colors. Any help is greatly appreciated.

One last question, if i want to use new solder...what type do i get and where can i get it from?

Again many thanks to anyone who can help me out some! :bassist:
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I just used hot glue to glue knobs back on. They never even budged.
 
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bassgiant15 said:
I'm going to try to swap my TP probably tonight, but i have a couple dumb questions. What do you use to get the knobs off of a Euro bass? If i want to reattach the TP back to the wall of the control cavity...what type of glue should i use?

Also i have attached a pic with some questions. I've looked at the other diagrams on Spector's site, but can't figure out what is what because my wires are different colors. Any help is greatly appreciated.

One last question, if i want to use new solder...what type do i get and where can i get it from?

Again many thanks to anyone who can help me out some! :bassist:

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I did this about 6 weeks ago. I'm pretty good at soldering but figuring out what is what took longer than I thought it would. You yank off the knobs and loosen the nut with a socket or a wrench.

Did you buy this new from Spector? If so you probably received hand written instructions to what went where.

A new tone pump has adhesive on it. if not, hot glue or duck tape will be fine. just make sure you can get to the trim pot easily.

You can buy solder from radio shack.

PM me if you need help.

If you need help with soldering skills, there is plenty of instructions youtube.
 
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Anybody here have their Spector refretted? My '97 NS-2's frets from 1-5 are low enough that I'm starting to see wear marks from the E-string into the wood. I have a great tech, I'm just nervous about it....
 
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dukeisdog said:
Just giving an update on band practice yesterday:

I finally got to take all of my gear out of the house again (hadn't practiced with these guys since Christmas as everyones schedules just weren't connecting right). I recently bought an SKB 6U rack case, and it really makes transporting my amp and tuner very easy. Although I don't have a power conditioner, I do have a power strip in the back of the rack so I can leave everything setup, it's basically just plug into the wall and I'm good to go.

I decided to take out the Neo Avatar 212 yesterday as I didn't want to haul the Mesa around, and oh boy, this cab sounds GREAT :hyper:.I really forgot what it sounded like to be honest with you, considering I haven't really played it since I got my Mesa, but everything sounded great last night. My cab took all the power I was throwing at it, and it could've taken more. I actually plan on looking for another Avatar 212 and using it as a practice rig, then taking my Mesa out for shows. I'd really recommend checking these cabs out if you're looking for a new cab and come across one. The guys complimented my tone several times (though that's mostly due to the killer bass).

My Euro 5LX (non trim) sat right in the mix perfectly. I'm very happy I decided to pick this bass up instead of the musicman stingray I was also looking at at the time, this bass just knocks it out of the park. I would really compare the tone that I get out of the Mesa to the Avatar, except the Mesa is a little bit more Mid forward if that makes sense.

Although this band isn't supposed to be a serious thing, and we're just jamming some covers out now, we've got 10 songs in 3 practices, and I'm pretty stoked on this band actually. :hyper:
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great review and nothing wrong with playing covers.... even ones you may not choose. Its all fun!

JeffplaysBass said:
Black or White??

Top to bottom... Ian Hill Euro, Brooklyn Ns2, White ns2a (formally Sams), White ns2a (formally Gene Simmons)...joking on the last one..haha :bassist:
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Man you have a great collection, but I think the black ones take it!
dukeisdog said:
Yup, I'm very excited about this band. Im really enjoying the covers that were playing right now, even though they wouldn't have been my first pick. The band is really accommodating and is completely willing to give me choice of some songs as well. We're doing Never Again by Nickelback (again, not my first choice) but I can get my tone exactly like Mike's, it sounds awesome! I can't wait to play some shows.

This also gives me a reason to get a backup Spector.. :hiding:

Also, given the choice, I'd pick an all white Spector over an all black Spector anyway. But I'd take a nice green Spector over a white Spector anyday as well.
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A reason to buy more spectors? sounds like the best reason to be in a band :bassist:
 
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loend68 said:
Anybody here have their Spector refretted? My '97 NS-2's frets from 1-5 are low enough that I'm starting to see wear marks from the E-string into the wood. I have a great tech, I'm just nervous about it....
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3.5 hr ride from southern NH to Knolls. These guys can talk about necks and history of basses/guitars for hours. I always learn something about basses from theses guys every time I go there. I call one guy there the Professor...after listening to these guys talking about necks,history of like all companies(last time about spector/kramer), temperature, etc...I feel like a dummy.
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My new family.....

I just purchased a Euro 4LX

Should be here this week!!!:hyper::hyper:
 

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