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SPECTOR® Club - Part 41

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chrisloe said:
Okay, in Lincoln on our way home, a couple of things, Alex Webster on the page is so awesome, along with all the rest of you. I have honestly gone on the page everyday to lift my spirits and all of you and your wishes mean as much to me as anyone on the page.

I thought that metal bass was paint also, that's crazy cool!

My sister is a match we found out today, there was a 1 in 4 chance she could be a match (she believes in signs, right after we got the news "One in a Million" by Trixter came on the radio, how often does that come on? I was reminded that Chantale loved that song, her matching really did make her one in a million and that PJ plays a white Spector - like the one in the backseat from you guys. opened for them back in the day, PJ was really cool, he plays Spectors, how can he not be?)

Chantale was hopefully going to match on most of the markers they test so we could use it. She was a perfect match on EVERY marker, which means her marrow is identical to mine (with out the leukemia) and makes things much easier and gives us a much better chance at this thing working and curing me forever, so like Sam and I say we can be 2 old men in our rocking chairs talking about how they don't build basses like they used to and how these young kids can't play like the old guys...

Thanks again guys for all the well wishes, don't know what I would do with out you all.

White Ian Hill kicks booty. I have my Rotosounds on it now, plays and feels "right"...
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This is awesome news! Here's to genetics and siblings!!!! Great news!!!
 
#544
delucajohn2000 said:
I believe his rockstarbassist account was banned so then he had a different one fore a bit but I haven't seen him on here in a while. He was also on Facebook and was in the Spector group there but I think he disabled that account the last time i looked. Not sure what the deal is.
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He has been here about a day or two ago...I seen his new I.D. Just lays low. :):cool:
 
#547
j.kernodle said:
I haven't heard flats on a Spector yet. Interested!

I'm not sure why, but I felt nostalgic. I went and revisited my first post to the Spector Club threads, way back in part "2".

Yes it was 2009.
Lost was still on TV.
I didn't have gray hair.
Michael Jackson was still alive.
A Coca-Cola only cost a nickel.
Doug Wimbish still had a hi-top fade.

With all that said...

What does everyone think of my cool Legend 5? I bought it when I had a feedback rating of "0"

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Man that legend is the bomb!
I've played GHS Precision SS FW for last 3 years on my Spectors...then when I ordered my Forte 5 I sent a pack of GHS Black Tapewounds to Woodstock to be installed...cut a cd with them...they were done. So put power slinkies on it...really great but not what I was listening for...tried D'Addarrios chrome flats but too bright. I believe the Rotos are the ones!
 
#553
chrisloe said:
Okay, in Lincoln on our way home, a couple of things, Alex Webster on the page is so awesome, along with all the rest of you. I have honestly gone on the page everyday to lift my spirits and all of you and your wishes mean as much to me as anyone on the page.

I thought that metal bass was paint also, that's crazy cool!

My sister is a match we found out today, there was a 1 in 4 chance she could be a match (she believes in signs, right after we got the news "One in a Million" by Trixter came on the radio, how often does that come on? I was reminded that Chantale loved that song, her matching really did make her one in a million and that PJ plays a white Spector - like the one in the backseat from you guys. opened for them back in the day, PJ was really cool, he plays Spectors, how can he not be?)

Chantale was hopefully going to match on most of the markers they test so we could use it. She was a perfect match on EVERY marker, which means her marrow is identical to mine (with out the leukemia) and makes things much easier and gives us a much better chance at this thing working and curing me forever, so like Sam and I say we can be 2 old men in our rocking chairs talking about how they don't build basses like they used to and how these young kids can't play like the old guys...

Thanks again guys for all the well wishes, don't know what I would do with out you all.

White Ian Hill kicks booty. I have my Rotosounds on it now, plays and feels "right"...
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Wonderful news Chris!!!
 
#557
Mr.Bassie720 said:
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What can I say about Sam, that hasn't been said already. To know him is to love him:o If you're new to these parts I am refering to Limaguy. Simply an amazing guy who will go to extremes to help you. I had Spoken to Sam about the Spector Forte 4. We had a great discussion about them. Sam thought I should have another informed opinion and referred me to Lee(Husky123). Lee and Sam were very generous with their knowledge of these basses, and, after speaking to them, I decided to buy one. I had recently received my Spector endorsement and sold a few basses that did not have Spector on the headstock. I had actually already ordered a Forte 4 when Sam sent me a link to a, too good to be true, Forte at a Guitar Center in Tallahassee, FL. $1299! That was on a Saturday night. That Sunday, one minute after the store opened, I was on the phone and bought the Forte. I cancelled my order for the other Forte. Apologies to Spector, but the price was just unreal. I simply could not pass on it. At this point the wait begins and my imagination goes into overdrive. There has got to be something wrong this thing. They(Guitar Center) cant possibly think this is a Euro. It says Woodstock NY right on the back! That part of this will remain a mystery. The bass arrives today. It, in my opinion, has never been played. There is not a mark on it. It still smells new. 1st surprise. The neck is completely comfortable. The profile is such that it fits my smallish hands perfectly. It is a bit flat right at the back where your thumb naturally sits. Even when you choke the neck and your thumb wraps around it. It still feels fantastic. 2nd surprise. I love the finish. Before receiving the bass I had already assumed that I was going to have the 1st Forte with a refin:hiding: I might, one day, get it clear glossed. Though my wife thinks those would be the actions of a lunatic. She loves matte finishes. The bass must sound great unplugged. This one does and then some. Solid. These basses come with the Aguilar OBP-2. A fantastic sounding preamp that I am not a fan of. Though I have to say that in a Forte they sound really good. Waiting in the wings is a US 9V circuit. I will install and get back with a before and after review. My Spector story has been a long time in the making. I have heard so many of us say that GAS is finally a thing of the past. I feel that this is the case with me, but I also know what SAS can be! I play very simple music. Punk, Reggae and Garage rock. I can play that on a P or a J bass. It just sounds so much better on a Spector!
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Great News!!! :bassist::bassist::bassist:
 
#558
worshiprocker said:
Glad you bought it Joe, that way I could buy your bass and not the forte. :D I'm curious how you think it compares to gloss finish tonally. I love the look of the matte finish but I need that "zing" that comes with the high gloss.


have all of the Forte owners put the 9v in there? It does seem like the logical thing to do:bassist:
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I also agree with the "zing" referring to gloss finish...but I called it "ping" :D....hehe :bassist:
 
#559
Congrats to Chrisloe - I'm so glad things are looking up for you!

Also, congrats are due to all those who scored new Spectors over the past few weeks. There are quite a few new basses in the hands of deserving club members, and that is always something to celebrate.

Lastly, to Smadder - I'm starting to suffer from Forte Fever, so be warned....
Whenever you post pics of your new black beastie, I may just have to post a pic or two of a certain blue NS-4, just to keep the playing field level.

:D
 
#560
chrisloe said:
Okay, in Lincoln on our way home, a couple of things, Alex Webster on the page is so awesome, along with all the rest of you. I have honestly gone on the page everyday to lift my spirits and all of you and your wishes mean as much to me as anyone on the page.

I thought that metal bass was paint also, that's crazy cool!

My sister is a match we found out today, there was a 1 in 4 chance she could be a match (she believes in signs, right after we got the news "One in a Million" by Trixter came on the radio, how often does that come on? I was reminded that Chantale loved that song, her matching really did make her one in a million and that PJ plays a white Spector - like the one in the backseat from you guys. opened for them back in the day, PJ was really cool, he plays Spectors, how can he not be?)

Chantale was hopefully going to match on most of the markers they test so we could use it. She was a perfect match on EVERY marker, which means her marrow is identical to mine (with out the leukemia) and makes things much easier and gives us a much better chance at this thing working and curing me forever, so like Sam and I say we can be 2 old men in our rocking chairs talking about how they don't build basses like they used to and how these young kids can't play like the old guys...

Thanks again guys for all the well wishes, don't know what I would do with out you all.

White Ian Hill kicks booty. I have my Rotosounds on it now, plays and feels "right"...
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"2 old men in our rocking chairs talking about how they don't build basses like they used to..." Now that will be AWESOME!!! :bassist::bassist::bassist::bassist:
 
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