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SPECTOR® Club - Part 41

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#821
I bought a US Cirrus today from GC and they just called to tell me that it was stolen!
Someone sold them a hot bass which they sold to me, the cops called the UPS Truck back to the store and they caught the guy.
He was trying to sell them another bass which alarmed them and so they checked the one they sold to me because it was one he had brought in yesterday and it was hot also.
I am a little (it ain't a Specter) disappointed but I'm glad they nabbed that AH.
This will be the only time I have heard of people getting their stuff back.
 

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#822
ynot12 said:
Yeah, it's my old player, so it's tough, but once I plug it in I realize what sent me on my quest to begin with. I just don't love the Warwick tone. Spector is definitely my thing!
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i hear you. out of all the warwick's, i think the thumb is the most unique sounding. personally, i love the sound of it. it's just different from everything else i have heard. i'd own one if i had $1mil to piss away. but i hear you on that spector tone. sure is addicting :) plus i like different basses for that reason. different tones. glwts!
 
#823
JackTheRipper said:
Sorry if this has been asked a million times, I did a search but didn't find the answer so...

I'm looking for a hard case for my new (to me) Ian Hill Signature bass. The soft case that came with the bass is fine, I'm just more of a fan of hard cases. The Spector case is a bit pricey. Is there an aftermarket case that fits well that is more affordable or should I just bite the bullet and get the Spector hard case?

TIA,

--jack
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at $180 (plus tax/shipping) you can't beat the Spector molded cases. I also am a fan of the Spector gig bags. I have used the Roadrunner cases and the bass moves around too much. I've also used the cheap musician's gear $50 cases and they are not that great. End of this month I will be ordering 2 Spector hard cases, for the money you can't beat them. YMMV IMHO.

on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spector-Hard-Shell-Bass-Case-/360479915237?pt=Guitar&hash=item53ee46fce5
 
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#824
Gabriel51 said:
I bought a US Cirrus today from GC and they just called to tell me that it was stolen!
Someone sold them a hot bass which they sold to me, the cops called the UPS Truck back to the store and they caught the guy.
He was trying to sell them another bass which alarmed them and so they checked the one they sold to me because it was one he had brought in yesterday and it was hot also.
I am a little (it ain't a Specter) disappointed but I'm glad they nabbed that AH.
This will be the only time I have heard of people getting their stuff back.
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that sucks. a friend of mine had a gig in amarillo texas a few years ago. well accidently left 2 of his john petrucci signature guitars by the building they were loading up. well he didnt realize it until the next day and they went back 2 hour drive to see if they were still there by luck. they were gone. about 6 months later, a guitar center in florida had them in the used section and luckily they found out what happened and he got his 2 guitars back.
 
#826
worshiprocker said:
at $180 (plus tax/shipping) you can't beat the Spector molded cases. I also am a fan of the Spector gig bags. I have used the Roadrunner cases and the bass moves around too much. I've also used the cheap musician's gear $50 cases and they are not that great. End of this month I will be ordering 2 Spector hard cases, for the money you can't beat them. YMMV IMHO.
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Ibanez Sound Gear and Warwick Cases should fit as well. I think the Ibanez may be a bit more economical.
 
#828
I never knew they made cases for SR's! Before Spectors I played Ibanez SR's because they had the best necks around (and still do, INCREDIBLY small) but Spector overall performance, tone, and comfort is better so I had to make the switch and live with the bigger necks on the Spectors. :D Anytime I bought a used SR there was never a case with it (and I've owned quite a few!!) so i was under the impression they didn't make one specifically for that model, I guess I was wrong! :p
 
#830
Tostitos,I actually just traded brotherbassJ my alder bodied,Rebop 5string for a NS 20005 he picked up for me to trade. I think he is gonna sell or trade my Rebop 5 banger asap to help fund a original NS 4string purchase from a fellow TB,Spector official here....All i can say is i do miss the extra inch the 35scale provided for the B strings tone and feel,but put on a .135 to compensate the feel/tone i was missing. Overall,im very impressed with the Korean neck thru stuff from the mid 90s and having owned a early Euro 5 neck thru,35er(the 1 that got away...),i feel that this new bass smokes my old Euro Rebop! Back to the neck thru Spector tone i missed so much,and im trying new and interesting string gauges from Circle K,as well as thinking about changing out the EMG HZs to active models and preamps....If anyone has a chance to nab up a NS 2000 series or NS 95 bass here,do it,they are solid choices all around!
 
#834
sethro said:
If anyone has a chance to nab up a NS 2000 series or NS 95 bass here,do it,they are solid choices all around!
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Agreed. My NS20005 is the only "keeper" 5-string I have played. I think it is a combination of the 35" scale and running the BT preamp at 18v that gets that B string so tight and articulate, and not floppy FLUB like I got on other 5ers I had/played.
 
#836
sethro said:
Tostitos,I actually just traded brotherbassJ my alder bodied,Rebop 5string for a NS 20005 he picked up for me to trade. I think he is gonna sell or trade my Rebop 5 banger asap to help fund a original NS 4string purchase from a fellow TB,Spector official here....All i can say is i do miss the extra inch the 35scale provided for the B strings tone and feel,but put on a .135 to compensate the feel/tone i was missing. Overall,im very impressed with the Korean neck thru stuff from the mid 90s and having owned a early Euro 5 neck thru,35er(the 1 that got away...),i feel that this new bass smokes my old Euro Rebop! Back to the neck thru Spector tone i missed so much,and im trying new and interesting string gauges from Circle K,as well as thinking about changing out the EMG HZs to active models and preamps....If anyone has a chance to nab up a NS 2000 series or NS 95 bass here,do it,they are solid choices all around!
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A NS 20005 is a 35" scale
 
#839
j.kernodle said:
folks. this is a feeler. but opportunities for USA NS2's don't come up much. I'm considering selling the forte five I got from smadder. I just want to get my gas money out of the deal. I have 1600 in the bass once I factor in the added cash and gas to pick up the bass. comes with case and the smadder electronic setup.

so for sale as long as the ns2 is available for 1600 net after shipping and fees.

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ps. the almost mint Mesa 400+ behind OT can be yours for 900 plus fees and shipping. why not buy both? :)
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how do the 400+ sound with a spector?

ive never had the pleasure of using one.
 
#840
JackTheRipper said:
Sorry if this has been asked a million times, I did a search but didn't find the answer so...

I'm looking for a hard case for my new (to me) Ian Hill Signature bass. The soft case that came with the bass is fine, I'm just more of a fan of hard cases. The Spector case is a bit pricey. Is there an aftermarket case that fits well that is more affordable or should I just bite the bullet and get the Spector hard case?

TIA,

--jack
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Yes, in ebay toward the bottom of the Spector basses for sale there usually some Spector HSC for as low as $80.00-150.00. OR Go to MF where you can one made by the same Co. as Spector but not preformed for as low as $68.00. I bought a tweed case for $68.00 for the NS-95 I had Because Spector case wouldn't fit it unless I found and old SSD Spector case.
tomydacat said:
Glad things went smoothly hopefully she heals quick . Write her a song on the Spector thAt should help
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Great idea! Nothing like Spector vibes for healing! :bassist:
GBassNorth said:
Horraaaay! I do exist....
as Spector Club Member #350:hyper:
and now for a complimentary pic...
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Beautiful man!!! :bassist:
 
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