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SPECTOR® Club - Part 45

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Well, the bass got here and as I was in between clients I unboxed it and played it for a brief minute. Let me just say, this bass is top quality for sure. One thing that surprised me, is the neck feels very "substancial" much thicker than many of the J's that I've played. I got off of work, went to supervision, and then had dinner with my gf and spent some time with her. I had to do some paperwork once I got home, but I just spent some time with the bass. The neck is not what I was expecting, but I can't say I dislike it either. More time is needed! :D

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Also, I don't care for this type of bridge. Does anyone know if there is a direct replacement for the Spector's?
 
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delucajohn2000 said:
Haha, we posted within 2 minutes of each other.
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In short, I like the bass a lot.

The neck did surprise me a little, but I can't say that I dislike it. It still feels very comfortable.

Quality and fit and finish are spot on. I dig it.

My only complaint is the bridge. I'm not a fan of a bent metal plate without grooves for the saddle screws to rest in. Like I said, anyone know of a replacement?

Would the Babicz work?
 
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madbassplaya said:
In short, I like the bass a lot.

The neck did surprise me a little, but I can't say that I dislike it. It still feels very comfortable.

Quality and fit and finish are spot on. I dig it.

My only complaint is the bridge. I'm not a fan of a bent metal plate without grooves for the saddle screws to rest in. Like I said, anyone know of a replacement?

Would the Babicz work?
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Hmmmm, not sure since I am not familiar with the measurements of the Babicz. I think you can also order the Coda with a Hipshot type A bridge so that might be the same size but I would have to check the measurements on that too. I had a type A bridge in my Clement bass and loved it so that might be an option for you.

Here are the measurements for the hipshot

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And the Babicz

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#431
Just got back from Marcus Miller and im on top of the world right now, great nite! Met the man twice, snuck up on the floor for one song so it was pounding me in the chest. Truely a humble man who appreciates the avenue his life has taken, blessed for the opportunity to shake his hand and thank him.
 
#432
The Hipshot's look to be a 5 hole. This is a 6. :hmm:

delucajohn2000 said:
Hmmmm, not sure since I am not familiar with the measurements of the Babicz. I think you can also order the Coda with a Hipshot type A bridge so that might be the same size but I would have to check the measurements on that too. I had a type A bridge in my Clement bass and loved it so that might be an option for you.

Here are the measurements for the hipshot

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And the Babicz

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madbassplaya said:
Well, the bass got here and as I was in between clients I unboxed it and played it for a brief minute. Let me just say, this bass is top quality for sure. One thing that surprised me, is the neck feels very "substancial" much thicker than many of the J's that I've played. I got off of work, went to supervision, and then had dinner with my gf and spent some time with her. I had to do some paperwork once I got home, but I just spent some time with the bass. The neck is not what I was expecting, but I can't say I dislike it either. More time is needed! :D

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Also, I don't care for this type of bridge. Does anyone know if there is a direct replacement for the Spector's?
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Hmmm...so far not good.
delucajohn2000 said:
To quote my favorite movie :)

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So what do you think of the Coda?

Whoops. We must have posted at almost the same time, lol.
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Haha! That's funny stuff! :D
madbassplaya said:
In short, I like the bass a lot.

The neck did surprise me a little, but I can't say that I dislike it. It still feels very comfortable.

Quality and fit and finish are spot on. I dig it.

My only complaint is the bridge. I'm not a fan of a bent metal plate without grooves for the saddle screws to rest in. Like I said, anyone know of a replacement?

Would the Babicz work?
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does the neck feel thick front to back?
How does it sound? Also how does it sound in passive mode?
The bridge...I was tongue in cheek about also. Would a BadAss bridge work as a replacement? Hard to beat a solid USA brass bridge!
Please keep me informed on your thoughts of this Coda. As mine will be coming soon, but the deluxe version.
 
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madbassplaya said:
In short, I like the bass a lot.

The neck did surprise me a little, but I can't say that I dislike it. It still feels very comfortable.

Quality and fit and finish are spot on. I dig it.

My only complaint is the bridge. I'm not a fan of a bent metal plate without grooves for the saddle screws to rest in. Like I said, anyone know of a replacement?

Would the Babicz work?
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After reading this I went to the spectorbass website to check on how much extra a Hipshot bridge would be and this is what I found out.

NEW FOR 2011: Deluxe version with quilted maple body top, no pickguard, and Hipshot bridge
• Includes Spector hardshell case

Yes! I'll be covered...mine will come with a Hipshot bridge. Whew! :)
 
#437
Zitch said:
Just got back from Marcus Miller and im on top of the world right now, great nite! Met the man twice, snuck up on the floor for one song so it was pounding me in the chest. Truely a humble man who appreciates the avenue his life has taken, blessed for the opportunity to shake his hand and thank him.
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Awesome! Cool!!!
 
#439
awilkie84 said:
I have them on my Rebop 5DLX & won't ever go to a different string. I've gone through 5 DIFFERENT brands & sets of strings in the 8 months I've had it, and these ones I like.

I might try some of the other colours, too.
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I feel the same way about DR dragonskins, those things are soooo slick n punchy.. got some on my ol trusty 'beater' atk .. and I'll def throw some on my ns-2j when it arrives :)
 
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Just as a matter of interest, anyone ever replaced the knobs with custom wood ones from THG? I was thinking about maybe getting some pau ferro with burl top incl the stacked bass/treb or even just going with all out burl
 
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