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SPECTOR® Club - Part 45
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I dont have the jh-5 any more but i do still have the us ns-5
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After
here are better photos from the shop that painted my bass
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before
After
here are better photos from the shop that painted my bass
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Man.....Makes me happy to see so many Forte's here!
Truly a great work of art. Either with the US 9V or the OBP. It's the energy that was put into those by the master craftsmen that resonates throughout the tone.
...Yep, 2am philosophies coming at you from the Great White North.
+1,000.
I'm in with the OBP (for now) but I've put the 9v on the Christmas list already.
I dont have the jh-5 any more but i do still have the us ns-5
before
After
Whoa. It's hard to fathom painting over all of that flamey-Spector goodness.
Love the refin, though.
yes I got it that way I started noticing some waves in the grain so I took the gamble of refinish and it turned out awesome
I'm in, here's the Rebop 5 I picked up from Jamie this weekend and my 86 NS-2. Had a great visit with Jamie (brotherbassj) this weekend, enjoyed playing with all the different basses. Although we forgot to plug in the Matte Forte I was wanting to hear. Look forward to hanging out again and catching one of his shows. The Rebop is getting ready to get stripped down, defretted, and finished with a nice oil stain.
Although we forgot to plug in the Matte Forte I was wanting to hear. Look forward to hanging out again and catching one of his shows. The Rebop is getting ready to get stripped down, defretted, and finished with a nice oil stain.
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You know when it comes to certain things there are people out there that have spent years figuring stuff out.
Like Phat with all the Euro-model stuff.
Todd Cooke is the expert on Nikki Sixx's basses. He's talked with Nikki directly and he owns one or two... not sure of the number.
I do know that if any of you are big fans of the "Spector-Birds", Todd is one of the big reasons that they were re-introduced via the Forte-X, NS-2X/NS-4X and Legend-X models.
He's been hunting the originals for years.
Todd informed me that three skull and bones basses were made.
The first one has only a single volume knob. And it belongs to Nikki. And he doesn't want to part with it... unless you're willing to mortgage your house to buy it.
The next two were special orders for the Kramer Japanese Distributor at the time (late 1980's) and the guitar in the photo above is one of those two.
The two that went to Japan (never to be seen again) have the USA 9v Circuit in them.
So these are copies of Nikki's bass from the shape and paint-job aspect but not from the actual electronics side of things.
I would imagine that since Nikki's bass only has one knob and that knob is a volume control, that his bass is passive and has no tone circuit or control whatsoever.
You know when it comes to certain things there are people out there that have spent years figuring stuff out.
Like Phat with all the Euro-model stuff.
Todd Cooke is the expert on Nikki Sixx's basses. He's talked with Nikki directly and he owns one or two... not sure of the number.
I do know that if any of you are big fans of the "Spector-Birds", Todd is one of the big reasons that they were re-introduced via the Forte-X, NS-2X/NS-4X and Legend-X models.
He's been hunting the originals for years.
Todd informed me that three skull and bones basses were made.
The first one has only a single volume knob. And it belongs to Nikki. And he doesn't want to part with it... unless you're willing to mortgage your house to buy it.
The next two were special orders for the Kramer Japanese Distributor at the time (late 1980's) and the guitar in the photo above is one of those two.
The two that went to Japan (never to be seen again) have the USA 9v Circuit in them.
So these are copies of Nikki's bass from the shape and paint-job aspect but not from the actual electronics side of things.
I would imagine that since Nikki's bass only has one knob and that knob is a volume control, that his bass is passive and has no tone circuit or control whatsoever.
SOOOO MANY BEAUTIFUL BASSES! 
I would like to play each and every one!
I'm in...and should have this body finished and on it's way in the next few weeks!
...soon it'll be time for a Forte w/ US 9V or a BO 5'er with a single MM style pickup...
I would like to play each and every one! I'm in...and should have this body finished and on it's way in the next few weeks!
...soon it'll be time for a Forte w/ US 9V or a BO 5'er with a single MM style pickup...
Ho is in. Currently, only one Spector in the house. If I were to be 100% honest, one is all you need. Fortunately/unfortunately the illness does't work that way and my beloved Forte4 will return home soon.
Should start it's journey to Razorback country today.
Love the color!!
Thank Jeff!
I might as well say.....Its a Portuguese water dog!!
I hear those are quite nice.
Beautiful, and I bet it sounds WAAAAAAAY better than my $146.00 delivered SX
You know, I've never had a problem with the way an SX sounds. It's the way they feel/play that has always bothered me.
Ho is in. Currently, only one Spector in the house. If I were to be 100% honest, one is all you need. Fortunately/unfortunately the illness does't work that way and my beloved Forte4 will return home soon.
Still can't believe that's the JAR that I owned. I really love the green and the vision you have with your basses.
loend68
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I've only had one problem with Dunlops in 14yrs (with the same set). One of the ball bearings fell out of the strap side and it kept popping out. Once I realized what had happened I replaced them and all is good. I spoke with PJ about sending him a set of Dunlops for my new NS-2 (hopefully done soon!) and he said they were switching to the Dunlop dual design as standard. This was back in Feb so I'm not sure if they've changed their mind on that. I prefer the dual design because you can use any strap if you're in a pinch...
You know, I've never had a problem with the way an SX sounds. It's the way they feel/play that has always bothered me.
True, and really, for $146 delivered to my door and just can't complain about it.
Old thread:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/spector-club-part-44-a-916391/
I know Marshall usually closes our old thread and starts our new, but I couldn't wait for the new one to get started before sharing the news.
I'm now a member in GOOD standing again:
Neck thru's aren't really my bag and neither are EMG's. I like J basses, but I love the Spector brotherhood we have here. Glad to be a legit member again! Big thanks to the Spector Pimp for the push to grab a Coda (he's been at me for a while!).
Ice in!
Congratulations Mad!!! That's awesome!!! How's the tone working for you?!?! I have a Deluxe in Bahama Blue coming soon. A year ago I about bought one like that same color. Welcome back to the "Family"!Side note: I'm going to sell my USA Forte 5...I've been SOCKED unexpectedly by 2 vehicle repairs at the same time!
:scowl: I've been out of work for 4 months now for medical reasons, and waiting for my retirement to kick in anytime now but nobody in my HR knows when it will for sure. I really hate to sell the Forte 5 but we need $$$! I give the special Spector club family discount just PM me. I'll be putting it on the TB classified later today. I'd rate the condition of the Forte 9 of 10 due to the two shiny spots where my thumb rubs at the top pup and where my arm rests on the body edge. I've had the Forte 5 since March 2012, has OBP 3 preamp, EMG 40P5/40J pups, strung with RotoSounds 77 Jazz Bass Flats. I'll even throw in a set of Power Slinkies slightly used. Shoot me a PM if you're interested.
You say TRUE great Spector warrior!Man.....Makes me happy to see so many Forte's here!
Truly a great work of art. Either with the US 9V or the OBP. It's the energy that was put into those by the master craftsmen that resonates throughout the tone.
.....Yep, 2am philosophies coming at you from the Great White North.
I dont have the jh-5 any more but i do still have the us ns-5
before
After
here are better photos from the shop that painted my bass
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Oh much better "After" refinish!!! Jaymi is going to yell at you for destroying a pink finish...
Ice in!
Side note: I'm going to sell my USA Forte 5...I've been SOCKED unexpectedly by 2 vehicle repairs at the same time!
I've been out of work for 4 months now for medical reasons, and waiting for my retirement to kick in anytime now but nobody in my HR knows when it will for sure. I really hate to sell the Forte 5 but we need $$$! I give the special Spector club family discount just PM me. I'll be putting it on the TB classified later today. I'd rate the condition of the Forte 9 of 10 due to the two shiny spots where my thumb rubs at the top pup and where my arm rests on the body edge. I've had the Forte 5 since March 2012, has OBP 3 preamp, EMG 40P5/40J pups, strung with RotoSounds 77 Jazz Bass Flats. I'll even throw in a set of Power Slinkies slightly used. Shoot me a PM if you're interested.
Haven't gotten it yet, but I am looking forward to getting it soon.
Dang, Ice. I can't believe you have to sell the Forte.
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