SPECTOR® Club - Part 47

[ynot12]

Either this week or next...PJ told me it should before the end of this month. Every time I see the UPS truck in my neighborhood I keep saying," you got my bass, you got my bass"? Lol This time has seemed like a very long time! Argh! Not having a 5r is driving me nuts too! :scowl:

I've never had to wait for a new bass, so I can only guess how much that has to suck hearing that UPS truck not stop.

But, man, how sweet is that going to be?!?!?!

 

[Fat240]

Yeah, I was just pulling out of the drive leaving for work this evening when the Fedex truck passed me with the Wimbish. Got to wait 2 1/2 more hours to check it out.

 

[Fat240]

Question: are the pots on the Spector 18v 6mm. I want to order custom knobs for the Rebop refinish. I need three and I am going to put a kill on the forth so that way I can leave it plugged in without killing the battery. Since I will have the extra hole from changing pre's.

 

[JeffplaysBass]

When I am done reading it, I will send you my composition on "the lifelong mating habits of the duck billed platypus"

Excellent0!!!!

 

[cjmodulus]

taking some of mr.bassie's advice, I revised the beat I posted earlier. all I really did was change the bass on the second half, but yeah. enjoy:
http://soundcloud.com/slapadabass69/lit-class-rap-beat-revised/s-u9aQ3

 

[cjmodulus]

When I am done reading it, I will send you my composition on "the lifelong mating habits of the duck billed platypus"

sounds like quite the interesting read, haha

 

[Christian Waiau]

Wow! That's a lot of hand sanding to shape the horns. I think it's really amazing how Stuart can complete 40+ basses every month.
Looking forward to your videos of the shop!

That's crazy! Doing the horns by hand must be one of the big reasons for price diff in bolt on and neck thru USA basses. The bolt ons definitely need less shaping.

 

[Ronnietex]

Well, I pulled the trigger on a white "Sting" type Euro IV from Bass Central. It is supposed to be here in less than a month.

I also put down a deposit for a Fodera Monarch Standard IV. I had a beautiful Monarch IV I got used from Jason who is partner there. Honestly I have never had a bass I dont like but that is the only one I regretted totally selling!

Anyway, I have my NS-Blue (as Patrick named it lol) and love that sound. I think I will sell my pristine red Euro IV that is about a year old. It is a BEAST and I really mean that. The NS-4 for a really clean sound if I dial it that way, almost piano-like if I want, but the Euro with the Tonepump for just nashty lol!!!

I am going to sell my matching red Euro V. I spoke with Lima about it awhile before I got the V string and had some reservations. Anyway, I am a four string guy through and through. It probably has not been played over four hours, absolute max. I know, I know I didnt give it a chance... Lol but I have such Great stuff that simply feels better in my hands. I am average size and a five string is just a little too big for me to enjoy.

Anyway, both are in perfect shape. The IV has blue/gold knobs I bought and put on. Spector should make and option for them lol, as they really add to the bass. But I still have the black plastics around somewhere I am sure.

Posting this here first as I am not ready to sell quite yet. But if you want to get in touch I am happy to do so.

Take care, my Spector brothers and keep rockin!

 

[cableguy]

Brooklyn # 1074

This is a awesome looking bass. If it only had black hardware it would rule!

 

[cableguy]

I don't get much time on here anymore but I'm still totally digging my white NS2A. My Legend 5 not so much. I don't know if it's the pick-up ot the MM114 pre but It just doesn't sound as good as the 18V TP in my NS2A.........

 

[worshiprocker]

I don't get much time on here anymore but I'm still totally digging my white NS2A. My Legend 5 not so much. I don't know if it's the pick-up ot the MM114 pre but It just doesn't sound as good as the 18V TP in my NS2A.........

It's because the tonepump rocks!

 

[JPSBassist]

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I mean, if any of you had this many killer Spectors in your office... wouldn't you just have to do some photos so you could remember the days when your office smelled like awesome?

Oh! And my new Aguilar Tone Hammer 350 & SL112 (x2) setup is so sweet. Lightweight but so full of tone.

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[lippylou]

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I mean, if any of you had this many killer Spectors in your office... wouldn't you just have to do some photos so you could remember the days when your office smelled like awesome?

Oh! And my new Aguilar Tone Hammer 350 & SL112 (x2) setup is so sweet. Lightweight but so full of tone.

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Patrick, I'm completely jealous dude! I only have 3 basses in my tiny room here in Korea! You definitely have a sweet job!

 

[Betrayer_Bass]

So, I debuted the ReBop 5 at band practice last night. The band loves it, even the drummer (who doesn't comment on anything tone wise) said it was amazing

I also played it through an EBS head and amp (not sure which model) and it acutally sounded ok to my ears. Now I have to get the duct tape out and tape my knobs in place haha.

Can't wait to play it through my Ampeg. Also can't wait for my new bass!

Thanks Spector

 

[Zitch]

So, I debuted the ReBop 5 at band practice last night. The band loves it, even the drummer (who doesn't comment on anything tone wise) said it was amazing

I also played it through an EBS head and amp (not sure which model) and it acutally sounded ok to my ears. Now I have to get the duct tape out and tape my knobs in place haha.

Can't wait to play it through my Ampeg. Also can't wait for my new bass!

Thanks Spector

My Rebop 5 is my favorite bass, honestly I don't think i need to search any furthur, its the tone in my head. Even better is I got a killer deal on it from Gabe earlier in the year, can't thank him enough!

 

[tomydacat]

Mornign family... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...akeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

 

[Jaymi]

LOVE THAT PURPLE!!!!

 

[iceboxbass]

There are 2 Spectors in thelowend.net's used section. One is a Brooklyn and the other is a Kramer. They are a bit over priced IMO, but the Kramer looks awesome!!!!

Kramer # 1427

Brooklyn # 1074

There are some beautiful collection of Spectors on the site. I take it some of those are older pictures? 2001, 2003.

 

[Gabriel51]

Actually I dont either... My PayPal is linked to my bank account and they pulled it as "pending" ...pretty annoying.

That's interesting, PayPal was sued for that very thing in a class action suit a few years ago and lost! They paid through the nose from that practice.
Also; they assured me only last month when I re-linked my account that they can no longer do that.
So if that happened to you, it most likely not legal.

From the PayPal site; https://www.paypal.com/helpcenter/main.jsp;jsessionid=pFJ3QHzLvLppFTQmyJTf8JFfSjJJXgvkpQnJpBzJxHKksxJBTnWp!-1487116812?locale=en_US&_dyncharset=UTF-8&countrycode=CA&cmd=_help&serverInstance=9006&t=solutionTab&ft=browseTab&ps=solutionPanels&solutionId=10914&isSrch=Yes

Will PayPal have the ability to withdraw funds from my bank account without my permission?

No. PayPal only withdraws or adds funds with your permission.

So they are in violation of their own rules and contract agreement and probably the law. I would contact someone.

 

[bunkaroo]

That's interesting, PayPal was sued for that very thing in a class action suit a few years ago and lost! They paid through the nose from that practice.
Also; they assured me only last month when I re-linked my account that they can no longer do that.
So if that happened to you, it most likely not legal.

From the PayPal site; https://www.paypal.com/helpcenter/main.jsp;jsessionid=pFJ3QHzLvLppFTQmyJTf8JFfSjJJXgvkpQnJpBzJxHKksxJBTnWp!-1487116812?locale=en_US&_dyncharset=UTF-8&countrycode=CA&cmd=_help&serverInstance=9006&t=solutionTab&ft=browseTab&ps=solutionPanels&solutionId=10914&isSrch=Yes

Will PayPal have the ability to withdraw funds from my bank account without my permission?

No. PayPal only withdraws or adds funds with your permission.

So they are in violation of their own rules and contract agreement and probably the law. I would contact someone.

I think the key there is "permission". I'm guessing at some point they make you agree to terms that give them permission.

My personal approach is to only keep a small checking account I have for "fun" money linked to Paypal, and the minute any significant money hits it I withdraw it. They can't hold what isn't there.