SPECTOR® Club - Part 56

[Tracebassplayer]

. Here's my two. USA NS2J & my Ian Hill Euro.
Most if you remember my NS2J had quite a bit of fire damage and I brought her back from the dead.

 

[ynot12]

How about some USA Bolt On love?!? Kind of a shame these are somewhat overlooked.

Total shame. They wouldn't be overlooked by most who have an opportunity to play one. Lots of love here. Mine has become my #1.

 

[LimaGuy]

 

[Chipit]

I concur. The 18v mod that I did to my Forte was probably the cheapest and best update I've ever done to any instrument. Fast and easy, like a redhead I used to know back in the day.

Best upgrade ever for less than $10! It gives me so much more versatility.

 

[awilkie84]

Yet for my Spector bass 5 string playing I need the 12" and 15" for a practice rig to get that B string lower frequency. And it don't sound muddy even with the bass at 100% on the pre and treble at center detent. However...with the Coda 5XL having the Aguilar OBP 2 I have the treble at 75%. I get some grittiness that way. I miss having the OBP 3...

I use a Hartke 4x10 cab with aluminum drivers. My Low B is tight, responsive and defined. I found that using a 15 was muddied and lacked the definition I wanted.

 

[peledog]

In

taking new pics

 

[Clearwave]

I don't think they're overlooked. BTW..thats an awesome pair!

How about some USA Bolt On love?!? Kind of a shame these are somewhat overlooked.

 

[Basstovsky]

View attachment 321702. Here's my two. USA NS2J & my Ian Hill Euro.
Most if you remember my NS2J had quite a bit of fire damage and I brought her back from the dead.

It was definitely fun to follow the thread of you resurrecting her
Turned out spectacularly

 

[GBassNorth]

How about some USA Bolt On love?!? Kind of a shame these are somewhat overlooked.

MM - I'm with Ynot on this one, my USA bolt on is my go Spector bass and the best playing Jazz bass I've had the pleasure of owning or playing. I love your MM bolt on and just recently found one like it for sale, it's the only other one I've ever seen (I posted the link back on page one of this thread). The only way I'd purchase a Jazz or MM configured bass is bolt on so I'm glad Spector has that option. I like my humbuckers in neck thru layout so my Rex5 pro nails that.

 

[LimaGuy]

Semi Spector related.

I have listed Chris Loe's Ampeg Heritage SVT-CL Head for his is wife in the classifieds. Donny already secured the Cabinet.

If anyone is interested, check it out. http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f127/ampeg-heritage-svt-cl-head-selling-chris-loe-estate-963253/

 

[5string_phunk]

In..

With my Forte that I think I am going to keep around a little longer. Thought about selling it, then changed the stock OBP-2 to 18v. Someone might have to pry this out of my hands now

I'm glad you are keeping it! As you know, this particular bass is a fantastic instrument...and I'm sure the 18v mod makes it that much better!!

...plus, that'll give me time to save up just in case I get another "wanna buy a Forte?" message!!

 

[Jasonger]

Hey MM- What pre amp are you running in the MM bass? Would be interesting to hear how the Bart pup sounds compared to my EMG's. Love my Spector bolt on! There will be another on the way in a few months.....

How about some USA Bolt On love?!? Kind of a shame these are somewhat overlooked.

 

[Jasonger]

Brad- When will your bolt on fretless be making it's debut?

 

[5string_phunk]

How about some USA Bolt On love?!? Kind of a shame these are somewhat overlooked.

I've got plenty of love for the US BO! My fingers are crossed that I get word about my fretless soon...still no word about a ship date...

Once I start working again, which should be the beginning of May, I plan on saving for another one similar to your 5'er. The only big difference is mine will probably be redwood or some other dark top!

 

[iceboxbass]

In with Aidan's ARC6, then my Forte...

How's he doing with the Arc-6? Practicing?

Me and Mom and my "No frills, all tone" Forte4.

That's a real nice tat of your mom. In memory of her? Hands down the most gorgeous Forte ever!

in!
This is not my bass

And...who's is it then?

In..
With my Forte that I think I am going to keep around a little longer. Thought about selling it, then changed the stock OBP-2 to 18v. Someone might have to pry this out of my hands now

It does sound awesome @18V doesn't it?! I need to mod the OBP 2 in my Coda yet, to 18V.

In with the Redwood and the whole family....

I just love that woodgrain the way it curls at the end of the Fingerboard where it marries the body! Awesome looking Spector bass!!!

Beautiful basses everyone. I have to say, now that I have had a taste of a US Spector, Forte's have made it to #1 on my (realistic) SAS list. Something super sexy about the no frills, all tone. Like a hot girl wearing all white cottons. LOL

LMBO

 

[iceboxbass]

That Coda looks sweet, blue and maple are nice together!

Thanks! Bass Maniac had the first Bahama blue W/Maple FB NS-5 and that lit the fire for Bahama Blue for me.

Can't comment on the bass but Jesse at "the high studio" is a top notch guy to buy from!!!!...he will take care of you!

He seems to have a lot of sway with PJ & Stuart to have special one of a kind basses made.

Your black 5 string is nice but the finish on that Coda is just unreal! It almost looks superimposed in the photo. You really need to be playing this thing on a beach in one of the Corona beer commercials. Maybe Patrick can photoshop you and the bass into a beach background

I suspect it isnt happening anytime soon but if you decide to off the Coda be sure to PM me first.

Hmmmm...What an awesome idea about the beach scenery background for the Coda! My wife can do that for me too. Maybe it'll be ready for Part 57. Thank you!

I most definitely give you the first crack at buying my Coda 5XL Deluxe if it ever goes on the selling block. Don't tempt now... She's an amazing bass for sure! I like what someone said about it being a Jazz bass on steroids. That pretty much sums it pretty good. Can't wait to hear her on 18V!

Finally, a chance to get in at the beginning of a thread, and post my best Spector (sorry, no family shot this time!).

Good thing I am, too - this one looks to be going to Alaska!

I will miss it, but a US-bolt on in 'Wide 5' config is going to replace it - so there's a happy ending...eventually

My old Forte5! Bye bye! Club member getting it?

How about some USA Bolt On love?!? Kind of a shame these are somewhat overlooked.

Those are some gorgeous USA Bolt-ons! BTW...My Coda's a BOLT-ON too. haha

 

[iceboxbass]

View attachment 321702. Here's my two. USA NS2J & my Ian Hill Euro.
Most if you remember my NS2J had quite a bit of fire damage and I brought her back from the dead.

And she's still looking great Trace!

 

[iceboxbass]

I use a Hartke 4x10 cab with aluminum drivers. My Low B is tight, responsive and defined. I found that using a 15 was muddied and lacked the definition I wanted.

Yep, I'm right there with you on that. I was only talking about home practice in the living room bass rigs. I had an Ampeg PR-410HLF, SVT-810e last year, that I used for on the road gigs. But between my band dying out and needing more $$$ to buy the Coda...My Ampeg B-15T does a really nice job, plenty of clarity, and lots of bottom. When we travel and will be gone for a week I'll take one of my Spector basses and my Acoustic B20, 12" combo rig. I think Acoustics is way under rated and they sell for a real decent price. I may look into their bigger rigs when I buy a big bass rig.

 

[keeperofthelows]

OOOOOOh, I think I know what your talking about...hehe

i dont know, im not too good at secrets that involve me and a ... well you know. all i can say is im super excited about a diamond in the rough...

 

[JeffplaysBass]

I use a Hartke 4x10 cab with aluminum drivers. My Low B is tight, responsive and defined. I found that using a 15 was muddied and lacked the definition I wanted.

True, hommie!!!