SPECTOR® Club - Part 56

[GBassNorth]

Got this coming next week, I wanna play!

Congrats on a beautiful bass. You're gonna love it once its in your hands. Trust those of us with this body style, Spector got it right on the strap pin locations. The bass balances best with the stock setup, no need to install a strap pin on the upper horn (as the previous owner of my bass did).

 

[anton72]

I have a Euro 5LX and it's pretty heavy. Feels fine with my massively wide strap, but with a smaller one it's not so especially comfortable but nice enough

To be honest, I'd play the thing even if it were 10 pounds heavier, the sound and playability make sit worth it

10 pounds is heavy. I've been looking at something just above 9 pounds.

 

[anton72]

My neck thru Spector Rex5 pro (Korean made) is a light 9.6 pounds without the strap. The neck is thin for a five but it is a 35 inch scale and the body wings are solid maple. Don't know if I just got lucky or if this is the norm for the Rex body style. But it's a great bass and I like it more than my Euro 4LX at the moment.

Good and light, but I can't use Rex-shape because I slap a lot. Interesting if anyone put their hand on Mike Kroeger signature 5er?

 

[iceboxbass]

I'm trying to get studio shots of all the current available stain colors...

Under different lights, the colors will look different (depending on the photog's white balance settings).
In my studio under my lights everything will at least be uniform... not saying that in broad sunlight or crazy backstage florescent lights they won't look different.

There are two different Ultra Amber stains: Ultra-Amber and Ultra-Amber Burst.

Additional variables for potential stain color differences are the types of woods and finishes used.

A matte finish looks different and often pops less than a high gloss finish.

The density of the wood will also make a difference in that the stain soaks into softer areas faster than more dense.

Ultra-Amber is a solid monochromatic stain.
Whereas Ultra-Amber Burst will have the black stain contrasts to the ultra-amber color leading out to a light burst (darker stained area around the edges).

The difference between flame and quilt maple, the addition of the black base coat (which is sanded and then the color stain is applied) or not and the finish in either matte or gloss... all of these variables (not including camera, lights, etc...) can potentially confuse the be-jebus out of you.

I know these are Spector Electric Guitars... but they are the best example of what I'm talking about:

THIS IS ULTRA-AMBER BURST STAIN:
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THIS is beautiful!!! Lighting is tricky for sure! I've yet seen a camera capture the true color/tones of the "Bahama Blue". It always seems to come out "Blue"...not catching the "turquoise" tone in it. Why???

 

[e.rich]

Got this coming next week, I wanna play!

Outstanding! The more I see of these, the more I want one.

 

[iceboxbass]

Guys, who plays 5ers. Could you advise what's the weight of your 5ers (Spectors)? I think I miss low B as I used to play 5ers before and I now start thinking of buying 5 string - Spector or not, it'll depend on the weight. I guess all neckthrough Spectors 5 str are quite heavy, right?

Anton...we who play 5r's do so for the "THUNDER"! The weight is inconsequential. My NS-20005 is 10.2#, Coda 5XL Deluxe 10#

 

[anton72]

Anton...we who play 5r's do so for the "THUNDER"!

I know, I know... I just don't like any extra weight on my shoulders...

 

[dukeisdog]

Hey guys, how's everyone doing today?

Long boring day at work, posting some local gear ads, up for sale the Dingwall goes..

Anyone wanting to move a Rex 5 or Euro/rebop5 in Green stain anytime in the near future? Very interested in the Rex's at this point, especially on the used market, a friend of mines selling his car so I'm thinking of picking that up which will eat up some of my new bass funds. Really still would like to pick up a green Euro 5 though so if anyone has one they're wanting to get rid of get a hold of me and I'll see what I can do!

 

[dukeisdog]

Anton...we who play 5r's do so for the "THUNDER"! The weight is inconsequential. My NS-20005 is 10.2#, Coda 5XL Deluxe 10#

+1..
Nothing like my low A coming through my Rig!

My Euro 5LX is 10# and doesn't feel too heavy. I bought a nice padded strap and it also helped significantly though I only did this because my backup at the time was around 8# so maybe the Spector just felt a little heavy.

Could also always look into a Euro 435 tuned BEAD if you're wanting the thunder of the LowB but wont miss your high G too much.

 

[bunkaroo]

Hey guys, how's everyone doing today?

Long boring day at work, posting some local gear ads, up for sale the Dingwall goes..

Anyone wanting to move a Rex 5 or Euro/rebop5 in Green stain anytime in the near future? Very interested in the Rex's at this point, especially on the used market, a friend of mines selling his car so I'm thinking of picking that up which will eat up some of my new bass funds. Really still would like to pick up a green Euro 5 though so if anyone has one they're wanting to get rid of get a hold of me and I'll see what I can do!

There's been a green Rebop 5 on the classifieds for a while but it may have some issues - that might be why it's still there since usually green moves fast.

 

[dukeisdog]

There's been a green Rebop 5 on the classifieds for a while but it may have some issues - that might be why it's still there since usually green moves fast.

Thats why I havent picked it up honestly, the neck pocket crack kinda scares me with shipping and all, though he is specifically interested in a Dingwall 5er. Does that look like the original paint job to you? Seems like all of the green spectors are a bit more 'alive' with the flaming in the body, though it still looks great.

 

[awilkie84]

Good and light, but I can't use Rex-shape because I slap a lot. Interesting if anyone put their hand on Mike Kroeger signature 5er?

I've wanted an MK-5 USA since they came out! GORGEOUS & that passive tone is killer.

As for the weight on my 5ers, they vary. My ReBop5 since at around 8.5 lbs. My NS-2000/5 is closer to 10.

 

[bunkaroo]

Thats why I havent picked it up honestly, the neck pocket crack kinda scares me with shipping and all, though he is specifically interested in a Dingwall 5er. Does that look like the original paint job to you? Seems like all of the green spectors are a bit more 'alive' with the flaming in the body, though it still looks great.

Couldn't really say with the paint job. It was offered to me as a trade for my Stingray 5HH but I passed on it for the same reasons.

 

[Betrayer_Bass]

+1..
Nothing like my low A coming through my Rig!

My Euro 5LX is 10# and doesn't feel too heavy. I bought a nice padded strap and it also helped significantly though I only did this because my backup at the time was around 8# so maybe the Spector just felt a little heavy.

Could also always look into a Euro 435 tuned BEAD if you're wanting the thunder of the LowB but wont miss your high G too much.

You know, I just realised I've been playing a Warwrick Corvette 5 for years before I picked up the Spector. That bass is super duper light, like 8/9 pounds. So I guess it's the difference between the two that makes me thing the Euro is heavy. It's really not. I can stand around with it strapped on for ages. It's just my other bass is even lighter

 

[e.rich]

Thats why I havent picked it up honestly, the neck pocket crack kinda scares me with shipping and all, though he is specifically interested in a Dingwall 5er. Does that look like the original paint job to you? Seems like all of the green spectors are a bit more 'alive' with the flaming in the body, though it still looks great.

I think how the green "pops", especially in the high-gloss finish, has more to do with the underlying top or wings. I've seen some stunning greens before, and some others that just look kind of blah. (Highly subjective, I know).

 

[awilkie84]

I think how the green "pops", especially in the high-gloss finish, has more to do with the underlying top or wings. I've seen some stunning greens before, and some others that just look kind of blah. (Highly subjective, I know).

Yeah, the ReBops generally get a flamed top that's not very enticing when not in some sort of darker finish.

There's something unappealing about that green one, though. Almost like there's something to the back story that we're not getting.

 

[dukeisdog]

Yeah, the ReBops generally get a flamed top that's not very enticing when not in some sort of darker finish.

There's something unappealing about that green one, though. Almost like there's something to the back story that we're not getting.

I really would've liked to pick it up but I've gotta agree with you there, I think I'm gonna go with my gut and pass on this one as I'd be buying sight unseen and a bass that has some issues with shipping and stuff just worries me. hopefully something else pops up soon but I'm pretty interested in the body shape of the Rex's, would love to get my hands on one of them.

 

[mournblade]

Thanks all for the welcome, I am defiitely excited to get the Forte 4X.

 

[e.rich]

I really would've liked to pick it up but I've gotta agree with you there, I think I'm gonna go with my gut and pass on this one as I'd be buying sight unseen and a bass that has some issues with shipping and stuff just worries me. hopefully something else pops up soon but I'm pretty interested in the body shape of the Rex's, would love to get my hands on one of them.

Here's an example of said popping. Gorgeous. It's quilts like this that really make me want to order up an unlined fretless Euro in emerald, though with black hardware...

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[dukeisdog]

Here's an example of said popping. Gorgeous. It's quilts like this that really make me want to order up an unlined fretless Euro in emerald, though with black hardware...

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Yup, thats it!

Search up BassCentre on facebook if you have and check out that Green Euro 5LX. Its sold, but damn, what a nice finish on that one. They have lots of great looking basses for sale acually.