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All the Spectors that I've seen sold on CL or at L&M in Vancouver and Canada in general are priced pretty high.
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All the Spectors that I've seen sold on CL or at L&M in Vancouver and Canada in general are priced pretty high.
If anyone's interested, Bass Central has a few cool NAMM Show Spectors on their "new arrivals" page.
My favorite is the RX-T in the Coral Reef finish, w/BEM fingerboard. Stunning...
While I do like Rex, I think I'd have to remove the sharpie autograph from the body.
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My favorite is the RX-T in the Coral Reef finish, w/BEM fingerboard. Stunning...
While I do like Rex, I think I'd have to remove the sharpie autograph from the body.
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Good morning Spector club. seems kind of slow around here these last few days. hope all is well with everyone. its Tuesday! Anyone know what that means?
One more day (if weather permits UPS getting through on time) and i will have a new addition here at home!!! im so excited! its been a long road to this for me but I HAVE ARRIVED!!! (well tomorrow anyway) come on Wednesday!!!!
One more day (if weather permits UPS getting through on time) and i will have a new addition here at home!!! im so excited! its been a long road to this for me but I HAVE ARRIVED!!! (well tomorrow anyway) come on Wednesday!!!!
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Congrats!
Love that sound of a UPS truck pulling up in front of the house...
So this must be the "diamond in the rough" you were speaking of a while back - a used Euro, perhaps?
EDIT; Nope, I figured it out!
I hope you're RED-y for some monster tone...
Congrats!
Love that sound of a UPS truck pulling up in front of the house...
So this must be the "diamond in the rough" you were speaking of a while back - a used Euro, perhaps?
EDIT; Nope, I figured it out!
I hope you're RED-y for some monster tone...
i cant wait! lol. quick detective work too
Awesome...............there's nothing like NBD!!!!!!!
<--- this describes me perfectly today...This will be me sometime tomorrow
if all goes well --->
It does seem kinda slow on the this thread the last couple of days. So I'll post a question here that I posted in the pickups and electronics forum just to see what creative thoughts you guys have.
I'm looking at completely changing the sound of my Euro 4LX. It currently has an EMG P/J layout and non trim tone pump and the poplar body with burl top. I already have two other Spectors (NS-2J and Rex5 pro) that are meeting all my Spector tone needs so I'm willing to take a radical tone departure with the Euro. I don't want to reroute anything or drill additional holes in the body (must be able to convert it back to original if needed). I play mostly classic rock and some grunge and alternative as well. No pic or slap capability purely a finger player. I play thru an Ampeg SVT-VR/Berg 610 rig or a GK 210 combo for smaller stuff.
So, with all of that information - what would be your dream P/J and preamp combo to drop into this bass regardless of cost?
I had planned on an OBP-3 with the existing EMG pickups and I'm sure it would sound great but is there something really unique that would sound great in your mind even if it didn't sound like other Spectors.
I'm looking at completely changing the sound of my Euro 4LX. It currently has an EMG P/J layout and non trim tone pump and the poplar body with burl top. I already have two other Spectors (NS-2J and Rex5 pro) that are meeting all my Spector tone needs so I'm willing to take a radical tone departure with the Euro. I don't want to reroute anything or drill additional holes in the body (must be able to convert it back to original if needed). I play mostly classic rock and some grunge and alternative as well. No pic or slap capability purely a finger player. I play thru an Ampeg SVT-VR/Berg 610 rig or a GK 210 combo for smaller stuff.
So, with all of that information - what would be your dream P/J and preamp combo to drop into this bass regardless of cost?
I had planned on an OBP-3 with the existing EMG pickups and I'm sure it would sound great but is there something really unique that would sound great in your mind even if it didn't sound like other Spectors.
Hi All,
Well I'm up to 10 coats of tung oil on the Legend and its looking good but I will continue till I get 15 coats on it. The top still needs a bit more of an even layer and sheen. Its been a fun project but I wont miss going out on the patio everyday putting on another coat of oil. Its very tedious and I now know why Spector prefers not to do tung-oil as a regular finish option.
Looking great!
A OBP3 will give you a great tonal range for sure, but I think it may be too clean for your genre's that you mentioned. Better fitting would be USA 9V circuit but of course nobody can get a new one, or the USA 18V, the OBP2 especially boosted to 18V would work also to give you some grit. My 2cents
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Radical change.....preamp......speak to mr bassie about this one......Delano pickups and an ACG filter preamp.......that would be a start in experimenting with tone. Go to bestbassgear.com and read up on that ACG preamp....it's a different concept of pre. The only one I know that has real experience with it is brother Ho!
I plan on doing this at some point to either a Euro or Forte...I really want to try the Victor Wooten EMG P/J set with either an OBP-3 or Pope Flexcore. The flexcore would probably be a bit tame for your needs as it seems better suited for jazz/funk etc, but the OBP-3 can go from tame and smooth to a growling beast with just a turn of a knob or two...especially at 18v!
just looked up the ACG pre...that thing is insane! I may have to try one in the future just for the experience!
For some reason, that bass doesn't do much for me.
Toothpaste will take that sharpie right off. Look how crooked that bridge is. Whats the deal with that?....on a 5k bass.
Probably happened in shipping.
Toothpaste will take that sharpie right off. Look how crooked that bridge is. Whats the deal with that?....on a 5k bass.
Probably happened in shipping.
Well, since I have the USA 9v, USA 18v, Tonepump & EMG preamps covered, I would have to go with a Bartolini P/J & Bartolini preamp setup.
I was planning on a USA 9v to replace the EMG pre in my CRFM, but since I scored the NS-2, I may just end up going the Bartolini route instead.
Gonna be a while though - the 'ol credit card still smoking from the NS-2 purchase....
The dream combo is a HAZ with EMGs for me.
Since we can't buy a HAZ anymore and I don't see that changing until they find a better manufacturer, its between the aggies and the tonepump. To my ears, the aggies have a tighter bottom and sweeter highs. The tonepump has a nice "grind" to it.
Since we can't buy a HAZ anymore and I don't see that changing until they find a better manufacturer, its between the aggies and the tonepump. To my ears, the aggies have a tighter bottom and sweeter highs. The tonepump has a nice "grind" to it.
I'm not seeing the bridge issue, but looking at the pic of the headstock rear, I do see the D-string tuner is way out of whack...
I plan on doing this at some point to either a Euro or Forte...I really want to try the Victor Wooten EMG P/J set with either an OBP-3 or Pope Flexcore. The flexcore would probably be a bit tame for your needs as it seems better suited for jazz/funk etc, but the OBP-3 can go from tame and smooth to a growling beast with just a turn of a knob or two...especially at 18v!
+1!
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