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SPECTOR® Club - Part 59

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MBIYF said:
I've done some research and found out that the Tonepump is made by Michalik. It's basicly the Invalid Link Removed. Now, I've seen on the Michalik website a schematic of the preamp for use with a balance pot. Invalid Link Removed As you can see, the master volume pot is a 50k/A pot "behind" the preamp. Interesting!

I was wondering. Is adding a 50k/A trim pot on this position also a good solution to tame the overall output of the Spector? This should be easy to implement. :)
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iceboxbass said:
Hmmm...very interesting. I just lower the pickups to tame down that pre.
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I found some 50k/A trim pots here at work. I guess 'm going to try it and see how it works. I'll keep you up to date. :)
 
#683
LimaGuy said:
I only have direct studio experience with a NS-2JAR and it did have most unique natural growl of any Spector I have owned.

Regarding the Thin sound in a large venue, I know those who have had NS-2JAR's or NS-2J's,
have said it doesn't cut through as well against a wall of guitars.
But they also did note that the bass still sounded great.

As for the clip comparison.

Ask, and the Spector Godfather delivers ;) :bassist:

The NS-2JAR below is the same bass that is now owned by Mr.Bassie720 also once owned by Worshiprocker.

Forte with OBP2
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Excited to get home tonight and listen! (can't hear too well on my iPhone in a noisy van :)) thanks for posting. Mine should be here tomorrow, but after work I have rehearsal, so I won't get to do much more than open and ogle before bed.:(
 
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#686
CBNJ said:
I see one near me for $300 - a 5'er Legend. Are there 'cheap' imports, then the US models? Which ones should I avoid?
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That seems like a good price on a legend. The legends are not cheap, but they are a production model. The only model I would stay away from is the performer.. only because you are better off saving for a legend or NS2A

Many many many touring artists use the Legend series on tour.
 
#689
loend68 said:
If you're talking about the natural one in Jersey, it's not a Legend. They make mistakes all the time with Spectors. I believe it's a Q5pro and is still a good price for a great quality Spector. I had the same one for a few years.
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Can't find it on my phone, but it's a yellow/orangish one listed for $299 at the Totowa store.
 
#693
I took the fretless to Corner Music over my lunch hour to try out some amps. Corner is a GREAT little shop here in Nashville that caters to all levels from beginner to the seasoned professional! Just cool little shop with a really nice selection of instruments/amps.

First, I tried a ToneHammer 350 with an Aggie 1x12 and it sounded REALLY good! Clean tone with but a bit too "tubby" sounding for my tastes.

Second, I tried the BIG rig...an Ampeg SVT Heritage head with a Heritage 8x10 cab. This combo obviously has earth shattering lows and had a sweet "airy" quality to the mids! Unfortunately as a whole I just couldn't get into it. I had high expectations for it, but was disappointed in it as a whole.

Finally, I went back to the ToneHammer350, but with an Aggie 2x10. All I can say is I'm in love!! Some for of ToneHammer,350 or 500, and a 2x10 is what I will be looking for...and eventually a 4x10 to pair with it for the 6x10 experience! The ToneHammer just has a LOT of tonal variety and I am realizing I like the 'tight/punchiness' that a 10 inch speaker provides!

I also tried a few other basses. A new MIA Fender Jazz, EBMM stingray, Mike Lull 5'er, Brubaker and a Lakland 55-94. They didn't hold a candle to the feel and sound of the Spector with the Alex Webster profile!!

The Spector was the star of the shop! You'd think the customers walking thru the shop had never seen a bass that wasn't a Fender/EBMM/Lakland before! Everyone gawkd at it and complemented me on how beautiful the bass was and the amazing tone that I was getting out of it. Several of them asked if it was mine or the stores...I think they were disappointed when I said it was mine because they wanting to give it a whirl. Some of them were 'stalking' the bass dept waiting for me to put it back on the wall. :D If I had more time I would have definitely shared the Spector love and converted a few folks!! :D

Moral of the story...SPECTOR'S RULE!
 
#698
bclark812008 said:
Finally, I went back to the ToneHammer350, but with an Aggie 2x10. All I can say is I'm in love!! Some for of ToneHammer,350 or 500, and a 2x10 is what I will be looking for...and eventually a 4x10 to pair with it for the 6x10 experience! The ToneHammer just has a LOT of tonal variety and I am realizing I like the 'tight/punchiness' that a 10 inch speaker provides!
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Sweet. There's a 500 that just popped up in the classifieds for $575. They go fast.
 
#699
cool! maybe we can talk corner to become a dealer!

bclark812008 said:
I took the fretless to Corner Music over my lunch hour to try out some amps. Corner is a GREAT little shop here in Nashville that caters to all levels from beginner to the seasoned professional! Just cool little shop with a really nice selection of instruments/amps.

First, I tried a ToneHammer 350 with an Aggie 1x12 and it sounded REALLY good! Clean tone with but a bit too "tubby" sounding for my tastes.

Second, I tried the BIG rig...an Ampeg SVT Heritage head with a Heritage 8x10 cab. This combo obviously has earth shattering lows and had a sweet "airy" quality to the mids! Unfortunately as a whole I just couldn't get into it. I had high expectations for it, but was disappointed in it as a whole.

Finally, I went back to the ToneHammer350, but with an Aggie 2x10. All I can say is I'm in love!! Some for of ToneHammer,350 or 500, and a 2x10 is what I will be looking for...and eventually a 4x10 to pair with it for the 6x10 experience! The ToneHammer just has a LOT of tonal variety and I am realizing I like the 'tight/punchiness' that a 10 inch speaker provides!

I also tried a few other basses. A new MIA Fender Jazz, EBMM stingray, Mike Lull 5'er, Brubaker and a Lakland 55-94. They didn't hold a candle to the feel and sound of the Spector with the Alex Webster profile!!

The Spector was the star of the shop! You'd think the customers walking thru the shop had never seen a bass that wasn't a Fender/EBMM/Lakland before! Everyone gawkd at it and complemented me on how beautiful the bass was and the amazing tone that I was getting out of it. Several of them asked if it was mine or the stores...I think they were disappointed when I said it was mine because they wanting to give it a whirl. Some of them were 'stalking' the bass dept waiting for me to put it back on the wall. :D If I had more time I would have definitely shared the Spector love and converted a few folks!! :D

Moral of the story...SPECTOR'S RULE!
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