Haha.... That's exactly what I was going to say. Must be our Midwestern roots, Andy.
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Haha.... That's exactly what I was going to say. Must be our Midwestern roots, Andy.
Finally got around to doing the hardware swap on my Euro last night. I changed to Gotoh GB7s from the stock Schallers. The bushings on the Gotohs are bigger so I had to ream the holes to widen them. It was a bit nerve-wracking at first but I tried to just take it slow and before too long I got the hang of it. If anyone it considering this, I can walk you through it (as well as send you the reamer to borrow...it was expensive and I'd like to see it get used!) The bridge swap-out was pretty straightforward. I'm pleased with how it came out. I need to get it setup up and dialed in tonight.
More pics later. Here's just a quick grab on the iPhone this morning.
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Hi guys
What do you guys think of this bass? It says it's a 5P but, looking at pics on the Spector 'discontinued' page, it looks like it might be NS-5.
Is this worth the money? How different or similar are these SSD's from the typical NS basses?
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What do you guys think of this bass? It says it's a 5P but, looking at pics on the Spector 'discontinued' page, it looks like it might be NS-5.
Is this worth the money? How different or similar are these SSD's from the typical NS basses?
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Finally got around to doing the hardware swap on my Euro last night. I changed to Gotoh GB7s from the stock Schallers. The bushings on the Gotohs are bigger so I had to ream the holes to widen them. It was a bit nerve-wracking at first but I tried to just take it slow and before too long I got the hang of it. If anyone it considering this, I can walk you through it (as well as send you the reamer to borrow...it was expensive and I'd like to see it get used!) The bridge swap-out was pretty straightforward. I'm pleased with how it came out. I need to get it setup up and dialed in tonight.
More pics later. Here's just a quick grab on the iPhone this morning.
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After:
I am definitely digging the black! All mine will have the black hardware, just my preference.....
Won't produce this body shape anymore? LOL.
That's an NS-5. Not the SD-5.
It does have the Piezo bridge.
Really sweet bass. And worth every penny in my opinion.
The 5P and 4P basses are hard to come by. And I love the color.
I'm going to Corner tomorrow. I'll plug it into the old school Ampeg SVT and 8x10 while I'm there and report my findings.
I'm going to Corner tomorrow. I'll plug it into the old school Ampeg SVT and 8x10 while I'm there and report my findings.
Awesome--just don't buy it please! ;-)
I played it a couple of weeks ago. It's a winner for sure. I dig the SSD era Spectors. I'm not an expert as like some of the guys here, but I'd say $3000 might be a bit on the high side .$2500 is on the "good deal" side. Of course if you love it, $3000 is a steal.
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Thanks for all of the positive comments! I'm definitely a fan of swampy.
I have about $150.00 in my gear fund at the moment. If they accept that offer I make no promises!
Thanks for all of the positive comments! I'm definitely a fan of swampy.
My vote for best Euro ever....especially now with black HW. You done good grasshopper.
Today I was honored to have had the opportunity to visit the Spector Workshop and meet Stuart Spector.
It just so happen all the cards aligned properly as PJ was going past my area and invited me to take the ride with him.
As most of you know I have heart disease, but many don't know that I have not left a 10 mile radius of my house for almost 3 years.
My house to Woodstock is 100 miles in a very rural area.
This idea caused me a lot of anxiety especially since the sudden heart attack of James Gandalfini last week,
What better way to push and my test my comfort zone then to visit the shop and meet Stuart.
Some additional info;
During my last conversations with Chris Loe we discussed how he hoped to visit the shop with me one day and we could be support for each other.
In honor of Chris Loe, I brought Stuart a Chris Loe Bracelet and Ribbon.
Please check the photos below.
Stuart with the Chris Loe Wrist Band
This next photo may be one of the ugliest but most beautiful photos ever.
My wrist next to Stuart's sporting the Chris Loe Wrist Band
Stuart hung the Chris Loe Memorial Ribbon on the wall where all the basses are photographed before they are shipped.
The first one that was taken with the Ribbon was
My NS-2 #800.
So from now on Chris Loe will now be honored in every photo
that is taken on that desk.
And finally here I am with Stuart.
I will also just like to ad that Stuart is just an incredible man. Speaking with him for 2 mins and I felt like I knew him for years. This is a day I will never forget.
Thank you to PJ, Stuart and Patrick allowing this to happen.
It just so happen all the cards aligned properly as PJ was going past my area and invited me to take the ride with him.
As most of you know I have heart disease, but many don't know that I have not left a 10 mile radius of my house for almost 3 years.
My house to Woodstock is 100 miles in a very rural area.
This idea caused me a lot of anxiety especially since the sudden heart attack of James Gandalfini last week,
What better way to push and my test my comfort zone then to visit the shop and meet Stuart.
Some additional info;
During my last conversations with Chris Loe we discussed how he hoped to visit the shop with me one day and we could be support for each other.
In honor of Chris Loe, I brought Stuart a Chris Loe Bracelet and Ribbon.
Please check the photos below.
Stuart with the Chris Loe Wrist Band
This next photo may be one of the ugliest but most beautiful photos ever.
My wrist next to Stuart's sporting the Chris Loe Wrist Band
Stuart hung the Chris Loe Memorial Ribbon on the wall where all the basses are photographed before they are shipped.
The first one that was taken with the Ribbon was
My NS-2 #800.
So from now on Chris Loe will now be honored in every photo
that is taken on that desk.
And finally here I am with Stuart.
I will also just like to ad that Stuart is just an incredible man. Speaking with him for 2 mins and I felt like I knew him for years. This is a day I will never forget.
Thank you to PJ, Stuart and Patrick allowing this to happen.
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Watch out where the huskies go...
So happy for you bro!
You need to get out more often!
You need to get out more often!
Today I was honored to have had the opportunity to visit the Spector Workshop and meet Stuart Spector.
It just so happen all the cards aligned properly as PJ was going past my area and invited me to take the ride with him.
As most of you know I have heart disease, but many don't know that I have not left a 10 mile radius of my house for almost 3 years.
My house to Woodstock is 100 miles in a very rural area.
This idea caused me a lot of anxiety especially since the sudden heart attack of James Gandalfini last week,
What better way to push and my test my comfort zone then to visit the shop and meet Stuart.
Some additional info;
During my last conversations with Chris Loe we discussed how he hoped to visit the shop with me one day and we could be support for each other.
In honor of Chris Loe, I brought Stuart a Chris Loe Bracelet and Ribbon.
Please check the photos below.
Stuart with the Chris Loe Wrist Band
This next photo may be one of the ugliest but most beautiful photos ever.
My wrist next to Stuart's sporting the Chris Loe Wrist Band
Stuart hung the Chris Loe Memorial Ribbon on the wall where all the basses are photographed before they are shipped.
The first one that was taken with the Ribbon was
My NS-2 #800.
So from now on Chris Loe will now be honored in every photo
that is taken on that desk.
And finally here I am with Stuart.
I will also just like to ad that Stuart is just an incredible man. Speaking with him for 2 mins and I felt like I knew him for years. This is a day I will never forget.
Thank you to PJ, Stuart and Patrick allowing this to happen.
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