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SPECTOR® Club - Part 62

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Torn Bassist said:
I was trying to think of a name for my bass (similar to Patrick's Black Pearl) and all that I can think of is Violet....unless anyone has a great idea?

I also had a blast playing it Sunday, we use Aviom in ear monitors (only has bass, treble, volume with channels for vocals, drums, guitars, bass, and click) so I don't have a stage amp to provide the warm feel/rumble....but....once the room filled up I could feel the bass out in the room and thought I was loud so I asked if they had me strong in the mix but was told it was well blended and present...the sound engineer loved the bass so I would say Violet Pearl (just kidding Patrick) did a great job!
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Purple Haze
 
#947
LimaGuy said:
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.
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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Awesome Sam!!
 
#949
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.
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Very cool Sam, glad you got to visit the shop and your bass looks fantastic!
 
#950
Torn Bassist said:
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.
SamCeramiNS-2_zps9b8bcea5.jpg



Very cool Sam, glad you got to visit the shop and your bass looks fantastic!
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That sounds like an amazing trip, Sam. Love that ribbon. And the bracelet too. I've sported the same one since the day I got it.
 
#953
LimaGuy said:
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
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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

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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.
SamCeramiNS-2_zps9b8bcea5.jpg



And finally here I am with Stuart.
Sam_Stuart_zpsf600bd62.jpg


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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Too cool Sam. I am so happy you got to visit the shop and hang out with Stuart and PJ. Two of the nicest guys you will ever meet!
 
#955
ebradfordrich said:
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.

Before:
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After:
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That's the shiznit! Outstanding! It takes it to a whole new level of awesome. Any difference in tone?
 
#958
ebradfordrich said:
Thanks for all of the positive comments! I'm definitely a fan of swampy. :bassist:

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love the black and the name swamp thing, and i have to agree best euro!

Splods said:
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Browsing Evilbay, and this caught my eye.

I think it's some sort of Korean Spector, but I'm not sure.
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looks like a fake to me.

Congrats Sam, thats very cool.

In other news my daughter arrived yesterday afternoon safe sound an completely natural! Ava Jeanne, 7# 10oz.
 
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