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SPECTOR® Club - Part 64

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We had a rain storm hit us last night and had to move everything inside to finish out the show, Scarlet my black cherry NS2 played great!

Here is a black and white photo of the show....
Now there's some cool artifacts on the wall...cool photo of your band:cool: I like how your drummer's sticks show multiples:)
I fear NAMM is going to mess with that delivery date. :(
Maybe BPL also :(:rollno: The fastest build time was when I ordered my Forte 5 in Dec. 2011 and received it unexpectedly in March 2012.:D Unbelievable!
I'm a firm believer in the old saying, "It's the painter - not his brushes - that transform the blank canvas into a work of art." I have far more respect for the music people make with their instruments than the instruments themselves.
AMEN!:bassist::bassist::bassist:
Here's a cool pic I had on my iPad that I took a while back. Quality's not too bad considering it was shot with the IPad, I just think it's from a cool angle!

I wish I would've dusted off the headstock before I took the picture but I wasn't expecting it to come out very well at all. You can also see how big the .158 Low B (A) is that I'm using. The tension feels perfect and I'm still super happy with these Circle K's. Might have to try a .166 eventually.

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WOWZERS!!! I could tow a car out of the ditch with that cable. lol It's one thing to try and visualize in your mind the size of a big string but to see it in on your bass in a picture...Wow!
I stopped by Skips shop (Circle K) last year. He also makes Quake basses which are tuned an Octave below a normal E string. His showed me his bass with a .250 E string..........Now that was a cable......BTW he's a super cool dude and a hell of a nice guy. If you're around Seattle he has a space in the U-district.
That's really cool to visit the Circle K string shop, eh! :cool:

LOL. I know. I look at all the sexy 5 string models and say, "Give them to me as 4-strings".

I guess we're even.
LOL :D Ditto! But what Bunk said.:D
 
Got some outdoors pics today but the light wasn't great. Still I think the basses look pretty decent.

I don't want to bombard the thread with 2 dozen pics so I'll just post a few for now and save the rest for each subsequent "In!" post in each new thread.

US NS Family pic:

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A couple more of the UV 5XL:

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Blue NS-5XL:

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Coda 5XL:

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Beautiful pics Bunk! :cool:
 
4 Years ago when I started with this forum (on version #5), the general thought on the TonePump was so negative... it was often called "The ToneDump" and it really irritated me.

My first Spector was a Korean-Made Q4-Pro. Then I got my NS-2A (which I still own to this day and it's sitting right next to the Blue Dream in my rack). I finally got a Euro4LX and once I dialed the TonePump down to about 60% I was hooked.

I've long been a lover of the TonePump. I have one in my NS-2A. Although I converted it to a fretless, which I have never regretted doing... it's a SICK fretless with that circuit.

I hear you about the USA 9v. And it's true. That 9v USA circuit has a solid-state OpAmp growl and warmth to it you will be hard-pressed to find anywhere else, I find that the TP can really get you there with the right tweaking.

PJ Rubal, Stuart and the guy who designed it for Spector (the TP) used PJ's NS-2 #603 as the sound platform for that circuit's development. And number 603 is one of the best sounding Spector's I've ever heard (or played).

I did that TonePump video to put the negative stuff about that circuit to rest. I was tired of hearing it.

And I'm really glad that more and more people are appreciating just how good sounding that circuit is.

Thank you for saying so.
Truth be told...I didn't really like the TP in my former ReBop 5 DLX...but I didn't understand it back then...I would have bassist come up and compliment it's tone all the time...but I just didn't like IT. Then when I had the Sunburst ReBop 4 DLX for a short time and it had the nonTrim TP, I loved it. But also it had the EMG 35P/J pickups, which made a world of a difference in tone compared to the HZ pickups. For me, I needed the right pickups for "That" right tone I was listening for.:bassist:
 
Icebox... I think I am the only NS-2C collector here....or probably ANYWHERE...lol..if there is another, I would love to chat with him!

And JPSbassist ....thanks Bro! Maybe one of these days we can make the photos happen! Im still pleased as punch to have pics of my basses on the Spector website, thanks to you!

I have 2 of the Samick-made NS-2A's as well...

BY THE WAY...anyone else think these Samicks were made of Ash? the grain sure looks like it to me

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One thread on here just awared me that there was a cheap NS2A line a while back. I remember playing this KILLER Spector (thought it had duel soapbars) in a Sam Ash in NYC. I looked at the price tag, it said around $800 and it had NS2 in the title, which confused the heck out of me. I flipped over the headstock and it said Korea on it, and figured it was a Legend that was mis tagged. I'm pretty sure it has a glossed neck as well but I'm not sure, it was over a week ago. Can anyone tell me what bass I might have played?
 
Icebox... I think I am the only NS-2C collector here....or probably ANYWHERE...lol..if there is another, I would love to chat with him!

And JPSbassist ....thanks Bro! Maybe one of these days we can make the photos happen! Im still pleased as punch to have pics of my basses on the Spector website, thanks to you!

I have 2 of the Samick-made NS-2A's as well...

BY THE WAY...anyone else think these Samicks were made of Ash? the grain sure looks like it to me

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That looks like ash to me. Awesome bass(es) By the way.
 
Icebox... I think I am the only NS-2C collector here....or probably ANYWHERE...lol..if there is another, I would love to chat with him!

And JPSbassist ....thanks Bro! Maybe one of these days we can make the photos happen! Im still pleased as punch to have pics of my basses on the Spector website, thanks to you!

I have 2 of the Samick-made NS-2A's as well...

BY THE WAY...anyone else think these Samicks were made of Ash? the grain sure looks like it to me

Blue3_zps15bf836c.jpg

Yep! Looks like Ash to me as well. Nice grain...
 
I like to see the basses that everyone has, please post them for all to see...
+1!:hyper:
Hello everybody!
For all of you that dig Buckeye burl, a shot of my NS-5XL
SaWeet!!! Congrats!
Ditto. John's 5XL is the reason I ordered my fretless in that finish.
Many drooled over that bass at NAMM.

Oh and no multi-quote on the iOS app - sorry for the multiple replies John! ;)
That's one of the many reasons that I use the Safari browser on my iPhone & iPad...SO frustrating to use the iOS!:mad:
I think TB should have a profile gallery instead of just a profile picture. Then we could post pics of all our basses and amps. It would help us when we make future purchases. Most likely kick GAS (SAS) into high gear! :D
Excellent idea!
here's a little video i forgot about to post. please dont cringe too bad. lol
cheers!



amos

Awesome Sum! Love seeing live gig videos from our members. I can hear your Spector...sounding GOOD:bassist:
Sorry to say, both the IOS and Android apps are basically useless to me. I am to the point where I just use the browser if I am checking out the forums on my phone or iPad since I find it more difficult to use the app.

With the app, it's even tough to see who is posting things sometimes since it is tough to tell if they are quoting a post someone else made or typing it themselves. I read a thread way back about someone complaining about the app and the response to them was "if you don't like it, write your own app." Alrighty then. Sure, it is great someone takes the time to write an app but if it's easier to use the browser on the device, something is wrong there but hey, maybe i shoud write my own :)
EXACTLY on the iOS APP! I got so frustrated communicating with the APP developers and their "Oh well" attitude toward any fix.:eyebrow: :atoz:That was the line they gave...they told me that they couldn't duplicate the glitches that I was experiencing. :scowl: Then said if they can't duplicate the problem, then they can't fix it.:rolleyes: Safari Web browser for me!:smug:
 
its not even so much as that. yes i have the only ns94 in the club, that i know of, but that's not what bugs me. it's just a general context of just even replying to something, someone, etc., it's like wgas with what i have. im just a person who could probably afford a euro, even a usa if i wanted to break my family. :hiding: but i dont. i play with what i find to be a good spector and i love it. i just find it very demeaning and insulting that if im not playing a euro or above, no one cares what i say. so that's why i just quickly scan through the thread and dont really say anything anymore, until now. i feel like this club is getting lost in the "whose pecker is bigger" contest. maybe its me or has it gone that way? i know all spectors are beautiful and are insanely fatastic basses, but when someone puts something up for you guys opinion to listen or give criticism and maybe one person says anything, then you get irritated. i think to myself, "i bet if i had a usa or a euro, i'd get tons of replies".
but that's not the case. so i guess it is what it is and there's nothing i can say to change anything, but as all lovers of spector basses, we should all try to encourage each other and compliment or criticize each other to get the absolute best out of our basses and sounds. that's the spector family i joined. but it seems to somehow got lost somewhere along the way and quite frankly, i really dont like the way things are now. on to your regular programming, i guess. like it or not, i just had to voice the way i feel to you guys.

I have a Legend P/J with EMGX and BQC along with a euro. I honestly like playing my legend more than my Euro Zebop. Just because the nut width is smaller and it just seems to feel better playing. But, one thing I can always say is this, I have never seen a person on this board not willing to help ANYONE with ANYTHING. It actually amazes me sometimes that people you have never met besides chatting on TalkBass or Facebook will bend over backwards for fellow Spector players. I think a lot has to do with the beauty of the instruments combined with an amazing sound. There is also a ton of professional artists using Legends and other NON- USA Spectors. These are people who can have anything they want, but prefer a certain model for a reason. Play what ya like, how ya like, I think of this as a family. I hope you stick around, I always feel the more the merrier.
 
IN!

And back from a much needed vacation. Although, five days without a bass to play was tough. Especially with these sitting home without me....
Another reason that I take one with me every where that I go.:bassist: I just love to PLAY!
Icebox... I think I am the only NS-2C collector here....or probably ANYWHERE...lol..if there is another, I would love to chat with him!
I'll find the name...I know they were in the Ampeg Portaflex Fliptop club...I'll let you know when I figure it out. :)
One thread on here just awared me that there was a cheap NS2A line a while back. I remember playing this KILLER Spector (thought it had duel soapbars) in a Sam Ash in NYC. I looked at the price tag, it said around $800 and it had NS2 in the title, which confused the heck out of me. I flipped over the headstock and it said Korea on it, and figured it was a Legend that was mis tagged. I'm pretty sure it has a glossed neck as well but I'm not sure, it was over a week ago. Can anyone tell me what bass I might have played?
Was it a bolt-on or neck thru? If it was a bolt-on it was probably a Legend, Performer or Q4. If it was a neck-thru it could be a NS-94, NS-95, NS-2000/4 or 5.
 
+1!:hyper:

SaWeet!!! Congrats!

That's one of the many reasons that I use the Safari browser on my iPhone & iPad...SO frustrating to use the iOS!:mad:

Excellent idea!

Awesome Sum! Love seeing live gig videos from our members. I can hear your Spector...sounding GOOD:bassist:

EXACTLY on the iOS APP! I got so frustrated communicating with the APP developers and their "Oh well" attitude toward any fix.:eyebrow: :atoz:That was the line they gave...they told me that they couldn't duplicate the glitches that I was experiencing. :scowl: Then said if they can't duplicate the problem, then they can't fix it.:rolleyes: Safari Web browser for me!:smug:

I have a Legend P/J with EMGX and BQC along with a euro. I honestly like playing my legend more than my Euro Zebop. Just because the nut width is smaller and it just seems to feel better playing. But, one thing I can always say is this, I have never seen a person on this board not willing to help ANYONE with ANYTHING. It actually amazes me sometimes that people you have never met besides chatting on TalkBass or Facebook will bend over backwards for fellow Spector players. I think a lot has to do with the beauty of the instruments combined with an amazing sound. There is also a ton of professional artists using Legends and other NON- USA Spectors. These are people who can have anything they want, but prefer a certain model for a reason. Play what ya like, how ya like, I think of this as a family. I hope you stick around, I always feel the more the merrier.

thank you guys! :bassist:
 
Got some outdoors pics today but the light wasn't great. Still I think the basses look pretty decent.

I don't want to bombard the thread with 2 dozen pics so I'll just post a few for now and save the rest for each subsequent "In!" post in each new thread.

US NS Family pic:

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A couple more of the UV 5XL:

UV5XL_front_body_side1_zps0048b567.gif


UV5XL_head_back_zps3a3699eb.gif


Blue NS-5XL:

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NS5XL_Blue_back_head_zps1bee048d.gif


Coda 5XL:

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Coda5XL_back_head_zpsa5f0de55.gif

Beautiful basses Bunk!!
 
well now that i have everyone's attention around here, i have thought about what i said and i still feel that way. some may argue, but, it also has been brought to my conscience how fast these threads fly and it's near to impossible, unless you have ample time, to read everyone's posts. so with that i hope i didnt piss any of you off. if i did, then i guess i did. for those of you who actually read what i had to say, thank you for taking a moment to read what i said. i know, this isnt therapy. but i rely on you guys as fellow musicians, bassists, and spector lovers to give me as much help and support as you can so we can all achieve that goal of having that top notch tone that stuart spector envisioned his dream with. some get closer than others, but most of us can get pretty close with some really great upgrades and mods. this is by far the best and coolest thread on the forum ;) so let's keep it that way and take a little extra time to help each other out. and by the way, all of you who have acquired new spectors, they are all outstanding pieces of work. i hope you enjoy them to the limit they will take you. here's a little video i forgot about to post. please dont cringe too bad. lol
cheers!



amos


Dude, you guys are tight! Looks like it was a fun gig. And I do hear you on feeling like your posts are overlooked- but I do enjoy reading what everyone has to say, and I've enjoyed your posts as well as those by our other club members. :bassist:
 
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