SPECTOR® Club - Part 70

[iceboxbass]

Maybe with flats it would sound "sweet & mellow", but as someone here once stated, "Putting flats on a Spector is like putting snow tires on a Ferrari".

HEY! I represent that remark! Plus when you live in snow country, you gotta do what you gotta do for transportation during 8+ months of snow.

 

[Torn Bassist]

Unfortunately not from what I understand, it took them much more time to produced a standard Coda than a Coda DLX, Jimmy was griping to me at NAMM about how much he hated hand shaping the pick guards...

Yeah, I would def get a custom pickguard made if I buy one.

I'm thinking a high gloss black with BEM would work but wouldn't mind having the option of a pick guard if the bass needed a little extra!

 

[Torn Bassist]

It's tempting me to try a 5 string at that price!!!

I was thinking the same thing, I could add it and have the extra string to start working with....

 

[iceboxbass]

Thanks man good to be back. I've been working a bunch for the last few months and am finally getting some of my life back...lol.

I hand't thought of replacing the whole rod. I thought that would require removing the fretboard, but if all I'd have to do is slide it out and replace it I might just do that.

Is it really that easy?

I've not replaced a truss rod personally but some here have. They said to pull off the string nut and with the truss rod nut cover off you can slide the truss rod right out. Good luck!

When the time is right I want a Coda P in black with a BEM neck, I think it will look cool without a pick guard but I also want it to look more traditional and simple.

Would a person be able to order one with a pick guard if they wanted it or is it not an option?

Great choice! And I'll second that! I'd put a white Pearl pick guard on it.

I'd also like to know about ordering a pick guard...I've thoughts with my Coda 5XL DLX

 

[iceboxbass]

Unfortunately no. All of the pick guards had to be hand fit and they determined it was just too time consuming.

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BUMMER Then I might have to handcraft my own...

 

[Torn Bassist]

BUMMER Then I might have to handcraft my own...

Your bass is beautiful just as it is ICE....

 

[iceboxbass]

but...I was also thinking I have my cool NS2 basses and now is the time for a traditional Coda P if it might be possible.

I thought Todd said he has one on order for the store? Unless it's already spoken for...if I had the funds I would've been calling Todd as soon as he announced it.

Here is a fantastic picture that Jeff sent me, I call it Ebony and Ivory....can you see the reason? lol

AMAZING!!! Love them both!

 

[iceboxbass]

Your bass is beautiful just as it is ICE....

Thanks Torn...I might just have some fun on PS...mostly one just wonders what it'd look like with a pick guard.

 

[superdick2112]

Thanks Torn...I might just have some fun on PS...mostly one just wonders what it'd look like with a pick guard.

A white pearl pickguard would look great on that bass (even with flats ), but it would be a shame to cover even a single grain of that gorgeous Bahama Blue goodness.

Maybe if it were attatched with 2-sided removable tape...

 

[Clearwave]

How are you liking the Scotts bass lessons?

I'm getting a lot from it. The first lessons I looked at were the walking bass ones. I learned really quickly that I suck at scales and arpeggios. So thats my main focus right now, I feel like I'm making progress and it's eventually going to open me up to lots of new stuff.

 

[FunkySpoo]

HEY! I represent that remark! Plus when you live in snow country, you gotta do what you gotta do for transportation during 8+ months of snow.

I just put a set of Sadowsky flats on my Euro5 for my classic Motown band. I'm kind of a fan of flats but I like rounds better generally but flats with this band sit in the mix much better.

 

[j.kernodle]

I'm getting a lot from it. The first lessons I looked at were the walking bass ones. I learned really quickly that I suck at scales and arpeggios. So thats my main focus right now, I feel like I'm making progress and it's eventually going to open me up to lots of new stuff.

that's where I started too. some of the basic stuff is a little too basic.

that. the arpeggio stuff and the soloing stuff over specific chord progressions. even if you never plan to solo you can use some of those ideas in your lines. he also has another video called the "most important lesson". that breaks down his practice regimen and philosophy and is honestly really damn inspiring.

 

[j.kernodle]

that's where I started too. some of the basic stuff is a little too basic.

that. the arpeggio stuff and the soloing stuff over specific chord progressions. even if you never plan to solo you can use some of those ideas in your lines. he also has another video called the "most important lesson". that breaks down his practice regimen and philosophy and is honestly really damn inspiring.

I'm getting a lot from it. The first lessons I looked at were the walking bass ones. I learned really quickly that I suck at scales and arpeggios. So thats my main focus right now, I feel like I'm making progress and it's eventually going to open me up to lots of new stuff.

also interesting how we rate ourselves. I consider you a good bassist bass on the stuff I've heard you post. there's always something to learn.

 

[e.rich]

Anyone know what the pickup config on this is? It caught my eye on the GC site because it looked weird. Ideas?

Their SKU is 109412887 if you want to check it out.

And speaking of pickguards, I also noticed that the price continues to drop like a stone on that Coda 4 lined fretless ($1199, SKU 109013697)

 

[iceboxbass]

A white pearl pickguard would look great on that bass (even with flats ), but it would be a shame to cover even a single grain of that gorgeous Bahama Blue goodness.

Maybe if it were attatched with 2-sided removable tape...

Definitely! I'm not drilling any holes into Big Blue. I'll most likely just do some Photo Shop...I'll wait for a solid black color Coda to put a PG on.

I'm getting a lot from it. The first lessons I looked at were the walking bass ones. I learned really quickly that I suck at scales and arpeggios. So thats my main focus right now, I feel like I'm making progress and it's eventually going to open me up to lots of new stuff.

The Walking Bass Lines lessons is where I'll be starting as well.

I just put a set of Sadowsky flats on my Euro5 for my classic Motown band. I'm kind of a fan of flats but I like rounds better generally but flats with this band sit in the mix much better.

2 Thumbs up! Yeah for what I play, CCM & Worship, Flats really hit the goal the best. But...when I'm in the mood for some rock I can dial in all the growl that I want, thanks to the Stainless Steel. GHS Precision SS Flats are very versatile!

that. the arpeggio stuff and the soloing stuff over specific chord progressions. even if you never plan to solo you can use some of those ideas in your lines. he also has another video called the "most important lesson". that breaks down his practice regimen and philosophy and is honestly really damn inspiring.

That video is thought provoking for sure.

And speaking of pickguards, I also noticed that the price continues to drop like a stone on that Coda 4 lined fretless ($1199, SKU 109013697)

Thats a Killer price for this bass! If it had 1 more string it'd be in my arsenal!

 

[Torn Bassist]

I'm getting a lot from it. The first lessons I looked at were the walking bass ones. I learned really quickly that I suck at scales and arpeggios. So thats my main focus right now, I feel like I'm making progress and it's eventually going to open me up to lots of new stuff.

I feel I wound up in the same situation, I was a lot better at scales and now I'm having to give it some thought (probably because I got so involved in learning cover songs) and the sad thing is when I was up on the scales it made it a lot easier to transcribe...we just get caught in the trap I guess and its cool to go back to the start and learn or refresh ourselves!

 

[CBNJ]

How is everyone doing today? Temps are starting to really drop here in NJ, I love it!

 

[superdick2112]

How is everyone doing today? Temps are starting to really drop here in NJ, I love it!

Did you happen to recently score a nice used satin black Euro 5-er for a smokin' price?

 

[johnsonabq]

I feel I wound up in the same situation, I was a lot better at scales and now I'm having to give it some thought (probably because I got so involved in learning cover songs) and the sad thing is when I was up on the scales it made it a lot easier to transcribe...we just get caught in the trap I guess and its cool to go back to the start and learn or refresh ourselves!

I'm wondering though. As I work through Roy's lessons, I find myself having more trouble than I should because I don't read music, at all. As a kid when I first learned theory I did, but after that all I needed to do in my career was was read chord charts. Sight reading has left from disuse and Tablature I'd never heard of until way later. My playing is completely based on my ear.

So, how important is reading in these lessons?

 

[Torn Bassist]

I've not replaced a truss rod personally but some here have. They said to pull off the string nut and with the truss rod nut cover off you can slide the truss rod right out. Good luck!

Great choice! And I'll second that! I'd put a white Pearl pick guard on it.

I'd also like to know about ordering a pick guard...I've thoughts with my Coda 5XL DLX

I think the white Pearl would work great.

that's where I started too. some of the basic stuff is a little too basic.

that. the arpeggio stuff and the soloing stuff over specific chord progressions. even if you never plan to solo you can use some of those ideas in your lines. he also has another video called the "most important lesson". that breaks down his practice regimen and philosophy and is honestly really damn inspiring.

I'm checking all of it out and some of it is basic but I don't think it hurts to listen to what he talks about as it is inspiring...

also interesting how we rate ourselves. I consider you a good bassist bass on the stuff I've heard you post. there's always something to learn.

That's is very true, always something to learn or get refreshed on!

Did you happen to recently score a nice used satin black Euro 5-er for a smokin' price?

That bass is in your part of the country and I can't believe it's at half price!