SPECTOR® Club - Part 74

[Aragorn35016]

Who/where is BAS? Sounds like a great place to buy bass rigs.

British Audio Service, mostly do repairs, (specialize in British amps of all types) but every once in a while they have a TE gem to sale! Edit: I went back and looked, they refurbed if for a guy that does some photo stuff for them and he ended up selling it through him, I got it with a brand new TE amp cover for 300 bucks, which has been the best money Ive ever spent.

Here she is!

And when that wont do it I have this:

Tracebassplayer knows, from his own experience with his that if this head wont do it nothing will!

 

[ynot12]

I played my Coda 5XL DLX thru a MarkBass MicroMark801 and it distorted so bad when playing off the B string, thought it was going to BLOW Must not be rated for the lowend freq. of a 5er.

Ice, I remember when you first posted about that and it still surprises me. I'm wondering if that floor model had been abused as I have not had issues with any of the 5-strings I've played on my MicroMark 801. Top quality practice amp IMO.

 

[husky123]

Ice, I remember when you first posted about that and it still surprises me. I'm wondering if that floor model had been abused as I have not had issues with any of the 5-strings I've played on my MicroMark 801. Top quality practice amp IMO.

Also, I think Ice runs his bass at 100% and treble at 75%. That could explain a lot why the front end of that amp is getting blown up.

 

[awilkie84]

Ice, I remember when you first posted about that and it still surprises me. I'm wondering if that floor model had been abused as I have not had issues with any of the 5-strings I've played on my MicroMark 801. Top quality practice amp IMO.

It could be his bass. My P-bass w/ 1/4-pounder will distort ANY cab I put it through, unless I turn the bass down on the amp. And this is with the pick-up backed up to flush with the guard.

 

[D.A.R.K.]

British Audio Service, mostly do repairs, (specialize in British amps of all types) but every once in a while they have a TE gem to sale! Edit: I went back and looked, they refurbed if for a guy that does some photo stuff for them and he ended up selling it through him, I got it with a brand new TE amp cover for 300 bucks, which has been the best money Ive ever spent.

Here she is!

Man, that amp is just amazing sounding. I missed one in awesome condition for 200 bucks recently and have been kicking myself ever since...

 

[Aragorn35016]

Who/where is BAS? Sounds like a great place to buy bass rigs.

Man, that amp is just amazing sounding. I missed one in awesome condition for 200 bucks recently and have been kicking myself ever since...

Yup and this one has been went through top to bottom, I use it for 90% of everything i do, it has 0 problems keeping up with a bassman/ 212 equipped guitar player, prolly the loudest combo amp I've ever had! If it breaks down, parts are cheap and I have the know how to work on it, though that hopefully won't happen anytime soon, I'd be very sad if it was lost in some catastrophic episode!

 

[Torn Bassist]

This might help you a bit. Aguilar posted this video not too long ago with a demo of their different P pickups. That hot P pickup really sounds amazing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1exrD10v4mg

This is a great video, thanks for posting!

 

[Tracebassplayer]

NSD alert...

That's very cool, what color did you find?

Well, lemme start by saying I got this 89 NS-2A from THE ORIGINAL OWNER
It was purchased in 91 at (I forget tthename of the music store) in Boston, MA. Moved to Wyoming then to JAPAN and back to the USA.
I think it has the original strings on it. It hasn't been played much. no scrathes, buckle rash, etc. It does have a coupe nicks on the top edge of the headstock, though, and a finish crack from one of the tuner screw to the other and up to a third. not into the wood though AFAICS.

SN = N-144x ... Hey Phat, What can I get for info off the SN?


It's a ... and get this, I've never seen one like this....

Not to be confused with a cherry burst...

This is is ...FLAMED cherry burst !!!
Not completely flamed, mostly just the upper horn and upper edge of the wings. The lower wing edge not so prominent. Almost like it was going to be flamed finish and someone changed their mind but left some of the flaming on the wing.
I think it loooooks coooool.

it is light on the lemon center actually more a - I dunno what but, not so "mostly" bright yellow like the usual cherry burst, It has a really nice fade.
I've never been a "xxx burst" kinda guy but I REEEEEALY like this one. I think it's the most gorgeous burst anything I've seen.
I've taken the strings off to do a really good detailed cleaning and a setup.

But, Here's a couple pics... before the cleaning started...

 

[Tracebassplayer]

British Audio Service, mostly do repairs, (specialize in British amps of all types) but every once in a while they have a TE gem to sale! Edit: I went back and looked, they refurbed if for a guy that does some photo stuff for them and he ended up selling it through him, I got it with a brand new TE amp cover for 300 bucks, which has been the best money Ive ever spent.

Here she is!

And when that wont do it I have this:

Tracebassplayer knows, from his own experience with his that if this head wont do it nothing will!

SWEEEEEEET combo !

Beast of an amp head that AH1200SM

COOL Rating - increased..

 

[worshiprocker]

I'm gassing pretty hard for a Trace Elliot combo to jam with for small gigs and at home now..... I had to turn down one that was distorting.

I just got home from a benefit show we played for a lady fight with breast cancer. This hits home for me as my mom is a survivor.

It was soo much fun, we got Guitar Center to donate a squier strat and all the bands signed it. We raised $1500 and it was just a great night! hopefully some pictures will surface sooner than later. Just thought I would share with you all.

 

[peledog]

I'm gassing pretty hard for a Trace Elliot combo to jam with for small gigs and at home now..... I had to turn down one that was distorting.

I just got home from a benefit show we played for a lady fight with breast cancer. This hits home for me as my mom is a survivor.

It was soo much fun, we got Guitar Center to donate a squier strat and all the bands signed it. We raised $1500 and it was just a great night! hopefully some pictures will surface sooner than later. Just thought I would share with you all.

Nice! Great way to raise money and awareness.

 

[Tracebassplayer]

I'm gassing pretty hard for a Trace Elliot combo to jam with for small gigs and at home now..... I had to turn down one that was distorting.

I just got home from a benefit show we played for a lady fight with breast cancer. This hits home for me as my mom is a survivor.

It was soo much fun, we got Guitar Center to donate a squier strat and all the bands signed it. We raised $1500 and it was just a great night! hopefully some pictures will surface sooner than later. Just thought I would share with you all.

There are a lot of TE combo variations to choose from..
2x10, 4x10, 15" cabs, front port, rear port, w/ or w/out the fostex horn, and several amp sizes to fit just about any gig size.

My Mom is also a cancer survivor... twice !

Sounds like you guys did a great job at the fund raiser.

 

[Mr.Bassie720]

I'm gassing pretty hard for a Trace Elliot combo to jam with for small gigs and at home now..... I had to turn down one that was distorting.

I just got home from a benefit show we played for a lady fight with breast cancer. This hits home for me as my mom is a survivor.

It was soo much fun, we got Guitar Center to donate a squier strat and all the bands signed it. We raised $1500 and it was just a great night! hopefully some pictures will surface sooner than later. Just thought I would share with you all.

Beautiful!!! Well done Defy Tolerance!

 

[Mr.Bassie720]

NSD alert...

Well, lemme start by saying I got this 89 NS-2A from THE ORIGINAL OWNER
It was purchased in 91 at (I forget tthename of the music store) in Boston, MA. Moved to Wyoming then to JAPAN and back to the USA.
I think it has the original strings on it. It hasn't been played much. no scrathes, buckle rash, etc. It does have a coupe nicks on the top edge of the headstock, though, and a finish crack from one of the tuner screw to the other and up to a third. not into the wood though AFAICS.

SN = N-144x ... Hey Phat, What can I get for info off the SN?


It's a ... and get this, I've never seen one like this....

Not to be confused with a cherry burst...

This is is ...FLAMED cherry burst !!!
Not completely flamed, mostly just the upper horn and upper edge of the wings. The lower wing edge not so prominent. Almost like it was going to be flamed finish and someone changed their mind but left some of the flaming on the wing.
I think it loooooks coooool.

it is light on the lemon center actually more a - I dunno what but, not so "mostly" bright yellow like the usual cherry burst, It has a really nice fade.
I've never been a "xxx burst" kinda guy but I REEEEEALY like this one. I think it's the most gorgeous burst anything I've seen.
I've taken the strings off to do a really good detailed cleaning and a setup.

But, Here's a couple pics... before the cleaning started...

Wicked! That's a prime example of why NS-2As are probably the best bang for the buck in the Spector world. Them and the CRFMsand Euro-4s of course.

 

[Wolf Tower 5]

I'm gassing pretty hard for a Trace Elliot combo to jam with for small gigs and at home now..... I had to turn down one that was distorting.



I just got home from a benefit show we played for a lady fight with breast cancer. This hits home for me as my mom is a survivor.



It was soo much fun, we got Guitar Center to donate a squier strat and all the bands signed it. We raised $1500 and it was just a great night! hopefully some pictures will surface sooner than later. Just thought I would share with you all.

Awesome job Donny. I'll shoot you a PM. In April I'll be at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for the yearly FireFighter convention. They do a "pink heels" benefit for cancer patients and survivors. I'll grab some T-Shirts for you and your mom. They travel all across the country in Pink Fire Trucks delivering flowers, shirts and support to all those battling cancer. They are actually based out of Phoenix , AZ. It a very impressive display of support when 7-10 pink Fire trucks show up at your door and have acknowledgement of the battle people go through fighting cancer. You can request a stop whenever they are in the area. The 2014 tour schedule isn't out, so get your names in now. Link Removed
We all know someone or some of us have battled cancer, it's evil, it's sly, it's clever, you've got to go after those little parasites with every ounce of fight in you.

 

[Tracebassplayer]

So, I see a few differences in my 2 Haz Copy preamps...
both say E2-003A behind the battery hold down.. The one outside the cavity says KRAMER an DC-1-VO

but, I can't see... wait...hold the phone..
The one IN the bass says SPECTOR...?????? and 3-V-O

 

[Torn Bassist]

NSD alert...

Well, lemme start by saying I got this 89 NS-2A from THE ORIGINAL OWNER
It was purchased in 91 at (I forget tthename of the music store) in Boston, MA. Moved to Wyoming then to JAPAN and back to the USA.
I think it has the original strings on it. It hasn't been played much. no scrathes, buckle rash, etc. It does have a coupe nicks on the top edge of the headstock, though, and a finish crack from one of the tuner screw to the other and up to a third. not into the wood though AFAICS.

SN = N-144x ... Hey Phat, What can I get for info off the SN?


It's a ... and get this, I've never seen one like this....

Not to be confused with a cherry burst...

This is is ...FLAMED cherry burst !!!
Not completely flamed, mostly just the upper horn and upper edge of the wings. The lower wing edge not so prominent. Almost like it was going to be flamed finish and someone changed their mind but left some of the flaming on the wing.
I think it loooooks coooool.

it is light on the lemon center actually more a - I dunno what but, not so "mostly" bright yellow like the usual cherry burst, It has a really nice fade.
I've never been a "xxx burst" kinda guy but I REEEEEALY like this one. I think it's the most gorgeous burst anything I've seen.
I've taken the strings off to do a really good detailed cleaning and a setup.

But, Here's a couple pics... before the cleaning started...

WOW, most of the Spector markings are still on the pickups...very cool! mine are rubbed off from years of playing and once said EMG Select because it's a 'no serial number' 1987 model before they changed the print. I also don't have the volute that was added on the later models but I got the original design Spector by Kramer case that looks similar to the cases I have for the NS2 basses. Here is a couple pictures of it.....

 

[Worldeeeter]

I think Rudy also did a tour with Dio

My 2nd bass was an Aria Pro II SB II Elite...the Rudy Sarzo sig model. I picked it up in 1989. I swear the first 5 frets were each 2" apart! Peavey ended up making an almost-identical model for Rudy when he switched to them.
Rudy's move to Spector is definitely an evolution; I know it was for me! I traded that Aria for my first Spector (NS-4CR) in 1997, and I haven't owned another brand since!

Oh, and speaking of Dio...

 

[Clearwave]

Here is number 1084. It's been played a lot more than yours. The Haz copy was kinda shot when I got so I put in a tone pump and new EMGs in it.

Its a nice bass, I've been playing it a lot lately. I think I'm going to switch back to the black hardware today.

 

[Clearwave]

Whenever I think of Rudy Sarzo, I think of the Sarzo Peavey bass he was involved with when I was a young lad. It looked pretty cool, it was Spector-esque...a little more pointy.