SPECTOR® Owners Club

[PhatBasstard]

I didn't know they could do that.

The story they gave me was they used to do it all the time, but stopped due to "stability issues".
15 years for the first and nearly 10 for the second. No "stability issues"......

 

[Torn Bassist]

Which pickups do you prefer?

I have the standard EMG active pickups in all of my basses.

 

[NOLA Bass]

NSD!! I've always had a soft spot for this bass, and thanks to Jeff it now is here!! (I will also never get sick of that photo of the bass near the water)

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Oh man, I wanted this one so bad, but just could not pull the trigger after buying some amps/cabs. Congrats!!!!

 

[monsterthompson]

Some polarizing content on the Spector IG today.

 

[Torn Bassist]

NSD!! I've always had a soft spot for this bass, and thanks to Jeff it now is here!! (I will also never get sick of that photo of the bass near the water)

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Congratulations on your purchase....

 

[PhatBasstard]

For those of you talking Hipshot Extenders a few posts ago,
here's a recent, amazing customer service experience with them:
Hipshot Extenders don't work as advertised with small post tuners.

 

[Torn Bassist]

For those of you talking Hipshot Extenders a few posts ago,
here's a recent, amazing customer service experience with them:
Hipshot Extenders don't work as advertised with small post tuners.

Interesting to read about these design issues.

 

[Tracebassplayer]

And this just happened... Euro435LX Fingerboard...

 

[iceboxbass]

Some polarizing content on the Spector IG today.

Huh???

 

[iceboxbass]

View attachment 3182265 And this just happened... Euro435LX Fingerboard...

As in...these are available for purchasing now???

 

[graphics1988]

NSD!! I've always had a soft spot for this bass, and thanks to Jeff it now is here!! (I will also never get sick of that photo of the bass near the water)

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I had this bass for about a year or so......when i sold it to Jeff, my wife was not happy. It was (and still is) her fav bass that i played for her. LOL.... who knew that a wife would get mad if you SOLD a bass!! Lesson duly noted!

 

[leto]

Huh???

I assume he's referring to the person that posted some Spectors that had both gun and military related themes to them. And as you can imagine it stirred up the pot. Probably best left alone here on TB.

 

[monsterthompson]

I assume he's referring to the person that posted some Spectors that had both gun and military related themes to them. And as you can imagine it stirred up the pot. Probably best left alone here on TB.

Yes.

 

[xrob]

Hey all, I'm finally getting ready to purchase my first Spector after years of wanting one. I currently play a Steinberger and a few other instruments (Status, Dingwall) but I've always been a fan of the Spector tone. I am primarily interested in a Forte 5 and wanted to get some opinions regarding weight, neck profile etc. From what I've seen, I should be fine, but I'm here to ask the experts. If anyone has a lead on a used instrument in great shape, feel free to let me know. Thanks for the help!

Rob H

 

[Holdsg]

this one, is a particularly fine example, and priced to go

For Sale - Spector Euro-5JJ Limited Edition Darryl Anders (White)

 

[xrob]

Thanks for the quick link. I guess I should have clarified. I am pretty much looking for the stock (black) Forte 5. I'm not a huge fan of the gold or chrome hardware...so the black appeals to me. I like the "no frills" look of the Forte while still retaining the made in the USA quality (although I'm sure the Czech stuff is pretty nice too).

this one, is a particularly fine example, and priced to go

For Sale - Spector Euro-5JJ Limited Edition Darryl Anders (White)

 

[japhy4529]

Thanks for the quick link. I guess I should have clarified. I am pretty much looking for the stock (black) Forte 5. I'm not a huge fan of the gold or chrome hardware...so the black appeals to me. I like the "no frills" look of the Forte while still retaining the made in the USA quality (although I'm sure the Czech stuff is pretty nice too).

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[Torn Bassist]

Thanks for the quick link. I guess I should have clarified. I am pretty much looking for the stock (black) Forte 5. I'm not a huge fan of the gold or chrome hardware...so the black appeals to me. I like the "no frills" look of the Forte while still retaining the made in the USA quality (although I'm sure the Czech stuff is pretty nice too).

I thought I had seen a Forte in the classifieds but it wound up being a 6 string....

 

[japhy4529]

I can't believe I missed the Euro 4 Mike Starr that was on the used GC site today. It was listed at $1300. I'm still kicking myself for selling the one I bought from Jeff (it had a HAZ pre and sounded incredible). Of course, these are now about as rare as hens teeth...

 

[delucajohn2000]

Hey all, I'm finally getting ready to purchase my first Spector after years of wanting one. I currently play a Steinberger and a few other instruments (Status, Dingwall) but I've always been a fan of the Spector tone. I am primarily interested in a Forte 5 and wanted to get some opinions regarding weight, neck profile etc. From what I've seen, I should be fine, but I'm here to ask the experts. If anyone has a lead on a used instrument in great shape, feel free to let me know. Thanks for the help!

Rob H

I'm actually going to be listing my Forte 5 with Sims Super Quad pickups and Darkglass Tone Capsule in the next few days. Not sure if you would be interested.