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#77,361
Eddie LeBlanc said:
Uhhh... they are not real........
I guess the big question is which Spector, and why is it needing refinishing? Is something wrong with the finish?

Personally, I'd think most any refinishing on a USA Spector likely reduces it's value. On a Euro or Asian maybe not so much. But that's just me.
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Yeah decals aren't authentic, but would go some way to retaining the details. But could also just not paint over the details too.

It's a euro, and considering a refinish to change up to a preferred color. I'm after a refin in white and where I'm from, these literally never come up for sale and would need to buy internationally to get one. The cost of that would be more than what I paid even with the cost of a refin included.

Just looking at what people think as to the effect of it being devalued in a major way.
 
#77,362
fastback said:
Yeah decals aren't authentic, but would go some way to retaining the details. But could also just not paint over the details too.

It's a euro, and considering a refinish to change up to a preferred color. I'm after a refin in white and where I'm from, these literally never come up for sale and would need to buy internationally to get one. The cost of that would be more than what I paid even with the cost of a refin included.

Just looking at what people think as to the effect of it being devalued in a major way.
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Fyi, I've talked with Pat Wilkins, regarding logos. As long as you have a valid serial #, he can pretty much reproduce authentic logos via 3d printing. That, and he's one of the most highly-regarded finishing guys in the business.
 
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#77,364
I wouldn't hesitate to refinish a euro, especially from someone like Pat Wilkins. Particularly if it's damaged.
I wouldn't expect the value to go up but it should keep it's value. Unless it's one of the early all maple ones then I wouldn't even be concerned about the wording and number on the back of the headstock. Especially if you have pictures and documentation. That's just me...
 
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#77,366
cavemanbass said:
Looks like a good deal even with $200 shipping.
Being new to Spector, can you tell me the difference between a Rebop and a regular Euro? Thanks!
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The biggest difference is the Rebop is a bolt on version.
 
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#77,367
rovito said:
The HZs are more traditional sounding IMHO. I think people go to active EMGs looking for the hyped more aggressive tone and that's why they don't like the HZs because they are not as aggressive.
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Makes sense. I actually like that aspect of them. They make the bass more of a chameleon, you can dial in more bite with the preamp/pedals/Amp EQ or back it off and emphasize the warmth depending on your situation.
 
#77,368
cavemanbass said:
Looks like a good deal even with $200 shipping.
Being new to Spector, can you tell me the difference between a Rebop and a regular Euro? Thanks!
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Bolt on really and the neck is not as sticky as the neck-thru regular Euro. So if you like the feel of wood in your fretting hand then you're looking good at a Rebop.
 
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cavemanbass said:
Looks like a good deal even with $200 shipping.
Being new to Spector, can you tell me the difference between a Rebop and a regular Euro? Thanks!
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Aside from what's been mentioned, Rebop usually has the passive EMG HZ pickups where the Euro has the active EMGs and other pickups (and preamps) depending on model:

- Euro LX: newer models have EMG, Bartolini, or Aguilar pickups depending on color/finish; older models have EMG pickups. These have the Tonepump preamp.

- Euro LT: these have the Bartolini pickups and Darkglass preamp. Newer ones have EMG pickups, think some have Tonepump. The LT have chambered bodies to make them lighter than the LX, but in reality it's only a few ounces and you can find some LXs that are lighter.

There are also older Euros (non-LX) which had EMG pickups and Tonepump pre, but I think some may have had other preamps (not 100% sure about this).

- Rebops tend to be lighter than the Euros.

- Rebops usually had the soapbar pickups though there was a short run of models with P/J configuration.

- Rebops got a name change the last couple of years. Now called the Eurobolt and these are a P/J configuration with Aguilar pickups. Note that the pickup spacing is closer together than on the Euro due to deep insert neck pocket on bolt-on.

There is also a short scale model bolt-on called the Bantam.
 
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I have two Codas. One was turned passive and the other stock. I put EMG J pickups in both bypassing everything and going straight to the output Jack. Now I'm thinking I want to add the Tone pump Jr back into the path. Will it work with active pickups and if so where can I find a second TPjr?
 
#77,371
During my short run of Spectors I did prefer the Rebops more than the Euros I've played. Something about the Rebops necks feel fast and less grabby than the Euros. All personal preference of course. If I were to get back on the Spector line a Tobacco burst Rebop would be a good choice!


I see the Rebop just sold on reverb I'm guessing @cavemanbass is the new owner. Congrats!
 
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sonojono said:
During my short run of Spectors I did prefer the Rebops more than the Euros I've played. Something about the Rebops necks feel fast and less grabby than the Euros. All personal preference of course. If I were to get back on the Spector line a Tobacco burst Rebop would be a good choice!


I see the Rebop just sold on reverb I'm guessing @cavemanbass is the new owner. Congrats!
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Not me, but I was tempted! A euro is definitely in my future, probably a natural finish / maple neckthru.
For now I have a Legend in process of refinishing and electronics upgrade.
 
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#77,375
Never thought a "plain" white bass could be so pretty. Figured I'd get a shot of her on my stand for the first time...give her a feel for what being on a stage will be like (sort of). :D

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#77,378
Dear fellows, I am looking for informations. Because I could potentially enter the Spector owners ranks.
I am watching an SSD NS 2000/5, but I won't be able to try it beforehand. What I am looking for is a bass with 35" scale and narrow bridge, and it ticks these boxes. The only thing I bother about is neck dive. This is the model with narrow headstock, arrow-shaped. Do you know if the bass tends to become orizontal when you play seated?
 
#77,379
welcome @Ji ji Hard to say ahead of time if it will exhibit neck dive or not, so much of that depends on a number of factors. but generally speaking, nearly all Spectors are very well balanced basses. Can you find out how much the bass weighs overall?, because my experience has been if you have a Spector that overall weighs between 8.5~9 to 10 lbs, it will balance very well. much lighter than that, and you might have a bass that doesn't have enough booty in the body. That, and a good strap can solve all but the worst of neck dive.
 
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Holdsg said:
welcome @Ji ji Hard to say ahead of time if it will exhibit neck dive or not, so much of that depends on a number of factors. but generally speaking, nearly all Spectors are very well balanced basses. Can you find out how much the bass weighs overall?, because my experience has been if you have a Spector that overall weighs between 8.5~9 to 10 lbs, it will balance very well. much lighter than that, and you might have a bass that doesn't have enough booty in the body. That, and a good strap can solve all but the worst of neck dive.
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+1 to all of this.

But basses that have some neck dive when standing won't really have much neck dive when seated, at least from my experience.
 
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