Ok, it didn't look very aesthetic to me. Is that a necessary evil on a multi-scale instrument?
And is the nut brass or plastic?
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Ok, it didn't look very aesthetic to me. Is that a necessary evil on a multi-scale instrument?
And is the nut brass or plastic?
Oooo I don't know about selling a Euro to get one, I wouldn't. I'd trade my Rebop and offer some cash, but I'd keep my Euro. That's just me, though
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Looks pretty awful to me. And is not necessary if the headstock is tilted on the bass. They are used on Fenders and those type of headstocks.
I don't know if it is necessary on a Multi-Scale.
Definitely not a brass but and whatever it is i'll Be honest it looks pretty terribly cut, like dang, that looks ugly and that retainer doesn't help it at all. You'd think they would design the retainers so they'd serve to hold the strings both down AND perfectly perpendicular to the nut so the strings aren't pulling in either direction in the slots but rather the retainers themselves. It's something you don't really have to worry about with the brass ones cuz they're so solid but with plastic ones they will wear over time and will probably need replaced down the road if you play a lot ... plus I'm of the opinion that a brass nut is an integral part of a Spector; I wouldn't a Spector without one.
It's ultimately your call on selling your Euro 4LX. Personally, I wouldn't.
I'd definitely keep the Euro.
I've had a few basses with string retainers like that and to me their pretty much a PITA when you go to restring. Then again, I have a pretty particular process I go by when I'm restringing my basses. It's made all that much easier with Spector's quick release bridge. I'd feel like I was going backwards.
Man I need to stop typing lengthy responses on my phone, because when I reread my posts and see all my horrible grammatical and spelling errors it's embarrassing hahaha 
it looks very much like an after thought.
Not necessary on multi scale but apparently it is on this head stock.
the dingwall combustion's use one as well. A great many basses have one or another depending on the headstock design.
A few little items on the Dimensions could have been done, to make it a really remarkable bass. Shame. Could have been done. Attention to detail has been a long standing Spector tradition.
Dingwall has proven that an import multiscale can be a legitimate professional instrument. The Dimension would've benefited from a truly angled back headstock to eliminate the string tree and more robust hardware, but that would add to the final selling price. It may not seen like much, but when you multiply a small amount over thousands of units built, it adds up.
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Keep the Euro. In my opinion, the Euro LX is basically the classic Spector sound. The Dimension does not have that classic sound. It is different. That's not a knock, but I'd only think you should make that switch if you were really tuning way down for a band and it would make a big difference for you. Maybe if you don't like the classic sound as much could be a factor. Secondly, it is nice, but you are still ditching a Czech made bass for an Indonesian one.My point is don't make the switch for the shiny new thing. There has to be a reason for it.
I agree. That said, a USA version could have the added quality given how much one wants to spend.
I'd be inclined to get a US model if the shop can keep the QC up.
I understand responses from non-musicians, but I can't tell you how many 'musicians' look at me cock-eyed when I mention Spector. 'Oh, you mean Schecter?!'
Yup. I usually just say "Yeah. That's what I meant...". Once they think it's a Schecter, it becomes less appealing for someone to try and make off with it.
Totally agree with you guys, that looks pretty awful. Definitely not necessary on a tilt back headstock and, if the designer is inventive and creative enough(i.e. Sheldon Dingwall), you can come up with something that eliminates the need for a string retainer AND still have a flat headstock.
It's hard to see at this angle, but...
On the Canadian Afterburners, the headstock is flat. In order to avoid having a string retainer, Sheldon came up with the idea to countersink the tuning machines so they sit lower.
It's a little easier to see in this pic;
I really prefer the look of a tilt back headstock. At this moment, my Forte 5 is the only bass I have that has a tilt back headstock.
Speaking of Forte 5's, I found an ancient pic of my original Forte 5, along with a Spalted Maple Euro 4 I had!
I can't remember if this was a NAMM show bass, but I do remember that I had to wait until after NAMM to get it. And it came in a gig bag.
Sorry for the long post, folks. This is my routine after gigs, come home, unwind on the interwebz, take a shower(so the wife doesn't kick me out of bed), pass out. I'm now at the "take a shower" stage...;-)
Thanks for all the replies in regards to my Dimension questions. I have to admit, when I was looking at these basses on Reverb yesterday, I saw that thing in a close-up picture and thought it was maybe a cheap knock-off bass due to the crappy looking string retainer and the awful plastic looking nut.
I'm relatively new to Spector, as I only own one Euro4LX. But it is hands-down the nicest bass I've ever had my hands on, let alone owned. I was thinking based on price, that the Dimensions were similar to the Euro basses. The Dimension I saw in photos didn't compare with my Euro, hence my inquiry. I'll be keeping my Euro. I may just put the money into a HAZ now. Maybe some day down the road, the used market on the Dimensions will be there and I can pick one up when I wouldn't need to sell my current Spector. Thanks!
I'm relatively new to Spector, as I only own one Euro4LX. But it is hands-down the nicest bass I've ever had my hands on, let alone owned. I was thinking based on price, that the Dimensions were similar to the Euro basses. The Dimension I saw in photos didn't compare with my Euro, hence my inquiry. I'll be keeping my Euro. I may just put the money into a HAZ now. Maybe some day down the road, the used market on the Dimensions will be there and I can pick one up when I wouldn't need to sell my current Spector. Thanks!
What's your opinion on the new US 9V Haz with the dip switches vs. classic 9v HAZ? Are they comparable enough?
This one... gotta tell you folks. My first audition for a metal band. I arrive with my new and shiny USA NS5XL. I think we hadn't started playing yet, and one of the guitarists says: "Why don't you buy a better bass? Doesn't need to be a Fender, Squier are also excellent"
I understand responses from non-musicians, but I can't tell you how many 'musicians' look at me cock-eyed when I mention Spector. 'Oh, you mean Schecter?!'
Always XD
At the same time thinking they spent a ton and have maximum quality on their 1000.00 charvell.
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