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#91,181
avi said:
Nice! I used to love Blue Steels too but I kept breaking strings. It was a million years ago but after breaking three or four I moved on. Let us know if you have a good experience. Might be inclined to try them again.
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Yeah, I used to love them back in the day. I'm not sure why I stopped using them, because they sound fantastic. I'm going to try to record something today or tomorrow. Now, I'm just concentrating on what kind of longevity they have.

What concerns me, is my current string of choice, Dunlop Super Brights, seem to have somewhat limited availability, as does my potential new string of choice, Dean Markely Blue Steels. My 3rd place choice, DR High Beams, have been pretty inconsistent lately, but they're always available. I don't buy strings as often, since I have a way to rejuvenate old strings and make them sound new again, but I like having a small supply of new strings available. I'm probably gonna try to stock up on a few sets of Blue Steels, Super Brights, and I'm definitely gonna try those Apex strings that @BrentSimons mentioned.

BrentSimons said:
Hey Guys,
If you are enjoying your DM Blue Steels, give Apex strings a try. Apex was formed by the original folks from Dean Markley. The Cryos I bought lasted a very long time and even survived a couple of restrings when I took them off and put them on different basses! I used Blue Steels in the 90s. Loved the tone but they always felt "sticky" to me? The Apex strings have a slightly smoother feel. I've attached a sound clip of the Apex Cryos on my Euro 4LX. Please excuse the terrible playing!
Happy Memorial Day,
Stay healthy y'all,
Brent

Apex® Bass Strings - Apex® Strings

The TalkBass String Comparison Sound Clip Thread!
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Definitely gonna try these out! Thanks for the heads up! I also agree that Blue Steels do seem a wee bit "grabbier" than the High Beams or the Super Brights. Nothing that's ridiculous, but I did notice it. Thanks for the clip, your playing was great and it gave me a pretty solid idea of what the strings sound like.

If these are close to Blue Steels, I'll be pleased. AND they cost LESS monies than Blue Steels! WINNAH!
 
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#91,183
I put DCBs with a DG tone capsule in this monstrosity:

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Like a bunch of angry, growly hornets they are :cool:
 
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#91,187
Hey guys, hope everyone is fine. I'm new here, from Brazil and a Spector head myself. Always read this topic. Let me tell you guys that it is very hard to find Spector basses here in Brazil, especially USA made ones.

So when I knew I would spend 9 days in NYC in June, I started looking for an USA made Spector bass to bring it home. Finally found one that I absolutely loved - and now I'm counting the days to arrive in NYC and touch it for the first time, like it's my baby (lol).

It comes with the OHSC and all.

Thing is, as long as this bass is my crown jewel, I could never let it be dispatched by the airline -- and I would be forced to do so if I bring the OHSC home with me.

As much as I hate to depart from this OHSC, I really need to sell it.

So, I'd like to know couple of things, if anyone can help me on this:

- How much a OHSC goes for? I'm willing to make a competitive price, considering the scenario above
- Would any of you be interested in buying this OHSC from me - or even trade it for a Mono gigbag?

Preferably, I'd like to deliver this OHSC in person.
I'll stay in a Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, NYC, from June 19th to June 27th.
I would also have no problems shipping the OHSC (shipping costs by the buyer), but could only do so on June 19th, when I'll have it in my hands.

Thanks in advance.

Andrews.
 
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#91,193
Rod Harder said:
You might say that USA Spector basses are my "Forte" ;).
Sneaking in ahead of First Friday with 4 of my 6 USA Spector Forte custom basses.
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My favourites are the purple, red that you just got, then the blue and finally the X.

Eldon Tyrell said:
Happy FF Spector Friends,
No news here. Still have my black and white beauties and still trying to sell the cherry burst (or pumpkin burst as someone here on TB called it ;-)

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I really like the one you're selling. I'm telling you and I will keep saying it - it looks better than the one you based it off of :)
 
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#91,194
Katoosie said:
My favourites are the purple, red that you just got, then the blue and finally the X.


I really like the one you're selling. I'm telling you and I will keep saying it - it looks better than the one you based it off of :)
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My wife keeps telling me the same too. She thinks I am stupid selling the red one. She is probably right. I might take it back (as it is not selling anyway) and sell the black one instead. Cannot have both :unsure:
 
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#91,200
For those interested in hearing some godly Spector NS2 tone...
I Just re-released my last album on all digital platforms. Hope you dig it!!

The track Disintegration is very Tool-esque... :D Bass driven!



:bassist: **Drops ninja smoke bomb and disappears into the studio to write a new album** :bassist:
 
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