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Posting this so it doesn't get mixed into tomorrow's FF, but also maybe someone is encouraged to add to their FF so I don't feel tempted to...No affiliation with GC but I've gotten most of my main players from them new or used, and always appreciate their return policy if something is a dud.

There's a gorgeous [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] I saw online yesterday and had a chance to check out and play this evening. In case anyone is interested, here are some additional photos and details!

Trans black gloss, with some nice flame and tiger striping, brass hardware, all looking in great condition, little wear on the tuners. Wearing some heavier gauge SS, maybe DR Lo Riders judging by the tension and lack of wraps.
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Not in the listing but has Schallers and a drop D tuner, though the drop tuner needs some tweaking - dropping went a bit flat, coming back up was a tad sharp.
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Decent nickel sized crater between the pups, but with the flaming it wasn't immediately noticeable unless in just the right light.
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Frets have a ton of life, thinking this had some set up attention at some point because it played super well for a 20 year old instrument. Can't tell if these are brass frets or if they need a polish, kinda had a greenish tint happening. This pic looks much more brass than in person. Also needs some intonation work but the fretboard was low and flat and only buzzed when I really dug in.
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Nice EMGs with BTS controls. Really punchy, big range, more so than I feel my Rebop with BTS has, though likely due to the woods used. Older model bridge without spring retainers on those saddles.
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Really gorgeous tiger striping on the back!
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Initially from the listing I thought this was going to be a slightly lighter blue shade but really it's transparent black, closer to a deep blue india ink. View attachment 4986300

Anyways, hope someone here picks it up, super nice player and really easy to move around the fretboard. If I didn't have my Forte 4 I would have been all over this. If it was a 5 I definitely would have!

That's actually a very early NS4CRFM, the smaller serial number in the bottom center of the headstock is a dead giveaway that's it's an early Czech made bass before they went to the Euro 4 model and the "NB" serial numbers.
 
That's actually a very early NS4CRFM, the smaller serial number in the bottom center of the headstock is a dead giveaway that's it's an early Czech made bass before they went to the Euro 4 model and the "NB" serial numbers.

Thanks for the correction, I should have referenced the archived bass guide again before posting. Fixed!
 
$4200 for a Euro 5LX?! [This invalid link has been removed]
Nice, you're slowly catching up in price to us in the EU! How great!

Yeah these signature Alex webster ones and others have long been super expensive over on this side of the pond. If you want more for your buck, you can find the limited edition Squid euro here and there for around 3k, brand new.
 
Happy FF. Since I will never be able to get a USA Spector, this is the best bass that I will ever have
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Nice, you're slowly catching up in price to us in the EU! How great!

Yeah these signature Alex webster ones and others have long been super expensive over on this side of the pond. If you want more for your buck, you can find the limited edition Squid euro here and there for around 3k, brand new.
Dang that would run at just under $8K NZD (if GC shipped down here). Getting into used USA-made territory at that price!
 
Happy FF, everyone!

No new pics here. The Matte family: Mossy, Woody, and Spalty :D

US NS2 (formerly know as Forte): Haunted Moss matte finish Swamp Ash body, Pau Ferro board, Doug Wimbish/thin neck profile, EMG-X pickups, Aguilar OBP-2 pre.
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Euro 77 LE: Natural matte Walnut body, Rosewood board, Seymour Duncan P pickup, Tonepump pre.
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Euro 2020 LE: Natural matte Spalted Maple top, Alder back, Ebony board, Aguilar H/C pickups, Aguilar OBP-2 pre.

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Happy FF, everyone!

No new pics here. The Matte family: Mossy, Woody, and Spalty :D

US NS2 (formerly know as Forte): Haunted Moss matte finish Swamp Ash body, Pau Ferro board, Doug Wimbish/thin neck profile, EMG-X pickups, Aguilar OBP-2 pre.
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Euro 77 LE: Natural matte Walnut body, Rosewood board, Seymour Duncan P pickup, Tonepump pre.
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Euro 2020 LE: Natural matte Spalted Maple top, Alder back, Ebony board, Aguilar H/C pickups, Aguilar OBP-2 pre.

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Every time I see a haunted moss looking bass, I feel like I'm having an episode.

God I want one so bad. I hate you and I hate @AudioTaper for making me like this.

It's so good! And unique. Haunted moss/green basses look so nice. The more "earthy" and "dirty" the better.
 

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