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Thanks for the information.And like those pictures you snapped in the heat of the moment that you promised your ex-girlfriend were "like yeah, totally, completely-deleted", a nifty trick of the interwebs is its ability to cache old pages....
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A lot of the pictures are gone but the text is still there if you don't mind fumbling around through the wonky navigation.
Looking forward to your thoughts on the NYC on your legend. I like the demo that Donny posted back a few days ago.
If they'd drop the price another couple hundred dollars it'd be worth it. It didn't interfere with the playing and the way it sounded did it?
SaWeet Brad! Love to hear and see you playing out!here is an action shot of the 5MM at an impromptu set Sat night. I am really growing to love this bass, and with a few tweaks it's going to be off the charts!
The greatness of Spectors are meant to be shared publicly.
I'll try get a gig picture with Goldie posted either tonight's or Sunday's gig.
Very good synopsis of the various Flat wound strings, IMHO
Brother Chris Loe sent me a new set of Harris Roto Flats, I tried them for a month but just didn't care for the tone of them. Have you tried the EBMM Flats? The price on Labella's flats and also Fenders flats are what's keeping me from trying them. I like staying under $30 for strings except for the exception of the TI strings...that was a one time order. Though I'd love to try some Dogal Carbon flats...maybe after Christmas
Likewise. They are on my short list as well, as are the Nordstrand, perhaps paired with an East or Pope pre. The EMG sound is starting to annoy me. Must be getting old. Harrumph!
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There is some work involved in getting a HAZ Copy into a Euro cavity.
The holes will need to be reamed about 2mm larger to accommodate the larger pots of the HAZ copy board. (This can be done with a reamer.)
Also, the cavity itself will most likely need to be made larger as the HAZ copy boards are bigger then the cavity. (This you we will probably need a dremel.)
Regarding the knobs. They are called IE2b knobs. I tried to find them online but could never find them. You could order a set from Spector, but they are pretty expensive. I think $60 a set.
Wish I had an answer with some better news. :-(
Thanks for information Sam....I do not have anyone in town that I would trust with that kind of work and won't try myself either.
Looks like I need to find a good luthier somewhere close! If anyone in the club has a set of the right knobs for sale, please pm me. Thanks
That would look fabulous in Matte finish Carey
That was one of my custom NS-4H2 builds with ebony board that Todd priced for me.
Thank you! I really enjoy playing Goldie a lot and she is a looker for sure.And what a replacement bass you have there. WOW!!!
It might seem like just a number to some but really its a badge to the best club on earth. Proud to be #324
I've been playing Spector basses with Aggies pres/pups for the last 3 years, my ears have gotten used to "that" Aggie tone, so I know where you're coming from, but I'm really enjoying the EMG with US 9V HAZ difference. I like having variety in tones with a variety of Spector basses.
Also it depends on the genre of music that you're playing.
Very good synopsis of the various Flat wound strings, IMHO
Out of curiosity, has anyone kept in touch with Chris's family? I still watch that video of him playing his NS-4 to Beethoven and just looking as comfortable as heck playing it. I ended up buying my practice rig (TC Electronic BG250) on his recommendation. He always was saying something nice or encouraging to everyone. While I never met him personally, he always talked or answered or pm'd any question I ever had. Truly hope the best for his family.
I never even played it. There was no way I would have kept something with that kind of damage even if it was $200. I don't mind some scratches and normal wear of course.
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When an excessive amount of force or impact is exerted on wood, it chunks away. Due to the excellent paint adhesion that is typically achieved, the paint stays on the wood (for the most part). Then, they glue the chunk back in place, and label the remaining visual defect(s) as "cosmetic only". It looks a lot like surface cracking/crazing, as there is a breach in the paint from the initial break. If a CHUNK of wood comes off, that's not cosmetic. I wouldn't take that bass if someone paid me.
I had a BC Rich Warlock in high school. During a talent show rehearsal, I (being the idiot that I was), sat it on a chair while doing something. The bass slid off the chair, and hit the floor where the upper horn comes to a point. The point broke off clean (about 1/2" chunk). I glued it back on, and the only thing that could be seen was a hairline crack in the paint, and a tiny chip where the yellow primer showed. I traded that bass in for an Aria Pro II SB-II Elite (the Rudy Sarzo model) a few months later; the guy in the music store looked at it, said, "hmmm...just a crack", and gave me 50% of the purchase price in trade (because I bought it there). I kept my lip buttoned.
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When an excessive amount of force or impact is exerted on wood, it chunks away. Due to the excellent paint adhesion that is typically achieved, the paint stays on the wood (for the most part). Then, they glue the chunk back in place, and label the remaining visual defect(s) as "cosmetic only". It looks a lot like surface cracking/crazing, as there is a breach in the paint from the initial break. If a CHUNK of wood comes off, that's not cosmetic. I wouldn't take that bass if someone paid me.
I had a BC Rich Warlock in high school. During a talent show rehearsal, I (being the idiot that I was), sat it on a chair while doing something. The bass slid off the chair, and hit the floor where the upper horn comes to a point. The point broke off clean (about 1/2" chunk). I glued it back on, and the only thing that could be seen was a hairline crack in the paint, and a tiny chip where the yellow primer showed. I traded that bass in for an Aria Pro II SB-II Elite (the Rudy Sarzo model) a few months later; the guy in the music store looked at it, said, "hmmm...just a crack", and gave me 50% of the purchase price in trade (because I bought it there). I kept my lip buttoned.
Yea, that cosmetic damage goes about a half inch down into the body. I know because I picked out the pieces from inside the shipping box. It really sickened me but at the same time I came out ahead. I took that refund and for a little more money I bought my beautiful Euro in perfect condition. I win!
