SPECTOR® Owners Club

[TK4261]

I put my 2024 NS-2J in the classifieds here if anyone might be interested. I also shot a Bass cover video with it today.

https://www.talkbass.com/classified...inish-8-1-lbs-1-5-nut-mint-condition.1681136/

 

[Relayer71]

I put my 2024 NS-2J in the classifieds here if anyone might be interested. I also shot a Bass cover video with it today.

https://www.talkbass.com/classified...inish-8-1-lbs-1-5-nut-mint-condition.1681136/

You need to change the name of your channel to: The Headless Bassman !
Man, that bass ticks off so many boxes for me... must... resist...

 

[RedNuk]

Just ordered some Gotoh GB350 tuners for my new-to-me Dimension because the stock tuners are really bad. I'm a bit upset about that, sure it's not a $5k bass, but it's not exactly $200 either. At least I'll shave off a bit of weight (not that it's heavy, but hey). The damn things don't keep it in tune, 2 are stiff and one you have to wind like 2 turns before even noticing a difference. Sheesh.

 

[Rod Harder]

Yeah, they're terrible. I put Hipshot Ultralights on mine.

 

[BrianVengeance]

Just ordered some Gotoh GB350 tuners for my new-to-me Dimension because the stock tuners are really bad. I'm a bit upset about that, sure it's not a $5k bass, but it's not exactly $200 either. At least I'll shave off a bit of weight (not that it's heavy, but hey). The damn things don't keep it in tune, 2 are stiff and one you have to wind like 2 turns before even noticing a difference. Sheesh.

You'll be happy with those. The stock for me weren't awful (lucky I suppose), but these are a meaningful improvement to be sure.

 

[RedNuk]

You'll be happy with those. The stock for me weren't awful (lucky Isuppose), but these are a meaningful improvement to be sure.

Yes I know, I have them on my 2 other Spectors
My Pulse II had the same stock tuners and they were ok (actually much better than those on the Dimension)

 

[humbuckaroo]

Just ordered some Gotoh GB350 tuners for my new-to-me Dimension because the stock tuners are really bad. I'm a bit upset about that, sure it's not a $5k bass, but it's not exactly $200 either. At least I'll shave off a bit of weight (not that it's heavy, but hey). The damn things don't keep it in tune, 2 are stiff and one you have to wind like 2 turns before even noticing a difference. Sheesh.

You can tighten the stock ones with a screwdriver... it helps keep in tune.

I've been considering changing the hardware (bridge and tuners) on my purple Ethos to chrome and if I do that I'll probably get Hipshots, but I'm fine with stock for now.

 

[Tracebassplayer]

red NS2A popped up local, for $800. looks to be in really good shape. seller is also a TB member, reputable. What are thoughts on these basses, for those that know?

If you dont, I will.... better hurry.

 

[Tracebassplayer]

They're okay… I have a set on my RST 5 and they're peeling up a bit (15-24th). But they look cool on stage.

Just need new tape from fretfx or somewhere you can find 1/4" or 3/16" w double sided sticky tape...

 

[Haji]

All of my Spectors are Korean. Three of them had crunchy tuners. My Intastella Ethos had a good set on it, but the other three have Hipshot Ultralites so that Ethos got them too. I have a set of USA's and three sets of Licensed Ultralites. The only difference I can tell is that the USA's can be reassembled opposite of how they came. They feel the same, they work just as well.

 

[Rod Harder]

If you dont, I will.... better hurry.

Hey Todd,

Good to see you around here! Where you hanging your hat these days?

 

[Tracebassplayer]

Hey Todd,

Good to see you around here! Where you hanging your hat these days?

I'm chillin in my toyhauler gig rig in Central Texas with my K9 kids. Playing Rocksmith and Search n Rescue. (struttin) HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

 

[Drifter8230]

I'm chillin in my toyhauler gig rig in Central Texas with my K9 kids. Playing Rocksmith and Search n Rescue. (struttin) HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!View attachment 7459906

Looks like an East German/Czech German Shepherd to me

 

[Tracebassplayer]

Looks like an East German/Czech German Shepherd to me

You'd be pretty close if not korrect... Von Schultz line from Germany. AKC.

 

[VeryTallBassist]

Man, this GC bass was a score! Even came with a flight case and a neopryne strap!


And now for the bass...




I'm not usually a fan of Aguilar preamps but this OBP-3 sounds really good. I have to pull the pickups out and verify whether they're DCXs or something else. Either way, I may leave this one alone for a bit. Shocking, I know!

 

[Barticus]

Man, this GC bass was a score! Even came with a flight case and a neopryne strap!
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I'm not usually a fan of Aguilar preamps but this OBP-3 sounds really good. I have to pull the pickups out and verify whether they're DCXs or something else. Either way, I may leave this one alone for a bit. Shocking, I know!

Looks amazing!!
Love me some OBP3, much better than their others.

 

[scuzzy]

Man, this GC bass was a score! Even came with a flight case and a neopryne strap!
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And now for the bass...
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I'm not usually a fan of Aguilar preamps but this OBP-3 sounds really good. I have to pull the pickups out and verify whether they're DCXs or something else. Either way, I may leave this one alone for a bit. Shocking, I know!

Dang

For what it's worth, I love the Aggie obp-3. You can't dime it, but it's a really nice pre.

 

[scuzzy]

This thing sports nothing that is trendy right now, but my favorite guitarist and my lovely wife both say this is my best sounding bass. USA barts with an OBP-3. It's the only thing that can keep up with my Spectors for clarity combined with heft, and a great growl.

 

[scuzzy]

Man, this GC bass was a score! Even came with a flight case and a neopryne strap!
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And now for the bass...
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I'm not usually a fan of Aguilar preamps but this OBP-3 sounds really good. I have to pull the pickups out and verify whether they're DCXs or something else. Either way, I may leave this one alone for a bit. Shocking, I know!

I'm trying to slowly (but before tomorrow night) talk the wife into letting me use the GC deal to acquire a Rick Turner Renaissance 5 from their used inventory. I love hollow and semi hollow basses. It appears his are the best out there.

I was looking at this Spector, but you saved me, and it's in a great place. Top shelf wood grains selected, and with the maple board, icing on the cake. Ya done good

 

[Drifter8230]

Man, this GC bass was a score! Even came with a flight case and a neopryne strap!
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And now for the bass...
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I'm not usually a fan of Aguilar preamps but this OBP-3 sounds really good. I have to pull the pickups out and verify whether they're DCXs or something else. Either way, I may leave this one alone for a bit. Shocking, I know!

Just.....GTFOutta here with that beautiful thing . Nice acquisition, Sir