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Spector basses
- Thread starter Dviper
- Start date
Yah- Koreans are definately nothing close to the Euro models. I loved my Koren Q5, but once I got my Czech 5 I was blown away. Spector will probably remain my #1 builder for many years to come, I just wish they built 34" scaled 5-strings, seeing as I don't tune with a low-B (high C, yay!)
I have a friend with a Euro 4 LX, and my Korean Spector 1986 can keep up with it, get its sound....plus my spector has a different profile neck. His is more like round edged, flat on the back, and mine is just a big fat broom. If I get EMGs put in it, it'll be awesomeusmaxamus.
- Apr 29, 2004
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- Endorsing Artist: Spector Basses & Cort Basses
Nickthebassist said:
That isn't a Korean Spector Nick, it's a Japanese one (NS2A) made by Kramer. Very similar in quality to the Euro and better than a post-Kramer Korean model....
5stringDNA said:
Differing slightly, I have an NS5CR and a REX2000/5 - first Czech, second Korean. I reckon that the Korean one has about 90% of the output, and about 85% of the tonal variations of the Czech one! The Czech is my main recording bass (sentinmental value makes me keep it good, and not letting it endure the rigours of gigging.....although I have done once!) The Korean, with it's Holoflash finish is my main gigging bass - sounds reat live!
As for the scale length - my NS5CR is a 34" scale!! You might want to look for a used one - they only changed to a 35" scale when the model name changed to NS5CRFM - the figured maple top and the Aguilar pre. Mine was made in about....'99 - as I got it on 2000 for my 30th Bday!
Could the be the Spector bass you're looking for!
cetera said:
So this kicks booty even mroe than i thought? Hell yes! Whoopteedodaaaaaa SHould I change the original Spector Pickups for EMGs?
- Apr 29, 2004
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how does the Spector Q5 Pro compare to the Rebop 5? Its obviously not as good but for 100 less is it a good buy rather than a rebop 5 for 100 more?
Well if you havent noticed its good just by playing it, maybe it doesnt matter. Just because someone else thinsk something is good, doesnt mean its better for you. If you dont like it now, just knowing that its generally a better instrment shouldnt make you like it more.Nickthebassist said:
Figjam said:
This is ebay im dealin with so as of now there about even but the rebops normaly go up to about 600
Rebops sell fo arouind $600 on ebay, Q5's sell for around $300. Seems to be a bigger price gap than $100.Dviper said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4713&item=3751655786&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
well i was lookin at this one
well i was lookin at this one
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Dviper said:
They could list that bass 20 times in a row and it will never sell- I saw those selling for $500 new 2 years ago in local stores. DO NOT pay more than $400 for a Q series, or you will be getting burned. The real market value is $300-$400 for a Q5 in nice shape.
Johnny- What pre-amp is in your Czech? I really like the aggie pre, and the emerald flamed top is gorgeous. It would be hard to give up.
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so anyway....how is the Q5 Pro? Would it be better to get one of them new for 300-400 or to get a used Rebop5
Its a really good bass, i have one. I dont like anything about the Rebop more except cosmetics. I tihnk the Q5 is a great deal for $300, which is what i payed for mine. it sounds great, i have flatwounds on mine.Dviper said:
Figjam said:
I tottally agree- great bass. I actually sold my Q5 for $300 about a year ago when I got my Czech 5. If you can find a Rebop for $500 though, I would get it. I've played a handful of them and they seem to have a bit "tighter" feel, and have a little punchier tone. I also prefer carved classic NS body.
I personally would go with the Tribute, but only because i dont really like the body styling of the Q5, i prefer the carved NS body.Dviper said:
