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That's definitely approaching the line of ridiculous, though it is debatable whether you have crossed it or not 
Wait till he shows you his Back Tat of full size Spector Double S logo...That's definitely approaching the line of ridiculous, though it is debatable whether you have crossed it or not
I saw that... almost bid on it...Yes I have gone insane. I picked up this Spector Banner on Ebay to hang in back of my basses.
My wife says I made the living room look like a store.
or one like it.
LOL, ya, no, it's not Ray Way, lol.So....
It's not "Ray Wayne"?
Did "Ray" send you this email between him and PJ?
He still has it listed as an NS2 despite what PJ said.
Yes, I emailed him via my eBay account several times over the listing time.
I'm trying to get to the bottom of the quandary...
NS-2A or NS-2not, THAT is the question."
I mentioned that several people were watching/talking about it and that no one believes it's an NS-2 and only a few think it's an NS-2A and even as an NS-2A it generally averages 350-600 used in original configuration. Ya, I know, some paid more, I paid 275.00 for my black one.
Also, that since it's modified, it's been devalued with the loss of the Spector electronics, EMG pups, and off center inlay job to mention just a few and that it may very well be one of the many bootleg copies (as mentioned by a well known Spectormaniac - OOH, good User Name LOL) with the black bridge being the wrong size for a USA model, as well. He did say it says "Spector ?" on the bridge.
Why the he included a "?" I don't know. Either it says Spector or it doesn't.
Anyways, I won't be bidding on it myself.
Wait till he shows you his Back Tat of full size Spector Double S logo...
I saw that... almost bid on it...
P.S.
Just to confirm any confusion
The white bass on the left is a NS-2A, not a NS-2. hahaha
P.S.
Just to confirm any confusion
Hey um,,, don't look now but...
your inlays fell off of the white one... better send it back to ray way...
lololololololSpeaking of NS-2s
If anyone is interested.
NewJersey Guitar & Bass Center has a
Kramer era and Pre Kramer era NS-2 for sale.
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scroll down the page.
I played the '91 a few weeks back. Lovely, was very hard to put down.
But the price tag took it from me before I left the store.
If anyone is interested.
NewJersey Guitar & Bass Center has a
Kramer era and Pre Kramer era NS-2 for sale.
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scroll down the page.
I played the '91 a few weeks back. Lovely, was very hard to put down.
But the price tag took it from me before I left the store.
OK, I see a RED Ian Hill Signature model on ebay.
I only see gloss black available on Spectorbass.com ...
what's up? Refinished or ???? It does have the Ian Hill signature on the back by the neck...
I only see gloss black available on Spectorbass.com ...
what's up? Refinished or ???? It does have the Ian Hill signature on the back by the neck...
OK, I see a RED Ian Hill Signature model on ebay.
I only see gloss black available on Spectorbass.com ...
what's up? Refinished or ???? It does have the Ian Hill signature on the back by the neck...
I saw it also, I am so
too. I don't see a listing that this model was made in anything but black. I have never seen Ian play a Spector that wasn't black, thats why it's his sig model....why is ebay doing this to us
OK, I see a RED Ian Hill Signature model on ebay.
I only see gloss black available on Spectorbass.com ...
what's up? Refinished or ???? It does have the Ian Hill signature on the back by the neck...
Is it just me or does the action seem to be set extra high.
Check out (photos 4,5,13)
And check the close up of the frets (photo 6) they seem to show some tarnish.
Thats a fairly new bass (Ser# NB9344) to have tarnishing frets.
1991? It says "Late Kramer era". Didn't they go belly up in '90?! That would be extemely late.Speaking of NS-2s
If anyone is interested.
NewJersey Guitar & Bass Center has a
Kramer era and Pre Kramer era NS-2 for sale.
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
scroll down the page.
I played the '91 a few weeks back. Lovely, was very hard to put down.
But the price tag took it from me before I left the store.
Speaking of NS-2s
If anyone is interested.
NewJersey Guitar & Bass Center has a
Kramer era and Pre Kramer era NS-2 for sale.
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
scroll down the page.
I played the '91 a few weeks back. Lovely, was very hard to put down.
But the price tag took it from me before I left the store.
Great, that place is only 10 minutes from where I work
I guess it's a good thing I really don't have the money right now but they don't have a price listed on their website so I can only imagine what they are asking for it.I think they were very high 2K to low 3K. If you visit the store, it is slighly bigger then someone's living room with hundreds of guitars and basses. You can barely walk when you get in the store,
but it is like being a 5 year old in Toys R Us. 
You will leave with a very bad GAS attack for sure.
but it is like being a 5 year old in Toys R Us. You will leave with a very bad GAS attack for sure.
Tracebassplayer said:OK, I see a RED Ian Hill Signature model on ebay.
I only see gloss black available on Spectorbass.com ...
what's up? Refinished or ???? It does have the Ian Hill signature on the back by the neck...
Ditto!
I've been lurking and not posting for a while due to schoolwork and moving out to Albuquerque on Monday and the like.
I know this isn't EXACTLY what you're looking for when you want a Spector story.
So, anyhow, I'll give a text-based bit.
•••••
As we all know, Spector makes some of the heaviest basses out there. I like this, as it makes it more fun and comfortable to play.
To counteract the weight, we must get thick straps. That's what I did.. I got a thick padded leather strap. The thick necks as well are comfortable and fun. I wear the bass somewhat high and worked on left hand technique to prevent injury.
Too late. I developed carpal tunnel in both my wrists.
But where does Spector come in?
My NS5CRFM was almost 13 pounds, and my new Euro about 11. We all know Spectors are addicting to play. And for that reason, I was playing 9 hours a day.
Yeah, I got better. I got way better. But, recently, it's been found that I have a slew of problems directly related to this.
My left shoulder sits lower than my right, and is more in front of me than my right. The ligament that runs from the neck to the shoulder is moved, and either the C3/C4 vertebrae is way out of line. My neck is shifted to the right, and the bass-related muscle growth around it makes it extremely hard for a therapist to work on.
This left shoulder issue affects a nerve that causes collapsing when pinched. It is connected through the entire left arm, shoulder, and leg and feet. The movement of my neck also affects nerves that connect to the left and right sides of the neck just below the shoulders, and has moved the right shoulderblade over crappin' out another nerve. This connects down my right leg and foot.
Carpal tunnel in both wrists (due to improper technique, not the weight and obsessiveness of the bass) causes aches and burns in both hands which also need to be worked on.
I have to attend physical therapy twice a week for probably the next five years.
•••••
On a non-bass related note, I also have a hole in the right side of my back due to a torn muscle I never got fixed, and that needs to be worked on as well.
This is seriously making me reconsider gigging again, which is the only reason I decided to move out with my dad. Also, if I don't get this fixed, I doubt I'll be able to pass the PFT for the military -- my career choice since I was a little kid and still today.
I know this isn't EXACTLY what you're looking for when you want a Spector story.
So, anyhow, I'll give a text-based bit.
•••••
As we all know, Spector makes some of the heaviest basses out there. I like this, as it makes it more fun and comfortable to play.
To counteract the weight, we must get thick straps. That's what I did.. I got a thick padded leather strap. The thick necks as well are comfortable and fun. I wear the bass somewhat high and worked on left hand technique to prevent injury.
Too late. I developed carpal tunnel in both my wrists.
But where does Spector come in?
My NS5CRFM was almost 13 pounds, and my new Euro about 11. We all know Spectors are addicting to play.
And for that reason, I was playing 9 hours a day.Yeah, I got better. I got way better. But, recently, it's been found that I have a slew of problems directly related to this.
My left shoulder sits lower than my right, and is more in front of me than my right. The ligament that runs from the neck to the shoulder is moved, and either the C3/C4 vertebrae is way out of line. My neck is shifted to the right, and the bass-related muscle growth around it makes it extremely hard for a therapist to work on.
This left shoulder issue affects a nerve that causes collapsing when pinched. It is connected through the entire left arm, shoulder, and leg and feet. The movement of my neck also affects nerves that connect to the left and right sides of the neck just below the shoulders, and has moved the right shoulderblade over crappin' out another nerve. This connects down my right leg and foot.
Carpal tunnel in both wrists (due to improper technique, not the weight and obsessiveness of the bass) causes aches and burns in both hands which also need to be worked on.
I have to attend physical therapy twice a week for probably the next five years.
•••••
On a non-bass related note, I also have a hole in the right side of my back due to a torn muscle I never got fixed, and that needs to be worked on as well.
This is seriously making me reconsider gigging again, which is the only reason I decided to move out with my dad. Also, if I don't get this fixed, I doubt I'll be able to pass the PFT for the military -- my career choice since I was a little kid and still today.
jarrhead said:I've been lurking and not posting for a while due to schoolwork and moving out to Albuquerque on Monday and the like.
I know this isn't EXACTLY what you're looking for when you want a Spector story.
So, anyhow, I'll give a text-based bit.
ooooo
As we all know, Spector makes some of the heaviest basses out there. I like this, as it makes it more fun and comfortable to play.
To counteract the weight, we must get thick straps. That's what I did.. I got a thick padded leather strap. The thick necks as well are comfortable and fun. I wear the bass somewhat high and worked on left hand technique to prevent injury.
Too late. I developed carpal tunnel in both my wrists.
But where does Spector come in?
My NS5CRFM was almost 13 pounds, and my new Euro about 11. We all know Spectors are addicting to play.
Yeah, I got better. I got way better. But, recently, it's been found that I have a slew of problems directly related to this.
My left shoulder sits lower than my right, and is more in front of me than my right. The ligament that runs from the neck to the shoulder is moved, and either the C3/C4 vertebrae is way out of line. My neck is shifted to the right, and the bass-related muscle growth around it makes it extremely hard for a therapist to work on.
This left shoulder issue affects a nerve that causes collapsing when pinched. It is connected through the entire left arm, shoulder, and leg and feet. The movement of my neck also affects nerves that connect to the left and right sides of the neck just below the shoulders, and has moved the right shoulderblade over crappin' out another nerve. This connects down my right leg and foot.
Carpal tunnel in both wrists (due to improper technique, not the weight and obsessiveness of the bass) causes aches and burns in both hands which also need to be worked on.
I have to attend physical therapy twice a week for probably the next five years.
ooooo
On a non-bass related note, I also have a hole in the right side of my back due to a torn muscle I never got fixed, and that needs to be worked on as well.
This is seriously making me reconsider gigging again, which is the only reason I decided to move out with my dad. Also, if I don't get this fixed, I doubt I'll be able to pass the PFT for the military -- my career choice since I was a little kid and still today.
First of all...I'm envious of your move! I've thought about moving out there dozens of times! I was stationed at Cannon AFB 4 yrs. Visited Albuquerque a few times...love it!
Secondly...I'm so very sorry about your back/neck/shoulder problems! I feel your pain bro!!! I had the same issues start in Nov. 2010! Except carpal tunnel...dealt with bi-lateral carpal in 2000. Operation...alls well! But in Nov. I was having muscle cramps/knots in my left & right scapula and the extended into my left & right trapeze muscles. After trying to fix myself and also seeing a chiropractor and masseuse until Feb. I finally went to my Dr. Found out that I had a torn shoulder Labrium, upper Bicep, rotator cuff and brucitis. The muscle cramps were just a side effect of the tares. So I started playing my Spector bass sitting on my lap...did PT 2 weeks which made it all worse...had left shoulder surgery May 25th. Dr. said this was work repetitive related. My job requires me for last 8.5 yrs. to lift suit cases that weigh up to 90#s throughout the day. My bass wasn't the culpret as what was rolling in my mind too. What do you do in the service or what kind of work have you done in the past that was repetitive? After surgery my surgeon told me that over 20% of my shoulder joint has deteriorated. No torn muscles after all. I see him today and I do have questions!
Any ways, try sitting bass on your lap to play and take all tension off your shoulder strap. You'll be surprised at how quickly the body will heal.
Good luck & God bless you!
Sorry guys if we went off thread!
My apologize.
That sucks man. As for what work i've done... well I'm fifteen. I've never had a job. I've always wanted to join the service, that's why I mentioned it.
I've done very very little excercise in the past 10 months besides bass -- I went running ONCE, I cleaned up after the tornado slammed my neighborhood on April 16, and I walk home from school (with no backpack or books. Just a cheap RCA mp3 player.) Been swimming once casually, no laps.
I've done very very little excercise in the past 10 months besides bass -- I went running ONCE, I cleaned up after the tornado slammed my neighborhood on April 16, and I walk home from school (with no backpack or books. Just a cheap RCA mp3 player.) Been swimming once casually, no laps.
First of all...I'm envious of your move! I've thought about moving out there dozens of times! I was stationed at Cannon AFB 4 yrs. Visited Albuquerque a few times...love it!
Secondly...I'm so very sorry about your back/neck/shoulder problems! I feel your pain bro!!! I had the same issues start in Nov. 2010! Except carpal tunnel...dealt with bi-lateral carpal in 2000. Operation...alls well! But in Nov. I was having muscle cramps/knots in my left & right scapula and the extended into my left & right trapeze muscles. After trying to fix myself and also seeing a chiropractor and masseuse until Feb. I finally went to my Dr. Found out that I had a torn shoulder Labrium, upper Bicep, rotator cuff and brucitis. The muscle cramps were just a side effect of the tares. So I started playing my Spector bass sitting on my lap...did PT 2 weeks which made it all worse...had left shoulder surgery May 25th. Dr. said this was work repetitive related. My job requires me for last 8.5 yrs. to lift suit cases that weigh up to 90#s throughout the day. My bass wasn't the culpret as what was rolling in my mind too. What do you do in the service or what kind of work have you done in the past that was repetitive? After surgery my surgeon told me that over 20% of my shoulder joint has deteriorated. No torn muscles after all. I see him today and I do have questions!
Any ways, try sitting bass on your lap to play and take all tension off your shoulder strap. You'll be surprised at how quickly the body will heal.
Good luck & God bless you!
Sorry guys if we went off thread!
My apologize.
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