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Spector Club - Part 13

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LimaGuy said:
Maybe this will motivate everyone.
Yes, Stuart Spector actually sent me a email regarding my video. (yes I admit I was acting like a 5 year old, I was so excited) :hyper:
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And I'll tell you... it's very common to hear back from PJ. Actually you WILL always hear back from PJ...

Stuart on the other hand... it is very, very, very rare for him to send emails out... and not because he doesn't like to but because he just usually doesn't has the time.

I was very happy that Sam's story prompted Stuart to contact him personally.

I can tell you that I started My SPECTOR Story for two reasons... first is to share the obsession we all seem to get with these amazing instruments with others; through our love of SPECTOR basses/guitars we have more in common that one would think. And secondly because I sincerely believe that Stuart's legacy to the World is the joy that thousands and thousands of lucky SPECTOR owners get from his years of hard work and dedication. Stuart has had every reason, numerous times in his career to walk away from the often difficult life that building guitars brings... and he hasn't. And each of us is the reason why. Nothing... NOTHING makes him smile wider than having a complete stranger walk up to him at NAMM or at a concert and thank him for what he does. It's the fuel that keeps his fire burning bright.

In the hellish days I suffered through... going through chemotherapy, my beat up Q4 kept me hungry for more SPECTORs... better SPECTORs... and made each day a little less hellish. And for that I'd follow Stuart to the ends of the Earth to tell anyone/everyone how awesome these guitars and basses are.

That's the main reason I started it. These little messages and stories are my way of giving back to Stuart and letting him know that I appreciate all that he does and has done. Where would any of us be if he had followed through with his promise of getting out of the guitar building business after Kramer folded? The world would be much less magical for us all.

Through these stories you have a chance to speak directly to Stuart and share with him your passion for what he does.
 
#462
LimaGuy said:
I forgot to mention in the forum that my Spector Addiction has not stopped with the NS-95.

There was some extra $$ after the sale of the ReBop and the purchase of the NS-95.

The following is arriving to my house on Weds.


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Will be using to write some songs. :bassist:
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You DOG!

Here's something I'll share with you guys... last month I ordered a set-neck USA ARC6 in gloss black cherry burst with a Bigsby Tremolo and Seymour Duncan pups. I should get it at NAMM. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the ARC6.

I finally sent the prototype ARC6-B back to Stuart last month and I have to say now I'm spoiled... Strats and Teles and Les Pauls just aren't as nice to me. And so yup... I had to order one!
 
#467
JPSBassist said:
Just in case you missed the history lesson... LOL... the SB-1 was the bass that Ned Steinberger created the NS-Bass from.

Back then Stuart would put the wings on the neck before finishing the neck. He learned quickly that this wasn't a good idea... for if you mess the neck up you've also lost a set of wings. So a failed SB-1 with a damaged/messed up neck became the platform for Ned's curved body bass.

In essence, other than the body shape (except those horns should look very familiar... the horn shape was something Ned didn't change), this is basically the same bass as an NS-1. Same materials, pups and electronics... just a different shape.

Whoever gets this is really getting a piece of history. This is one for a display case!
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It does have separation of the upper wing from the neck spine though. :eyebrow:
 
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#472
Tracebassplayer said:
It does have separation of the upper wing from the neck spine though. :eyebrow:
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Yeah... and it's a 30 year old + bass.
The glues they used back then were not near as strong as the ones now which form a bond on the molecular level.

Heat, humidity, etc... can take its toll on those old "glues"... and I guess the proper thing to call the new method is "bonding".

That sort of thing can be repaired by a qualified luthier without damaging the value of the bass.

Or if you want to make sure it's done right, contact PJ and see if Stuart would be willing to look at it.
 
#473
LimaGuy said:
Maybe this will motivate everyone.
Yes, Stuart Spector actually sent me a email regarding my video. (yes I admit I was acting like a 5 year old, I was so excited) :hyper:

Maybe one day I will get an email from Sting.....:eek:
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worshiprocker said:
Here is my baby...
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Saweet!!

worshiprocker said:
yay!!!.... I just became a father on Friday so I haven't had time to get on the forums thats why it took so long :smug:
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Congrats X2 Daddy!!! Boy or girl?
 
#474
fleizenkruz said:
Haha thanks :D

This is my first time using a Spector, and for the price I paid, I'd say I just got myself a good deal :D

Been with a Schecter, Squire, Fender, Cort, but this one makes me feel special somehow :cool:
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That's the way all SPECTORS make you feel...and the saga will go on!
Tracebassplayer said:
You are 247 :hyper:
Pm me so I remember to add you to the roster when I get home so madbassplaya stops terrorizing me... :D
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Did I hear Terrorist??? ;O
 
#477
Originally Posted by iceboxbass
basstones...I bet you do! How's the NS-2A treating you? Have ya put active pups in her yet? :bassist:
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Been treating me just fine, it has been on the bench for the last couple of weeks though, I have a few finishing touches to complete and will post pics ASAP.

Brian
 
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JPSBassist said:
Yeah... and it's a 30 year old + bass.
The glues they used back then were not near as strong as the ones now which form a bond on the molecular level.

Heat, humidity, etc... can take its toll on those old "glues"... and I guess the proper thing to call the new method is "bonding".

That sort of thing can be repaired by a qualified luthier without damaging the value of the bass.

Or if you want to make sure it's done right, contact PJ and see if Stuart would be willing to look at it.
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One of these came through a local pawn shop about a year ago. The separation was really bad on both sides. Looked like the body wings had actually shrunk.
 
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worshiprocker said:
Here is my baby...
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Can you guys help me find what model my bass is, the guy said it was a legend classic but I think it is a performer dlx? It has a passive EQ which is why I'm leading towards the performer.... Thanks in advance and if certain pics may help I can get them loaded up here
 
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