Spector Club - Part 13

[grendle]

I've never really listened to Nickelback, but given my limited experience with them (3 or 4 songs, maybe) I have to wonder what Mike Kroeger's impact and contribution to the world of bass playing would be. I'm not criticizing or trying to sound like a smartass, just idly curious. Maybe he's a fantastic bassist and I just haven't heard his better stuff.

And I know that we could probably say the same thing about Ian Hill, but c'mon - Nickelback is no Judas Priest.

Is the Mike Kroeger bass just a smart, contemporary marketing choice for a new generation of bassists? Again, no criticism intended.

His contribution is the Chicks like to dance dirty to it, and the bass shakes their booty.

I think his bass is pretty cool, A std NS4 With the "M" ( my last name starts with M ) would have been cool enough. But he's doing something different, and I would bet his line is voiced quite differently than the other Spectors with his choice of electronics.

He plays in front of thousands of people , with a cool tone , and groovin on the Spector. Is he an amazing bassist? Maybe not to some. Does he put out the good word? Yep.

At some point usually we all figure out that the music business has absolutely nothing to do with how talented you are.

 

[bobunit]

I wanted a blue American NS-2, found this one, couldn't resist.

Sometimes the Spector picks you, you don't always pick the Spector...

I think you my be right. My NS2O was originally acquired to flip for something else.
I had seen this bass many times on the 'bay' and talkbass. I always thought it looked pretty sweet, but I really couldn't see buying it because I played 5 stringers.
When the opportunity presented itself, I made a trade for it. I had full intention of flipping it, but it grabbed me and wouldn't let go. It has since become part of my stage arsenal and is the one I pick up when I'm at home.

 

[grendle]

I hope to have a Euro version in a 5er in oh, about 3 to 4 months....\m/

You found a place that takes kidneys??? dude, you gotta PM me....lol :scowl:

 

[grendle]

Don't know for sure either, but it would be 25 not 25k.

nope it's K ohms.

 

[madbassplaya]

I wanted a blue American NS-2, found this one, couldn't resist.

Sometimes the Spector picks you, you don't always pick the Spector...

I feel that way with my first one. Started gassing for a Spector 5 and was looking in the classified's, on GC's used gear, and Ebay. There were several that I really liked but this one just stuck out to me. I was even a little turned off at first when the buyer told me it was a 34 inch scale and had 19mm spacing. I ended up buying it anyway because it just spoke to me and it's actually a 35 inch scale with Spector's narrow spacing. I couldn't be happier!

 

[madbassplaya]

I hope to have a Euro version in a 5er in oh, about 3 to 4 months....\m/

Can't wait to see it man! We definately have similar tastes in basses.

I have wanted a trans green bass for a while. Almost got one with my Carvin (sent it back) that I ordered but I didn't wanna cover trans green with a pg. I saw a green Warwick once that I almost bought, but people seem to have trouble with Warwick necks it seems? I've read too many bad reviews about the Ovankai necks warping.

 

[Ripley]

1. Who are you, again?
2. Mike is a high profile player in the most successful band that any Spector endorsee is in. Priest is of course >>> I'm pretty sure NB has 'em beat on record sales, but maybe not.
3. Mike has awesome tone, regardless of whether or not you care for Chad and Ryan and their writing. It's really not even up for discussion.
4. Why are you so butthurdt about it?
5. See #1 again.

As I said, I'm not being critical or even sarcastic. Just genuinely curious because I don't really know his work, and wondered how his signature bass came to be. I'm not looking to offend Mike or Nickelback fans or anyone at Spector - merely an innocent question.

Again, I haven't heard much Nickelback, and they seem to get a lot of ribbing, in the same vein as Creed. I just wondered if he was a fantastic bass player who doesn't get the individual credit he deserves, and Spector stepped up to recognize him (as in your point #2 [ETA: and point #3]).

And now, it seems, I need to spend some time at YouTube.

 

[stjohn1299]

You found a place that takes kidneys??? dude, you gotta PM me....lol :scowl:

Thankfully, I had things to sell, which will pretty much cover it. Otherwise, it would've been a spleen and partial liver to go along with the kidney!

 

[stjohn1299]

As I said, I'm not being critical or even sarcastic. Just genuinely curious because I don't really know his work, and wondered how his signature bass came to be. I'm not looking to offend Mike or Nickelback fans or anyone at Spector - merely an innocent question.

Again, I haven't heard much Nickelback, and they seem to get a lot of ribbing, in the same vein as Creed. I just wondered if he was a fantastic bass player who doesn't get the individual credit he deserves, and Spector stepped up to recognize him (as in your point #2).

And now, it seems, I need to spend some time at YouTube.

I don't listen to Nickleback much either, but from what I've read here and elsewhere, he is actually a very good player who's lines get dumbed down a good bit because of what the band plays and his role in that. His story reminds me alot of Michael Anthony. Most people think of him as thudding root notes behind Eddie Van Halen, but he is actually very, very good when he lets loose. That to me is another trait of a great bass player. Having the ability to wail on the bass, but having the sensibility not to for the sake of the song.

 

[madbassplaya]

As I said, I'm not being critical or even sarcastic. Just genuinely curious because I don't really know his work, and wondered how his signature bass came to be. I'm not looking to offend Mike or Nickelback fans or anyone at Spector - merely an innocent question.

Again, I haven't heard much Nickelback, and they seem to get a lot of ribbing, in the same vein as Creed. I just wondered if he was a fantastic bass player who doesn't get the individual credit he deserves, and Spector stepped up to recognize him (as in your point #2 [ETA: and point #3]).

And now, it seems, I need to spend some time at YouTube.

Haha!

This is one of my favorite songs by them:

Nickelback Leader Of Men Live HD - YouTube

Not sure why bass players seem to wanna wear cowboy hats, but Mike is not the first I've seen doing this.

 

[FunkySpoo]

Lots of people write "LOL" But this really did make me laugh!

Glad you liked it

 

[grendle]

I don't listen to Nickleback much either, but from what I've read here and elsewhere, he is actually a very good player who's lines get dumbed down a good bit because of what the band plays and his role in that. His story reminds me alot of Michael Anthony. Most people think of him as thudding root notes behind Eddie Van Halen, but he is actually very, very good when he lets loose. That to me is another trait of a great bass player. Having the ability to wail on the bass, but having the sensibility not to for the sake of the song.

Yeah he's not a real out front player, but he does lay down the tone and the bottom end. The Spector tone works perfect. And the chicks like to dance to it!

 

[cjmodulus]

Never cared for nickelback, but mike's signature bass is pretty cool and his tone is sweet.
As others have already said, he serves the song, like cliff Williams or Michael Anthony. They do what's needed and make bank off it. I can totally respect that even if I don't enjoy the music (and I admit, I've made my share of nickelback jokes over the years, lol).

 

[grendle]

always club bangers:

Nickleback : Something in your mouth

Nickelback Something In Your Mouth - YouTube

Nickleback : Animals

HD- Nickelback - animals music video - YouTube

 

[Versatek6]

Once I get my GREEN US Spector that I'm saving for and seriously considering selling a kidney for, I will post double the photos.

If it were as easy as swapping pickups, I'd take you up on this. I can't find anything on DIY kidney replacement, though.

One of mine is full of rocks, and a pain to deal with.

 

[iceboxbass]

New bass has ARRIVE!!!! BUT...I'm at physical therapy and then band practice next! It arrived about 4 hrs early!

 

[Tracebassplayer]

New bass has ARRIVE!!!! BUT...I'm at physical therapy and then band practice next! It arrived about 4 hrs early!

That's ok Ice... I'm here.. it looks gorgeous and plays like butter

 

[bobunit]

That's ok Ice... I'm here.. it looks gorgeous and plays like butter

That's awesome.

 

[ModulusFan]

Here's something to check out. Sounds like it has a few issues, but with a Haz (or Haz copy), case and shipping it doesn't seem like to bad of a deal:


eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

Unless that has the czech markings on the back of the headstock, I'd be inclined to think this might be a US model. That era used some of the same bridges as well....

 

[grendle]

Unless that has the czech markings on the back of the headstock, I'd be inclined to think this might be a US model. That era used some of the same bridges as well....

euro bridge, euro knobs, and euro dot inlays. Looks like a euro but a peek at the back of the headstock would help. You don't see many SSD euro's though.