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Spector Club - Part 15

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#141
Rick Blanc said:
Me.
I first had a honeyburst SR5 and that thing killed. I loved that bass. But I sold it to buy a 20 anniversary SR5 HH. That bass just didn't do it for me so I bought a Euro5LX from Bass Central. They had a couple new ones with "special pricing", what ever that means, at $1649. So I got the red one. The blue one is still on the website at that price. My Euro5LX is tonally everything my SR5 was and more but the Euro's playability is way way better. As much as I loved my first SR5 I no longer miss it.
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I'm a little late, but I'll chime in here, too. Before I bought my Euro 5LX, I went bass shopping in some local stores. I found a brand new Stingray HH for around the same price I paid for my Spector, but am so happy I didnt buy that MM. This Spector is seriously amazing. One of the best built instruments I've ever had the chance to play, and I love the fact that it's neck thru. Id recommend my Euro 5LX over any type of stingray.
 
#142
TCube said:
Hi Folks - I just received my first Spector, a USA Bolt On NS4H2 EX. I love it. What surprised me was how bright the tone is, even with the eq set flat. I get a beautiful slap tone but I can also get a very convincing growly j-bass tone. And, it's nice and lightweight!

Picture attached. Krikey mate, isn't she a beauty! - 2006; Buckeye burl; EMG 35DC; Aguilar OBP3 preamp. Controls: stacked bass/treble; push/pull mid; master volume; pup-pan (non-standard configuration).
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How's the weight on it? I'm thinking about getting one. That wood grain is so unique!
 
#143
I wanted to invite any of you here to "friend" me on FB if you use it. Most of the time the cool stuff I'm working on, photo shoots, etc... are shared there because I'm friends with hundreds of SPECTOR artists and musicians from around the world on FB.

Some of you guys are already friends of mine on FB, but I wanted to make sure you're all invited.

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#144
I mean just look at this thing?

Look at the cross-grain in the flame wings... and those are solid flame maple wings... This was such a beautiful bass. Serial Number 020... I have no idea who owns it now. I think it went to Bass Central after BPL last year. Someone got an amazing looking bass.

I kick myself for not getting it. It's everything the NS-2 is... and so sleek and pure... I love the Forte models... An incredible deal for the dollar...

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#145
BÄM: I got a masterplan :D

Sell my EBMM Sterling for 1700$ *I got a request for it*
Buy a MusicMan Sub for 600$
Buy the ReBop from ebay for 1200$
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Profit :D

I can "keep" a good 4 String and finaly have a Spector.
And then i can save my money for the Euro 5LX :D
 
#146
JPSBassist said:
I mean just look at this thing?

Look at the cross-grain in the flame wings... and those are solid flame maple wings... This was such a beautiful bass. Serial Number 020... I have no idea who owns it now. I think it went to Bass Central after BPL last year. Someone got an amazing looking bass.

I kick myself for not getting it. It's everything the NS-2 is... and so sleek and pure... I love the Forte models... An incredible deal for the dollar...
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JPS...WOWZER!!! I hope my Forte 4 will look that awesome! :hyper:
 
#147
tommixx said:
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Jebus that's amazing.
 
#150
peledog said:
Icebox - I've been eyeing that NS-2 for a while now. But I need a bass I can play, lol. I'd have to lock that one up and put an an alarm system around it.

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone! It's interesting, when I spoke with BC, and asked about a 2 J pickup NS4H2, he warned me about 60 cycle hum when the bridge pup is soloed. I'd imagine, the NS-2JARs have the pickups, no? If no hum, then why would he say that?

I like the idea of switching between single and dual coil. And JP, I don't have a USA bolt on - I have 2 Rebops (well, technically one, I just sold the 5er), my NS-2A and that's it. Maybe I should wait til after BPL - do you know which instruments will be there JP? I'm only going on Saturday and staying for the Larry Graham concert.

Here's my quandry: I looooove a gloss white finish on an NS-2; I like the narrower neck like the Wimbish, and I like the versatility of the coil switching in the EMG CS-TW. I have a Rebop, but no coil mode switching, obviously - but I already have the two humbucker sound. My NS-2A has the P/J sound, but it sounds weak for an active bass. The volume dropoff is considerable when playing my passive Yamaha and the Rebop compared to the NS-2A. It's really noticeable.

So, maybe I should get a Euro with 2 Js, in white with a Wimbish neck? Arg!

Plus, there's an NS-2JAR I'm watching on the Bay... sigh.

Anyway, I want that bark and growl, and I want the signal to be defined - not too boomy - and I really love the single coil bridge soloed - so I guess I need to look into a JJ or P/J configuration...
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Put some EMG's in that NS-2A!! Mine's the same volume as my NS-2!
 
#151
JPSBassist said:
I mean just look at this thing?

Look at the cross-grain in the flame wings... and those are solid flame maple wings... This was such a beautiful bass. Serial Number 020... I have no idea who owns it now. I think it went to Bass Central after BPL last year. Someone got an amazing looking bass.

I kick myself for not getting it. It's everything the NS-2 is... and so sleek and pure... I love the Forte models... An incredible deal for the dollar...

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That bass is just plain gorgeous!
 
#154
JPSBassist said:
I mean just look at this thing?

Look at the cross-grain in the flame wings... and those are solid flame maple wings... This was such a beautiful bass. Serial Number 020... I have no idea who owns it now. I think it went to Bass Central after BPL last year. Someone got an amazing looking bass.

I kick myself for not getting it. It's everything the NS-2 is... and so sleek and pure... I love the Forte models... An incredible deal for the dollar...
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Jps , I know this may sound dumb to ask , cause the forte is the no frills bass .... But , could someone order a forte and upgrade it with black pearl crown inlays ????
 
#157
tommixx said:
Thank you very much kind sir! I would be remiss if I did not get up a couple of action shots of my Main player though! Here in all her glory is my Doug Wimbish taken this past Saturday at a gig in Myrtle Beach, SC at a cool little club called Boom Boom's:

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I AM the luckiest man alive to be certain! Fun wife! Fun gig!

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I am lost somewhere in the groove right here...This bass plays herself and is such a joy to play! My sound guy prefers my Spectors over any other bass I have played with him and loves the NS5P in the post above and this Wimbish. I brought my US Lakland 4-94 to this gig but she stayed in the case all night long. The last time I took her out he said "Naw man play that Spector! That is the only one you need!" I couldn't agree more! LOVE my Spectors and really want another US NS2!


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Here is the NS5P from a previous gig earlier this summer at the same club!

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Peace,

T
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Awesome SPECTORS T! I lived in MB a few years back in the 80's...it's a blast!
Welcome to the club!

TCube said:
Hi Folks - I just received my first Spector, a USA Bolt On NS4H2 EX. I love it. What surprised me was how bright the tone is, even with the eq set flat. I get a beautiful slap tone but I can also get a very convincing growly j-bass tone. And, it's nice and lightweight!

Picture attached. Krikey mate, isn't she a beauty! - 2006; Buckeye burl; EMG 35DC; Aguilar OBP3 preamp. Controls: stacked bass/treble; push/pull mid; master volume; pup-pan (non-standard configuration).
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That SPECTOR is a gorgeous beast!
Welcome to the club!

dukeisdog said:
I'm a little late, but I'll chime in here, too. Before I bought my Euro 5LX, I went bass shopping in some local stores. I found a brand new Stingray HH for around the same price I paid for my Spector, but am so happy I didnt buy that MM. This Spector is seriously amazing. One of the best built instruments I've ever had the chance to play, and I love the fact that it's neck thru. Id recommend my Euro 5LX over any type of stingray.
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Congrats on the Euro 5LX!

Chrishi87 said:
BÄM: I got a masterplan :D

Sell my EBMM Sterling for 1700$ *I got a request for it*
Buy a MusicMan Sub for 600$
Buy the ReBop from ebay for 1200$
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.....

Profit :D

I can "keep" a good 4 String and finaly have a Spector.
And then i can save my money for the Euro 5LX :D
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+1! And there ya go!

Rick Blanc said:
Here's one of my Euro5LX.
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Rick Blanc said:
Black cherry it is.
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Rick....that's one gorgeous red Euro! I love the grain popping thru! Wow!!!
 
#160
JPSBassist said:
I mean just look at this thing?

Look at the cross-grain in the flame wings... and those are solid flame maple wings... This was such a beautiful bass. Serial Number 020... I have no idea who owns it now. I think it went to Bass Central after BPL last year. Someone got an amazing looking bass.

I kick myself for not getting it. It's everything the NS-2 is... and so sleek and pure... I love the Forte models... An incredible deal for the dollar...

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Man, that is sweet looking. Decisions, decisions. I think I may have asked earlier, but do you know what models are going to be at BPL this year?
 
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