IMO those look way nicer than the current gen coda's which look too much like a traditional J-bass, a touch of Spector class! 
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I'm not a J bass guy, but I must admit I think these look great!Maybe it's just those pictures, but I'm not a fan of those black inlays on those basses (*LOVE* them on the NS Spectors). I'm certainly biased in that I don't really care for the Fender body shapes anyway, but those inlays just don't jive.
However, they've already made the right choice with the Hipshot A bridge. Super adjustable, high mass, quick release. Changing to a BadAss is a huge step back from the Hipshot.
Another headscratcher.The BadAss is another archaic, obsolete design compared to many available modern bridges (like the Hipshot A).
It would be a deal breaker for me.
However, they've already made the right choice with the Hipshot A bridge. Super adjustable, high mass, quick release. Changing to a BadAss is a huge step back from the Hipshot.
The BadAss is another archaic, obsolete design compared to many available modern bridges (like the Hipshot A).
It would be a deal breaker for me.
I am hoping they still offer the Hipshot A bridges as an option for these basses. I am a huge fan of those bridges and would definitely prefer one over a BadAss if I were to order a Coda.
I'm not a J bass guy, but I must admit I think these look great!
However, they've already made the right choice with the Hipshot A bridge. Super adjustable, high mass, quick release. Changing to a BadAss is a huge step back from the Hipshot.
The BadAss is another archaic, obsolete design compared to many available modern bridges (like the Hipshot A).
It would be a deal breaker for me.
Seems like common sense, to me at least. The Hipshot is a nice bridge, but Jazz bass guys get down right emotional about the BadAss. It would seem that if you want to market to the Jazz bass crowd, a BA is a great idea. And, quite honestly, I see nothing obsolete about it. It's resonant, sturdy, simple yet completely flexible.
Ya know, call me crazy, but I'd actually like to see a modern Spector bridge on there. I don't think it would appeal to the typical Jazz bass fan, but it would be a neat mix.
Brief update if anyone's interested
I can barely put this bass down! It's great. Definitely a fan of the curved body shape and the growl. Not quite used to the EMG's yet as they're so different to what I'm familiar with but really love what I've heard so far!
Now I want another one, in white! Hehe!
I can barely put this bass down! It's great. Definitely a fan of the curved body shape and the growl. Not quite used to the EMG's yet as they're so different to what I'm familiar with but really love what I've heard so far!
Now I want another one, in white! Hehe!
We all suspected you would post something like this.
That actual bass has got alittle something extra special to it.
When i first got it I planned to make it a fretless but since it played so well I kept it "as is" and when I was up to 6 Spectors, I played that bass the most because of the low action and neck feel.
Are you running it on 9 or 18 volts? I forgot to answer that question for you. The 18 volts gives you a bit more headroom from the EMGs. Try it both ways you may prefer either way or you may not even hear a difference.
It is not flexable.
It's not about it being resonant (which it is).
It's about all the other non-existant variables that are readily available on other just as resonant designs.
Once again, lets at least come into the 20th century.
BadAsses were fine in their time as a direct improvement over the old stock Fender bridges. But the times, design improvement and technology have long since passed it by.
To use your own point: would/should the BadAss have never been implemented decades ago because of the Jazz Bass guys "emotions"?
If it's a V.2 (intonation screws, height screws forward), it would still be a marked improvement over a BadAss.
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PhatBasstard said:I'm not a J bass guy, but I must admit I think these look great!
However, they've already made the right choice with the Hipshot A bridge. Super adjustable, high mass, quick release. Changing to a BadAss is a huge step back from the Hipshot.
Couldn't agree more Phat. As soon as I read this, I was immediately asking myself why? I love my A style bridge, so much so I was considering it to replace my NS bridge. I like it much more than my Badass bridges, both the 1 & 2. I just don't get it.
If it's a V.2 (intonation screws, height screws forward), it would still be a marked improvement over a BadAss.
Some might argue that it's virtually the exact same thing and, functionally, no different at all.
In my book, if it's resonant, easy to adjust, allows for precision and doesn't require constant re-adjustment, then it works as a bridge and is in no way obsolete. Quick release? It's nice, but not critical (and some might argue a bit difficult to use when tightening new strings). Adjustable string spacing? Well...in my mind that makes the builder's job easier, but I don't know many who constantly adjust their string spacing. Again, some may argue that it's one of the cute little features that causes more problems than it cures.
If you ever do this I would be very interested in the process and results as I've considered this very switch myself since seeing it implemented so well on the US bolt-ons.
The (eventual
) emergence of the V.2 Spector Euro bridge has made me hold off......for now.
And they would be wrong.
Well, so far you're in the extreme minority (you, so far) with the rationalizations and assumtions. I prefer to stick to the obvious realities. And it seems I'm not the only one.
And for the record: for those of us that like clean, zingy strings and change them embarassingly often, quick release is extremely important. I recycle my strings through a process that gets them extremely clean (zingier than when new) and when puting a fresh yet used string back on the bass, pulling that curly piggy tail through is time consuming and a PITA. Same when taking it off. Quick release saves me about 75% of my time.
As for quick release or the ability to adjust side to side being at all problematic compared to not having it?.....please...
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PhatBasstard said:If you ever do this I would be very interested in the process and results as I've considered this very switch myself since seeing it implemented so well on the US bolt-ons.
The (eventual
That was until I grabbed the first version of the bridge with intonation screws. I actually talked to Hipshot about it. They would have to custom make it. Then PJ told me about the new version of the bridge & I went that route. I still wonder what it would be like with the A style though.
I love the quick release, although I understand the argument for not having it, but I prefer it.
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Hi guys
could you please share your experience in fretless Spectors? They are quite rare but still maybe someone's got one? I play Euro435LX and ideally want the same configuration (or TW 35") but fretless. I saw one in Rex Brown's video(lined fretless 4 str) but that was the only one I saw.
Thanks!
could you please share your experience in fretless Spectors? They are quite rare but still maybe someone's got one? I play Euro435LX and ideally want the same configuration (or TW 35") but fretless. I saw one in Rex Brown's video(lined fretless 4 str) but that was the only one I saw.
Thanks!
And they would be wrong.
Well, so far you're in the extreme minority (you, so far) with the rationalizations and assumtions. I prefer to stick to the obvious realities. And it seems I'm not the only one.
And for the record: for those of us that like clean, zingy strings and change them embarassingly often, quick release is extremely important. I recycle my strings through a process that gets them extremely clean (zingier than when new) and when puting a fresh yet used string back on the bass, pulling that curly piggy tail through is time consuming and a PITA. Same when taking it off. Quick release saves me about 75% of my time.
As for quick release or the ability to adjust side to side being at all problematic compared to not having it?.....please...
I don't know why you feel the need to cop an attitude. It doesn't help your argument.
When I go into any music store, or look at online inventory, the vast majority of bridges I see are the old-fashioned bent metal type. If not that, they are some cast version with the same features, or lack thereof from your perspective. Many, many players have no issues with these types of bridges and many (myself included) have done critical listening between old-fashioned bridges and more modern version.....and really can't tell a difference. So, I guess I'm in the minority of players posting on the Spector thread in the last hour, but otherwise.......
The usefulness of the top load and adjustable string spacing varies from player to player, but again, most production basses don't have these features and most of those players don't see the need. Your need to be able to recycle strings is certainly a legitimate one, but it's not a need for the average player. When I've recycled strings before (a rare event, btw), I've just taken about 6 seconds to straighten out the "piggy tale", and it has caused me no issues with a standard bridge. If the strings aren't to be reused, then the end can be cut off in about a second. These features can be annoying to some players, as the string spacing can move unexpectedly while changing springs, and the top load make it difficult to keep the ball end in the slot until the string is under tension.
In the end, I'm guessing Stuart and PJ will install whatever bridge they feel will be most acceptable in the market, regardless of what we may think.
Like you said, they are not very common but I did find this video of Biscout playing his Euro 5LX fretless.
BISCUIT BASS FRETLESS 5 OUT TAKE ! - YouTube
The only ones that are somewhat common are the Spectorcore basses but I have never tried one out personally. I would really like to though.
Yeah, Biscuit is awesome and a really cool guy. He even sent me a friend request on Facebook after I posted a picture of my Euro 5LX on there which I thought was cool of him.
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