Spector Club (Part 2)

[Spector_Ray]

For all the people who want smaller, thinner Spector necks, here you go! I'm trying to figure out why the list price on Doug's bass is $1k more than Ian's. Maybe it's because of the extra labor involved in narrowing the neck, but c'mon...$1000?!?

Doug Wimbish

• Original Spector NS curved body style
• Doug Wimbish Signature Model
• We took neck measurements directly from Doug's late 1980s USA NS-2 bass
• Special neck shape: narrow nut, smaller neck than our standard Euro4LX neck
• Graphite Reinforced 3pc Neck-Thru Body, USA Rock Maple Neck
• Body Wings: Alder back, slice of walnut, USA Quilted Maple Top
• 24 Fret Rosewood Fingerboard, mother of pearl Spector inlays
• 34" scale
• Gold Plated Hardware: Spector Brass Zinc Alloy Locking Bridge, Schaller Tuners and Straplocks
• Classic: EMG P/J active pickups.
• Spector TonePump™ boost only active bass and treble tone controls
• Width at nut 1.50", String Spacing at bridge .75", Fingerboard radius 16"
• Finish: Amber Stain Gloss
• Limited lifetime warranty against defects to the original owner.
• Options: Fretless, Lefty (Special Order), Hipshot De-Tuner, Aguilar OBP-2, EMG BQC, 35" Scale, Black Hardware

Ian Hill

• Original Spector NS curved body style
• Inspired by and approved by Ian Hill of Judas Priest
• We took neck measurements directly from Ian's mid 1980s USA NS-2 basses
• USA NS-2 neck shape, thinner than our standard Euro4LX neck
• Graphite Reinforced 3pc Neck-Thru Body, USA Rock Maple Neck
• Body Wings: Alder back, slice of walnut, USA Maple Top
• 24 Fret Rosewood Fingerboard, mother of pearl Spector inlays
• 34" scale
• Gold Plated Hardware: Spector Brass Zinc Alloy Locking Bridge, Schaller Tuners and Straplocks
• Classic: EMG P/J active pickups.
• Spector TonePump™ boost only active bass and treble tone controls
• Width at nut 1.64", String Spacing at bridge .75", Fingerboard radius 16"
• Finish: Solid Black Gloss
• Limited lifetime warranty against defects to the original owner.
• Options: Fretless, Lefty (Special Order), Hipshot De-Tuner, Aguilar OBP-2, EMG BQC, 35" Scale, Black Hardware

 

[NOLA Bass]

Uh oh, that Ian Hill is right up my alley. Do I dare go with a 4th Spector????????

 

[IvanBassist]

you can't go wrong

 

[Spector_Ray]

Uh oh, that Ian Hill is right up my alley. Do I dare go with a 4th Spector????????

Why not? Keep the company alive in these trying economic times.

 

[IvanBassist]

I think they will show them at NAMM.

 

[ihateusernames]

opened that email today and immediately began wondering how to raise 3+k extra. nice pieces there.

 

[ModulusFan]

I'm trying to figure out why the list price on Doug's bass is $1k more than Ian's. Maybe it's because of the extra labor involved in narrowing the neck, but c'mon...$1000?!?

Is there a single bass related product left that Doug hasn't endorsed?

 

[ModulusFan]

I'd also like to see a reasonably priced czech model based on the US NS-4

I have a couple gigs on mine now, and am really digging the double humbucker deal in a Spector. Nuts for days!

 

[Spector_Ray]

I'd also like to see a reasonably priced czech model based on the US NS-4

I have a couple gigs on mine now, and am really digging the double humbucker deal in a Spector. Nuts for days!

+1

 

[BargeOn]

I just got the Spector newsletter and I see Spector is coming out with a short scale

"Spector Basses is now offering for the first time a short scale USA bolt on neck bass.
Known familiarly as "Shorty" the bass utilizes a 30 3/8" scale length 22 fret neck.
The neck features a pau ferro fretboard on a 3 ply graphite reinforced hard maple neck.
The original versions of this bass were built for Garry Tallent who has been using them for
years on tour with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
The body is the original Spector ergonomically carved shape with a light weight mahogany core.
It is available with a wide range of figured maple and exotic wood tops and stain colors.
All hardware is black plated and the electronics consist of EMG pickups and an Aguilar OBP-3 active tone circuit.

USA MSRP including hardshell case: $3249"


Nice to see a Spector shortie and nice to see Garry Tallent get some recognition.
But $3K
Street price will probably be, what? $2K Still a hefty chunk.

I got this from the newsletter, I couldn't find it on the Spector site. Most companies have press releases

Anyhow, I'd love to get my hands on one. I guess they will debut at NAMM. Can some one send in a report?

 

[Honk'n_down-low]

I just got the Spector newsletter and I see Spector is coming out with a short scale

"Spector Basses is now offering for the first time a short scale USA bolt on neck bass.
Known familiarly as "Shorty" the bass utilizes a 30 3/8" scale length 22 fret neck.
The neck features a pau ferro fretboard on a 3 ply graphite reinforced hard maple neck.
The original versions of this bass were built for Garry Tallent who has been using them for
years on tour with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
The body is the original Spector ergonomically carved shape with a light weight mahogany core.
It is available with a wide range of figured maple and exotic wood tops and stain colors.
All hardware is black plated and the electronics consist of EMG pickups and an Aguilar OBP-3 active tone circuit.

USA MSRP including hardshell case: $3249"


Nice to see a Spector shortie and nice to see Garry Tallent get some recognition.
But $3K
Street price will probably be, what? $2K Still a hefty chunk.

I got this from the newsletter, I couldn't find it on the Spector site. Most companies have press releases

Anyhow, I'd love to get my hands on one. I guess they will debut at NAMM. Can some one send in a report?

Here's the release minus the pron.


Spector Bass Press Release


Hello Everyone,
The email is to let all our friends have a preview of the exciting new instruments that we are debuting next week at the NAMM show in Ahaheim California.


Doug Wimbish Signature Model from Spector

Spector has just debuted the Doug Wimbish Signature Model Euro Series Bass. The model
renews a relationship between Doug and Spector that stretches back over 20 years of recording
and touring. Doug has toured and recorded with numerous artists including Living Color, Mick Jagger, Carly Simon, Keb Mo, Tackhead
Measurements for the neck were taken directly from Doug's late 1980's USA NS-2 bass.
This neck was originally custom made to a narrower (1.5") nut width for Doug and the body was carved out of highly figured quilted maple.
Highlights of the instrument include:

Graphite reinforced 3 ply USA Rock Maple neck
24 fret Rosewood fingerboard with Mother of Pearl Spector inlays
Gold plated hardware, Spector locking bridge, Schaller tuners and straplocks.
Body wings laminated of Alder with a 4A Quilted Maple top
EMG active P & J pickups
Spector Tone Pump TM active EQ circuit
High gloss amber finish
Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original owner

This model is also available as a hand crafted USA instrument.

USA MSRP:$3699

Contact Info:
ph:800 821 1446
fax: 845 246 0833
email: [email protected]





Ian Hill model bass from Spector


Spector is now offering a signature bass from Ian Hill of Judas Priest.
This Euro Series bass was developed with measurements taken directly from Ian's mid
1980's USA NS-2 bass. This somewhat thinner neck is graphite reinforced 3 ply Rock Maple
with a 24 fret rosewood fretboard and Mother of Pearl inlays. 34" scale length.
Gold Plated Hardware includes the Spector locking bridge and Schaller tuners and straplocks.
The fully carved body is made up of alder with a soft maple top finished in solid high gloss black.
Electronics include active EMG P & J pickups and the Spector TonePumpTM EQ circuit.
The original owner is protected with a Limited Lifetime Warranty
USA MSRP: $2699

Contact Info:
ph:800 821 1446
fax: 845 246 0833
email: [email protected]


Spector debuts short scale USA bass.



Spector Basses is now offering for the first time a short scale USA bolt on neck bass.
Known familiarly as "Shorty" the bass utilizes a 30 3/8" scale length 22 fret neck.
The neck features a pau ferro fretboard on a 3 ply graphite reinforced hard maple neck.
The original versions of this bass were built for Garry Tallent who has been using them for
years on tour with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
The body is the original Spector ergonomically carved shape with a light weight mahogany core.
It is available with a wide range of figured maple and exotic wood tops and stain colors.
All hardware is black plated and the electronics consist of EMG pickups and an Aguilar OBP-3 active tone circuit.

USA MSRP including hardshell case: $3249

Contact Info:
ph:800 821 1446
fax: 845 246 0833
email: [email protected]
Spector Offers New Models Using EMG MM pickups



Spector announces a new option of EMG MM4 and MM5 active pickups on both
USA neck thru and bolt on neck models. These wide aperture pickups sense a longer
area of the string and deliver a very wide range of fundamental and overtone signals.
These pickups will primarily be place in the bridge position of the Spector basses and
matched with a DC pickup in the neck position.
The upcharge for this option is $200 on any of the standard model Spector handmade USA
instruments.

Contact Info:
ph:800 821 1446
fax: 845 246 0833
email: <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]

 

[Captain_Arrrg]

This is what I'm most interested in (bridge pup):

 

[bobunit]

This is what I'm most interested in (bridge pup):

 

[Basstovsky]

Me likey!

 

[ModulusFan]

This is what I'm most interested in (bridge pup):

That a photochop????? I'd like to do that as well.

The NS4 I have with the humbuckers kind of sounds like a cross between the classic spector sound, and something with MM style humbucker. It's pretty bright though, and very hifi

 

[j.kernodle]

Here's my Spector Legend 5, just purchased off the TB classifieds. Big fun!

 

[IvanBassist]

Here's my Spector Legend 5, just purchased off the TB classifieds. Big fun!

b e a u t i f u l

 

[Jasonger]

I concur! Verrrrrrrrrrry nice looking Legend. Congrats on your purchase.

 

[NOLA Bass]

Here's my Spector Legend 5, just purchased off the TB classifieds. Big fun!

That is a fantastic looking Legend, congrats.

 

[hoseheadjohnson]

Here's my Spector Legend 5, just purchased off the TB classifieds. Big fun!

that's a beautiful looking instrument you've got there! congrats!