Spector Club Part 6

[JPSBassist]

Butcher's Wax Clear Bowling Alley Paste
That's what the folks at Spector recommend however is not easy to find,there's similar brands that would do job.

Thanks! I appreciate the info.

 

[JPSBassist]

Cheers JP. I get that about the Ian Hill model, but it seems a shame to only offer the more comfortable neck profile on a ltd edition & more expensive model. Surely having this profile on a standard EuroLX could only be a good thing?

Also, many of the pictures I see of the Ian Hill bass (including on the spector site) have a smaller gap between the back of the bridge and the end of the bass (suggesting a 35" scale) rather than the 34" it's supposed to be...?! If the 35" is a 'custom option' then maybe the picture for the standard model should be changed on the site?

I've learned you can't really go by distances as perceived in the photos on the site.

Many of these photos were taken by different people at different times under different circumstances.

If the angle of inflection is different by 5% or greater, this can dramatically affect the guitar's proportions and give the perception (falsely) of some difference in pickup placement, bridge placement, etc...

Also, wide angle lenses distort objects and spacial relationships the farther you move from the center of the image.

Don't read anything into it. Eventually over time all the photos will be replaced with standardized photos, each shot at the exact same angle under the same lighting condition.

I believe you can order an Ian Hill model as a 35" option. But I do not think, and I'll double check with PJ, that the images provided to me for the Ian Hill model that are on the site is a 35" BEAD tuned instrument.

 

[marchone]

What about the warmer tone factor? I have thought that was the ongoing reason for Spector exclusively using Pau Ferro and not doing maple FBs. With their trademark NS-2 sound even more brightness from a maple neck couldn't help.

 

[JPSBassist]

Also, from the same picture on the Spector site, I cannot tell if the Ian Hill has the brass nut like the Euro4LXs do... Also, I wonder if Spector can make me an Ian Hill in Gloss White so I get the thinner neck on an otherwise Euro4LX? hmmm...

The Ian Hill model is standard with a Brass Nut, just like Ian's Original NS-2. The Wimbish model has a Brass Nut as well.

Please contact PJ about the color options. If you are sincere about ordering a white Ian Hill model, discuss it with him. He and he alone can decide if that is something that SPECTOR will consider.
And because it will be a special order bass, you may have to pay a deposit. Not just, but in the case of non-standard, special order instruments this is usually the case.
You know PJ's email. Why don't you ask.
I think, personally, a white Ian Hill would be awesome. But I think any white SPECTOR is.
My NS-4 should be finished any day... my next SPECTOR... I'm going to save up for a white USA NS-2.

 

[JPSBassist]

What about the warmer tone factor? I have thought that was the ongoing reason for Spector exclusively using Pau Ferro and not doing maple FBs. With their trademark NS-2 sound even more brightness from a maple neck couldn't help.

I'm sure that not wanting to do anything to affect the "SPECTOR TONE" is a factor.

This is why the EuroLX models are made of three types of wood.

That mixture was developed because the solid wings being used for the Euro models was local, Europe grown wood and it didn't have the same tone mix that the USA Maple does.

That mix of Maple, Walnut and Alder was NOT some arbitary decision. It was researched, tested and once Stuart and PJ were satisfied that the tone was as close to the USA as it could get, the EuroLX models went into production.

Ask PJ, he'll tell you without a doubt that he thinks the newer EuroLX models sound more true to their American siblings.

Again, I love my Euro models. What's not to love about them?

 

[bobunit]

Sorry. I was referring to the fingerboard only.

I know. I was just givin' ya a hard time.

 

[marchone]

IAgain, I love my Euro models. What's not to love about them?

I'm pretty darn happy with my NS-2JA-R. Thanks for the wood info.

Now a Forte-4 is on my short list. I'm already spending money I haven't made yet.

 

[MrBEAR]

Please contact PJ about the color options. If you are sincere about ordering a white Ian Hill model, discuss it with him. He and he alone can decide if that is something that SPECTOR will consider.
And because it will be a special order bass, you may have to pay a deposit. Not just, but in the case of non-standard, special order instruments this is usually the case.

Already made that inquiry and yes you can get an Ian Hill in White. As mentioned by JSP it is a special order bass and does require a deposit.

I have an LX4 Ian Hill, black, with the 35" neck option but it is strung EADG, with the appropriate slots cut for those strings, from the factory. If you would like to string it BEAD that would be a custom spec and would need to be addressed with PJ as an additional special order request.

For what it is worth the slimmer neck depth was what sold me on this particular Spector model after a hands on demo.

Cheers,

Mr. BEAR

P.S. On the Ian Hill page the Tone Pump link delivers a 404 Error.

 

[CharlieC]

Already made that inquiry and yes you can get an Ian Hill in White. As mentioned by JSP it is a special order bass and does require a deposit.

Thanks for the info.

All this talk of how that neck shape betters the standard Euro4LX neck has just about convinced me that I shall go the Ian Hill route, with exact color (Black/White) still to be determined.

Should I be concerned about any other differences between the two models?

 

[JPSBassist]

I'm pretty darn happy with my NS-2JA-R. Thanks for the wood info.

Now a Forte-4 is on my short list. I'm already spending money I haven't made yet.

I love the Forte Models. They are really a great deal. Go for it!

 

[JPSBassist]

Already made that inquiry and yes you can get an Ian Hill in White. As mentioned by JSP it is a special order bass and does require a deposit.

I have an LX4 Ian Hill, black, with the 35" neck option but it is strung EADG, with the appropriate slots cut for those strings, from the factory. If you would like to string it BEAD that would be a custom spec and would need to be addressed with PJ as an additional special order request.

For what it is worth the slimmer neck depth was what sold me on this particular Spector model after a hands on demo.

Cheers,

Mr. BEAR

P.S. On the Ian HIll page the Tone Pump link delivers a 404 Error.

Thanks for the info on the 404 Error. I'll get it fixed.

 

[JPSBassist]

P.S. On the Ian HIll page the Tone Pump link delivers a 404 Error.

Fixed. Thanks for the notice on that!
JP

 

[marchone]

I love the Forte Models. They are really a great deal. Go for it!

Money, money, money!

 

[Basstovsky]

this thread is so bad for my 'bass wish list' getting soooo bloated

 

[peledog]

Buyer beware!!

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[staindbass]

hello spector people i got this one on the way via ups, cant wait to get it. i play the 600$ spector legends, never had any desire to upgrade. my singer bugs me from time to time that i should play a nicer expensive one, and i argue back why bother when the 600$ one sounds as good (or better)as any of my other basses (g&l, carvin, music man, ibanez).last week i figured i would treat myself to a fresh new fancy bass to give me some inspiration to practice for the next album. ns5xl solid maple wings on the way. dealer website photo. johnny a.

 

[Christian Waiau]

hello spector people i got this one on the way via ups, cant wait to get it. i play the 600$ spector legends, never had any desire to upgrade. my singer bugs me from time to time that i should play a nicer expensive one, and i argue back why bother when the 600$ one sounds as good (or better)as any of my other basses (g&l, carvin, music man, ibanez).last week i figured i would treat myself to a fresh new fancy bass to give me some inspiration to practice for the next album. ns5xl solid maple wings on the way. dealer website photo. johnny a.

wait.... so youve really been playing that legend youve had since forever until now?

talk about keeping it real lol new bass looks awesome BTW!

 

[rovito]

Always love that red stain.

 

[Captain_Arrrg]

hello spector people i got this one on the way via ups, cant wait to get it. i play the 600$ spector legends, never had any desire to upgrade. my singer bugs me from time to time that i should play a nicer expensive one, and i argue back why bother when the 600$ one sounds as good (or better)as any of my other basses (g&l, carvin, music man, ibanez).last week i figured i would treat myself to a fresh new fancy bass to give me some inspiration to practice for the next album. ns5xl solid maple wings on the way. dealer website photo. johnny a.

Nice bass Johnny! I still love my Legend even though I have a US made Spector. I think some people use their eyes too much in these matters and to far too often ignore what their ears are telling them.

 

[splitcoilsenior]

Buyer beware!!

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So it's not legit or?....is the whole site not legit?