Spector Club - Part 8

[crimson_basser]

Really?? Man I couldn't give my ex NS-2-JA-R for like $700 right here on TB just a few mo's ago... I ended up selling it locally but at this point REALLY wish I hadn't. That was an excellent bass.

Whaaaaaat. I wish I knewwwww/wanted it at the time. Im in love with the white and I need a dual Jazz pup bass. And yeah. Seems like a really solid bass from everything Ive heard.

 

[rockstarbassist]

Whaaaaaat. I wish I knewwwww/wanted it at the time. Im in love with the white and I need a dual Jazz pup bass. And yeah. Seems like a really solid bass from everything Ive heard.

Yup. The sound really was awesome. More punchy, in your face kinda deal. The slap tones on it were incredible. I def am keeping my eyes out for one too but I'll fwd it on to ya if I see one!

 

[JPSBassist]

Im looking for a white NS 2JA-R. Im keeping my eyes open on the craigslist and what not, but if you guys could tip me off if you see one that would be awesome and much appreciated (idealy for under 1000$, but I know thats asking a lot).
All in all with shipping and whatnot id like to keep the cost under $1200.

There were three on Ebay on Monday. Now there's only one.
Comes with a gig bag. Not a bad deal:
SPECTOR NS-2JA-R (White) #1

I have one and love it. I won't get rid of mine.

 

[rockstarbassist]

Ya that's not a bad price actually.

 

[jarrhead]

BUT the reason for my post, Im looking for a white NS 2JA-R. Im keeping my eyes open on the craigslist and what not, but if you guys could tip me off if you see one that would be awesome and much appreciated (idealy for under 1000$, but I know thats asking a lot).

I'm doing the same. Except with an NS2000/5, Legend Custom 5, or Legend Classic 6.

Used of course.

I've seen the NS2000/5 here on the forums, and the Legend Classic, but the NS does not appeal to me. The Classic 6er is way too high.

 

[PhatBasstard]

There were three on Ebay on Monday. Now there's only one.
Comes with a gig bag. Not a bad deal:
SPECTOR NS-2JA-R (White) #1

I have one and love it. I won't get rid of mine.

About 6 months ago there were several on eBay in the $678 range.
I was surprised when I saw what their actual list price was.

 

[iceboxbass]

Here's some of the shots that were available when it was FS:

http://s864.photobucket.com/albums/ab201/rockstarbassist/NS5%20Brownie/

That's one beautiful Bass!!!

 

[iceboxbass]

And Spector #2 enters the family....

This was in the hands of two other TB'ers briefly but I think it's found a home for good.

I always swore I didn't like "natural" finishes, but this looks less like a piece of furniture and more like something exotic.

That is a gorgeous natural finish!!!!

 

[crimson_basser]

Yup. The sound really was awesome. More punchy, in your face kinda deal. The slap tones on it were incredible. I def am keeping my eyes out for one too but I'll fwd it on to ya if I see one!

Thanks

I'm doing the same. Except with an NS2000/5, Legend Custom 5, or Legend Classic 6.

Used of course.

I've seen the NS2000/5 here on the forums, and the Legend Classic, but the NS does not appeal to me. The Classic 6er is way too high.

I bought an NS 2000/5 to replace my Legend Custom 5. Kinda regretting it now. I prefered the full rounded shape of the Legend's horn and the neck and tone were just... iunno. Maybe I was just more used to it?

There were three on Ebay on Monday. Now there's only one.
Comes with a gig bag. Not a bad deal:
SPECTOR NS-2JA-R (White) #1

I have one and love it. I won't get rid of mine.

Thanks! I saw one on the GC used site.. but im hesitant to go for it...
The only thing that is really appealing is the promise for no extra fees at the border and such.
Thats always a killer when I ship instruments up here

About 6 months ago there were several on eBay in the $678 range.
I was surprised when I saw what their actual list price was.

If I can find one at that price Ill be a happy man.

 

[Session1969]

I don't think that's correct. The reason I say that is if I roll the treble all the way back, it seems like it's more or less a flat signal. NOT the -12dB cut that says it is which would be a pretty muffled sound. And if I roll the bass all the back, it seems pretty close to what I would expect a "flat" signal to be as well. And when I boost both, there's a noticeably different sound.

So either you've been given incorrect information, or there are at least two different versions of the Tonepump...both of which make little to no sense to me.

Interesting. I originally wrote that my Spector Rebop sounded a little bright(even with flats on it) for my reggae project. The first response I got was from someone suggesting I wasn't using my ears. I didn't bother mentioning I've been playing reggae for a decade and have a pretty good idea about tone but maybe he has a later version ? If there's no cut because it's an early version, that may explain what my ears and my banmates are hearing. It's not horribley trebley but I get a warmer sound from my Lakland jazz(passive) with a maple fretboard ! I'm considering putting Aeros in and going passive.

 

[PhatBasstard]

Interesting. I originally wrote that my Spector Rebop sounded a little bright(even with flats on it) for my reggae project. The first response I got was from someone suggesting I wasn't using my ears. I didn't bother mentioning I've been playing reggae for a decade and have a pretty good idea about tone but maybe he has a later version ? If there's no cut because it's an early version, that may explain what my ears and my banmates are hearing. It's not horribley trebley but I get a warmer sound from my Lakland jazz(passive) with a maple fretboard ! I'm considering putting Aeros in and going passive.

According to the manufacturer, there was no change in the circuit other than the addition of the trim pot on later versions. Spector originally had incorrect info. The current specs are what they always have been.

A couple users have claimed that their "ears tell them different",
all the while calling for a detent to tell them where flat is.

 

[Ian Perge]

Wow. That bass looks REALLY nice!!!

IMO, it only needs 21 frets. {To me} it looks weird that the neck is set so far into the body.

I absolutely agree: about the beauty of that bass, and that it would look better IMO as well with less than the "Spector Standard" of 24 frets - I'd stop at the 22nd after the last Crown Inlay as a) I think the 22nd wouild still be playable using "standard technique" and b) a blank space between the last Inlay and the end of the fretboard would look nice to my eyes. However, I realize that it would involve a good amount of material, time & CNC changes to produce 22-fret neck-through blanks for only one USA model and hardly be cost-efficient. So a pass on that from me.

After seeing that silverburst, I think I might have to put up the dough for a 5 string with the EMG 40P/40J pickups and BTS preamp.

If I can make a suggestion, you might want to try a 40P5 (the 5-string version of the soapbar-mounted EMG "P") / 40DC setup before going to the "standard" P/J pickup arrangement. I put that into a "spare" ReBop 5 DLX FM I had (It was my 1st Spector so there's sentimental value, plus I'd never get what it's worth on the Used Market right now so why not mod it and put it to use?) as a "Testbed" to emulate Fender's pre-2008 American Deluxe Precision V, the only P-Bass I've liked the tone of. The 40P5/40DC gives you 97% of the "classic" EMG P tone (the 5-string version is "reversed" with the E & A coils behind the D & G, slightly tightening and loosening the former and latter... but the vast majority of 4-string P/J Spectors have Reversed Ps as well) and dialing in the Dual Coil gives you more-than-a-bit more "growl" than a solitary single-coil "J" does. I'm not sure what EMG's Return Policy is, but if worst comes to worse you could always sell the 40DC and put that towards a 40J. I simply think it's a more interesting sound than the ubiquitous P/J tone.

 

[Christian Waiau]

I absolutely agree: about the beauty of that bass, and that it would look better IMO as well with less than the "Spector Standard" of 24 frets - I'd stop at the 22nd after the last Crown Inlay as a) I think the 22nd wouild still be playable using "standard technique" and b) a blank space between the last Inlay and the end of the fretboard would look nice to my eyes. However, I realize that it would involve a good amount of material, time & CNC changes to produce 22-fret neck-through blanks for only one USA model and hardly be cost-efficient. So a pass on that from me.



If I can make a suggestion, you might want to try a 40P5 (the 5-string version of the soapbar-mounted EMG "P") / 40DC setup before going to the "standard" P/J pickup arrangement. I put that into a "spare" ReBop 5 DLX FM I had (It was my 1st Spector so there's sentimental value, plus I'd never get what it's worth on the Used Market right now so why not mod it and put it to use?) as a "Testbed" to emulate Fender's pre-2008 American Deluxe Precision V, the only P-Bass I've liked the tone of. The 40P5/40DC gives you 97% of the "classic" EMG P tone (the 5-string version is "reversed" with the E & A coils behind the D & G, slightly tightening and loosening the former and latter... but the vast majority of 4-string P/J Spectors have Reversed Ps as well) and dialing in the Dual Coil gives you more-than-a-bit more "growl" than a solitary single-coil "J" does. I'm not sure what EMG's Return Policy is, but if worst comes to worse you could always sell the 40DC and put that towards a 40J. I simply think it's a more interesting sound than the ubiquitous P/J tone.

funny you should say the P5 and DCs

after I got my P-jazz... I placed a order for my Rex5 to get a 40P5(neck) and 40DC(bridge)

Too see if i could get something similar to my P-Jazz.


I'll let you guys know what I think when they come in

 

[NKUSigEp]

If I can make a suggestion, you might want to try a 40P5 (the 5-string version of the soapbar-mounted EMG "P") / 40DC setup before going to the "standard" P/J pickup arrangement.

The 40P-40P5 = same thing. It's the size of the housing (40) that's important and the type of pickup (P). I have tried the P/DC combo though and prefered the old fashioned P/J setup a little more.

 

[Christian Waiau]

The 40P-40P5 = same thing. It's the size of the housing (40) that's important and the type of pickup (P). I have tried the P/DC combo though and prefered the old fashioned P/J setup a little more.

Yes the anything 40 is a 5st model by emg. Not sure if you thought I said different... Anyway

There really isn't a way a soapbar can REALLY get that p bass tone.. One main reason would be the location of the pickup.. But I'm just looking for something to come close.

 

[jay440]

Having owned several NS2A's, I'd make sure to try it out before buying. Some can be great, others not so much.

What kind of problems have you encountered with the ones that were sub-standard? I hope to be able to get at least an NS2-A (if not a new Euro) by this Summer.

Also, JP (if you know or can find out): What's up with the Spector Facebook Page? I sent a friend request about a month ago...has it reached the limit of the amount of friends it can have?

 

[bunkaroo]

Looks like I'm probably getting rid of my MIA 4-string P. I haven't played a Fender in over 20 years of playing and it' s not feeling like it's right for me now.

Here's my question:

On a Spector Euro 4LX for example with P/J config, how would it compare and contrast with a MIA P? Same ballpark sonically? I expect the Spector would be a little more aggressive.

Also, if I was going to use it in DGCF tuning, would it be worth going for the 35" scale on the 4-string?

 

[Christian Waiau]

Looks like I'm probably getting rid of my MIA 4-string P. I haven't played a Fender in over 20 years of playing and it' s not feeling like it's right for me now.

Here's my question:

On a Spector Euro 4LX for example with P/J config, how would it compare and contrast with a MIA P? Same ballpark sonically? I expect the Spector would be a little more aggressive.

Also, if I was going to use it in DGCF tuning, would it be worth going for the 35" scale on the 4-string?

i would say totally diff... i mean just the fact that theres a jazz pick up there. ive had fender p-jazz setup and turned off the jazz pickup and still didnt really sound right.

but its going to sound like a Spector. Its got EMGs... its active... woods blah blah.


I wouldnt worry about a 35" for drop D its not a big drop at all really. maybe get some 105s or something.

 

[jtarmino]

Hey Guys,
Here is my new NS2 that arrived yesterday.I ordered this in September through Todd Cooke at the The Guitar House of Tulsa..I love it and the maple is awesome..Thanks Todd..I have a show tonight but not sure Im going to play it..Here is a pic of all 3 of my Spectors.

 

[Christian Waiau]

What kind of problems have you encountered with the ones that were sub-standard? I hope to be able to get at least an NS2-A (if not a new Euro) by this Summer.

Also, JP (if you know or can find out): What's up with the Spector Facebook Page? I sent a friend request about a month ago...has it reached the limit of the amount of friends it can have?

Facebook only allows people to have a certain amount of people. PJ needs to make a "FAN" page where people can "like" Spector