Spector GAS

[jasonmatthews]

i bought my first one, without having played one.. haven't looked back since..

I was fortunate enough to play one before I bought, but couldn't put it down. Must've been about 11 years ago. It's just one of those basses you play and you just always want to keep playing it. It just sounds so damn good and you think "yeah, this is what playing bass is supposed to be like."

Or maybe that's just me.

 

[southgabass]

i bought my first one, without having played one.. haven't looked back since..

I just can't 100% put my $$ on a blind guess, with the Cirrus, I had played a couple before I had jumped into a blind buy from a fellow TB'er. That was a great purchase. When I was first starting I GAS'd hard for a Warwick, it was my dream bass. Looked into buying one straight out blind, and actually played on one just shy of pulling the trigger to realize it wasn't for me. That's my qualm here, beautiful basses, clips sound great. But that doesn't add up to a hill of beans in Beantown if I live in Carrotville.

 

[jasonmatthews]

I just can't 100% put my $$ on a blind guess, with the Cirrus, I had played a couple before I had jumped into a blind buy from a fellow TB'er. That was a great purchase. When I was first starting I GAS'd hard for a Warwick, it was my dream bass. Looked into buying one straight out blind, and actually played on one just shy of pulling the trigger to realize it wasn't for me. That's my qualm here, beautiful basses, clips sound great. But that doesn't add up to a hill of beans in Beantown if I live in Carrotville.

Good thing about Spectors (and most other nice basses), don't look at it as potentially "wasting money". It will be a trivial resell if you decide you don't want it, and you'll at least get all of your money back. I like to think of it as moving money into an asset, knowing I'll never lose money on it. Now it's another thing altogether if you don't have the money to spare to being with, but moving a liquid asset into a non-liquid asset isn't much of a gamble in this case.

I just bought one of those Sire basses because I was curious, knowing I'd get all $500 back almost immediately if I hated it (turns out I quite like it though, so I'll keep it around). Prior to that, I bought a Ken Smith Black Tiger for a smoking good deal, knowing I'd probably profit about $1000 if I decided I hated it (which, you know, I didn't).

Anyway, some risks are risky, but I don't think that's particularly true in this case.

Or, if you ever find yourself in Atlanta, swing by and give mine a try.

 

[southgabass]

I've actually been looking into the Sire basses as well, great reviews and looks for the low dollar amounts there. Fairly sure the Sire may be the next one if I can actually get one (by permission that is, and its easier to argue a bass <$1k). But I find myself looking at NS-2 and NS-4 a lot.... like a lot lol.

 

[Bassmann79]

This thread should have been relatively short, you want to play Spector and have that "Spector" sound that you love? How is looking at a Legend/Rebop series going to help you in that? The "Spector" sound you hear and love by artists are NS (US) models and again, its a pay to play brand.

Anything less than a Euro model is a waste of time, there are some Euro's out there that sound amazing. I have one, a Euro435LX that just kills it. I will probably never sell it because it growls and has a ton of low end. The rest are US models.

Translation: At least a Euro or move onto a cheaper brand.

 

[Torn Bassist]

I would pick the Euro and one with a trim tone pump to get you started, there is a lot of professional bassists playing them and they are the production version of the NS2. After the Euro you will want to continue your collection and you will find an NS2 that matches your dream bass requirement or you can just as easily modify the Euro adding whatever Preamp you desire....good luck and just make a selection and get started it will solve your interest until you move to the next Spector!

 

[NigelD]

Good thing about Spectors (and most other nice basses), don't look at it as potentially "wasting money". It will be a trivial resell if you decide you don't want it, and you'll at least get all of your money back. I like to think of it as moving money into an asset, knowing I'll never lose money on it. Now it's another thing altogether if you don't have the money to spare to being with, but moving a liquid asset into a non-liquid asset isn't much of a gamble in this case.

I just bought one of those Sire basses because I was curious, knowing I'd get all $500 back almost immediately if I hated it (turns out I quite like it though, so I'll keep it around). Prior to that, I bought a Ken Smith Black Tiger for a smoking good deal, knowing I'd probably profit about $1000 if I decided I hated it (which, you know, I didn't).

Anyway, some risks are risky, but I don't think that's particularly true in this case.

Or, if you ever find yourself in Atlanta, swing by and give mine a try.

I'll take you up on that next trip!

 

[catcauphonic]

Try a Forte. Good with the Aguilar pre, bester with the upgraded USHaz

 

[NigelD]

This thread should have been relatively short, you want to play Spector and have that "Spector" sound that you love? How is looking at a Legend/Rebop series going to help you in that? The "Spector" sound you hear and love by artists are NS (US) models and again, its a pay to play brand.

Anything less than a Euro model is a waste of time, there are some Euro's out there that sound amazing. I have one, a Euro435LX that just kills it. I will probably never sell it because it growls and has a ton of low end. The rest are US models.

Translation: At least a Euro or move onto a cheaper brand.

I said I liked the the NS body style.The 2 Spectors I played sounded different but good.My quest is based on$$ and what sounds good to me.
If I had a high profile gig or recording contract I'd call Mr. Spector. Thanks for your input.

 

[superdick2112]

I just can't 100% put my $$ on a blind guess, with the Cirrus, I had played a couple before I had jumped into a blind buy from a fellow TB'er. That was a great purchase. When I was first starting I GAS'd hard for a Warwick, it was my dream bass. Looked into buying one straight out blind, and actually played on one just shy of pulling the trigger to realize it wasn't for me. That's my qualm here, beautiful basses, clips sound great. But that doesn't add up to a hill of beans in Beantown if I live in Carrotville.

Always a risk when you buy a bass you've never tried before, but like Doc (99Z3), I also bought my 1st Spector (a Euro) without ever having played one, and it turned out to be the best bass I'd ever owned... Until I bought my 1st USA Spector.

 

[southgabass]

One day I hope to be able to buy blind and hope for the best. But until that day, I will have to at least try one out (maybe not the one in question of purchase) but try one out none the less to get a feel for it.

 

[superdick2112]

One day I hope to be able to buy blind and hope for the best. But until that day, I will have to at least try one out (maybe not the one in question of purchase) but try one out none the less to get a feel for it.

PM me if you ever find yourself travelling through Denver, & I'll let you play one of mine.

 

[southgabass]

Cool beans, sounds good idk when the next time ill be crossing the Mississippi will be but if I'm in the area I love meeting fellow TB'ers and trying new gear double wins!

 

[Ellery]

Try a Forte. Good with the Aguilar pre, bester with the upgraded USHaz

You know Forte is supposed to be the stripped down, utilitarian "economy" version of US Spectors, but I like the look better than an NS with all the frills.

 

[gpx1200]

this one's available
For Sale - Spector Forte 2P DW

 

[catcauphonic]

You know Forte is supposed to be the stripped down, utilitarian "economy" version of US Spectors, but I like the look better than an NS with all the frills.

Yea, real clean looking. Ain't nothing stripped down about the sound! I have a Forte-X with the Haz ... other than wanting a Ric, I don't GAS much

Edit to add: I'm the 2nd owner, so the price was quite reasonable,+ the upgrade