Spector Korean or Fender MiM

[v4tuna]

Please Pardon my ignorance..i've been trying to read through post then thought what the heck may as well ask .

I am looking at getting another bass...not that i need one i just want another. I am happy with my basic Ibanez sr200 but want something else. was considering a fender jazz or pre or anything that caught my eye really and this korean spector caught my eye looks nice I'm not sure about 2 emg humbuckers though...

Any thoughts on this bass vs the mim fenders.....

 

[bassguitar808]

look on craigslist until you can find a MIA Fender for cheap

I have a Czech Spector that's amazing, but I wouldnt get a Korean one
obviously a huge price / quality difference

 

[okcrum]

Obviously? Korea's been putting out good MI stuff for a long time...

 

[ysand]

Judging the reviews of the MIMs lately, i'd go spector legend.
It's got a more modern sound than a fender though.
So be sure what u're after

 

[EagleMoon]

I've had several Korean Spectors and on the whole they're very good basses. I'd recommend them over a MIM Fender unless you can find an especially good one.

 

[garmenteros]

I've owned some korean spectors and some standard MIM fenders. At that price point its luck of the draw. I'd try before buying. In general, I did find the korean spectors better built, but there are some really good MIM fenders out there.

 

[darkstorm]

Spector. Better pup type to me (not a fan of J pups), & nicer bass from my point of view. Also has active eq onboard instead of passive.

 

[yellofury]

If you did not already have the Ibanez I would recommend the Spector

However for a different vibe the Fender may be a good way to go since
its a lot more mod friendly if you wish to upgrade later (pickups, active pre etc,.)

I have owned both a Spector Legend and MIM Jazz Bass
and to me at least both were pretty much the same quality wise
Both companies crank out winners and complete dogs as products
Play before you pay .. so far I have been very fortunate as far as getting
awesome instruments either from a Mexican Fender or a Korean Spector

The MIM Jazz at one time ran circles around my US Fender (until I had the US Fender setup that is) I am not sure the same can be said of the Korean Spector vs Czech?US made Spectors....
PLus I found while the sounds from the Spector was nice , the Tonepump Jr pre was not as versatile as a good three knob Jazz bass

 

[Chrisk-K]

I think the current Korean Spector has a 3 band eq. Personally, I'd buy a used Euro Spector or MIA Fender.