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Spector NS200Q-5

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Tyler Dupont, Nov 25, 2001.

  1. Nov 25, 2001 #1
    Tyler Dupont

    Tyler Dupont Wesly Headpush

    Apr 17, 2001
    Port Alberni, BC. Canada
    I'm thinking of getting a spector NS2000Q-5 .. but after finding out that the pickups are passive I'm not so sure. I haven't had a chance to play it through an amp yet. Anyway, I own a samick 5 - artist series.. it really sucks but it has active pickups. I'm not really a fan of the passive sound. do you think the spector would still sound better ? I'd go play the spector through an amp but it's in a different city so I have to ask here.
     
  2. Nov 25, 2001 #2
    barroso

    barroso

    Aug 16, 2000
    Italia
    if you want active you can always upgrade later.

    and keep in mind that:

    Active doesn't mean GOOD
    Passive doesn't mean BAD


    it's quality that matters.
     
  3. Nov 25, 2001 #3
    Nino Valenti

    Nino Valenti Supporting Member Commercial User

    Feb 2, 2001
    Staten Island NYC
    Builder: Valenti Basses
    Well, the bass comes with passive EMG-HZ pickups but it has an active EMG BTS 9V pre amp that make the bass active. IMO, the bass sounds GREAT!!!!
     
  4. Nov 25, 2001 #4
    hujo

    hujo

    Apr 18, 2001
    Stockholm, Sweden
    It still has an active preamp you know. Many recognized companies combine passive pickups with active electronics.

    It's a pretty nice bass, IME. Feels good.
     
  5. Nov 25, 2001 #5
    Tyler Dupont

    Tyler Dupont Wesly Headpush

    Apr 17, 2001
    Port Alberni, BC. Canada
    ok, maybe my samick is the same way ... is there anywhere I can read about preamps and active pickups etc so I can get a full understanding of what's going on ?
     
  6. Nov 25, 2001 #6
    Nino Valenti

    Nino Valenti Supporting Member Commercial User

    Feb 2, 2001
    Staten Island NYC
    Builder: Valenti Basses
    You can look in the "Pick-Up" section of TalkBass.