Tell me why I should buy a Spector Euro LX?

Any particular reason why a Spector? They have their own feel and signature sound that lends itself to metal and similar heavier genre rock music although they’re not limited to just that. So my first suggestion is to check out some videos to get a rough idea of what they sound like and see if that vibe works for you. And if you do decide to pull the trigger I’d suggest ordering fromSweetwater or another retailer with a generous return privilege.

For the record,I really like the way mine sits and plays. My bass playing friends however are pretty evenly divided on that. So my feeling is you won’t really know if you’ll like a Spector until you try one out for yourself.
 
Wah wah wah cry cry cry it's a discounted model, its not NEW, my dad didn't tell me he loved me enough, blah blah blah. Seriously do you here yourselves? It's a New Spector Euro LX at $1800. We all agree they are awesome basses. You know what is even more awesome? Saving money. Why pay $3k for one when they're $1800. That's a hypothetical and you're prerogative to do with your money. Personally I don't care what you choose.
 
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And this chart is actually USED prices.
Myself and many others have bought "used" instruments on reverb in the last couple years at very discounted prices because they are marked as such by the seller to move inventory. For instance I brought an aerodyne from FGW and was listed as used-mint. When I got it, I cut the tape, took it out of the box, took it out of the case, took the plastic protectant off, took the plastic off the tuners and had the new wood smell. Yeah I suppose i bought a USED instrument. Some people just want to argue for the sake of doing so. Are you upset you paid more for a "New" Spector Euro LX? I'm about to buy one for $1800!
 
Myself and many others have bought "used" instruments on reverb in the last couple years at very discounted prices because they are marked as such by the seller to move inventory. For instance I brought an aerodyne from FGW and was listed as used-mint. When I got it, I cut the tape, took it out of the box, took it out of the case, took the plastic protectant off, took the plastic off the tuners and had the new wood smell. Yeah I suppose i bought a USED instrument. Some people just want to argue for the sake of doing so. Are you upset you paid more for a "New" Spector Euro LX? I'm about to buy one for $1800!
I am not upset about anything...I have 4 Euro's including the one in my avatar. I have owned a USA Spector, probably 12 Euros, and I don't know how many Kramer NS-2A's over the last 20 years...I'm good
 
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Tom, if you get a shot at one again, I'd have ZERO qualms about Czech production, it's typically VERY high quality.

As others have pointed out, the 'make or break' is the shape, the endless curves and contours will either suit you or it won't. Most are all maple, so they can be heavy if that's a concern, and with that shape, playing down around the nut can be a reach for some folks. They do make bolt-neck versions, but I far prefer the neck through style as the originals.

It's a landmark design, a collaboration between Stuart Spector and Ned Steinberger, that has rolled over these many years to become an honored, classic design. Only you can know IF it would be a fit for you.
 
Wah wah wah cry cry cry it's a discounted model, its not NEW, my dad didn't tell me he loved me enough, blah blah blah. Seriously do you here yourselves? It's a New Spector Euro LX at $1800. We all agree they are awesome basses. You know what is even more awesome? Saving money. Why pay $3k for one when they're $1800. That's a hypothetical and you're prerogative to do with your money. Personally I don't care what you choose.
No one is upset about anything. I currently have two Euro LEs and a USA and one of those Euros was at a clearance price, and the other was used.

It's great you are able to buy one at a steep discount. I say go for it.

But don't spread inaccurate information about prices "going down" for NEW basses when that's not the situation and you are looking at an isolated case (or used).

And then don't be a jerk about it with "I'm going to prove you wrong", and then when you're corrected, be more of a jerk with that whole "wah wah wah" post.
 
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Wah wah wah cry cry cry it's a discounted model, its not NEW, my dad didn't tell me he loved me enough, blah blah blah. Seriously do you here yourselves? It's a New Spector Euro LX at $1800. We all agree they are awesome basses. You know what is even more awesome? Saving money. Why pay $3k for one when they're $1800. That's a hypothetical and you're prerogative to do with your money. Personally I don't care what you choose.

Was there anything of actual relevance to this thread in the above?
 
. The strap button north of the 12th fret can cause issues with reach to the first fret.
This can be mitigated as welL
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Hello. I don't wanna hijack thread. But this is of great interest to me. I m a recent Spector owner. A MIK Legend from 05 or 06. I LOVE my new sound. Coming from FSO world. But the first fret reach is causing shoulder pains. I started research how to move the pin on the horn. In your image of white bass. You put pin on back of body. Can you please explain how that mitigates the issue? I think this is more elegant solution. I simply don't understand it. Thank you!
 
Hello. I don't wanna hijack thread. But this is of great interest to me. I m a recent Spector owner. A MIK Legend from 05 or 06. I LOVE my new sound. Coming from FSO world. But the first fret reach is causing shoulder pains. I started research how to move the pin on the horn. In your image of white bass. You put pin on back of body. Can you please explain how that mitigates the issue? I think this is more elegant solution. I simply don't understand it. Thank you!
It brings the headstock of the bass back toward the player in by several inches, making it much closer to how my other basses play. The "problem" with the Spector design is that the top horn is shorter than many other basses, moving the body, and hence the headstock, away from the player when on a strap. Putting a strap button on the back of the body brings it and the headstock back closer to the player.
 
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Was there anything of actual relevance to this thread in the above?
The OP said he wanted a Spector Euro LX so I showed a link to not only one but two for $1800 after being questioned as to where I found so even though I clearly stated where in my original post. Then once I was proven right, "it's a discounted model", "it doesn't have a satin finish", "it doesnt say brand new." Well guess what, it's still a EURO LX! So considering I was correct and not only on topic with the links, but I'm trying to save the OP some money here. All yall did was argue against me trying to help the OP. What is your contribution? You can all hop on me yet everything I've said has been correct so far and you're just keyboard warriors who couldn't take being wrong. I thought this was the bass forum, I didn't realize I was in the whiny guitarist section. I guess talking about a Spector Euro LX in a Spector Euro LX thread isn't relevant enough for some.
 
It brings the headstock of the bass back toward the player in by several inches, making it much closer to how my other basses play. The "problem" with the Spector design is that the top horn is shorter than many other basses, moving the body, and hence the headstock, away from the player when on a strap. Putting a strap button on the back of the body brings it and the headstock back closer to the player.
I just wanted to chime in that I did this very modification on a Warwick Streamer LX 5 string I used to own and it worked great. Kind of had the same problem although I think the Streamer (at least mine) upper horn pin is a bit closer to the 13th fret, maybe in between the 13th and 14th. Anyway, adding the back pin and also using the Dunlop strap lock moved the upper pin strap point in between the 12th and 13th fret. Everything just moved into place a little bit better. I know these adjustments sound minor but they made big differences (for the better) for me.
 
I also just wanted to add to this thread that I consider the Spector as a classic design and sound. I know that many folks will note it's grindy sound and pull out the usual sound examples (cue Alice in Chains and Pantera) but I've seen and heard Spector applied across many genres of music. Basically, you can get it to sound the way you want through technique and EQ. I will note that the electronics packages are soooo powerful. If you're a heavy handed player or used to passive systems in general, its going to be a bit of a surprise at first. I don't own a Spector currently but if I found one that I liked at a price that worked for my budget, I wouldn't hesitate.
 
The OP said he wanted a Spector Euro LX so I showed a link to not only one but two for $1800 after being questioned as to where I found so even though I clearly stated where in my original post. Then once I was proven right, "it's a discounted model", "it doesn't have a satin finish", "it doesnt say brand new." Well guess what, it's still a EURO LX! So considering I was correct and not only on topic with the links, but I'm trying to save the OP some money here. All yall did was argue against me trying to help the OP. What is your contribution? You can all hop on me yet everything I've said has been correct so far and you're just keyboard warriors who couldn't take being wrong. I thought this was the bass forum, I didn't realize I was in the whiny guitarist section. I guess talking about a Spector Euro LX in a Spector Euro LX thread isn't relevant enough for some.
Thank you for the links Jumbo. I had no idea what a turn this thread would take it seemed like a simple enough question to ask. The one I was looking at on Reverb sold so I was out of luck on that one. But it seems like aot of basses are dropping in price so something will turn up. In the mean time I'm going to drop an Aguilar preamp in my old trusty Carvin LB75A and see what happens with that. If I like it I might sell my Roscoe and wait for something I really like to pop up.
 
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Basically, you can get it to sound the way you want through technique and EQ.

I love NS basses for the ergos. Also love the sound of a passive P.

I can get very close to a passive P sound with my NS-2s with Haz run flat, or just the tiniest bass boost.

Spector fans are so vocal about their music tastes and what sound they like, you might think they can not be used in a more middle of the road use case. They can, and do well at it.

More well rounded than my Warwicks for sure.
 

Yes there is. I asked the question to get some opinions on the bass and other than some fruitless bickering there was a lot of good information. Did you want to add something of relevance? I'm just honestly looking for help here.

My criticism was directed at one post due to the tone of the comment. Not any other post that same person made. I also didn’t reply to his response to me in the interest of not provoking further bickering. Other than that one post I agreed with his other suggestions.

As far as relevance goes, I would suggest also looking at Spector’s Legend series if you’re just exploring getting a Spector bass. The build quality is pretty impressive and gets you the Spector experience without the expense of their Euro or USA series. You can also change the pickups and add a HAZ clone preamp down the road if you want to mod it up. Are the Euros better? That would be for the player to determine. I’m perfectly happy with my Euro 5-string. But if I were considering getting a second Spector, or a 4-string, I’d definitely consider a getting a Legend unless I could find a really good deal on another Euro.
 
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My criticism was directed at one post due to the tone of the comment. Not any other post that same person made. I also didn’t reply to his response to me in the interest of not provoking further bickering. Other than that one post I agreed with his other suggestions.

As far as relevance goes, I would suggest also looking at Spector’s Legend series if you’re just exploring getting a Spector bass. The build quality is pretty impressive and gets you the Spector experience without the expense of their Euro or USA series. You can also change the pickups and add a HAZ clone preamp down the road if you want to mod it up. Are the Euros better? That would be for the player to determine. I’m perfectly happy with my Euro 5-string. But if I were considering getting a second Spector, or a 4-string, I’d definitely consider a getting a Legend unless I could find a really good deal on another Euro.
Good stuff. Thanks, I hadn't considered a Legend. I've read other things that say they're heavy, which for me is important. I actually pulled out my '96 Carvin LB75A and fired that up. I'm planning to put an Aguilar OBP-3 on it to see what happens.
 
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Wah wah wah cry cry cry it's a discounted model, its not NEW, my dad didn't tell me he loved me enough, blah blah blah. Seriously do you here yourselves? It's a New Spector Euro LX at $1800. We all agree they are awesome basses. You know what is even more awesome? Saving money. Why pay $3k for one when they're $1800. That's a hypothetical and you're prerogative to do with your money. Personally I don't care what you choose.
It’s “Hear”. Move along.