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Tone Pump Lovers

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by loonybob123, Jan 3, 2009.

  1. Jan 3, 2009 #1
    loonybob123

    loonybob123 Guest

    Nov 18, 2008
    San Antonio, Texas
    Is their anyone out there who actually enjoys the Tone Pump on their spectors(or other Basses). I have heard so many negative things about it but I actually like the boost only sound on my Zebop anyone else feel this way?
     
  2. Jan 3, 2009 #2
    NS2A

    NS2A

    Apr 3, 2008
    Me.

    I bought my current Spector w/ tonepump for a backup bass to my NS2A. But it sounded so different (even my tone deaf wife noticed) :bag: I sold my NS2A as I want 2 of the exact same basses (as a true backup).

    So yeah, I like it!
     
  3. Jan 3, 2009 #3
    loonybob123

    loonybob123 Guest

    Nov 18, 2008
    San Antonio, Texas
    Nice exactly, what is your current Spector?(although I got to admit I like my tone pump but I wouldn't mind a HAZ lab in another Spector to have the versatillity)
     
  4. Jan 5, 2009 #4
    NS2A

    NS2A

    Apr 3, 2008
    Euro 4

    I'm looking for another like it, but with the economy and all, I've decided to get real picky.:smug:
     
  5. Jan 5, 2009 #5
    rovito

    rovito

    Jun 26, 2005
    Maine
    Rolled completely off the Tone pump sounds just like my EMG BTC set flat on my other bass. Just a touch of boost goes a long way.
     
  6. Jan 5, 2009 #6
    ysand

    ysand

    Mar 26, 2005
    Athens/Greece
    I also love the tonepump on my Zebop! :D
     
  7. Jan 6, 2009 #7
    bstringrandy

    bstringrandy

    Aug 18, 2004
    Jacksonville, FL
    Despite all of the negative press, I like the Tone Pump in my US Bolt-on NS-JH5. I usually leave both boosts on about 1/3 and go from there. I have a coil tap on the bridge pickup (EMG CTSW-40) that I use to throw it into overdrive! :bassist:

    Randy
     
  8. Jan 6, 2009 #8
    EBBassMan

    EBBassMan Guest

    Mar 18, 2007
    Kew Gardens, New York
    Does Spector sell the Tone Pump preamp separately? I have an older NS-2000/5 neck through that I've already put EMG 40DC's into, and it came stock with the EMG BTS pre, but It's just not the same as the Tone Pump in the Euro5LX I used to have.
     
  9. Jan 7, 2009 #9
    EBBassMan

    EBBassMan Guest

    Mar 18, 2007
    Kew Gardens, New York
    I emailed PJ Rubal at Spector today to ask about buying a TonePump, and wound up ordering the stock 18V Spector preamp for an american NS-5XL. I managed to snag one of the few he sells separately. It's a 3 knob setup (tone controls are stacked) so I'm going to need something to cover up the 4th hole, but that shouldn't be a problem. He says he sold one of these to someone for use in a Euro5LX but I will be the first to use it in an NS2000/5.....this should be interesting :cool: