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U.S. or Czech made spector really worth it?

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BassLover26

Feb 28, 2009
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#1
Ok so Im debating whether to save up for a U.S. or czech made spector or just buy a korean made one for $350. The czech one I know is like $1500, not sure how much for U.S.

Is the bass really worth that much??:confused:

Or should I go with the korean bass, it is slightly used but with no nicks on the neck. Just a couple scratches on the back of the body. What should I go with because right now I do have 1,000 bucks but over the summer I will be making around 2 grand.

I am a teenager, and i do know I want to stay with bass, but I dont know about that big price tag.

Any help is appreciated:help:

Thanks
 
#4
US Spectors arent cheap, but the playability was the main thing I noticed. The Czech spectors Ive had sounded great, but they had big round necks that didnt work for me. The US NS-5XL I have has an unbelieveable neck. Really comfortable. The tone was similar, but the US had a little richer tone.
 
#5
Considering your age, Im sure the $350 Korean Spector will be an awesome bass for you...or anyone else for that matter....nothing wrong with them, and some people actually prefer them. However, you DEFINITELY will notice a difference between say a Spector Legend and a Euro, and an American made Spector....in construction, playability, and sound.
But you do need to play them and decide which one works best for you..and sounds best to you. Their weight, sound, and neck profile are all different, and those are what will determine which one you choose.
 
#6
My store is a Spector Dealer, I was shocked at the quality of the korean line... they play and sound great... I personally own a Spector Euro 4LX, but the US mase Spectors have more of a high end bass feel.

Do yourself a favor check out the Korean line, you will be pleased.. and so will your wallet.


I love my Euro for the money.
 
#8
I think you should try the korean line, 'cause you're saying you don't know if you're gonna keep playing bass so why spend over a grand in a bass?

if you buy a korean bass you will have a great bass for the money, save a couple of bucks and you can always upgrade in the future if you keep playing bass :D
 
#10
I had an opportunity to buy a Korean Spector NS2 for a really good price, so I did. Great player, definitely has the Spector vibe, but not the sound, with the generic Spector pick ups & electronics.

One day MF made me an offer I couldn't refuse, for a set of PJ EMG's, the pickups in the USA Spector. I pulled the trigger, then upgraded the electronics, a few months later, to the EMG/BTS system.

Now it's got the Spector vibe,look...and the Spector USA tone. And all together I spent less than $600, case included.

My advise, find a Spector that looks/feels good to you. You can upgrade the electronics when you have the $$$ and the desire. Where the bass is made is of secondary importance unless you plan on flippin' it soon.
 
#11
DEFINITELY save for the Czech Spector, or even the american one. The Korean Spectors feel like plastic when you compare the two. A real spector is heavy, has inyourface beastly sounds; the Korean ones always sound muffled.

If you did a true side by side you'd hear their differences immediately.
 
#12
Been there, done that, and have bought all 3 types at different times. I still own the Czech. The US was a great beautiful bass but the difference between the Czech and the US wasn't enough for me to justify keeping. If your strapped for money get the Korean, but you'll always lust for the Czech. I've owned 20+ basses and the two I'll never get rid of are the Czech Spector and my Sadowsky.
 
#14
Lowpro said:
DEFINITELY save for the Czech Spector, or even the american one. The Korean Spectors feel like plastic when you compare the two. A real spector is heavy, has inyourface beastly sounds; the Korean ones always sound muffled.

If you did a true side by side you'd hear their differences immediately.
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Untrue.
 
#18
Well, even if I really don't like the czech spectors, they are truly great instruments. The tone is 100% spector (the reason I don't like it), neck is ok and the bass is light. If spector is your thing, grab a Czech and I'll bet my ass you won't notice a difference in the tone :cough: if you upgrade the pre :cough:
 
#19
flipper_gv said:
If spector is your thing, grab a Czech and I'll bet my ass you won't notice a difference in the tone :cough: if you upgrade the pre :cough:
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So you're saying there's no difference in the Tone of the pre's? :confused:

There's a pretty big difference between my 2 Czech's - one with the Tonepump and the other with the BTS.
 
#20
Used Czech Spector Rebops are CRAAAZY cheap when you can find them. Not much more than a used Legend. I've seen Rebop 5's go for under $500 on Ebay. I really do like my legend five. I haven't been able to do a head to head with a czech or usa spector yet so can't comment on tone differences.

Korean Legends and Czech Rebops have EMG-HZs or EMG-SSD's, preamps vary

EuroLX's and USA models have the full active EMG's.

I understand the pickups make a big difference, but the essence of the Spector sound is still there even in the Legends. I know cause again, I got one.
 

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