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Now that's what I call 'porn'

[quote name='Sean' post='366654' date='Dec 30 2008, 09:58 PM']What a bridge! I changed the strings on mine today to put a set of Elixirs on and the saddles fell out as I was doing it I had to reset the intonation which took me a while but these 'ere bridges bain't be for the faint hearted land lubbing bassist. [/quote] Ah, you've got to lock the bridge (use the allen key on the side lock) first....

Cheers mate! we're back at the Woughton Centre in April 2009 so come see us again!

Loving the Rickenblacker, Kramer & Ovation basses! And those 2 4x12 cabs must sound immense!!

It's a lovely one.... feels very solid in your hands and has a slightly smoother/more tamed sound than some of the others due to the Aguilar pre-amp

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='358008' date='Dec 18 2008, 03:41 PM']Yes it's bling I know, and gold knobs too. Thought I'd share my shallow need for things that light up and shine: [/quote] Lovely rig - I bet it sounds MINT!! Now, where's the t*ts?

[quote name='Bassmurf' post='357756' date='Dec 18 2008, 12:00 PM']This one caught my eye this morning....... [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Spector-Legend-5-MK-Custom---Matte-Black~ID~9547.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~S...ack~ID~9547.asp[/url][/quote] That's a rare spec for a 'Spector'.... i.e. completely 'passive' as per Mike Kroegers wishes....

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='357328' date='Dec 17 2008, 08:58 PM']FWIW, if I purchased any bass with that expectation, I would probably be setting myself up for disappointment. In terms of playability there's probably not a lot in it between the two IMO. In terms of sound, the Spectors are probably more aggressive sounding. Whether thats a good or a bad thing probably depends on the context. Its probably best to view the bass as a tool with a certain tonal character. What you do with that tool obviously is up to you.[/quote] Completely agree.... We bassists are a fussy bunch, but when you get to a certain level of build quality/electronics etc it's all down to personal preference ultimately. Both US/Euro Spectors and Warwicks (older ones and higher end current Infinitys etc) are of a high build quality, have excellent hardware and electronics. The feel and subtle differences in tonal characteristics will be what attracts you to one or the other, or both! Sometimes I think we over analyse it all a little too much. Does it look good? Yep, beautiful! Does it sound good? F*ck yeah! Does it balance well, feel comfortable and bring out the best in my playing! Damn right!

[quote name='Sean' post='357258' date='Dec 17 2008, 07:19 PM']Cetera, are the body wings of these half maple, half alder in equal layers or are the maple bits thinner veneers? They look like half and half.[/quote] I believe they are half and half.... with a slice of walnut through the middle...

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='357226' date='Dec 17 2008, 06:28 PM']Time may well tell but I think it's less of a transition for me as I've so much experience with the early Warwick Streamers and contrary to popular belief the Spector doesn't mop the floor with the SSI they are just... different, yet similar in many ways![/quote] I'd only say they mop the floor with the newer SS1..... not the original ones...

Ah, she's lovely!! I have her identical brother/sister.... bought from these very boards only a couple of months back! Enjoy!!

Well you can start in Walthamstow on Friday night! [url="http://http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=34458"]Rock on![/url]

I'd knock the Behringer pre out of that list for starters.... Have you tried the Tech 21 RBI and RPM pre-amps? They're both great and VERY popular...

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='356904' date='Dec 17 2008, 01:10 PM']It's here! Amazing quality and finish. Absolutely flawless and the action is good although the intonation needs a wee tweak. The box was still taped with Sound Control tape. As for the tone? Well I fell into the trap of treating it like a Ric with passive VVTT as opposed to active boost only VVBT. I had Bass and Treble to the max. It was soooo boomy and I was turning all the gain and volume right down and thinking 'too much zing'. Then a re-think, turn B&T fully back (after all its not 'cutting' anything) and reintroduce as required. Bing Bloody Go! Neck not as deep as I thought, no where near as deep as the Warmoth. Very nice to play in fact. I will put some Nickels on (Extra Slinkies) at some point and gold knobs are a must. Photos too. Peter[/quote] Congrats Peter! Looking forward to pics of this too!

[quote name='Sean' post='356452' date='Dec 16 2008, 10:25 PM']Well, I've stopped for a break now, I'm getting sore This is the most [i]different[/i] bass I've ever owned and it's instantly like-able to play. The pre-amp takes a bit of getting used to but I've found a few settings that really work with the bass by itself but it'll be Saturday at rehearsal before I find out what it sounds like in the mix and I'm guessing that this is where its magic will be. If anyone is wondering what an ex-Sound Control liquidation bass is like when it arrives, it's exactly like a new one but a tiny bit dusty; this even had the original Sound Control sticker on it and I'm guessing that by the windings these are the original factory fitted strings and there's lots of life in them and very little tarnish. What brand/type are they? Anyone? Also it's a killer P/J config but it makes me want to join a rock band. [/quote] Congrats Sean! Looking forward to seeing the pics The strings it comes with are Spectors own.... and I quite like them myself! Would be nice to get them over here at a reasonable price but they seem to be import form USA only... Lots of great Spector-love on here recently.... I'm getting lovely warm, fuzzy feelings.... finally everyone understands what I've been harping on about for years!

Hey everyone! Just to let you all know that my KISS Tribute Band "Dressed To Kill" will be performing our full 'pyrotechnic' KISSmas shows in London & Cardiff this weekend! It'll be the full monty with firebreathing, smoking guitar (if it works!), blood-spitting, pyrotechnics, make-up, stack heels, studs, sirens etc etc.... We will be at: [b]Fri 19th Dec - The Standard, Walthamstow[/b] (opposite Blackhorse Rd tube). Doors at 8pm, support 'Lip Service' at 8.45pm, then we're onstage from 10pm - Midnight. [b]Sat 20th Dec - The Point, Cardiff[/b]. Doors at 6.30pm, exclusive screening of 'Paul Stanley - One Live KISS' DVD on immediately, then we're onstage from 8.20pm - 10.20pm. To top it off there will be a full 'Bogiez' Rock Disco afterwards until the early hours... Would be great to see some of you.... come up and say 'Hi!' afterwards and we can put faces to names! Though.... you won't be able to see mine! lol! Gary [url="http://www.dressedtokill.org.uk"]Dressed To Kill Official Website[/url] [url="http://www.myspace.com/kisstributeuk"]Drerssed To Kill Official Myspace[/url]

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='356036' date='Dec 16 2008, 02:56 PM']I look at the maple neck on my Spector and think to myself that there's not a lot of difference there between a Spector and some Foderas.[/quote] That may be because Vinnie Fodera worked for/with Stuart Spector in their workers cooperative building in the mid 70's?

[quote name='johnnylager' post='355861' date='Dec 16 2008, 12:28 PM']Is there a red one missing? John.[/quote] Ah yes, that's one of the two new ones I need to photograph and add to the thread!

Congrats guys! Great to have you onboard the good ship Spector! You'll never be happier.... you've found ergonomic comfort, amazing tone, stunning build quality, superb customer service AND value for money all in one go To celebrate, I've bumped my Spector Porn thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=22904"]Spector Porn[/url]

BUMPING this thread due to a resurgence in Spector interest and a rash of Spector buying happening on these boards! Oh, and I also have two more recently acquired Spectors to add to this thread when I've photographed them....

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='354708' date='Dec 15 2008, 12:00 AM']Can't be ars*d with waiting for a used one and seeing as how I've sold one of my Warwicks... I've bought a new Euro 4 (a tad worrying as it's unseen and unplayed). [/quote] Congrats mate! You've nothing to worry about.... the QC is superb.... don't forget we need to see pics when it arrives!