cetera

Agreed. The Japan-only version with maple board and matching inlays is a lot more attractive......

I use Songbook Pro on my Galaxy Tab. Works great!

On 03/08/2025 at 16:08, Paulhauser said:

Damn you, Gary 😄 😄  Now I have to get one, thanks a lot 🙂
(secretly hoped though that there is a 5er version 😉 )

 

Yes but, alas, no. But the quest begins! 🙂

Spector EURO 5 CST LIMITED - BLUE BURST GLOSS https://reverb.com/item/91685498?utm_source=android-app&utm_medium=android-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=91685498

#1 - Paul @NancyJohnson 

#2 - Paul #2 @prowla 

#3 - Martin @Merton

#4 - Matt @Wombat

#5 - Andy @Wolverinebass

#6 - Stevie @stevie

#7 - Lozz @Lozz196

#8 - Matt @neepheid

#9 - @bassace97 

#10 - Robert @bass_dinger

#11 - Christopher @chyc

#12 - jaco @Geek99 **

#13 - Alan @WalMan

#14 - Trevor @TrevorR

#15 - John @jonno1981

#16 - Gary @cetera

#17 - @MacDaddy

#18 - Steve @Stingray5

#19 - Russ @Russ

#20 - Rich - errm, @Rich tbc

#21 - Happy Jack @Happy Jack

#22 - Silvia Bluejay @Silvia Bluejay

#23 - Mike @mikelawrencecalleja

#24 - @admiralchew

#25 - Martin @police squad

#26 - @Sean

#27 - @silverfoxnik

#28 - @SimonK

#29 - @hen barn

#30 - Andy W @basexperience

#31 - @stevie
#32 - @Mudpup

#33 - @BillyBass

+potentially @Shockwave, @Wombat & @Mike Brooks

We're getting up towards 40! I think you're gonna need a bigger venue!

2 hours ago, Sean said:

I'd love to try that EMGx + Darkglass combo if this bass makes it along to the bash in November 🙂

 

 

Oh I'm sure it will

10 hours ago, razor5cl said:

 

It's odd how my Kelly is one of the biggest basses you'll ever see, and is actually surprisingly very light. My Yamaha BB feels heavier!

 

And comparatively that Jackson bird looks like a smaller body but weighs a ton. Is it made of mahogany?

Everything about the JBird is big tbh.... thick body, big size.... and I think a huge slab of maple for the body.

Yep, I think I played a Firehouse song on it....!

On 12/08/2025 at 17:02, razor5cl said:

That Jackson Thunderbird looking thing is very very slick though, it's like a smarter looking version of this Fernandes Nikki Sixx signature:

 

Much nicer headstock on the Jackson though!

This is a Fernandes copy of the Spector reverse TBird they made for Nikki Sixx in the very late 80's. Much prefer the Spector headstock on this particular shape to a Jackson headstock. I have *cough* 3 of them....

On 12/08/2025 at 14:11, Cosmo Valdemar said:

I remember playing a Jackson Thunderbird in the same shop, it looked like this one. Had a massive bridge.

I have one of these. Huge sounding.... and weighing bass!

Having owned this beauty for a fortnight now, I have to say that it not only looks stunning, but plays beautifully and sounds just like a good Spector should! 😎

I'm impressed with the onboard Darkglass Legacy preamp too - a decent attempt at a Haz clone for sure...

1 hour ago, Al Krow said:

Interesting. I have a simila, but significantly lower intensity, high pitched whine on my Euro 5LX, which I assumed was a shielding issue and have been meaning to get looked at by a bass tech.

 

Paging @cetera !

No idea. Never had an issue. Best take it to a tech....

56 minutes ago, Paulhauser said:

Congratulations @cetera it is a stunner!
Myself is a bit relieved that it's not a 5 string and even if it was it's not available (Ishibashi site doesn't show new items, only used)

*cough* https://www.digimart.net/cat3/shop5072/DS09354419/ 😉

No, sadly tax free was only available if purchased in person instore.

First impressions are that the Legacy is definitely in the same ballpark as the Haz/LHZ preamps.... very happy so far!

Bass is wonderfully well made and finished. Neck is very playable.... not as thick, depth-wise as most Euros... and slightly flatter around the nut end of the neck.

Yep, that's the exact same one.... best finish of them all imho...

A little while ago the Japanese Spector distributor ordered a very limited private run of Spector Euro CST's in a beautiful desert island finish over poplar burl, with an ash back, maple fingerboard, abalone inlays, EMG X pickups and the Darkglass Legacy (Haz-copy) preamp....

The finish blew my mind but I never thought I could get one. However, 2 bass sales and a very lucky timing (this bass was included in a shop 'sale') meant it actually became affordable. Cue the fantastic Danny Stewart at Bass Japan Direct who obtained the bass for me, checked it over, dealt with any declarations and couriered it to me in record time.....

And here she is....

Just absolutely stunning and less than a 3rd of the price of a US custom equivalent! I think I'm in love!

When told "Pre EQ only" I just say "Sure"..... then send it Post EQ. I then get the usual "Your bass sounds great"... 🙄🤦‍♂️🤣👍

@stevie - can you make this?!
Would love to see a selection of your wonderful cabs

Finding people who do stuff for free is tricky, especially if they have to travel any distance...

Lee Voss from Andertons came a few years back but he's now mainly on their video side. I can invite him as I know him...

Chris Childs (Bassist for 'Thunder' and busy working session player) has indicated that he would love to attend 👍

Saw the Doobie Brothers last Thursday in Birmingham... and on Saturday at the London O2 Arena.

Simply fantastic.... consummate singers, musicians and performers.... and still putting most other acts to shame.

Wonderful!🎶👍😎

Bought a preamp from John. Nice easy, straightforward transaction with great communication. Recommended

4 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

I think you’re underselling yourself a bit there mate.

Very kind, but I don't read music, am self taught and just play familiar patterns when writing my own lines....

9th works for me!

Year started playing: 1983

Number of basses: Currently 94. Used to have and now gone - 75 others

Music theory: 2

Technique: 6

Groove: 7

I'm interested in a bass on Digimart in Japan. Zenmarket seem to be the preferred handler for international purchases/shipping. Has anyone used it and what are your thoughts?