TorVic

Bought a Shuker Fretless 6 string from Pete and it was a pleasure dealing with him! Prompt and cordial communication. The bass was packed well beyond my expectations! An A1 BassChatter! Deal with complete confidence.

Thanks for the tips and pointers folks! Looks like NT is the way to go. Still deciding between the 4 and 5. I have a feeling I will go with the 4LX (a lovely amber finish, 2007 make). If I like it enough, will consider a 5-er as well (there's a nice poplar top 5LX available that is quite expensive but looks great!).

Hi to all the BassChatters out there! I have always been interested in the Spector basses and there are a few Euro models on sale here and on ebay. I would like some advice from the Spector veterans for making a wise choice. (I would like to add that I have two Fender Jazz basses of which one is fretless. I have one 6-string Ibanez SR-506 and am in the process of adding a fretless 6-string as well.) Option-1: Euro 4 LX - Like the P-J PUP combination and neck-through build. I would like to add a 4-string with 24 frets to my collection Option-2: Euro 4 Rebop - Cheaper and Bolt-on neck with some exotic top woods The first question is regarding the different woods in the LX vs Rebop. I have heard it said that the LX (with alder body and maple top) is more sweet sounding than the Rebop with exotic woods, especially zebrano. Also, the difference between thru-neck and BO - I would use the four string more for slapping, chordal and percussive style playing. I have seen video on YouTube illustrating the differences between the Ken Smith TN and BO models. Is it similar with the Spectors? Option-3: Euro 5 LX - Would like to add a 5-string to the arsenal and like it that these are Thru-Necks The PUPs on this one are the EMG Humbuckers. (To add to the twist one model is from 2001 and others from 2004 and 2007. From the pictures the 2001 model looks a little different. I checked with PJ at Spector and found that they have solid maple body wings, non shiny solid brass gold bridge, and probably Aguilar OBP-1 active tone controls.) Option-4: Euro 5 Rebop EX - Main difference are the exotic woods (zebrano) and the BO necks. I believe the PUPs and circuits are the same in both these models. My dilemmas at the moment: 1) Go for the 4-string or 5-string 2) Go for the NT or BO Thanks for any advice, anecdotes and comments! I have reached a stalemate in my mind with these choices! Thanks, Vic

A big Hi! to all the BassChatters out there! It is great to be part of this active online community. I moved to the UK at the beginning of this year after having lived in India, Ireland, France and the USA at various times in the past. I have been playing the bass guitar for about 15 years as a hobby. My musical tastes are eclectic and include classic rock, progressive rock, funk, jazz, fusion and world music genres. My bass guitars: Fender Jazz Jaco Pastorius Signature Model, Fender Jazz Marcus Miller Signature Model, Ibanez SR506 6-String Bass Other gear: SWR LA-8, Hartke A-35, Punch Factory Optical Compressor, Sadowsky Outboard Preamp, E-MU 0404 Audio Interface Past guitars and gear: Mustang copy, Warwick Thumb BO 4, Warwick Nobby Miedel, Yamaha RBX 4, Digitech BP200 My current wish-list: Fodera Emperor Richard Bona Signature, Fodera Monarch Victor Wooten Signature, Overwater Progress III Deluxe 6 string , Overwater Progress III Deluxe 6 string Fretless, Spector Euro 4LX, SWR Headlite, Roland GT-10B, Digitech Jamman Stereo, The list of bass guitarists who I count as inspirations include: Jaco Pastorius, Stanley Clarke, Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, Richard Bona, John Patitucci, Geddy Lee, Chuck Rainey, Paul McCartney, John Deacon, Billy Sheehan, Dominique Di Piazza, Kai Eckhardt, Bakithi Khumalo, Charles Mingus et al. I am hoping to play with a suitable band in London on a part-time basis. Hope to contribute in some way to the BassChat community as well! Cheers, Vic