Sean

1. Does this have solid maple wings? Is it pretty much a re-issue pre-'03 Euro? https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/spector-bass-euro-4-classic-solid-white-gloss/ 2. What's that EMG preamp like? In other words, will I need transplant and LHZ? How close to classic NS2? 3. Will I be able to sing like Mr G Sumner if I buy it?

USA Spectors. They will be worthless in the future. It's probably time to offload them for a few hundred quid now before they bottom out. If you need some help shifting yours, I know a chap that can help.

Me too...

I've just picked up a Plex at a ridiculous bargain price. I use the RB800 model in the HX Stomp but you can't have too much redundancy.

I saw a bassist’s Hipshot Xtender fall apart during a gig last week. It was a proper ticketed gig with about 150 audience. He didn’t have a spare bass. Awkward.

I’ve spoken to the guitarist and he has his guitars tuned Eb Standard and just plays up a semitone for those songs that need it. Using pitch-shifter tech seems too risky for me. I’m now looking forward to playing 4s again and with a pick for at least half of them 😀.

I love using open strings in this sense too, especially for pull-offs and duplicating the main guitar riff. I shan't reveal the songs in case that blows my cover. It's early stages. I think that it's really do-able on an Eb Standard as the songs in their original keys are very root note straight eighth type lines.

I've done this before with BEAD/CFA#D# tuning. It works but I honestly feel like a compete Bell-ender from Bremen using a capo. Especially on a Spector I'm going to experiment with it, though. Thanks for reminding me. 🙂

After searching for ages, a decent band has approached me and I'm going to a rehearsal with them to see how we gel. Most of their songs are down a semitone (half-step) from the originals and there are 2 or 3 that are in the original key. It seems a bit unusual to me. All songs are typical rock songs Although, the first meeting will be all songs played on an Eb Standard tuned bass, how would you approach this for a gig situation? I see my options as: 1. One Eb standard, one E standard tuned bass. If one is needed as backup there's a tuning delay involved. 2. A B standard 5-string. Loses all the open string "opportunities" of many of the songs. Backup bass is same config. No real low-B requirements in the set. 3. An Eb Standard bass but learn the original pitch songs up a semi-tone and get used to it. Backup bass is same config. What would you do?

I'm intrigued. Please tell us more.

Well, there’s 2 down 8 to go? I think we know where a 3rd would go 😉 I’m just not that fussy with necks, as long as a bass isn’t ultra skinny, like some Ibanez models of the past that give me cramp or like the barge Valenti I had shaved, that made my finger joints hurt, I’m happy.

Now that I’ve had a good look, I’m smitten. To save people searching, the spec is: Model Number: NS-2 Weight: 8.78 Pounds Serial Number: #1527 Signed: May 17, 2023 Specifications: 4-String Bass Scale: 34" Narrow Nut Width: 1.5" Solid Maple Wings (Plain Maple) Blue to Purple Colorshift High Gloss Ebony Fingerboard Black Mother of Pearl Crown Inlays Blue Luminlay Side Dots EMG PJ-X Pickups Spector 9v HAZ Spector Lightweight Aluminum Locking Bridge w/ Brass Saddles Dunlop Dual Design StrapLok System Black Hardware Spector Tolex Case The bold ones are the bits that get me extra smitten. Importing that would come in about £5750 by my rough estimate with VAT, Duty, Insured Shipping, handling. Can’t be far off a new one.

Agreed. Good point raised there re CSTs, @Eldon Tyrell I must say that the birdseye one currently at BD is outrageous.

Is it a lead sled, though?

Not a huge job. It depends a bit on how crushed the wood is and what it is. I did some steaming on that Euro LX 5 of mine last week. I used an iron and a wet microfiber cloth. It's much more forgiving and leaves more safety factor than a soldering iron and cotton buds. It was more dents than indentations in that case, though. The lads at BD should be able to to it.

Bass weevils?

I’m available to do some basic mods to lighten it if anyone’s interested 😉.

Done.

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/overwater-inspiration-5-string-custom-deluxe-2013-pre-owned/ That’s a banger. And it’s <£1100. And it’s a proper UK-Made bass. It’s got a lot of what looks like jewellery damage or something but that’s fillable.

Do we have a winner yet? I’m still waiting for the winner of that working 5 string thread. 🤔

I was going to suggest similar with big valvery (I'm bringing 3) so maybe we could think of some way to do it with various heads. I'm sure someone will have some sensible ideas.

I've had a few headless Status basses, including a couple of Streamliners that I sold on. I never really took to Status basses as lifelong instruments, just not me, as much as I tried, but I always found Dawn to be one of life's absolute gems and a total pleasure to deal with. I really admire the decision they've made and wish them all the best. It's an Institution and it's part of British Bass History without a doubt. The flatwound strings they used to sell were the best I've ever used and I still have a set I bought on my Valenti P. God bless, Status Bass and The Greens. I only just spotted this thread.

The greatest bass player of all time (no discussion) is playing a Schecter here.... Obviously ditched Lakland?