Paulhauser

There is a Euro5LX in the classifieds (no affiliation) You will not get a better deal than that regarding price/value. If you buy this your are set for life really.
http://basschat.co.uk/topic/304346-2016-spector-euro-5lx/

I had the very same bass (2016, red) and sold only because I got a US NS-5XL.
Euro's have always been really solid and good basses but lately they have even upped the ante especially with the finish.

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Wouldn't mind a better look at that pinky.
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[quote name='Dapper Bandit' timestamp='1493229058' post='3286769']
Is that a pink Spector I spy? Very nice indeed, always had a soft spot for a pink instrument (fnar fnar)!
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Here you are (very difficult to photograph)
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The bass I've bought from Neil has just arrived, very well packaged and intact. The whole deal was hassle free and very pleasand indeed, especially both of us being Spector owners and admirers. Trust is very important when one deals with another internationally without being able to see and try the item. You can deal Neil with confidence, I wish the worlds was a place where everything could be done in the same way.

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Ibanez continuing the theme of interesting* basses this year








* Horrible
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Some of the best looking Ibanez basses I've seen form them in years

I prefer the look of the unlined board but when I play it has to be lined.
I never played enough to have a muscle memory on a level that allowed me to play clean on an unlined fretless.

(when I was a kid I played chello. Due to the taper of the neck and the hand positions it seemed a lot easier to get to the right place than on the long neck of the bass. )

Amazing bass and a very trustworthy seller!

Sold.

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:-) Thanks Conan!
Bass is still for sale.

On hold until further notice.

Spector released the Timbre model recently and it gets very good reviews.

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Hey Paul, not thinking of selling any 4s soon?
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I don't have any 4 string basses anymore.... but good luck finding the one you want Shaun

Although it is at the top end (or maybe over) of your budget, I'd buy a used Spector Euro5. One of the best value modern sounding 5 strings out there. Also quite easy to flip if it turns out it is not your thing.

Updated the pics in the post. Still for sale.

[color=#1D2129]For sale is my Spector Euro 6LX bass. [/color]
By the serial it was made in 2013. The finish is a matte black stain.
[color=#1D2129]I[/color][color=#1D2129]t is in great condition, in some parts of the bass the matte got polished a bit by use.[/color]
[color=#1D2129]All st[/color]ock with splitable EMG 40TW and the trim-potTonePump preamp.
Spector hardshellcase and shipping within the EU is included in the price.

Now sold.

Great bass, it is one of my fave Spector color. Very fair price, too. Bris is a great person to deal with, bought a bass from him last year and everything was fine.

I sold my ABZ5 about two years ago and it took some time until someone bought it. I guess market changes all the time....supply and demand

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most beautiful spector in my opinion
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[quote name='bipbip62' timestamp='1490679846' post='3266897']
Nice bass and great seller
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Thank you! :-)

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These are all 24 fret i think ?
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Ehh, forgot about that, you are right....

Ibanez Soundgears tick all boxes except for the 35". Look for earlier Prestige models that were produced in Japan or Korea. SR1006, 1305, 3005, 5005 comes to my mind. Great sounding basses with nice ergonomics.
Also Spector Euro5' should be considered, 17,5mm spacing , 35" and modern, cutting through sound. Ergonomics are great, too, but you should try one before buying.

SOLD!

You should check FretFX. Unlike other slutions this does not require mods to the instrument as it is a string of LED markers stuck to the side of the fingerboard. You can order for different scale lenghts ad different colors. I have not yet any experience but want to order one of these as this is a lot less hassle than modifying the instrument.
https://fretfx.com/

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The DW is more of a jazz profile though isn't it? 1.5" nut? I'm happy with 1 5/8 ish but just want it a bit shallower at the nut. What are the Ian Hill ones like? I love the sound btw.

Not considered a Sterling. Call me vain but the Spectors are very pretty.
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The Ian Hill models have a 'regular' nut, but the neck is thinner back to front on those. Might be the perfect solution for you.
And yes, Spectors ARE pretty :-)

FGN delivers! Awesome quality they have and I'm sure this one is no exception!

Here is one pic with my Spectors then :-)

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I think the blue anniversary model has Barts in it?
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Great bass you have there! I think the blue is the same as the red, but there were a few of the blue that had Barts in it and ebony fingerboard.