Paulhauser

Without the exact specs it is hard to say but I think [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]£2250 is a bit high of a price.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Granted, new Dingwalls command high prices and there is a long waiting time but with some patience you can score one for less I believe.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I had a ABZ5, but no experience with the Combustion models. [/font][/color]

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1493309713' post='3287385'] That is f***ing awesome. Tell me all about it please. [/quote] It is a 'pre LX' Euro 5 with full maple wings. Bought on this forum last year, had it refinished in this color, also shaved the neck a bit. The color was hard to get right, I wanted something transparent, not too pink, no too magenta and not too purple. This is the closest it got. [quote name='djaxup' timestamp='1493375148' post='3287852'] both look superb very nice. [/quote] Thank you! The Puple one was originally a Euro 5, the knobs are removed and the controls are now on the back of the bass on the control cavity cover as sliding potmeters.

I think it makes for an excellent project if you are up to making one. Otherwise I think the novelty factor wears off quite quickly so I wouldn't buy one. But again, would love to make one just for the sake of it. Quite a head turner... :-)

Well, I have another Spector that is more Purple, so compared to that I say it's pinkish. [url="http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/palpurnhauser/media/IMG_5392_zpsiazahi7u.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/palpurnhauser/media/IMG_5393_zpsuwufzh1q.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/palpurnhauser/media/IMG_5403_zps2sotempt.jpg.html"][/url]

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.

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1493238347' post='3286870'] Wouldn't mind a better look at that pinky. [/quote] [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)! [/quote] Here you are (very difficult to photograph) [color=#000000][font=helvetica][size=3][url="http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/palpurnhauser/media/N71_1053_zpscpefxbkp.jpg.html"][/url][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=helvetica][size=3][url="http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/palpurnhauser/media/N71_1051_zpssyrihtoz.jpg.html"][/url][/size][/font][/color]

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.

[quote name='BassApprentice' timestamp='1492529105' post='3280974'] Ibanez continuing the theme of interesting* basses this year * Horrible [/quote] 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. )

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

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.

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

[quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1490763119' post='3267703'] These are all 24 fret i think ? [/quote] 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.

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/