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Honestly, if youdve said to me a few weeks ago that not only would i have a bass without flatwounds on it but that id actually really like it id’ve required you to take a drugs test
Not cheap, bass direct seem cheapest from what ive seen so far, but lovely. Dont make my mistake though and judge them straight away (or maybe thats just a flatwound user error)
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18 hours ago, bakerster135 said:
This was on Limelight Mark's site, Classic and Cool Guitars, right? I was eyeing that up if so, even without pictures! 😉
These special edition gloss finish Euros are fantastic, all maple I believe like the US models, instead of the maple/walnut/alder sandwich on the standard LX.
I tried one out in Guitar Guitar, exactly the same, and I swear it sounded just like the Kramer NS-2 I used to have, even with the tonepump preamp instead of the Haz.
Thats the one mate. Im always scouring sites like Richones 2nd hand, bass direct and C&C. I saw it mentioned in the 'coming soon' section so dropped him an email. Very friendly, helpful and approachable guy. Several emails later and the deed was done. Ive stuck a large layaway deposit on it until next week when ill pay it off and find a hiding place from the wife
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So, in short ive always been a P bass/Flatwound player for as long as i can remeber. I discovered flatwound perfection for me in the Elites Detroit flatwounds and have happily thumped away for around 10 or so years on these with various p basses.
Fast forward to my lockdown band project recording remotely (which the Ampeg SVT Tube DI is phenominal for BTW) and i was clear i needed something a bit more modern. I HATE rounds, their shrill top end, unconrollable harmonics that always seem to lack proper thump - i tried allsorts - nickels, steels and alloys. I got close to a good sound with the Elites Grounds but the E died too quick. Tried the D'addario halfs which were good but still not quite right and just as i was about to order some GHS Brite Flats someone mentioned GHS Pressurewounds.
Now years ago i did tinker with DR Fat Beams which were apparently similar in construction i.e compression wound so i thought i knew what to expect. Well, the Pressurewounds arrived and i strung them up - meh, felt nice but to my flatwound biased ear they just sounded like rounds. I left them on and kept picking up the bass (a USA Peavey Unity bass) and tinkering with the setup. About 24hrs in and id say around 6 or 7 hours on the strings they are now starting to sound EXACTLY what i had in my head. The depth and fundamental is there, its a thumpy punch. The hights are tamed but not dead, The E rings but isnt shrill, it has beef!
If i could change ONE thing it would be a little more tension but sound wise im really enjoying these after years and years on flats. They will certianly be going on my incoming Spector!
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33 minutes ago, Dov65 said:
@Pow_22 you'll get Gotohs for £60 odd on the Bay. Dunno how old your Euro is but mine has Schaller m/heads with 12mm bushings..
Cheers, will look into it. According to serial number mines a 2018
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Cheers for the comments and help everyone. Ill wait to see it in person before deciding on chrome/gold but I do love the look of the gold hardware on black gloss.
Next decision is strings - historically for as long as I can remember ive loaded all my basses (99% of the being P basses) with flats but im looking for something different for the Spector. Ive posted the clip numerous times but ill looking to cop the Leigh Foxx from Blondie live tone. I like a fair bit of tension on my strings so probably hex core, I also like a good fundamental and subdued highs so possible Nickel as opposed to Steel. Ill need to look round but thoughts so far are GHS Pressurewounds, Fender 7150's and maybe even some half/ground wounds
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29 minutes ago, Al Krow said:
Congrats @Pow_22
Already looking pretty darned good!
Are you thinking of replacing the bridge, knobs and tuners all in gold?
just the bridge and tuners. Not sure how long ill need to hunt for but its definitely the look I want
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So as of this morning I have purchased my first Spector. Should be with me soon. In the meantime, lets have some Friday bass porn.... Now to go on the hunt for gold hardware!
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Hi all, can I just ask a pricing question on here please. Ive have been after a Spector since I heard the tone Leigh Foxx of Blondie gets on his live. I love the gloss black look, crown inlays and curved body of the NS2 and recently have been offered that chance at a Euro LX 4 - gloss black, tone pump, EMG pups - literally like new. The only slight put off is the chrome hardware as opposed to the gold. Price im being quoted is £1300 including a spector case. The bass is spotless and plays really well. The seller did mention its a supposedly Ltd Edition with full maple wings. Does that price seem reasonable or am I right in thinking its a little of the steeper side of things?
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and sold via FB marketplace. Thanks for the interest peeps
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Right, seems i rushed without doing my research. Having looked at sold items on ebay i have probably overpriced this. As such a whacking great discount to £575 collected from a very mork and mindy Bolton
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Here we have the best P bass ive ever played (and I include a few 70’s p’s in that) - this is my MIM Classic 50’s reissue in burst/gold/maple - in my opinion the best P bass livery.
After a few issues with my job and the mrs’s job during the pandemic ive decided to thin the herd and have less money tied up in nice basses and amps.
Ive always had a p bass in my stable but recently ive been really into my Spector and it is covering all bases (pun intended) at the moment. The neck on this is a dream, a proper chunky piece of maple that is rock solid. It didn’t need altering at all when going from the rounds it came with to the current flats.
Since its been in my care I have upgraded the pickups to my go to P bass pups – Alex Pribora vintage spec (handwound in Russia, Alex makes amazing bass and guitar pickups) and of course a Kiogon loom. The strings she wears currently are again my usual’s, Elites Detroit Flats giving a lovely thump but maintaining a good growl.
Only major ‘dings’ to note is the previous owner appears to have head a mishap and a chuck has been taken out the back of the headstock as pictured and a paint chip near the base of the neck which has subsequently been covered over with black marker. Never bothered me and the headstock ding cant be seen form the front. Other than that usual playing wear which I have tried to picture as best I can.
I do have the bridge cover somewhere that was fitted by previous owner but it never came with a pup cover.
Comes with an immaculate hard case and can be tried and heard singing through an SVT here in Bolton over a socially distanced visit or potentially could arrange UK courier.
Looking for £700 ono collected ideally
Pics to follow asap
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Fingers or 1.14 tortex pick
Elites Flatwounds
Bullet Coily cable
Fender 50’s MIM Reissue
Ampeg SVT II non pro
Ampeg SVT 212av cab
simple and sounds amazing 🤩
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28 minutes ago, joeystrange said:
The Tom DeLonge Gibson ES 333 has been out of production for a decade and has been steadily going up in price for the last few years. Now they easily sell for £5000+.
As they were discontinued last year the Epiphone version is now selling for well over £1000 too.
I snapped one up a few weeks ago for £350 inc case. You see the prices on Facebook/ebay that people are asking and its crazy. Look at sold items on ebay for a more true reflection on price. Great guitars but wouldnt pay more than £400 for a decent one
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Ive played them exclusively the last few years from 610, 410he, 410hlf, B410 to my current 212av. Wonderful cabs for my type of sound (vintagey, P bass, flats etc). Tried to go lightweight a few years back at significant cost but it was too much of a compromise tone wise.
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Bought some obbm speaker cables off Tony. Turns out he is reasonably local so the leads were hand delivered. Superb transaction and one of the good guys 👌
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Whilst not strictly 'Solid State' (although SS power sections) ive always like the Ashdown Spyder series (both the 330 and 550) and the Warwick Tubepath 5.1
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Always been a P bass man. My main squeeze for years was a MIJ Fender PB70, then a 1978 Tokai Hardpuncher. Always had a back up bass tho that i would switch in and out.....until i got this - a MIM 50’s classic. Since then NOTHING else gets picked up. All ive done to it is my usual P bass mods - pribora pups and my fave flatwounds. Stunning bass to play 👌
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4 minutes ago, Geddys nose said:
It does sound good and I've had most of the Valve stuff in my younger days, My back did not need it but how could I refuse such a price .
Major bargain! Excellent amps
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5 minutes ago, Geddys nose said:
I got the first one from Richtone for £299 and it fires up perfectly and sounds like Thors Hammer.
Really in good condition and probably could tell some stories.
The one in the link? Great amps the non pro II’s, mine is simply the best tone ive ever had 👌
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Seems Richtone have got a job lot of tasty amps from somewhere and theres some bargains to be had including this beaut at an amazing price!
Also have a nice Heritage B15 too as well as a newer SVT II Pro!
*no affiliation whatsoever
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The Mk4’s are generally a bit useless for bass. Very noisy and become “squishy” way too quick. Can be had fir around £350/£400 tho so cheap enough to scratch an itch i suppose.
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During lockdown I developed a fascination with the playing and tone of both Nigel Harrison and then latterly Leigh Foxx of Blondie. I worked through Atomic and Dreaming - both relatively simple lines but Atomic has some strange variations of the same line and that mini run Harrison does during the verse/chorus is surprisingly tricky.
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Sold ont bay
Not cheap, bass direct seem cheapest from what ive seen so far, but lovely. Dont make my mistake though and judge them straight away (or maybe thats just a flatwound user error)
Spector fans!?!
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So she arrived 🥰🥰. Lovely bass, slightly deeper neck than i expected but will soon get used to that coming from a 50’s P bass. Ordered some GHS pressurewounds for her and think I will go down the gold hardware route (bridge and tuners). Going to have an amplified tinker later with the tonepump through the SVT but for now im in love! My Spector cherry is popped