lee650 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) Up for a reluctant sale is my gorgeous Spector CRFM5, it is a 2001 model which means it has solid quilted maple wings, USA rock maple centre core/neck and the full Brass bridge which makes it a lot closer to the USA custom jobs than the current EURO LX model , it has a natural oil finish showing off the beautiful grain pattern, the fretboard is rosewood with mother of pearl crown inlays and has a 35" scale neck (i suspect this may be one of the first 35 inchers) with a 17mm string spacing. The original Aguilar preamp was replaced by the previous owner with and East U retro deluxe preamp which we all know is the ultimate on board pre however as the pickups are EMG DC 40's and are active the passive rolloff on the pre doesnt work (if you turn it all the way down, it does kill all the treble for a massive wooley dub tone though), i have spoken to John East who explained the passive tone in the U retro isnt designed to work with EMG'S, so really the preamp is exactly the same as a standard retro The addition of the East does make this a versatile beast, i play a lot of musical theatre and its covered most styles easily with a bit of tweaking, the core sound is very clear and focused as you would expect from an all maple bass but can produce a lot of bottom end, and unlike standard spectors the mids are well catered for with the semi parametric Mid Eq. Condition wise its in very good condition its previous owner has looked after it very well, a few very small dings here and there, and a tiny one in the fretboard about 17th fret when my daughter tried to play slap bass with a book it will be shipped in a full aluminium warwick flightcase, but i am not willing to ship overseas sorry!!! I am wanting £900 + POSTAGE!! i will however entertain 5 string (Early yamaha TRB5 a preference) or EUB( wav 4) trades with cash my way!!! let me know what you have, Thanks for looking some much better pics can be found on the Spector porn thread, , any questions please PM me [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=78081&st=40"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=78081&st=40[/url] link for better photos, scroll down a bit [attachment=84150:000_0010.JPG][attachment=84149:000_0007.JPG][attachment=84148:000_0009.JPG] Edited June 23, 2012 by lee650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 (edited) Not a sausage will probably withdraw anyway. Finally managed to get the better pics up [attachment=84884:Spector_re_d_3.jpg][attachment=84885:Spector_re_done_2.jpg][attachment=84887:Spect or_re_done6.jpg][attachment=84888:Spector_redone_5.jpg][attachment=84888:Spector_redone_5.jpg] Last chance before i change my mind TIM!!!!!!!!£900 if you want to collect it!! Edited July 17, 2011 by lee650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 As the previous owner of this wonderful bass, (only sold, along with other guitars, and my beloved car, due to two failed endowment policies) I can vouch for its versatility. It was bought for me by my wife as a birthday present, so selling it was painful I can tell you. This bass has a lovely focussed sound. The bottom end is earth moving and it has a cutting top and, with the U-retro East pre-amp fitted, everything in between is possible. Although it probably didn't really need it, it has had a professional setup, including fret stoning, and plays beautifully. I have treated it with great care. And Lee is a very decent chap to deal with so buy with total confidence. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thanks Frank He's right it plays like a dream, nice slim neck(you dont even notice the 35" scale) and the frets are perfect, very easy to play,and sounds fantastic, as i said this was going to be a reluctant sale and after doing "hairspray" last week with it, im kinda resolved to keep it, im going to give it a week then im keeping it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 My wifes just lost her job, so will have to sell this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Still available for part trade with a decent 5 string!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Hey Lee, Sorry to hear about your wife's job. I know how that feels. Lovely bass. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookiee Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Oh boy! Where were you when I was trying to sell/trade my TRB5-P MK1… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share Posted August 6, 2011 [quote name='wookiee' post='1327077' date='Aug 4 2011, 02:55 PM']Oh boy! Where were you when I was trying to sell/trade my TRB5-P MK1…[/quote] HA HA i know its typical, i was in a dilemma when i bought this at the time i was deciding between this an Overwater perception 5 and Gwylim was selling a lovely Amber TRBP mk1 ( for a hugely bargain price) dont regret buying the Spector though as its fantastic, but the Yammy was a good un!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 Still available!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dead Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 would you consider trade for a G&L L2500 in France ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 [quote name='Randomname' post='1338449' date='Aug 13 2011, 09:19 AM']PM sent.[/quote] Replied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 [quote name='dead' post='1338679' date='Aug 13 2011, 01:05 PM']would you consider trade for a G&L L2500 in France ?[/quote] Thanks for the offer but not what im looking for!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 still a lot of spectors about, mines very cool though - bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lee650 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 [quote name='Randomname' post='1365333' date='Sep 7 2011, 02:43 PM']pm sent.[/quote] And replied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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