ead Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Hi all With Soundcontrol in some financial disarray, I popped into the Manchester (Salford) branch yesterday to do some bargain hunting. I came across (not literally you understand) a Spector 5-string bass of USA manufacture in Cherry burst I think they call it. Looked gorgeous - I think I successfully managed to wipe all my drool off it before replacing it. They were quoting £3k for it but I reakon they will negotiate...however still too rich for me sadly, I'll just keep on keeping on with Legend 4. A few nice Warwicks too for those of that persuasion. Alain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmickey Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 You don't work for them by any chance do you? But yes, I see the Manchester store has shut it's doors - but to be fair they had bupkiss in there anyway. Totally crap selection, a lot worse than when the bass department was seperate. But yes, those darn Spectors are lovely aren't they? I'd love this one..... h[b]ttp://www.spectorbass.com/bass_us_NS-4_1.html[/b] But then again, I'd love to have that kind of cash floating around too...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 there's a birdseye maple NS5XL which has been on display for a while there, it doesn't have any hang tags on it. I wondered how much they wanted for it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB26354 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='200620' date='May 16 2008, 06:25 PM']there's a birdseye maple NS5XL which has been on display for a while there, it doesn't have any hang tags on it. I wondered how much they wanted for it though.[/quote] Is that in London? That was up at £2900 but it's been there over 2 years(!) so who's gonna say £2K cash to get it off their hands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 [quote name='XB26354' post='200625' date='May 16 2008, 06:31 PM']Is that in London? That was up at £2900 but it's been there over 2 years(!) so who's gonna say £2K cash to get it off their hands? [/quote] Sorry, yes, I realise I didn't make that very clear did I? It sounds to me like making an offer would definitely be worth a crack. The lack of hang tags does concern me a little though. Did someone return it, I wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I think if you had been literal, that would have been a very good excuse to buy the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 [quote name='paul, the' post='200893' date='May 17 2008, 09:36 AM']I think if you had been literal, that would have been a very good excuse to buy the bass.[/quote] Damn, didn't think of that! Was very tempted to make an offer, but I would have been hung, drawn and quatered when I got home with it. And then the really bad stuff would have started! Alain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB26354 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='200674' date='May 16 2008, 07:48 PM']Sorry, yes, I realise I didn't make that very clear did I? It sounds to me like making an offer would definitely be worth a crack. The lack of hang tags does concern me a little though. Did someone return it, I wonder?[/quote] Beats me why they got it in anyway, unless the distributor insisted they take in US ones too. How is anyone going to sell a £3K bass when it is hung up with dead strings, massive action and dust and crap all over it? And before you say vintage Fender, you know what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 The SC in Stockton has a USA 5 in for £1799 !!! Grab a bargain Guys !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshorepunk Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 [quote name='XB26354' post='201127' date='May 17 2008, 05:06 PM']Beats me why they got it in anyway, unless the distributor insisted they take in US ones too. How is anyone going to sell a £3K bass when it is hung up with dead strings, massive action and dust and crap all over it? And before you say vintage Fender, you know what I mean [/quote] I think SC took over distribution, thats why they have all the big $$ basses in! T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Yep, Spector were distributed by Sound Control..... so they had basses from all different price points in.... Not any more though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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