marcus bell Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Been offered a cheap Spector bass Opinions needed Spector classic 4 legend thingy Emg hz pickups Blue burst over a nice fancyish wood Bit vague I know but would like to get an opinion or a few cheers Quote
marcus bell Posted October 1, 2013 Author Posted October 1, 2013 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1380586027' post='2227589'] Guilty. [/quote] ?? Quote
neepheid Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) "Quick verdict needed" I have no advice to offer, other than the only Spector I've ever had a go of (a Spectorcore fretless) was very nice indeed. Edited October 1, 2013 by neepheid Quote
BobVbass Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Spectors are nice. If its cheap and good buy it, you can always sell it..... Quote
paul h Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Only played one once. Typical bad shop set up and dead strings so it didn't impress me. Walked out of the shop with a Yammy BB instead. Saying that, I didn't hate the Spector and I reckon with a few tweaks and some decent strings it would be fine. Especially if the price is right! Quote
Guest Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Didn't Dood do a review on of these on iguitar ?? The Bubinga version iirc. I think it was all good, nice tones, build quality etc. Quote
andydye Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 If the usual 'comparison against price when new with appropriate reductions for condition etc' is favourable and you're happy that resale wouldn't be too difficult in case you didn't like it...give it a go and try something new? Quote
Conan Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Spector don't make any bad basses, but they may not be everyone's cup of Lapsang Souchong so try it out if possible. The market is slow at the moment and definitely skewed in favour of buyers, so think carefully as you might end up with a bass that you don't get on with, but struggle to sell on. Quote
steve-bbb Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 dont buy it - donate the money to charity instead [url="http://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/content/what-we-do/music-therapy"]http://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/content/what-we-do/music-therapy[/url] Quote
CamdenRob Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) I have a legend 6 and for the money its an excellent instrument... In fact it would hold it's own against several more expensive instruments. It is very modern sounding though, I love it but don't expect it to sound like a jazz. I understand they moved manufacture of these at some point? (I may well be wrong) from Korea to Indonesia. Not sure if that makes any difference to the quality, mine is an Indonesian model, very well built to my eyes. Rob Edited October 1, 2013 by CamdenRob Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 I have been looking at a Rebop 5 in that blue colour, its very nice to look at Quote
ead Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 My first 'proper' bass was a Legend albeit the version before with the P/J set up. Still miss it occasionally, good basses. Quote
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 If its one made with basswood, then it would be cheaper from what I gather. Other than that , haven't a clue Quote
CamdenRob Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1380626997' post='2227981'] I have been looking at a Rebop 5 in that blue colour, its very nice to look at [/quote] I've been looking at those as well... I'd go for the four if one came up for a reasonable price. Trouble is they seem to be going second hand for almost the cost of a new one.... Quote
CamdenRob Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1380611054' post='2227661'] mine is an Indonesian model, very well built to my eyes. Rob [/quote] errmm no it isn't it's Korean.... I'm not even drunk yet.... Quote
Heathy Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 They have really gone down in value since he shot his wife. Quote
Conan Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 [quote name='Heathy' timestamp='1380631077' post='2228093'] They have really gone down in value since he shot his wife. [/quote] Nice work Quote
TheGreek Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 A friend of mine has one - speaks very highly of it - and he's generally a Fender man. Quote
marcus bell Posted October 1, 2013 Author Posted October 1, 2013 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1380648483' post='2228463'] A friend of mine has one - speaks very highly of it - and he's generally a Fender man. [/quote] Cheers dude Quote
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