action_panzer Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Are the cheaper (I think Korean...) made models much cop? They look like decent reasonably priced Warwick style basses....but for the money are you better off with a second hand warwick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) I've played a few of the Korean Spectors (assuming they Koreas like you (I'm just considering the cheaper ones)). They were good but I definetely prefer my Warwick Corvette (which I actually got cheaper than the Spectors! Edit : I will say if you are going for a fully bubinga bass (i.e Corvette) be prepared for the weight of it. I believe mine is just shy of 6kilos Edited May 29, 2014 by Cameronj279 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 [quote name='action_panzer' timestamp='1401397112' post='2463337'] They look like decent reasonably priced Warwick style basses.... [/quote] Warwicks (Streamers anyway) are Spector style basses, not the other way around. They nicked the shape from Stuart Spector. Just sayin'..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I've a tribute sixer and for the money it's an excellent instrument. Pickups are it's weakest suit... a little boomy but easy to sort out with EQ. Plays great though and did straight out of the box. The sixers seem to go used for about £400 for a mint one so a bit less for a 4 or 5... I'd say a bargain really. It's bloody heavy though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Used to have one of the original P/J Spector Legends with the 3-band EQ. I thought it a nice bass and occasionally wonder where it is. Last seen on BC iirc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action_panzer Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1401400882' post='2463389'] Warwicks (Streamers anyway) are Spector style basses, not the other way around. They nicked the shape from Stuart Spector. Just sayin'..... [/quote] Thanks for clearing that up for me! As I was writing it I was thinking "...I bet I've got that the wrong way round...". Good to know! If pickups are the weakest trait, they can be swapped out quite easily..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 All Spectors are well-made, great-sounding instruments. The Korean models are outstanding value and can be picked up on here for less than £400. They look, sound and feel a lot more expensive than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razze06 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 At the weekend i tried a few spectors in a shop: a euro 4LX TW, a european rebop, and a higher end korean (legend?). All two humbuckers and 4 strings Not much to pick from between the rebop and the korean (to my ears), but the 4LX TW absolutely blew me over. I have already started saving up for it. £1700 for the 4LX TW, £1200 for the rebop, and about £550 for the korean one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cytania Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I have a lovely natural quilt Korean one for sale over here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/227464-spector-legend-4-natural/page__p__2429175__hl__spector%20natural__fromsearch__1#entry2429175"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/227464-spector-legend-4-natural/page__p__2429175__hl__spector%20natural__fromsearch__1#entry2429175[/url] £385, based in Nottingham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defo Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I have a spectorcore fretless which is one of the best basses I have ever played. Have three Spectors, love them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Coffee Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I had two spectors but they didn't work for me, I just prefer the passive pickups. Great quality for the money, specially the rebop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebo213 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Just bought a Spector Rex, and being a jazz bass guy, it was a complete revelation. I am going to sell my Sadowsky because of that. More expensive is not neccesary better, you can find something cheaper that suits your needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I had a Korean made NS2000/5 and it was a lot of bass for the money. Through neck, sustain for days, punchy tone, played really well. Wasnt a massive fan of the high mid/treble response from the EMG HZ pickups, quite harsh, but besides that it was an excellent bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaya Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) hi mates! do you know if the Euro Lx4 Dough Wimbish signature exists in flamed maple top as well? or quilted only? Edited September 5, 2014 by papaya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSiberian Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1401400882' post='2463389'] Warwicks (Streamers anyway) are Spector style basses, not the other way around. They nicked the shape from Stuart Spector. Just sayin'..... [/quote] I think they bought the rights and pat to do the Streamer. Best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyboo Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Basscentral.com has a few different colour combinations http://www.basscentral.com/spector/euro_th.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I had a MIK version and it was just fine - at least as good as the German made corvette that I owned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaya Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 all Doug W. models are quilt maple top basses then in different colors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I've only played a few spectors. A local shop had a couple of rebop basses which tbh I thought felt cheap and didn't sound very good. Then at a gig I was at I was invited up to play a bit of bass and the chap was using a Euro4. It played beautifully. Full of growl and sustain. Recently I bought a white Euro4LX from bass direct. A special edition SE5. It's a wonderful instrument. Beautifully built. It's got a real quality feeling to it. I think it's one of the best quality basses I've ever played maybe even better than my Aria SB-R150 Which is just over 30 years old yet stills feels almost new. Good luck with your quest (older Warwick Streamers are nice too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Haven't played one, but watched some videos and was blown away by the Euro LX. The tone is so thick and dark, I just love it. Mike Starr (R.I.P.) of Alice In Chains used Spectors, and the bass tone on 'Would?' is awesome imo. I read somewhere that they have fat necks though, which would sadly rule them out for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I wouldnt say my Euro has a fat neck at all - its somewhere between a jazz and precision but closer to a jazz imho. The US ones do have thicker necks front to back, i played a few and the Euro is def slimmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 That's good news. I can manage on a Precision neck comfortably so that brings the Euro back into play for me. Still leaning towards a SS1 mind you, but I do dig those Euros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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