Damonjames Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 It's everyone's favourite, new gear day!!! Well sort of anyway lol. Mine is a Christmas gift, but I got it yesterday and "had" to try it out to make sure it's ok!! It's a Spector NS2000/5 and it's is stunning, I'll get a dodgy photo up, but here is a link to the gear porn page with some pics of it http://basschat.co.uk/topic/78081-how-about-a-spector-thread/page__pid__2600828__st__180#entry2600828 I hope you don't mid Jeff. I have probably done things the wrong way around, my first spector was a euro 4, so expected the NS2000/5 to be a step down, but in ititial impressions are that it's not that big of a step back. Here are some thoughts on my brief play on this bad boy Pros: Fit and finish are great, although it does feel different as my euro is satin finish. Balance is good, not too much neck dive Curved top and bottom on body look nice Brass nut, and frets Are in great condition Very playable neck, reasonably thin front to back and not unlike my stingray 5 35" scale much more manageable than I expected Sound is good, about what you would expect from an active bass at this price. Low B string g is a killer!!! Cons Weight, this guy is pretty heavy which I wasn't expecting, my euro is quite light Body shape, although a minor thing, I was expecting g it to have the "spector shape" but the top born is slightly longer and thinner (no biggy) Sound is a little thin, as it has HZ's in it already, it's a prime candidate for a tonepump or aguilar preamp upgrade and should sound killer Overall I'm really happy with it, had I not had a euro to compare it to if imagine I'd probably be raving a little more than I am, but at the price I got this, it is an absurdly amazing bass for the money. With a 100quid preamp upgrade I'd imagine this could go toe to toe with May high end 5 strings worth a lot more money. Now I just have to live with I knowing it's in the wardrobe until Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) Nicely done! These basses are excellent and atm are far better than [i]anything [/i]at the price point as regards sound, playability and build quality. Very easy to upgrade the electronics to upmarket spec, too. No-brainer! Merry Christmas! Edited November 14, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Thanks for putting the pics in Mark!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 [quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1415981242' post='2605841'] Thanks for putting the pics in Mark!! [/quote] No problem... now, I had some holly somewhere... ah, here it is: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Glad you like it, my quest for a 5 string im comfortable with continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 What was it that didn't do it for you about this? It ticks a lot of boxes as far as I'm concerned. It's weakest point is the preamp which is easily fixed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 The neck, im thinking wider and i might be happy i find strings too close together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Try a fender then mate, they have a 19mm spacing at the bridge. I find the spector and the stingray 5's really comfortable, but the fenders are just too wide. I think most of the super jazz basses by the high end guys are same spacing so you have plenty of options! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Might have to try one sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 They are great basses, I've got a 4 string which I've had since 2000. It's the cheapest bass I own, yet it's the one I can't see me ever parting with. The fit and finish for the price point is ridiculously good, it certainly doesn't look out of place amongst my USA Musicman and German Warwick basses. Agree about the weight though, if I've been using my Streamer for a while and then pick the Spector up it feels like it's made of concrete! Excellent choice man, enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Hi Damon? I bought this (NS2000/4 in trans blue) from the Bass Centre when it was in Wapping in '99. It's a beauty! I also owned another one in teal which was much chunkier and heavier (re your comment about weight). The body shape was a progression between the earlier NS-94 (see pic with amps and stuff) and the standard NS shape. Interestingly if you check out the Spector site this shape's back in production as the signature Dan Briggs model. There's nothing to touch them price-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 I still haven't had a chance to get into mine, it's wrapped up and under the tree!! Bring in Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 stop being so impatient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 (edited) [quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1417955844' post='2625371'] stop being so impatient [/quote] That's right - Santa won't come at all if you're not good. You'd better leave a mince pie and a small glass of port in the fireplace to be on the safe side. Edited December 7, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1417974273' post='2625650'] That's right - Santa won't come at all if you're not good. You'd better leave a mince pie and a small glass of port in the fireplace to be on the safe side. [/quote] id prefer a corned beef pie and glass of single malt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 [quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1418000323' post='2625941'] id prefer a corned beef pie and glass of single malt [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1418001495' post='2625946'] [/quote] ok make it a double! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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