Kiwi Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 As you may be aware from my other ads, I have a bit of stuff up for sale. This one is a 1998 (I think) Spector NS5CR in tobacco sunburst, serial number 1359. I like these basses so much that I bought two. My other Spector is highly customised so this one is better suited for selling on. What you get is a bass that purrs like a Smith but with more midrange definition. These Czech made Spectors have the same all maple construction (inlcuding solid maple wings) used in the US series but a rosewood rather than pau ferro fingerboard and a slightly different preamp. The nut width is 48mm, string spacing 17mm at the bridge and it weighs 4.8kg which is nice and manageable. The neck is very straight and solid feeling. I've modified this bass with coil split switches and some custom Wizard soapbars. The neck is also deglossed with some super fine 2400 grit sand paper, if anyone prefers the gloss finish, it'll polish back up with some cutting compound. The original EMG BT preamp is installed but has 500k volume pots for passive pickups. Comes with a hardshell Spector case and I'll include the original EMG pickups as well. [attachment=178563:DSC_0050.JPG] [attachment=178564:DSC_0051.JPG] [attachment=178565:DSC_0052.JPG] [attachment=178566:DSC_0053.JPG] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Science bit:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No trades. I really need the cash for a non bass related purchase.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]First person with the money gets the bass. A 10% deposit to secure the instrument is absolutely OK if you need to raise funds to purchase so long as the balance is paid within 30 days. Otherwise you risk losing the deposit.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If it doesn't sell on here within 4 or so weeks, it will be sold on commission through a selected bass retailer. So the cost of commission will be added to the cost of the bass.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I would prefer collection from SE London although I can deliver within the M25/Kent area for the cost of zipcar hire (£8.50/hour subject to availability).[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Or if you work/visit London, I can meet you at a train station at the weekend, or if you are visiting the City of London, I can meet anywhere between Farringdon and Liverpool Street during the week.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Running out of bump images...type bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Also worth noting that this model has a 34" scale lenght unlike later models NS5CRFM and the EURO 5 LX that have 35" scale. I've seen people looking for 34" 5 string Czech made Spectors so thought I add this. I owned this model, but one year earlier with the SSD logo. That is a bass I miss even though I'm happy with my 35" Spector EURO5. Good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Cheers Paul - yes I forgot to mention the 34" scale. I've never noticed the difference to be honest but it's worth noting for potential sellers. Thanks for the bumpage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Humpty bumpty - will take £1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynxus69 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 That's the funniest bump I've seen I wonder how tide is that low B on 34" scale? Might need to pay you a visit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 The pickups I had custom wound add extra low emphasis below 50hz. It's an absolute peach of an instrument. I was planning to post some clips after Christmas was out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Outstanding bumping and a great bass too. Glwts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 zombie type lumpy bumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 ooh now that is nice, if only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Oh go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Lovely bass, but a bit out of my price range. Have a bump on me though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Zombie bump - really need to sell this now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Reasonable offers considered...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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