SOLD Spector NSCRFM5 in natural oil quilted FS/FT £820 postage included. £900

[mrtcat]

[b]£800 COLLECTED OR £820 POSTED WHILST SOMETHING I REALLY WANT IS UP FOR SALE ON HERE[/b]

[color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Spector NSCRFM5 in natural oil quilted maple fitted with an East U Retro deluxe. [/font][/color]

I've um'd and ah'd about this endlessly because it's a thing of beauty but have finally decided to sell. Bottom line is that I'm using a 5 string for about one song in 30 so really don't need such a posh one. I'll be looking to pick up a cheap 5er once this goes.

[color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The East preamp [/font][/color][color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]seems to smooth out the Spector aggressive treble and has a much more refined high end than the normal Euros it has an inbuilt EQ curve that adds low end, also parametric mids and a high treble boost ( which adds a lot of bite and is great for adding a bit of aggression for slap). [/font][/color]

[color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The bass is an older model and is one of the early 35" scale models before it was chan[/font][/color][color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]ged to the Euro LX. It has the full quilted maple wings,brass bridge and EMG DC pickups as featured on the USA versions. The core sound is completely Spector it has that very articulate growl and Hi FI high end, but the East adds a bit more tight bottom end and warmth giving a very clear fat and balanced sound (it does a great stanley Clarke impression when you dig in high up the board). It's sound is very very close to the USA versions ( the Euro LX has alder and maple aswell as the ceramic/steel pickups which gives a more traditional sound) the east preamp is a lot more versatile than the Haz labs or tone pump pres, as you have complete control of the mid range. The all maple construction gives it a very clear treble anyway, it also has an oil finish which I use a very high quality carnauba wax. It is in very good condition and is set up really nicely. [/font][/color]

[color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Comes with Hiscox hard case and you're welcome to come try it out. Postage (fully insured and well packaged) to mainland UK included in price or I'll deliver in person or meet up within 75 miles of NN12 (South Northants - Silverstone area).[/font][/color]

Only trade I'm interested in would be for a musicman stingray 4 string.

[color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Recording here is direct into interface with everything set flat and both pickups [/font][/color][url="https://soundcloud.com/tom-caswell-3/spector-flat"]https://soundcloud.c...-3/spector-flat[/url]

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Edited August 26, 2016 by mrtcat

[Cosmo Valdemar]

What a beautiful bass! And a great price.

[HazBeen]

Having had several NS5XLs, Euro5s and NSCRFM5s, I can vouch that the NSCRFM comes closer to the US versions than to Euros (not that they are bad basses). Very nice, I still miss my Spectors on occasion, very very good instruments.

[mrtcat]

I would consider trades with Musicman Stingray 4 with cash adjustment as needed.

Edited August 16, 2016 by mrtcat

[mrtcat]

Ill try and get some sound clips recorded this weekend as several people have asked me.

[three]

Is the original pre available? The East is probably one my least favourites (though I know many adore them, I've had plenty and got rid). An astounding looking bass at a great price

[mrtcat]

I'm afraid I don't have the original pre as the East was already fitted when I picked this up. It is gorgeous both to look at and play for sure.

[mrtcat]

Sound clip added

[mrtcat]

Bump

[Bolo]

Dear lord that's lovely

[mrtcat]

Thanks Bolo. Yes it's an absolute cracker but sadly I need the cash more than a 5er.

[mrtcat]

With a slight change in financial situation I will now consider sensible cash offers or trades for the following:

4 string stingray
Limelight jazz basses

Edited August 16, 2016 by mrtcat

[FuNkShUi]

Keep staring at this.
Dont know if 5s are for me, but this is beautiful

[mrtcat]

Had a few trade offers and one in particular is very tempting but still here for now.

[mrtcat]

Focusing my trade options in the direction of musicman basses. 4 string stingray or sterling preferred bit will consider the right 5er too.

[mrtcat]

Bump

[mrtcat]

Delivery now included and price at £850 whilst there's something on here that really takes my fancy.

Edited August 6, 2016 by mrtcat

[mrtcat]

Up.

[mrtcat]

Had some really good trade offers but really only after a stingray or sterling with the single humbucker. Or cash. Cash is always good. I like cash.

[mrtcat]

£800 collected or £820 delivered while something on here has me gassing.

[mrtcat]

Up

[mrtcat]

Bump

[lee650]

This bass is a massive bargain and im amazed it's still here at this price. You will not get a bass this good for £820.

[mrtcat]

Thanks Lee, agreed it is awesome and beautifully built. The good news is that it is now on hold!

[lee650]

Great! I hope the new owner loves it as much as i did 😆

Edited August 21, 2016 by lee650