Billy Apple Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Of you want a slimmer neck profile you could go for the Ian Hill Euro model. They come up s/h pretty rarely tho. The neck profile was measured from Ian's Kramer era Spector that for whatever reason had slimmer necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 [quote name='radiophonic' timestamp='1489584490' post='3258146'] I went and had a play. I tried both a Rebop and a Euro LX (some kind of signature model, all white).[/quote] Ah yes, that's the Mike Starr (Alice In Chains) sig model..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassManGraham Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I owned a Spector Euro LX4 Poplar Burl finish for several years. A beautifully made, lovely to play great sounding neck thru bass with P & J type pick-ups. Excellent value for money. I sold it recently and now regret it! I have always loved Fender Jazzes as reliable work horses, but pound for pound the Spectors seem better built for my money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Only one pic in this thread. I'm disgusted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 I'm now starting to wonder about the depth of the neck and whether that would be a long term issue (the ghost of a previously owned Wal). I went back and played my Stingray last night and the playability around the first few frets is exceptionally good. If I could find something with that kind of neck profile but a much more modern sound and a compact body shape, I'd be in business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Here is one pic with my Spectors then :-) [attachment=240724:17269383_1469388653093553_2000809018_o.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 You need to try the Ian Hill or Doug Wimbish model then..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkandrew Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) [quote name='radiophonic' timestamp='1489650087' post='3258582'] I'm now starting to wonder about the depth of the neck and whether that would be a long term issue (the ghost of a previously owned Wal). I went back and played my Stingray last night and the playability around the first few frets is exceptionally good. If I could find something with that kind of neck profile but a much more modern sound and a compact body shape, I'd be in business. [/quote] How about a Sterling? ▪thin neck ▪ceramic pickup / modern sounding ▪smaller body Edited March 16, 2017 by darkandrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defo Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I have had a number of Spectors down the years, including the DW. They were, every one of them, beautiful basses, just incredible. The reason I moved them all on was that they just sound too much like Spectors!! Not a criticism, just took over my sound a bit too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 [quote name='cetera' timestamp='1489677453' post='3258909'] You need to try the Ian Hill or Doug Wimbish model then..... [/quote] The DW is more of a jazz profile though isn't it? 1.5" nut? I'm happy with 1 5/8 ish but just want it a bit shallower at the nut. What are the Ian Hill ones like? I love the sound btw. Not considered a Sterling. Call me vain but the Spectors are very pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 [quote name='radiophonic' timestamp='1489695939' post='3259088'] The DW is more of a jazz profile though isn't it? 1.5" nut? I'm happy with 1 5/8 ish but just want it a bit shallower at the nut. What are the Ian Hill ones like? I love the sound btw. Not considered a Sterling. Call me vain but the Spectors are very pretty. [/quote] The Ian Hill models have a 'regular' nut, but the neck is thinner back to front on those. Might be the perfect solution for you. And yes, Spectors ARE pretty :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkandrew Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 [quote name='Paulhauser' timestamp='1489696973' post='3259096'] The Ian Hill models have a 'regular' nut, but the neck is thinner back to front on those. Might be the perfect solution for you. And yes, Spectors ARE pretty :-) [/quote] There was an Ian Hill model for sale on here a while ago that I almost went for - have a look through the basses for sale section; it might still be available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I play a Spector Q6 pro and it sounded amazing. It is a made in korea one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1489500998' post='3257455'] My latest purchase.. [/quote] I think I did a little bit of jizz when I saw that first time around. It's quite lovely, Sean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) Don't want to hijack the thread but... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/302668-spector-euro-lx5/"]http://basschat.co.u...ector-euro-lx5/[/url] BTW I was speaking to the Barnes & Mullins rep at the LBGS and have his email if anybody needs it: [email protected] Obviously BillyApple being mates with Stu Spector may have slightly more influence. Edited March 21, 2017 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) I notice that Bass Direct have an Ian Hill model in. I need to go and have a play, pronto. They also have a black '92 Stingray which would be an actual perfect backup for what I have. Decisions decisions. Getting out is logistically way too complicated this week alas. I just wish PMT Nottingham would make a tiny effort and actually stock a few basses that aren't Fenders or Fender clones. It's a hell of a lot closer and I might actually buy something if they thought about their stocking policy for 5 seconds. Edited March 22, 2017 by radiophonic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBass 2 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1489591058' post='3258222'] Of you want a slimmer neck profile you could go for the Ian Hill Euro model. They come up s/h pretty rarely tho. The neck profile was measured from Ian's Kramer era Spector that for whatever reason had slimmer necks. [/quote] This is the "Kramer neck shave " option on current US NS 2 basses. When Staurt restarted Spector (SSD) back in the early nineties the original Brooklyn/Kramer tooling was left behind. Starting from scratch the new templates resulted in the necks/ headstocks becoming thicker while the bodies were slightly less offset. Another photo for the thread - '87 Kramer NS 2. Edited April 19, 2017 by BritBass 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian s Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 My GF had a smash in the car, some nerve and disc damage in shoulder and back, so was really struggling with her full scale basses (she's not tall, but not tiny either), to the point where she almost gave up playing. Foolishly I got her a Spector Shorty for Xmas. She's barely spoken to me for the past 4 months. She's just playing it all the time - loves it, the balance and ergonomics, feel and sound. A real miniBeast. I don't have any experience of other (full size) Spectors. In fact I don't have much direct experience of this one as she won't put it down long enough for me to try it, but jI'm guessing Spectors are pretty good. She's enjoying it so much that she's gone for a fretless Shorty too. Maybe I might get finally my hands on one or other of them when that arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dapper Bandit Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 [quote name='Paulhauser' timestamp='1489650188' post='3258584'] Here is one pic with my Spectors then :-) [attachment=240724:17269383_1469388653093553_2000809018_o.jpg] [/quote] Is that a pink Spector I spy? Very nice indeed, always had a soft spot for a pink instrument (fnar fnar)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 [quote name='Paulhauser' timestamp='1489650188' post='3258584'] Here is one pic with my Spectors then :-) [attachment=240724:17269383_1469388653093553_2000809018_o.jpg] [/quote][quote name='Paulhauser' timestamp='1489650188' post='3258584'] Here is one pic with my Spectors then :-) [attachment=240724:17269383_1469388653093553_2000809018_o.jpg] [/quote][quote name='Paulhauser' timestamp='1489650188' post='3258584'] Here is one pic with my Spectors then :-) [attachment=240724:17269383_1469388653093553_2000809018_o.jpg] [/quote][quote name='cetera' timestamp='1489677453' post='3258909'] You need to try the Ian Hill or Doug Wimbish model then..... [/quote][quote name='Paulhauser' timestamp='1489650188' post='3258584'] Here is one pic with my Spectors then :-) [attachment=240724:17269383_1469388653093553_2000809018_o.jpg] [/quote]Wouldn't mind a better look at that pinky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 [quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1493238347' post='3286870'] Wouldn't mind a better look at that pinky. [/quote] [quote name='Dapper Bandit' timestamp='1493229058' post='3286769'] Is that a pink Spector I spy? Very nice indeed, always had a soft spot for a pink instrument (fnar fnar)! [/quote] Here you are (very difficult to photograph) [color=#000000][font=helvetica][size=3][url="http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/palpurnhauser/media/N71_1053_zpscpefxbkp.jpg.html"][/url][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=helvetica][size=3][url="http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/palpurnhauser/media/N71_1051_zpssyrihtoz.jpg.html"][/url][/size][/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 [quote name='Paulhauser' timestamp='1493240443' post='3286891'] Here you are (very difficult to photograph) [color=#000000][font=helvetica][size=3][url="http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/palpurnhauser/media/N71_1053_zpscpefxbkp.jpg.html"][/url][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=helvetica][size=3][url="http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/palpurnhauser/media/N71_1051_zpssyrihtoz.jpg.html"][/url][/size][/font][/color] [/quote]That is f***ing awesome. Tell me all about it please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Is that pink? I would have said purple...nice either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Well, I have another Spector that is more Purple, so compared to that I say it's pinkish. [url="http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/palpurnhauser/media/IMG_5392_zpsiazahi7u.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/palpurnhauser/media/IMG_5393_zpsuwufzh1q.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/palpurnhauser/media/IMG_5403_zps2sotempt.jpg.html"][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djaxup Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 both look superb very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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