Spector fans!?!

[Woodinblack]

So those covers on the back all stand out from the surface? Seems odd when most other makes they are put level

[Paulhauser]

Yes, they do like this on the Czech models. 

[lee650]

On 08/03/2022 at 17:15, Woodinblack said:

Its hard to capture its greenness really - in the sun it really glows

 

Finally getting a chance to play it, it seems rather good!

 

 

So looking at this pic, it has solid maple wings and No walnut section? And by the date/EMG pre, makes it a Euro CR5FM- same as the natural one I had.

[Woodinblack]

It has solid maple with no walnut, but the preamp is a replacement. The serial indicates it is a 2001 euro

[lee650]

1 hour ago, Woodinblack said:

It has solid maple with no walnut, but the preamp is a replacement. The serial indicates it is a 2001 euro

So yes it's a CR5FM they originally came with Aguilar OBP1 preamp IIRC.

[cetera]

For anyone who hasn't seen this/may be interested:

 

[Eldon Tyrell]

Check out Spector's Woodstock Custom Collection:

 

"Introducing the first ever Woodstock Custom Collection: a series of 11 one-of-a-kind Spector instruments.

While each one of these instruments features the legendary NS design, the wood, electronics, aesthetics, and design choices have all been determined by individual members of the Spector team. Many of these instruments also feature all-new options for the Spector USA Custom Shop including matching headstocks, fingerboard binding, unique tonewoods, all new colors and stains, and more.

This initial batch of unique instruments will be available through Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, Ish Guitars, and Fret Nation beginning on March 10, 2022.

In the coming days we’ll be featuring each one of these instruments in detail. Can’t wait? Jump over to Reverb.com to experience the entire collection now!

 

https://reverb.com/news/one-of-a-kind-spector-basses-pop-up-on-reverb 

 

 

[cetera]

I like a couple of them..... but I don't like the block inlays... or the dots on the fretless. Also the bottom of a couple of them isn't rounded enough and looks strange...

 

Interesting ideas though....

[hiram.k.hackenbacker]

34 minutes ago, cetera said:

I like a couple of them..... but I don't like the block inlays... or the dots on the fretless. Also the bottom of a couple of them isn't rounded enough and looks strange...

 

Interesting ideas though....

Yeah, the dots on the fretless weren't for me either. The B & W Fade, the one with the Stellartone and the Metallic Gold were my picks.

[Eldon Tyrell]

36 minutes ago, cetera said:

I like a couple of them..... but I don't like the block inlays... or the dots on the fretless. Also the bottom of a couple of them isn't rounded enough and looks strange...

 

Interesting ideas though....

Agree, interesting concept but the look of some of the knobs and the block inlays are not my cup of tea.

My fav:

 

Least fav:

[Sibob]

All about these two for me:

 

 

 

Although I would have put a dark fingerboard on the gold one!

 

Si

[NancyJohnson]

12 hours ago, cetera said:

I like a couple of them..... but I don't like the block inlays... or the dots on the fretless. Also the bottom of a couple of them isn't rounded enough and looks strange...

 

Interesting ideas though....

 

I'd concur...the crowns are way nicer than blocks/dots.  On the subject of inlays, the first run of Forte basses (NS & 4X) didn't have anything on the board and that worked beautifully.

[hiram.k.hackenbacker]

This is in as used at BD 😍

 

[cetera]

1 minute ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

This is in as used at BD 😍

 

 

Yep, it's Eldon's. He wasn't happy with the 'burst'..... not dark enough at the edges...

[NancyJohnson]

I'm in the studio on Sunday.  I think I might take my LT.

[Eldon Tyrell]

36 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

This is in as used at BD 😍

 

BD really takes great photos. I am almost tempted myself even though that's my (now former) bass😎 Got it late Jan this year and only played it at home a bit. It is in showroom condition, absolutely flawless but not what I had envisioned (I talked about it in this thread as well, page 41) and yes, I know I am mad 😉 

 

So, yes, please go for it @hiram.k.hackenbacker Won't get a brand new NS-2 for such a price ever again (esp. after Spector's recent price hike and the fact that the no-frills Fortes are no more either) 😉 

[Eldon Tyrell]

42 minutes ago, cetera said:

 

Yep, it's Eldon's. He wasn't happy with the 'burst'..... not dark enough at the edges...

I wanted it to look like this 

[ead]

Of "The Eleven" my personal fav is this one, probably because I really like the LE77 and LE79 Euros.  'Only' £4.6k too 

 

Edited March 11, 2022 by ead

[Eldon Tyrell]

12 minutes ago, ead said:

Of "The Eleven" my personal fav is this one, probably because I really like the LE77 and LE79 Euros.  'Only' £4.6k too 

 

I like the understated look of the body but the block inlays are a big no-no

[Woodinblack]

I like the spalted maple one although the pickups look a bit too big.

[hiram.k.hackenbacker]

3 hours ago, Eldon Tyrell said:

I wanted it to look like this 

Would have been close enough for me.

[Eldon Tyrell]

1 minute ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

Would have been close enough for me.

as I said, I am mad. Just ask my wife 😉 

[hiram.k.hackenbacker]

4 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said:

as I said, I am mad. Just ask my wife 😉 

It’s OK, I’ll take your word for it 🤪

[Woodinblack]

4 hours ago, Eldon Tyrell said:

I wanted it to look like this 

 

If you had worn those glasses, it probably would have looked like that!

[lee650]

18 hours ago, Eldon Tyrell said:

Agree, interesting concept but the look of some of the knobs and the block inlays are not my cup of tea.

My fav:

 

Least fav:

Im n complete agreenent with this! That 5XL s stunning and actually the only one out of all 11 that I like.