Woodinblack Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Yes, I did a search on the net and found them.. very much one of those weird japanese schoolgirl things that seem a little creepy. I can imagine they are pretty popular, especially with the game connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Well, these anime-live music crossovers are big in Japan (sorry ; - ) I wanted to check out Tokyo and esp. the videogame arcades but then the COVID pandemic started 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Not mine! But I've just seen this on FB. Wow the Euro of my dreams 😍 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Just need $6800 and some import duty! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 That seems to work very nicely. I don’t generally like turquoise but with the NS shape and all black hardware it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbottomend Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) Just picked this one up yesterday, anyone know what year / model, I think it's a euro4 ? Edited August 26, 2022 by bigbottomend 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 8 minutes ago, bigbottomend said: Just picked this up for a big one yesterday, anyone know what year / model, I think it's a euro4 ? Congrats. Great score 👍 As it has the Spector logo on the headstock and the mother of pearl inlays but a serial number without NB, I would say it is a 1999 or 2000 NS-4CR, not a Euro (started in 2001 but serial number starts with NB). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Lovely Example, not often you find them in quilted maple 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Think @Eldon Tyrell is on the money. It has solid maple wings so pre-Euro from my understanding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Bigwan said: Think @Eldon Tyrell is on the money. It has solid maple wings so pre-Euro from my understanding. Mine has solid maple wings and is a euro, but it has the NB serial 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbottomend Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 3 hours ago, Woodinblack said: Mine has solid maple wings and is a euro, but it has the NB serial So the only difference is that a year later they re named the same bass a Euro and put NB in front of the serial ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 39 minutes ago, bigbottomend said: So the only difference is that a year later they re named the same bass a Euro and put NB in front of the serial ? The preamp should also differ. Yours should be the EMG BTS (unless the previous owner changed it). The Euro 4, which indeed started in 2001, came with the Aguilar OBP-1, succeeded in 2003 by the first version of the Spector TonePump. 2004 saw then the introduction of the Euro 4LX and the maple/walnut/alder body wings "sandwich". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 40 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said: The preamp should also differ. Yours should be the EMG BTS (unless the previous owner changed it). The Euro 4, which indeed started in 2001, came with the Aguilar OBP-1, succeeded in 2003 by the first version of the Spector TonePump. 2004 saw then the introduction of the Euro 4LX and the maple/walnut/alder body wings "sandwich". Every day's a school day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf1e Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 On 19/01/2020 at 15:50, Al Krow said: +1 for the Legend. I got a used one of the Legend Custom range from off here, which I believe was an older top end Legend with set neck and 3 band EQ. Lasted literally about a month before I had to concede I was liking it rather more than I was expecting to and if that was true for the Legend what was a Euro LX going to be like? Not a helpful question to be asking, particularly when Andertons (their pic below) promptly put a 5LX on sale and knocked a chunk off the new price... sometimes resistance is futile, eh?😁 And Bart pickups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf1e Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 On 19/01/2020 at 19:07, scrumpymike said: That body looks like it's been sculpted out of solid marble!! Fred Flintstone signature model😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 33 minutes ago, Ralf1e said: Fred Flintstone signature model😂 Curious fact: The people of Dubai don't like The Flintstones. Nobody knows why, it could be some long-held fear of Hanna-Barbera animations. Even more curiously the people of Abu Dhabi Do! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Ralf1e said: And Bart pickups? EMGs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 I’m off shopping this weekend with the intention of returning with a Spector. Not sure quite which one (looking at NS XL USA, RST, Dimension, Euro LX/LT etc.) but it’s a long time since my last (Euro XL6 and previously a Far Eastern 5 that I can’t quite remember). Opinions on your favourite 5 are welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 I like my Euro (pre-lx) 5, sounds good and all, but the RST is so light and fits in the mix so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 4 hours ago, FDC484950 said: I’m off shopping this weekend with the intention of returning with a Spector. Not sure quite which one (looking at NS XL USA, RST, Dimension, Euro LX/LT etc.) but it’s a long time since my last (Euro XL6 and previously a Far Eastern 5 that I can’t quite remember). Opinions on your favourite 5 are welcome! I do not play 5 string Spectors but saw that PMT has some great summer deals for a Euro Bolt 5 - Inferno Red (£1,297) and a NS Ethos 5 - Interstellar (£1,134). These are really good prices (e.g., BD has the same models in stock for £1,639 and £1,575 respectively)! Check them out! https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/sale/bass-guitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 (edited) PMT also has the latest Rudy Sarzo signature model (Euro 4 LT with Fishman Fluence pickups, red gloss finish) for £1,749. Further Spectors: - A Euro Bolt 4, Tobacco Sunburst for £1,218 - A NS Ethos 4, Faded Black for £1,070 - Bantam 5, Solid White for £1,283 Great prices 🤩 Edited August 26, 2022 by Eldon Tyrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Ooh crikey they’re cheap. I was also looking at the Bantam - Ian Alison’s YT demo made it sound very nice and I’m a sucker for EMG humbuckers… thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf1e Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 On 20/02/2021 at 18:35, Cuzzie said: Exits stage left quickly behind to join for a beverage I'll drink to that 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbottomend Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) On 25/08/2022 at 15:27, Eldon Tyrell said: The preamp should also differ. Yours should be the EMG BTS (unless the previous owner changed it). The Euro 4, which indeed started in 2001, came with the Aguilar OBP-1, succeeded in 2003 by the first version of the Spector TonePump. 2004 saw then the introduction of the Euro 4LX and the maple/walnut/alder body wings "sandwich". Yes it is, i would like to change it out for a Haz but i believe the board dimensions of the Haz are slightly different to the cavity size ? Edited August 28, 2022 by bigbottomend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Well then, finally I got this. Proper NSD thread will follow but for now this would do. Spector Euro 5 Classic, ridiculously good craftsmanship and sounds great, too 😀 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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