Eldon Tyrell Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, mattbass6 said: I have 2 Forte’s and yes the prices have risen a lot, but not by that much. I know one of these and it is a killer bass 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookPassBabtridge Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 22 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said: BTW, my previous Forte with the Haz 18V is back on BD. It was my no-frills NS-4. I bought it in 2020 but sold it after some time via BD. Someone bought it then but is now selling it again via BD. It is a great bass, but I am not a fan of matte finishes. I have no affiliation with BD or the seller, don't even know who (s)he is. Here is the link: https://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Spector_USA_Forte_4_2.html That’s very nice. Great electronics choice. I think short of a diff colour and perhaps a gloss finish that would be what I’d consider a dream spec. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said: A bit earlier, I posted a photo of the headstock, and it is indeed a NS-2. However, the specs sound indeed more like a Forte, but I don't think Spector is making any Fortes anymore (as I said, according to a US retailer who is taking Spector orders). So, if someone wants a no-frills NS-2, you cannot go down the Forte route anymore and will have to get a lower specced NS-2 with the much higher price tag. Sad but true. Interesting. Where did you hear that Forte’s weren’t being made anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said: I know one of these and it is a killer bass 🙂 It really is. I love it. I love them both so much. Eyeing up my next one for next year 😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, mattbass6 said: Interesting. Where did you hear that Forte’s weren’t being made anymore? Earlier the year, over at Talkbass, someone from Fretnation mentioned it. You can check his website and it does not mention Fortes anymore: https://www.fretnation.com/spector-usa-series-basses His Spector configurator, very interesting, so many options! https://www.fretnation.com/spector-usa-ns-series-4-string-neck-thru-bass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said: Earlier the year, over at Talkbass, someone from Fretnation mentioned it. You can check his website and it does not mention Fortes anymore: https://www.fretnation.com/spector-usa-series-basses His Spector configurator, very interesting, so many options! https://www.fretnation.com/spector-usa-ns-series-4-string-neck-thru-bass What a shame. Looks like my next US Spector will be an NS-2 then, but before that’ll be getting a Euro for touring alongside the Forte I bought from you ☺️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 30 minutes ago, mattbass6 said: before that’ll be getting a Euro for touring alongside the Forte I bought from you ☺️ There is a very interesting and unique Euro on the BC marketplace. A real bargain in comparison to what Euros cost nowadays (and what that particular bass cost). Just saying 😉 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookPassBabtridge Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said: Earlier the year, over at Talkbass, someone from Fretnation mentioned it. You can check his website and it does not mention Fortes anymore: https://www.fretnation.com/spector-usa-series-basses His Spector configurator, very interesting, so many options! https://www.fretnation.com/spector-usa-ns-series-4-string-neck-thru-bass Also the Spector website appears to have changed - there’s no longer a section for the Fortes, NS Bolt Ons or NS Neck Thrus. Looks like all USA models are now from what they are calling the Custom Shop. Edited September 7, 2022 by CookPassBabtridge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, CookPassBabtridge said: Also the Spector website appears to have changed - there’s no longer a section for the Fortes, NS Bolt Ons or NS Neck Thrus. Looks like all USA models are now from what they are calling the Custom Shop. The custom shop page also has a custom shop build sheet for download (towards the bottom of the page). The models listed are: NS-2, 4X, NS-5, 5X and NS-6. As I said, real shame to see the Forte go (as a similarly specced NS-2 will cost way more), but good news for the Forte's resale value 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 47 minutes ago, CookPassBabtridge said: Also the Spector website appears to have changed - there’s no longer a section for the Fortes, NS Bolt Ons or NS Neck Thrus. Looks like all USA models are now from what they are calling the Custom Shop. Yeah, saw that too. Very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 On 05/09/2022 at 10:44, Woodinblack said: Congrats on the new bass - don't have to worry about saving the green one for you any more! Ooh yes you do!!!😘🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 19 hours ago, Eldon Tyrell said: Only fancy wood tops were officially off limits and still separating Fortes from NS-2s. However, I remember reading over at TB that someone got a Forte with a fancy top too. My Forte 6 that I had have quite a fancy top. Ebony board too, Spector branded tuners.... In fact the only things separating from an NS-6XL were the inlays and the HAZ. So this whole Forte thing got quite blurred out in the end. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Spector Fans, If you are looking for a stunning looking Spector bass, then go and check out the marketplace here on BC. There's an amazing NS-2 with one of the finishes I have seen. Real stunner. Here is the link (not my bass, no affiliation with the seller): 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Spector fans, Great offer from PMT B'ham - new Spector Euro 4 LT Rudy Sarzo for £1,503.88 (reduced from £2,575!). Very tempting but I had a Euro 4LT with the FF pickups before (in black) and the neck is just too chunky for my taste. Killer sounds and looks though! Check it out: https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/spector-euro-4-lt-rudy-sarzo-signature-bass-scarlett-red-gloss Link to the exact specs from the Spector website: https://www.spectorbass.com/product/euro4-lt-rudy-sarzo/ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 That’s a steal for a brand new spector euro!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Strange they took it back to the standard neck position with the v2 of the Rudy Sarzo sig… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, Damonjames said: Strange they took it back to the standard neck position with the v2 of the Rudy Sarzo sig… I think his second "signature" model is actually the same as the previously available limited-edition Euro LT with the FF pickups and preamp (the one I had). The only difference: the previous ones were black, this one is red. In this video, Rudy mentions that he saw the bass at the Fishman booth at NAMM and immediately liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 No, the original Rudy sarzo (the black one with the Simms pickups) actually had the neck slightly further out so Rudy could access the higher frets more easily. Having said that, I’ve just searched for a pic to show you and it looks like there was also a black/Simms version with standard neck position. Look at the pic below and see the lower cutaway is in line with the last fret, and how big the gap between the bridge and tail is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, Damonjames said: No, the original Rudy sarzo (the black one with the Simms pickups) actually had the neck slightly further out so Rudy could access the higher frets more easily. Having said that, I’ve just searched for a pic to show you and it looks like there was also a black/Simms version with standard neck position. Look at the pic below and see the lower cutaway is in line with the last fret, and how big the gap between the bridge and tail is Yes, I know, the one with the SimS Super Qud pickups. That's his first Spector signature bass and really different than other Spectors (so, a true signature bass). However, I was just saying that his second signature model is not really a "signature" one but just the already existing Euro LT with the FFs in a different colour (red instead of black). There is nothing "signature" about his new signature model, still a great bass though. The Spector website lists both models: The SimS model - Euro 4 LX Rudy Sarzo - https://www.spectorbass.com/product/euro4-lx-rudy-sarzo/ The Fishman model - Euro 4 LT Rudy Sarzo - https://www.spectorbass.com/product/euro4-lt-rudy-sarzo/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Sorry Eldon. Must have misread your post. I agree totally! It is just a red version of the LE you had! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 17 hours ago, Eldon Tyrell said: Spector fans, Great offer from PMT B'ham - new Spector Euro 4 LT Rudy Sarzo for £1,503.88 (reduced from £2,575!). Very tempting but I had a Euro 4LT with the FF pickups before (in black) and the neck is just too chunky for my taste. Killer sounds and looks though! Check it out: https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/spector-euro-4-lt-rudy-sarzo-signature-bass-scarlett-red-gloss Link to the exact specs from the Spector website: https://www.spectorbass.com/product/euro4-lt-rudy-sarzo/ It's gone! Did anyone here buy it? If yes, then please send me 20% commission. Thank you 😉 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussFM Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 New bass day! I thought I'd revive this thread rather than start a new one, since this it where it belongs! I've had 3 Spectors before, a Legend 4, a Q4 Pro and a Legend Custom. All fine basses, but nothing special and I've ended up moving them on. I've always wanted to try a Euro but couldn't justify the price or they didn't suit my bands at the time. I saw PMT had this Spector EuroBolt 4 in Inferno Red in their sale, £700 cheaper than it's original price. I couldn't resist! It's got a very wide neck compared to what I'm used to, but a comfortable profile and it's nice and light (my bathroom scales show 7.4lbs), so I'm sure I'll be able to get used to it. A couple of issues - there's a mark which appears to be under the finish on the top horn, and two cracks in the finish at the neck join - perhaps screwed in too tightly? Other than that it all looks good. But why couldn't they make the electronics cover flush with the body, they are on the Korean made ones. Looking forward to plugging it in this evening and seeing how the Aguilar pickups and preamp compare to the EMG HZs I've had in the others. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_buoninfante Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) it seems like BassDirect have the Spector Legend X in stock, for those interested EDIT: it's pre-order, available in Summer 2023 Edited February 1, 2023 by mario_buoninfante Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, mario_buoninfante said: it seems like BassDirect have the Spector Legend X in stock, for those interested EDIT: it's pre-order, available in Summer 2023 I know. I organised the special run Will actually be available within 6 weeks. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_buoninfante Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 yeah, I remember reading about that months ago on this thread. I just now saw the thing on BD and thought I'd share it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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