cetera Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 13 hours ago, mario_buoninfante said: Has Stuart Spector actually retired? Korg did acquire the company, but I think Stuart Spector is still working. I could be wrong though. Stuart is concentrating on custom acoustic guitars in his semi-retirement: http://esopusguitars.com/index.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_buoninfante Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 20 minutes ago, cetera said: Stuart is concentrating on custom acoustic guitars in his semi-retirement: http://esopusguitars.com/index.html I assume he won't be allowed to make basses for the foreseeable future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 10 minutes ago, mario_buoninfante said: I assume he won't be allowed to make basses for the foreseeable future Nothing stopping him, but not under the Spector name. However, he's always had a passion for fine acoustic instruments hence this is his new thing.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_buoninfante Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, cetera said: Nothing stopping him, but not under the Spector name. However, he's always had a passion for fine acoustic instruments hence this is his new thing.... Yap, makes sense. I remember reading/watching an interview published around the time they released the Spector Timbre bass, and he was mentioning his love for acoustic instruments and the fact that he wanted to spend more time working on that. But I didn't know he already got started with it. Thanks for sharing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 On 15/11/2022 at 10:49, mario_buoninfante said: Yap, makes sense. I remember reading/watching an interview published around the time they released the Spector Timbre bass, and he was mentioning his love for acoustic instruments and the fact that he wanted to spend more time working on that. But I didn't know he already got started with it. Thanks for sharing Stuart is making fine acoustic guitars as @cetera said. His new creations go under the name of 'Esopus Guitars' and he already relesased one model this fall. For more info head to his site http://esopusguitars.com/index.html While I'm not much of a guitar player and certainly no game for such handcrafted acoustics I'm happy the he is doing fine and does what he loves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_buoninfante Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 who knows, maybe we'll see a Spector... ehm... Esopus double bass at some point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) In case anyone after one, Andy Baxter has a s/h Wimbish just arrived with maple board https://www.andybaxterbass.com/products/2021-spector-euro-4-lx-doug-wimbish-bahama-blue-limited-edition Edited November 17, 2022 by Clarky 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 17 minutes ago, Clarky said: In case anyone after one, Andy Baxter has a s/h Wimbish just arrived with maple board https://www.andybaxterbass.com/products/2021-spector-euro-4-lx-doug-wimbish-bahama-blue-limited-edition Cheers for the heads up! A friend was looking for a maple, bahama blue Euro! Now sold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Clarky said: In case anyone after one, Andy Baxter has a s/h Wimbish just arrived with maple board https://www.andybaxterbass.com/products/2021-spector-euro-4-lx-doug-wimbish-bahama-blue-limited-edition Sold Ah, posts crossed (before I get any more grief). Edited November 17, 2022 by Mykesbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Fwaaaa! That's lovely. What was the price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Just now, 2elliot said: Fwaaaa! That's lovely. What was the price? It was about £1750 if I recall correctly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Damn, that was fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 6 hours ago, Clarky said: In case anyone after one, Andy Baxter has a s/h Wimbish just arrived with maple board https://www.andybaxterbass.com/products/2021-spector-euro-4-lx-doug-wimbish-bahama-blue-limited-edition 3 hours ago, Clarky said: It was about £1750 if I recall correctly Cheers 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) After being pointed in the right direction by Spector, I just tracked down online the little black countersunk Philips screws (3x6mm) for the rear plastic cavity cover. My Ian Hill now has a full set in place. If any of you Spector owners needs some replacement screws I have loads left and am happy to send. Just drop me a PM with your name, postal address and how many you need Edited November 18, 2022 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Just now, Clarky said: Aftwr being pointed in the right direction by Spector, I just tracked down online the little black countersunk Philips screws (3x6mm) for the rear plastic cavity cover. My Ian Hill now has a full set in place. If any of you Spector owners needs some replacement screws I have loads left and am happy to send. Just drop me a PM Ooh yes please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) 18 hours ago, cetera said: Ooh yes please! Just drop me a PM with your name (its Gary, I recall?), postal address and how many you need. Same applies to any other Spector owner on BC Edited November 19, 2022 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I am missing one on my green spector, but just one, seems a waste posting (although probably also a waste buying!). I assume these are the screws for the old spectors, not like the bolts for the new spectors with brass inserts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 My 2011 Ian Hill has brass inserts into which these fit. Here is the eBay ad for a close up picture (its the 3x6mm version). I am fine about posting, got some spare stamps sitting around and obvs free of charge to you guys. Just PM me postal details and number needed. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324575632790?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=KBMkE1CdRR6&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=eqlPJw_SSty&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Posted tonight @cetera Separately: Spector users, do flats work with EMG/TP? Specifically TI Jazz Flats ... I know that Spector growl is probably best with rounds but my somewhat knackered left hand is much happier playing flats. If the answer is 'no', then fine. If its 'yes' though, that would be cool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclaassen Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Clarky said: Posted tonight @cetera Separately: Spector users, do flats work with EMG/TP? Specifically TI Jazz Flats ... I know that Spector growl is probably best with rounds but my somewhat knackered left hand is much happier playing flats. If the answer is 'no', then fine. If its 'yes' though, that would be cool I’ve got LaBella low tension flats on my Spectracore. The neck pickup is a passive EMG …sounds great, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 16 hours ago, Clarky said: Posted tonight @cetera Separately: Spector users, do flats work with EMG/TP? Specifically TI Jazz Flats ... I know that Spector growl is probably best with rounds but my somewhat knackered left hand is much happier playing flats. If the answer is 'no', then fine. If its 'yes' though, that would be cool Cheers chap! Yes, they work fine with any strings type. Tame the TP EQ and flavour to taste for less growl and smoother tones with your flats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 On 19/11/2022 at 16:40, Clarky said: My 2011 Ian Hill has brass inserts into which these fit. Here is the eBay ad for a close up picture (its the 3x6mm version). Thanks for that offer - it is the self tapping ones on the old spectors I am missing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Sockets. I took my Green spector Euro out on saturday, remembered how much I liked playing it (after a bit of a 'mid on full cut' issue), apart from the weight. The RST solves the weight issue by being one of the lightest basses ever but, I don't trust it fully as it cuts out occasionally from the jack socket. I looked in the electronics cavity at the weekend, it is so cheap in there compared to the Euro - these basses retail at 2.5k, and the electronics aren't as good as the basic ibanezes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 On 21/11/2022 at 12:25, Woodinblack said: Sockets. I took my Green spector Euro out on saturday, remembered how much I liked playing it (after a bit of a 'mid on full cut' issue), apart from the weight. The RST solves the weight issue by being one of the lightest basses ever but, I don't trust it fully as it cuts out occasionally from the jack socket. I looked in the electronics cavity at the weekend, it is so cheap in there compared to the Euro - these basses retail at 2.5k, and the electronics aren't as good as the basic ibanezes! Not good at those prices. I keep looking at the RST basses on BD's website. My Euro is ok weight wise but I'd love to try one of these and should my band ever get its act together and start gigging, I'd like something really lightweight. As for the input socket. My Euro needs a new one desperately. What ones do you recommend? There's loads on eBay but I don't know if they'll be any good or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, bigthumb said: Not good at those prices. I keep looking at the RST basses on BD's website. My Euro is ok weight wise but I'd love to try one of these and should my band ever get its act together and start gigging, I'd like something really lightweight. At our recent bass bash the RST was pretty well the lightest thing there, it is really remarkably light (especialy if you then go to the euro, which is most certainly not lightweight!) 5 minutes ago, bigthumb said: As for the input socket. My Euro needs a new one desperately. What ones do you recommend? There's loads on eBay but I don't know if they'll be any good or not. I would go for a quality make such as Switchraft (and it is an output socket, often known as a switchraft stereo barrel jack socket) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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