rkw1985 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) Beautiful Czech-made Spector 5-String from the early days of the Czech factory. I don't know a great deal about it as I bought it second-hand from the Bass Cellar in Camden a number of years ago, but as far as I'm aware it is a 1998 or 1999 model. There is a 4-digit serial number in the cavity (1385) and the Spector website says these early models cannot be dated from the SN. Photos here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c33c7uetzjj504z/AAB78HsE0yOOshxi_e5rFS0ka?dl=0 EDIT - sound samples here: Looking for £1000 £800 ono . In terms of trade I’d be interested in a Japanese Les Paul custom, eg burny/greco/tokai. Will ship at buyer’s expense to the UK. If I find someone who is interested I’ll make appropriate arrangements to get it shipping ready, including sorting out a hardcase - i have no need for a hardcase unless there’s a buyer so it’s a little chicken and egg! Edited September 15, 2020 by rkw1985 Sound samples added 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofthewind Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Bonny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 I have literally just bought an ns5cr and it is downright amazing. this one looks awesome! good luck with the sale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 On 26/07/2020 at 23:55, rkw1985 said: but as far as I'm aware it is a 1998 model. It is from 1999, a fine example from the short transition period from SSD to Spector. The design is stil the same as the SSD (Stuart Spector Design) NS-5CR as it has 34" scale and dot inlays, but it already has the Spector and the double S logo on it. These are great basses, I used to own one from the same period but that was black and didn't have this gorgeous flamed maple wings as yours has. Good luck with the sale! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) I could Be wrong! But I'm sure this bass used to belong to crazy Kiwi who used to frequent this forum a lot. The pickups were wizard and IIRC he installed a Knoll preamp. Maybe try messaging him! In fact if it's the same bass,It's in the Spector Thread in Gear porn section. Go to the first page and a few posts down. Tells how the Wizards were custom units and a Noll pre was installed. If I had The cash I'd be definately after this as I love Spectors 😁 Edited August 6, 2020 by lee650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkw1985 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 00:21, lee650 said: I could Be wrong! But I'm sure this bass used to belong to crazy Kiwi who used to frequent this forum a lot. The pickups were wizard and IIRC he installed a Knoll preamp. Maybe try messaging him! In fact if it's the same bass,It's in the Spector Thread in Gear porn section. Go to the first page and a few posts down. Tells how the Wizards were custom units and a Noll pre was installed. If I had The cash I'd be definately after this as I love Spectors 😁 Thanks, I’ll get in touch and see it it’s the same one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Hah! Yes it was mine. I put those switches in. Sold it via Bass Gallery in 2015. Really nice sounding bass, great bass for rnb, gospel, pop or dance. Anything you might use a Smith for... in fact Aaron Armstrong might make some Smith voiced pickups for you. My other Spector had a Noll, this one had an East U Retro but I reinstalled the original EMG pre before parting company. This has the older, fatter neck on it. Feels really comfortable for anyone with large hands. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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