cetera Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Just found out about a couple of new Korean Spector models for 2021. Nice new directions in frets/colours.... Multiscale/fanfret 'Dimension' bass: https://www.thebassplace.com/product/spector-dimension-bass-new-model-eta-jan-2021/ 5 string: https://www.thebassplace.com/product/spector-dimension-5-bass-multi-scale-new-model-eta-jan-2021/ New 'Ethos' model.... love the Interstellar Gloss! https://www.thebassplace.com/product/spector-ethos-bass-new-model-eta-jan-2021/ 5 string: https://www.thebassplace.com/product/spector-ethos-5-bass-new-model-eta-jan-2021/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Cheers. Good to see that Korg is trying out new stuff. The looks are not for me but I like the new Spector logo inlay (12th fret) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) All I got was "oops this page can't be found". I can't see any Spector products... Edited December 31, 2020 by TheGreek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Must’ve been told to remove them...haven’t cleared up their Google ads yet though 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, TheGreek said: All I got was "oops this page can't be found". I can't see and Spector products... Guess they must have just taken it down. I was able to see the new basses just a few min ago. I had already read about them some time ago (they already got featured in the Spector's owner's manual: p. 3: https://www.spectorbass.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Spector-2020-Manual.pdf). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Voltage Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, High Voltage said: Hope that’s not the only finish available “post sprout toilet bowl” isn’t that appealing... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tjhooker Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 15 hours ago, cetera said: Is this holoflash!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 15 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Hope that’s not the only finish available “post sprout toilet bowl” isn’t that appealing... 28 minutes ago, Tjhooker said: Is this holoflash!? Holoflush?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Tjhooker said: Is this holoflash!? The red into blue/purple is called Interstellar..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Cool find! I think they have nailed the Dimension pretty well, the headstock is nice (though that string tree is strange) Would have loved if the pickups are slanted a bit differently ( more to the direction of the bridge at the lower strings) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Paulhauser said: Cool find! I think they have nailed the Dimension pretty well, the headstock is nice (though that string tree is strange) Would have loved if the pickups are slanted a bit differently ( more to the direction of the bridge at the lower strings) Not sure about the name though. Dimension? Really? Sounds rather familiar 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnt Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Video demo of the Dimension 5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) I don't think the multiscale ergonomic suit the NS at all. The headstock on the 4 is DREADFUL, the 5 suits it better, but it still doesn't look right. Needs a redesign to look in line with the slanted nut. The string tree is terrible, and again just looks "out" because of the angle its at. I'm not entirely sure why it needs one, but a decent headstock redesign would have made that redundant I'm sure. Is that a tree that you need to actually pull the string through to restring as well?? Its a lot of money for a bass built in the Far East. It's good to see Korg pushing Spector into new areas, but It just feels like they haven't fully committed. A tweaked NS just doesn't cut it for me, just looks wrong. Should rival the Dingwall Combustion series though, certainly looks like better value when you consider the cost of those is a bit more with less fancy woods. I like that Ethos in that coloured finish though. US finish normally, right? Edited January 20, 2021 by Kev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 It looks huge in the video, with a fairly short upper horn. I wonder how far away that first fret on the low B is when playing that on a strap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, LeftyJ said: It looks huge in the video, with a fairly short upper horn. I wonder how far away that first fret on the low B is when playing that on a strap! Well that's what I mean. It has a Dingwall length 37" B, yet the Dingwall body is designed in such a way that the reach isn't too bad. The NS reach is already more than most for the scale length, and it looks like it's just a longer neck, with some gain from a bridge reposition? Edited January 20, 2021 by Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I quite like this demo by Nathan Navarro: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnt Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) With multiscales, one factor I always check is the position of the “vertical” fret, which determines how steep the angle is low down. On the Dingwalls it’s around the 7th fret, and it’s the same on Strandberg and the new Ibanez range. On the Dimension it’s around the 12th fret, so it does mean more of an angle for the hand at the lower frets. The ESP Ltd and the Schecter Stiletto Studio-5FF are the same. I like the look of these basses, but I think I’d be happier with the Dingwall-type layout. Edited January 20, 2021 by bnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40hz Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) I love Spector so much but they are seriously missing a trick by not offering the Euro series in a J/J config. A Jazz bass on steroids with the EMG/Hazlab/Tonepump flavour is something I could very much get on board with. In White with Black hardware too 😍😍. Sadly the USA models and custom shop are way, waaaay out my price range. Edited January 20, 2021 by 40hz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, 40hz said: I love Spector so much but they are seriously missing a trick by not offering the Euro series in a J/J config. A Jazz bass on steroids with the EMG/Hazlab/Tonepump flavour is something I could very much get on board with. In White with Black hardware too 😍😍. Sadly the USA models and custom shop are way, waaaay out my price range. Agree, however, the Euro Classic comes as a JJ, only as a5 string through (and with gold hardware) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40hz Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Just now, Eldon Tyrell said: Agree, however, the Euro Classic comes as a JJ, only as a5 string through (and with gold hardware) Quite right you are. I just don't like 5ers. Plus it makes the bass look less sleek and svelte. Imo of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, 40hz said: Quite right you are. I just don't like 5ers. Plus it makes the bass look less sleek and svelte. Imo of course. Yes, I am not into 5ers, I can hardly cope with 4ers and enjoy playing many AIC songs on 1 or 2 strings 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Bass Direct taking preorders, not as expensive as I thought... https://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Spector_Dimension_5.html?fbclid=IwAR1fjwY9VXjsn8-_VUk2k7PQB46o-Tq5aHoA9Ip5skyFm9YhegTINk1js0U Serious competition for Combustions at £1,599 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, Kev said: Bass Direct taking preorders, not as expensive as I thought... https://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Spector_Dimension_5.html?fbclid=IwAR1fjwY9VXjsn8-_VUk2k7PQB46o-Tq5aHoA9Ip5skyFm9YhegTINk1js0U Serious competition for Combustions at £1,599 Yes, looks like Spector and Dingwall will go head-to-head indeed. Cool. Will be interesting to see how many people, current Spector bass owners or not, will go for the new Dimension instead of the already established Combustion or NG. BTW, I still think they should have used a different name instead of Dimension. It always makes me think of this one. Sorry, I just cannot "unthink" it 😉 And you won't now either 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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