Machines Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 (edited) This wasn't a planned purchase at all, saw it pop up - dribbled, worked out what I could sell and clicked order from Andertons 2nd hand section. Looks like a 2017 build, absolutely mint condition. I had a similar 2017 Euro 6LX for about 3 weeks I found in GuitarGuitar Birmingham 2 years ago, but had to sell at short notice due to life events (didn't lose any money at least). Having bought and sold quite a lot in that time, I always wanted it back but certainly didn't need a 6 string (Yamaha RBXJM2 covers that). So this popped up on my daily browse, I sent the link to my GAS Enablement Buddy (@AndyTravis) who agreed it should be procured immediately. No setup required, strings should be OK too - had about 30 mins on it so far, and it's great (obviously). Probably going to have to sell 2-3 to pay for it, but quality > quantity. Especially as this seems quite versatile. Edited April 11, 2022 by Machines 28 Quote
cetera Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 Beautiful piece of wood, that.... Congrats! 1 Quote
Thunderbird Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 Stunning I do like a spector and that looks insane 👌 1 Quote
White Cloud Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 Corker! Similar to mine... The only non-handmade basses that I've found that look, feel and touch handmade. Congratulations. 1 Quote
Grahambythesea Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 Superb. Those builders in the Czech Republic certainly know a thing or two about building instruments. Makes me regret selling my, much humbler, less pretty, Rebop. 1 Quote
Eldon Tyrell Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 Wow. Congrats. Killer looking bass 😍 1 Quote
evan47 Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 Great basses. I have one in Dark cherry. Total beast! 1 Quote
Machines Posted January 5, 2022 Author Posted January 5, 2022 Had a good bonding session with it tonight. Tweaked the tonepump so it doesn't overload my ears and now it's perfect. Never had a reverse PJ setup before but I like it a lot. Hopefully have a rehearsal in the next week or two, however I have a Spidey sense the band is about to fold (radio silence on that chat). Ah well. 1 Quote
JohnDaBass Posted January 5, 2022 Posted January 5, 2022 Now that IS a New Years gift of a purchase. What a fantastic example of fine Spector basses. Congratulations. 2 Quote
Jellis78 Posted January 5, 2022 Posted January 5, 2022 Lovely bass. Recently got my first Spector… love it! 1 Quote
Dood Posted January 5, 2022 Posted January 5, 2022 Absolutely stunning. On elf my students has a red one and I've reviewed a 4 LT. I love these things, brilliant basses! 2 Quote
mattbass6 Posted January 6, 2022 Posted January 6, 2022 A beautiful bass, and a keeper for sure. Enjoy, and congrats ☺️ 1 Quote
Paulhauser Posted January 6, 2022 Posted January 6, 2022 Congratulations! Very nice specimen 🙂 I used to have one just like this back in the day, I think around 2008 or so. Similar poplar burl top but with EMG PJ, not Aggies. Can't find a pic of it but same model, same look. I loved it, I bought it when the Spector bug really bitten me but unfortunately couldn't use it much as most of the time I needed my 5 string Spector for the gigs so reluctantly I let it go. Seeing yours reminds me of that bass and the crisp, very defined sound it had. Fortunately though during the years I have collected a great selection of Spectors so I can't say I miss it but still, great memories. Enjoy it! 1 Quote
Machines Posted January 14, 2022 Author Posted January 14, 2022 (edited) On 05/01/2022 at 00:29, Machines said: Hopefully have a rehearsal in the next week or two, however I have a Spidey sense the band is about to fold (radio silence on that chat). Ah well. False alarm. Had a practice on Weds and it was superb. Warm P bass sounds aren't happening with the Euro, but getting lost in the mix is definitely not a risk factor. Edited January 14, 2022 by Machines 1 Quote
lee650 Posted January 18, 2022 Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) On 14/01/2022 at 18:07, Machines said: False alarm. Had a practice on Weds and it was superb. Warm P bass sounds aren't happening with the Euro, but getting lost in the mix is definitely not a risk factor. I had my first band practice with my new Euro 4LX, last week,and you're right! cut through beautifully,and has a really bright modern tone, but with plenty of depth. My band mates loved it, and out keyboard player (who is also a great Bassist) now wants one 😂 It doesn't do warm P tones though,so brought a P as well 😁 Edited January 18, 2022 by lee650 3 Quote
cetera Posted January 18, 2022 Posted January 18, 2022 Turn J pickup off, boost bass slightly, pull back on treble and play over the p pickup. Voila....! 1 Quote
Machines Posted January 18, 2022 Author Posted January 18, 2022 1 minute ago, cetera said: Turn J pickup off, boost bass slightly, pull back on treble and play over the p pickup. Voila....! That's as close as I could get, but it's still got plenty of presence. I think it may be bolt on vs neck through, different body woods, active EQ etc. Very different sound. Quote
cetera Posted January 18, 2022 Posted January 18, 2022 True. I think of it as an Ash P with clank 2 Quote
EJWW Posted January 18, 2022 Posted January 18, 2022 On 04/01/2022 at 14:21, Machines said: So this popped up on my daily browse, I sent the link to my GAS Enablement Buddy (@AndyTravis) who agreed it should be procured immediately. I love this process, it's absolutely flawless - what could possibly go wrong?😀😀😀 1 Quote
Machines Posted January 18, 2022 Author Posted January 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, EJWW said: I love this process, it's absolutely flawless - what could possibly go wrong?😀😀😀 It's a great way of projecting your own issues onto someone else and the blaming them for the decision. 1 Quote
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