Spector Advice

[W1_Pro]

I'm thinking of getting a Spector. I don't know much about them so I'd be interested to hear from folks who do:

• Is it worth shelling out for a US bass over a Czech one?
• I'm not that keen on thick necks and I think I'm correct in saying that Spector necks are of a chunkier cut, but iirc there is a signature model which has a very slim and shallow neck profile. First of all, am I correct in this assumption or is it just wishful thinking on my part? If I am correct, what is the bass I'm after?
• Anything else worth considering?

Thanks all, for your help.

Stuart.

 

[warwickhunt]

Necks are generally fuller than many basses, the Doug Wimbish model is slimmed down.

 

I've owned US and Czech basses and for the money I'd not buy a USA over a Czech bass; preamp can be changed which is essentially the main difference (nicer figured woods on USA). 

 

The Warwick Streamer Stage I is a very similar bass, have you considered trying them both? 

[Big Bass Man]

Spectors are brilliant basses. Highly recommended. 
I have the Doug Wimbish signature Euro and that has the slimmer neck. It’s amazing.  

Edited 11 hours ago by Big Bass Man

[Sean]

Just get out there and play some. They're quirky, they aren't like other basses.

 

I love Spectors.

 

I love motorcycles and have 2 KTMs, they're like Spectors, they're Marmite. I never recommend them, I just tell people to go and have a go. 

 

They don't sound like anything else, they have a longer reach, they have a weird neck profile, they are a league away from Fenders, they will make you a better person and after the end of the world, Spectors and cockroaches will probably be the only functional things left. And they make epic self defence weapons.

[Sean]

I'm in Glaws, have 3 and you can come try mine if you're passing through.

[attackbass]

I love Spectors and have a Euro 5LT. Yes the necks are really deep and chunky and there is the extra reach on the neck but they are things I've adapted to and now actually love.

 

I played Warwicks for years and still have two but I sold my Streamer Stage 1 for my Spector and don't regret it. I prefer the tone, feel and they just seem very much more solid than the warwick! 

 

I think if you have unlimited financial resources then I think the US Spectors would be amazing, just for that extra touch of detail but the Euros are great basses.