Sean Posted March 20 Posted March 20 @Bass Direct How close are we to you guys announcing a special/ limited edition? Any news? 1 Quote
cetera Posted March 20 Posted March 20 2 hours ago, Sean said: 1. Does this have solid maple wings? Is it pretty much a re-issue pre-'03 Euro? https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/spector-bass-euro-4-classic-solid-white-gloss/ 2. What's that EMG preamp like? In other words, will I need transplant and LHZ? How close to classic NS2? 3. Will I be able to sing like Mr G Sumner if I buy it? 1. No, the 'Classic' range has a weight relieved body. 2. EMG BTS is excellent. My 2nd fave after the Haz/LHZ. 3. No 😉🤣 Quote
Sean Posted March 20 Posted March 20 Just now, cetera said: 1. No, the 'Classic' range has a weight relieved body. I ought to go and play one but does "weight relieved body" mean "prone to neckdive"? I'm happy with a 4.2-4.5kg bass. Really. I'm the sort of bloke that drinks tea if I'm driving, rather than alcohol-free beer. I'm happy with things as nature intended 😉 Quote
cetera Posted March 20 Posted March 20 1 minute ago, Sean said: I ought to go and play one but does "weight relieved body" mean "prone to neckdive"? I'm happy with a 4.2-4.5kg bass. Really. It does have a little bit of neckdive, but nothing a good strap can't counter... 1 Quote
Eldon Tyrell Posted Monday at 10:36 Posted Monday at 10:36 On 20/03/2025 at 21:39, Sean said: @Bass Direct How close are we to you guys announcing a special/ limited edition? Any news? Well, I guess the lack of response means "not any time soon" 😞 1 Quote
Bass Direct Posted Monday at 10:46 Posted Monday at 10:46 10 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said: Well, I guess the lack of response means "not any time soon" 😞 Sorry, we are up to our eyeballs here as you can imagine... As soon as we get wind of any progress it will be announced on our social media/website. 1 Quote
Eldon Tyrell Posted Monday at 11:19 Posted Monday at 11:19 30 minutes ago, Bass Direct said: Sorry, we are up to our eyeballs here as you can imagine... As soon as we get wind of any progress it will be announced on our social media/website. No prob, glad that you still find time to reply here, cool stuff, but just to have a better understanding, are we talking days, or weeks, or months or years? 1 Quote
Taffbass1 Posted Monday at 13:50 Posted Monday at 13:50 I have 2 Euro CST5’s and an NS dimension5. . All great basses . The CST has a thinner neck than a Euro5LX I had . Which was a better fit for me and my small fingers. I’m going to be putting one up for sale shortly if your interested 3 Quote
Sean Posted Tuesday at 08:10 Posted Tuesday at 08:10 20 hours ago, Eldon Tyrell said: No prob, glad that you still find time to reply here, cool stuff, but just to have a better understanding, are we talking days, or weeks, or months or years? It probably depends on what percentage cut Mr Kip Winger wants on his purple Euro 4 Signature models with Ian Hill profile necks 😉 They've got to do costings and set up the CNC for those new body shapes too. Quote
Eldon Tyrell Posted Tuesday at 09:42 Posted Tuesday at 09:42 1 hour ago, Sean said: It probably depends on what percentage cut Mr Kip Winger wants on his purple Euro 4 Signature models with Ian Hill profile necks 😉 They've got to do costings and set up the CNC for those new body shapes too. Isn't the purple signature bass for Frank Bello? A Kip Winger signature bass, like his specially made Spector-Rickenbacker crossover one would be awesome 🤩 I know, I know, very unlikely to ever happen, but one can dream, no? Quote
cetera Posted Tuesday at 09:51 Posted Tuesday at 09:51 1 hour ago, Sean said: It probably depends on what percentage cut Mr Kip Winger wants on his purple Euro 4 Signature models with Ian Hill profile necks 😉 I don't think anyone's mentioned it being a Kipenbacker special order. That will never happen. It would be standard NS2 shape. Quote
Sean Posted Tuesday at 09:54 Posted Tuesday at 09:54 1 minute ago, cetera said: I don't think anyone's mentioned it being a Kipenbacker special order. That will never happen. It would be standard NS2 shape. You’ve gotta plant seeds. The power of suggestion. That big tree of yours, that was a seed once 😀 2 Quote
Eldon Tyrell Posted Tuesday at 09:57 Posted Tuesday at 09:57 1 minute ago, Sean said: You’ve gotta plant seeds. The power of suggestion. That big tree of yours, that was a seed once 😀 Maybe you should meet the Rickenbacker people and tell them "These aren't the Kipenbacker special orders you are looking for" 😉 2 Quote
Sean Posted Tuesday at 10:03 Posted Tuesday at 10:03 4 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said: Maybe you should meet the Rickenbacker people and tell them "These aren't the Kipenbacker special orders you are looking for" 😉 When did it become OK to use the R-word on this forum? I saw one for sale here a while back, how things change. Quote
Sean Posted Tuesday at 10:16 Posted Tuesday at 10:16 13 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said: Maybe you should meet the Rickenbacker people and tell them "These aren't the Kipenbacker special orders you are looking for" 😉 I could easily live with one. Especially in that ultra violet finish the Euro X came in. I need to get much longer arms before I have a Euro X. Quote
Paulhauser Posted Tuesday at 18:34 Posted Tuesday at 18:34 Speaking of the Classic, I have the 5 string version which became my main gigging bass for much of the '22 and '23 season and partly last year, too. (The pics are for reference, used them in other threads here) I hate neck dive and have a preference of thinner necks. This Classic 5 has some of the beefier neck out of all my Spectors but to my biggest surprise it never became an issue (again, I gig this bass a lot so I would have noticed even after the honeymoon period) The neck heaviness is noticable but I would not call it a neck dive ( the other picture is for how I hold the bass) and it never posed a problem. Also it sounds massive (as all Spectors do 😉 ) A little bit more precise, especially for slapping. 3 Quote
Paulhauser Posted Tuesday at 18:38 Posted Tuesday at 18:38 8 hours ago, cetera said: I don't think anyone's mentioned it being a Kipenbacker special order. That will never happen. It would be standard NS2 shape. Getting curious as to what is brewing. Seems like I didn't get the memo? 🙂 1 Quote
Sean Posted Tuesday at 18:44 Posted Tuesday at 18:44 This might sound silly but in my mind the white JJ Classic is like a BBNE2 on 'roids at 60% the price tag. 1 Quote
Sean Posted Tuesday at 18:47 Posted Tuesday at 18:47 6 minutes ago, Paulhauser said: Getting curious as to what is brewing. Seems like I didn't get the memo? 🙂 In a nutshell. Bass Direct talking to Spector about a Euro limited run. Spector-nerds on BC speculating/suggesting/fantasising spec. BD not ready to confirm details yet. 1 Quote
Sean Posted Tuesday at 18:54 Posted Tuesday at 18:54 9 minutes ago, Sean said: This might sound silly but in my mind the white JJ Classic is like a BBNE2 on 'roids at 60% the price tag. @Paulhauserwhat's the string spacing? Quote
Paulhauser Posted Tuesday at 18:56 Posted Tuesday at 18:56 8 minutes ago, Sean said: This might sound silly but in my mind the white JJ Classic is like a BBNE2 on 'roids at 60% the price tag. No, you're spot on actually, I happened to watch a video of Mr East the other day and the same thing came to my mind. 1 Quote
Paulhauser Posted Tuesday at 18:58 Posted Tuesday at 18:58 3 minutes ago, Sean said: @Paulhauserwhat's the string spacing? The usual 17mm Spector uses for 5 string Euros, like the one you have. 1 Quote
Bass Direct Posted Wednesday at 10:08 Posted Wednesday at 10:08 15 hours ago, Sean said: In a nutshell. Bass Direct talking to Spector about a Euro limited run. Spector-nerds on BC speculating/suggesting/fantasising spec. BD not ready to confirm details yet. We will keep pushing on this and let you know when we know 2 Quote
Eldon Tyrell Posted Wednesday at 13:43 Posted Wednesday at 13:43 19 hours ago, Paulhauser said: Getting curious as to what is brewing. Seems like I didn't get the memo? 🙂 Sorry, Paul, could not resist 😉 1 1 Quote
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