Spector thread

[P-ZARN]

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?app=forums&module=forums&section=findpost&pid=3156916"][/url][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3][b]BritBass 2, on 17 October 2016 - 09:30 PM, said: [/b][/size][/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]My trusty old '87 Kramer NS 2.[/size][/font][/color]


[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Beautiful bass !!!!!!!![/size][/font][/color]

[obbm]

A few days ago I took delivery of a new Spector Shorty. Doug Wimbush neck, Aguilar PJ pickups, OBP2 pre-amp.

Not over keen on the colour, looks more like camo than black/gold but I wanted a PJ and this was the only one available at the pre-Brexit price.

I suppose I can always get it refinished at a later date.

Fantastic feel and tone and ideal for my small hands. Also very light.

[cetera]

That's gorgeous! Congrats

[TheGreek]

Here's my Korean made, thru neck NS2000/4

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Edited April 29, 2017 by TheGreek

[blablas]

Finally got me a Spector, has been on my 'if ever at the right conditions list' for a very long time.

Spector Legend 5 Classic.

[spectoremg]

[quote name='blablas' timestamp='1483534957' post='3207965']
Finally got me a Spector, has been on my 'if ever at the right conditions list' for a very long time.

Spector Legend 5 Classic.
[/quote]Nice!

[Tokalo]

My brother had this in his loft for about 10 years. It's only an entry level NS2000 made in Korea or somewhere. But for £50 I'm pleased (I'm afraid I have no budget for music).

I love the pickups, the weight and the colour.

There were a couple of serious holes in the body, which I've filled. But I can't hide the repairs so I'm thinking of adding a scratch plate that I'll need to cut myself.

[spectoremg]

[quote name='Tokalo' timestamp='1485026006' post='3220566']
My brother had this in his loft for about 10 years. It's only an entry level NS2000 made in Korea or somewhere. But for £50 I'm pleased (I'm afraid I have no budget for music).

I love the pickups, the weight and the colour.

There were a couple of serious holes in the body, which I've filled. But I can't hide the repairs so I'm thinking of adding a scratch plate that I'll need to cut myself.
[/quote]Firstly, £50's fine for that bass. They were the entry level NS2000's but they're still good.
Secondly, DO NOT put a scratchplate on a Spector! If they bass plays ok then the cosmetics can be sorted later.

[Tokalo]

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1485032981' post='3220646']
DO NOT put a scratchplate on a Spector!
[/quote]
Thanks for the tip. I'll carry on playing it as it is!

[Billy Apple]

As above. Don't add a scratch plate. If you want to do anything get some decent strings and a set-up.

[Bogart05]

just Rebop 's , but I love them...[attachment=236607:IMG_3218.JPG][attachment=236608:IMG_3225.JPG]

Edited January 24, 2017 by Bogart05

[discreet]

[quote name='Bogart05' timestamp='1485298207' post='3222996']
Just Rebops, but I love them...
[/quote]

Nice. I still have a hankering for a matte blue bop with maple neck...

[ern500evo]

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1483105617' post='3204761']
Here's my Korean made, thru neck NS2000/4

[URL=http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/FairfaxAikman/media/spector/spector1_zpsqvkkmm88.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q639/FairfaxAikman/spector/spector1_zpsqvkkmm88.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/FairfaxAikman/media/spector/spector3_zpsw4jmv6kk.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q639/FairfaxAikman/spector/spector3_zpsw4jmv6kk.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/FairfaxAikman/media/spector/spector2_zpsd5eqs7za.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q639/FairfaxAikman/spector/spector2_zpsd5eqs7za.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
[/quote]
I have the exact same model, in the same colour. Ridiculously good basses for what they cost!

[spectoremg]

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1483105617' post='3204761']
Here's my Korean made, thru neck NS2000/4

[url="http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/FairfaxAikman/media/spector/spector1_zpsqvkkmm88.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/FairfaxAikman/media/spector/spector3_zpsw4jmv6kk.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/FairfaxAikman/media/spector/spector2_zpsd5eqs7za.jpg.html"][/url]
[/quote]I bought mine new for IIRC £700 and they were worth every penny then. At the ridiculous prices you see now they're a steal. Superb basses.

[Tokalo]

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1485158260' post='3221517']
As above. Don't add a scratch plate. If you want to do anything get some decent strings and a set-up.
[/quote]

I must admit that, just to get playing, I did initially get some cheap strings off ebay, but they felt a bit rough and I was worried about wearing down the frets. I've come across several threads promoting flats recently, so this month I've tried out Fender 073s.

I prefer the softness of flatwound strings and the deeper, fatter tone when I'm playing as support to the rest of the band, but I can't help feeling the guitar's lost some sparkle and brashiness when I try to play anything a bit more adventurous.

I suspect I should get a second bass that's more suited to flats and put (quality) roundwounds back on the Spector!

[spectoremg]

Anyone tried a Spector with Barts?

[TheGreek]

The 4 and 5 together:

[URL=http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/FairfaxAikman/media/62bf355f-8d56-42db-96b3-ec8b73dd75dc_zpst008e10u.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q639/FairfaxAikman/62bf355f-8d56-42db-96b3-ec8b73dd75dc_zpst008e10u.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[Grahambythesea]

A Rebop and a Spectorcore 5 are my arsenal. I think the Spectorcore is particularly good, great ebony board and action, I think more people should play these they are great value and quality.

[Mastodon2]

[quote name='cd_david' timestamp='1344587618' post='1766647']
Just bought this from ChrisBass5, I really bought it to back up my Overwater 5 but I have a feeling it ma get more use


[/quote]

This bass now lives on with me. I have turned the premap outdown down by about half but otherwise I'm totally in love with it.

[spectoremg]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322527394608?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Guys, I'd value any feedback on this. Bartolini pickup update and what appears to be a 3-band eq which is a new one for me on Euros.

[TheGreek]

Nice bass but I'm not a fan of Barts on anything, except maybe an open fire.

If you can live with the tone where's the problem?

[spectoremg]

What's the tone like with Bart's?

[TheGreek]

I had them on my Roscoe 5 - seemed to lack the ooomph that I wanted and expected.

Personally I haven't found anything fitted with Barts since that I liked.

[spectoremg]

Cheers.

[spectoremg]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-1993-SSD-Stuart-Spector-Design-NS-4C-Bass-Guitar-/322575784735?hash=item4b1b03db1f:g:FRQAAOSw9~5ZWMQe

Guys, can you run your eyes over this please - seems a bit weird to me.