Eldon Tyrell Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, three said: I've been enjoying this in the past few months. It isn't going to replace my Shorty for gigging, though it's a staggeringly beautiful instrument in every way and plays superbly well. I haven't tried to record it yet but should have that pleasure in the coming weeks. I'd only really played a Shorty 'til this came along but I can honestly say that it's as good as any bass that I've ever owned or played, and far superior to nearly all (and it's an embarrassingly long list). The craftwork, fit and finish are up there with the world's very best (but then, so are the prices). The solid maple wings alone are a thing of beauty. I'd waited for a long time for a Spector in ultra amber or ultra violet and the finish doesn't disappoint in any way Wow. This looks killer. For a bass like this, BC should introduce a "Mega Like" button 😍 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Really Nice, love the quilt! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBass 2 Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) NCD : Spector NS flight case, many thanks to the team at Bass Central , Florida. Sadly these are not available via the UK distributers although they tried but it wasn’t financially viable. The original TKL Kramer/Spector tolex case is still as new but the Gator version is definitely a step up from it , very surprised that these are not shipped as standard with US models. Edited January 14, 2021 by BritBass 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risk101 Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 3 hours ago, BritBass 2 said: NCD : Spector NS flight case, many thanks to the team at Bass Central , Florida. Sadly these are not available via the UK distributers although they tried but it wasn’t financially viable. The original TKL Kramer/Spector tolex case is still as new but the Gator version is definitely a step up from it , very surprised that th Very nice indeed - agree the standard Spector hard case isn’t the best. Your new one looks quite similar to the plush ones that Fender (sorry to use that word here!!) use for their “deluxe” basses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 3 hours ago, BritBass 2 said: NCD : Spector NS flight case, many thanks to the team at Bass Central , Florida. Sadly these are not available via the UK distributers although they tried but it wasn’t financially viable. The original TKL Kramer/Spector tolex case is still as new but the Gator version is definitely a step up from it , very surprised that these are not shipped as standard with US models. I was taking a look at these for my Spector (I'm not really impressed with Spector's standard tolex cases), though as you say BritBass, not easy to source in the UK. Fortunately, I have a lot of colleagues/contacts in the US and shipping is reasonably straightforward. In the end, I went for the SKB iSeries - a very formidable case indeed, though without the Spector logo. Good to have adequate protection for such beautiful instruments! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBass 2 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, three said: I was taking a look at these for my Spector (I'm not really impressed with Spector's standard tolex cases), though as you say BritBass, not easy to source in the UK. Fortunately, I have a lot of colleagues/contacts in the US and shipping is reasonably straightforward. In the end, I went for the SKB iSeries - a very formidable case indeed, though without the Spector logo. Good to have adequate protection for such beautiful instruments! Although many British musicians have over the years used the NS 2 model , it still remains quite elusive on these shores . No doubt the unfavourable exchange rates plus Warwick’s European dominance has pushed US made products further down the ‘must have’ list . Edited January 6, 2021 by BritBass 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 9 hours ago, BritBass 2 said: Although many British musicians have over the years used the NS 2 model , it still remains quite elusive on these shores . No doubt the unfavourable exchange rates plus Warwick’s European dominance has pushed US made products further down the ‘must have’ list . You are right! Not many ns2’s come up for sale over here, and the ones that do are usually snapped up by @cetera 😂😂 at least euros are reasonably easy to come by! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 16 minutes ago, Damonjames said: Not many ns2’s come up for sale over here, and the ones that do are usually snapped up by @cetera 😂😂 Oi!! I resemble that remark! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risk101 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Couldn’t resist an excuse to post a pic of the NS5H2 - oh, and the case of course! One clip replaced where one failed !! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Risk101 said: Couldn’t resist an excuse to post a pic of the NS5H2 - oh, and the case of course! One clip replaced where one failed !! Gorgeous! And the correct number of strings too 😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 5 hours ago, Risk101 said: Couldn’t resist an excuse to post a pic of the NS5H2 - oh, and the case of course! One clip replaced where one failed !! Stunner!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDaBass Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Anyone know where I can purchase a Spector branded Truss Rod cover for a Legend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 15 minutes ago, JohnDaBass said: Anyone know where I can purchase a Spector branded Truss Rod cover for a Legend? https://www.fretnation.com/spector-legend-truss-rod-cover 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Arrived on Friday.... finally after a 9 month wait (partly due to Brexshit).... Spector Euro Classic 4 in solid red! Gorgeous colour and plays beautifully. Sound great through my Class D with headphones but haven't had a chance to play it at volume through a rig yet... 😉 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 (edited) I thought that I'd posted photos of the new Performer. Well here you go... Edited June 14, 2021 by TheGreek 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Posted this elsewhere but I guess this is it's natural home. So here is my NSD - New Spector Day. It was love at first sight, never picked up or played a Spector before and now I have, that's it, Spector's for me from now. It feels brilliant to play and sounds awesome. I couldn't be happier. All I need now is band to play with.....NS-4 in Shoreline Violet special finish. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Urban Bassman said: Posted this elsewhere but I guess this is it's natural home. So here is my NSD - New Spector Day. It was love at first sight, never picked up or played a Spector before and now I have, that's it, Spector's for me from now. It feels brilliant to play and sounds awesome. I couldn't be happier. All I need now is band to play with.....NS-4 in Shoreline Violet special finish. Wow. Wow. Wow 🤩 I saw this on BD's website and fortunately (for my bank account) it was not there long enough for me to do something silly 😉 Killer looking bass. Enjoy 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 46 minutes ago, Urban Bassman said: that's it, Spector's for me from now. Yeah, that's pretty much what most people feel when they play a Spector. I still love my Jazz and the Precisions but for recording, you just cannot beat a Spector. For metal, I don't think there's a better bass. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Lovely....one of the nicest I've seen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Spector really are turning out some stunning finishes these days! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 I'm normally a fan of fancy finishes but that looks a bit lost, like they couldn't decide whether to go quilted or burl 😅 of course others obviously love it and more power to ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 16/06/2021 at 21:20, BassApprentice said: like they couldn't decide whether to go quilted or burl I thought this was the natural finish (added coloured excepted) - have Spector created this patternation?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 44 minutes ago, TheGreek said: I thought this was the natural finish (added coloured excepted) - have Spector created this patternation?? It's a special finish called Shoreline, I believe. They've only made two with this finish so far and I think Mark at Bass Direct has ordered another. I have no idea how they do it though, but it's all hand finished in their new custom shop, the photos do not do it justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 It's a beauty...if you need somewhere to leave it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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