ahpook Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 On 10/08/2023 at 18:49, Grahambythesea said: Coda 4 - my birthday present. Beautiful ! What's the string spacing at the bridge, do you know ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Slightly narrower than my Precision, 18mm I think but I’ll check tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokalo Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 On 17/08/2023 at 23:07, ahpook said: Beautiful ! What's the string spacing at the bridge, do you know ? It’s 18mm (I got a black one earlier this year). It makes it easier to play, although a fussy person might say it makes the pickups look a little too wide! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 44 minutes ago, Tokalo said: It’s 18mm (I got a black one earlier this year). It makes it easier to play, although a fussy person might say it makes the pickups look a little too wide! Ooh, that's lovely, and thanks for the info. I like narrow string spacing - it's one of the things I really dig about my NS2000. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokalo Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 37 minutes ago, ahpook said: Ooh, that's lovely, and thanks for the info. I like narrow string spacing - it's one of the things I really dig about my NS2000. And that’s not even the nicest thing about it; the neck is to-die-for (in my opinion)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 50 minutes ago, Tokalo said: And that’s not even the nicest thing about it; the neck is to-die-for (in my opinion)! Stop it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokalo Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Oh, if you need some downsides… 1) it’s got a traditional jazz body - it weighs 9lbs, so it’s not as light as you’d expect from a Spector (but still not “heavy”); 2) the modern machine heads look a bit funny on a trad shaped bass; 3) er, that’s it. The tonepump jnr and EMG HZs sound great, although I replaced the preamp with a Glock 2-band because I wanted a balance control and a passive option. In passive, the pickups are fine: I see no need to “upgrade” them, even playing in a loud Dad Rock band - I easily hold my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 41 minutes ago, Tokalo said: Oh, if you need some downsides… 1) it’s got a traditional jazz body - it weighs 9lbs, so it’s not as light as you’d expect from a Spector (but still not “heavy”); 2) the modern machine heads look a bit funny on a trad shaped bass; 3) er, that’s it. The tonepump jnr and EMG HZs sound great, although I replaced the preamp with a Glock 2-band because I wanted a balance control and a passive option. In passive, the pickups are fine: I see no need to “upgrade” them, even playing in a loud Dad Rock band - I easily hold my own. You're helping...kinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risk101 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Hang on a minute 9lb is featherweight for a Spector !! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 The spector I recently just traded (the RST) was just over 7lb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risk101 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Ahh yes - I think most Euros LX are 9lb+, and the USA stuff can be very heavy (relatively speaking!!). Are the RSTs chambered or just well chosen woods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 They are very light wood. My euro is probably 10lb I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Risk101 said: Ahh yes - I think most Euros LX are 9lb+, and the USA stuff can be very heavy (relatively speaking!!). Are the RSTs chambered or just well chosen woods? My US Forte 4 is definitely lighter than my LX4. I’d say my LX4 is around 9lbs and my Forte at around 8lbs, and maybe even a little lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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