lee650 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) [quote name='cd_david' timestamp='1361275199' post='1983627'] Hard to capture the colour in artificial light, but its a lovely deep blue, plays like a dream and sounds fabulous, lovely solid maple wings. Very full tone [IMG]http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/cd_david/Bass%20Chat%20PA%20Stuff/DSC_0004_zpsc1e3fc0b.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/cd_david/Bass%20Chat%20PA%20Stuff/DSC_0001_zps1bbbe316.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] !! Thats stunning Dave!, im assuming its a CRFM like mine, absolutley fantastic bass, and like mine, it has the most striking rosewood board Edited April 15, 2013 by lee650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Hi lee Cheers for the comments, It's a 35" scale same as my Euro LX but yeah it's the pre Euro one so could be crfm. I'm just waiting for a new circuit from Spector with the trim pot on and ill be swapping out the vol vol for volume pan then it's complete. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistair Sutcliffe Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 My Spector NSX. Great tone, and i know it was the eighties, but really, what were they thinking? "Lets make a bass that looks a shovel?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Thought I had better contribute. My first Spector was this Legend 4 c.2006 which I sold a year or so back and now looks to be in the hands of Mr Lenny B of this very forum. [attachment=135269:Spector 07.JPG] My current Spector squeeze is this lovely neck through SSD NS-94 from the Stuart Spector Design era MIK mid/late 90s. [attachment=135272:Spector SSD NS-94 101.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyboo Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Was soft light the other day so I took a picture of mine: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonrex Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Here is my Rebop [url=http://shrani.si/?18/mJ/2GdI022r/1/picture-266.jpg][/url] with EMG DC pups end EMG BTS 18 volt preamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 [quote name='devonrex' timestamp='1372609040' post='2127641'] Here is my Rebop [url=http://shrani.si/?18/mJ/2GdI022r/1/picture-266.jpg][/url] with EMG DC pups end EMG BTS 18 volt preamp [/quote] Luuuurrrrrrvvvvlllllyyyyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 LOTS of Spector goodness here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/80816-ceteras-complete-prn-collection-update-on-page-5/page__st__80"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/80816-ceteras-complete-prn-collection-update-on-page-5/page__st__80[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 (edited) Don't own a Spector bass myself, but there's a Spector 6 with a quilt maple top in my local Cash Converters (London), and I thought somebody should know. I have no idea if it's fairly priced, but it seemed a reasonable price for any kind of 6 to me. What's the fairest way of doing this so everyone has a chance .... broadcast the location right here ? Some other subforum ? [attachment=143862:IMG_0625_crop_800.JPG] Edited September 15, 2013 by BigBeatNut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 [quote name='BigBeatNut' timestamp='1379280454' post='2210891'] there's a Spector 6 with a quilt maple top in my local Cash Converters (London). I have no idea if it's fairly priced, but it seemed a reasonable price for any kind of 6 to me. [/quote] Depends where it was made, and what they are asking. In the photo it looks like £425? Bargain of the century if it is a US or a Euro (highly unlikely!!). If it is one of the various far east incarnations, it varies from a good deal to a fair price. More info needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1379343771' post='2211480'] Depends where it was made, and what they are asking. In the photo it looks like £425? [/quote] Surprised you could read that [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1379343771' post='2211480'] Bargain of the century if it is a US or a Euro (highly unlikely!!). If it is one of the various far east incarnations, it varies from a good deal to a fair price. More info needed! [/quote] I have no idea how to recognise the country of origin of a Spector. And I won't be going past the shop again till next Saturday at least. I will say this though, the quilt is a fairly thin veneer and fades out at the edges, somewhat like the far-eastern-made varieties of Lakland. So I suspect it's not one of the premium models, yes. Apart from that, the only thing I can tell you is the location of the shop. I'll spill the beans tomorrow. I saw the bass near closing time Saturday, and they don't open Sunday, I suspect it will be there for a bit yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Okay, the 6-string spector can be found at Cash Converters, Chapel Street, Islington, for anyone interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) Looks like a Legend 6 to me One sold on here in the summer for £270 and theres a new one in Wunjos for £780 Edited September 17, 2013 by Mudpup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhythmbug Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Spector noob here guys, apologies for the thread hijack but seeking a bit of advice from experienced Spector players. I've been toying with the idea of replacing my EMG loaded Corvette with a 5er that growls equally (or even more) but that is warmer in the upper register. The 'vette sounds great on the B/E/A strings but D/G sound thin & weak and get lost in the mix. I'm contending with heavy Mesa/Marshall driven Les Paul with tonnes of low end and guts. My precision performs much better in that regard. I've arrived at either a Euro 5LX or a NS-5H2 as a possible contender. So in summary, will one of these growl like a caged animal on the low strings and retains some warmth in the upper register? Any advice? Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyboo Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I can't really speak for 5 strings but my USA 4 string bolt-on is very nice, versatile and even sounding (apart from one dead-spot). Also neck-through models have that characteristic Spector sound whereas bolt-on models sound more 'standard'. NS-5H2 which you mention is a bolt-on. You can still go to the Bass Gallery and try them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hi Mike I've got 2 fives, a euro LX and and older ns5 cr. both have a low mid growl but the CR being solid maple is a lot brighter than the LX with maple, alder and a walnut sandwich. The LX has a very smooth top end, amazing for recording, the CR is nicer live I find but both are very versatile. That said, I have a friend who has a CR with an EMG 3 band circuit in (mine are tone pumps) and it sounds a bit different, in fact I think he may have it up for sale? Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLBX Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 [quote name='cetera' timestamp='1266838118' post='753609'] and one more.... Lastly a US Stuart Spector Design NS4 from the crossover period when Stuart was still trying to get his 'name' back.... [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLBX Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 is anyone out there looking to sell a blue stained 4 stringer, Euro or Lx, p/j or humbucker. I must have one as I feel I should retire my 1988 NS2a and treat myself. I got me a 75 American reissue to trade lovely bass but after having it now 5 years I just never properly bonded with it. Felt like I was having an affair on my Spector. Anyone?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Mmmmmm latest Spector arrived today, plays like a dream, looking forward to hearing it with the band. [IMG]http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/cd_david/Basses%20To%20View/18722F69-3D44-446E-BBB0-F06F20C6D2DD-189-00000008E6633009_zps7db2262b.jpg[/IMG] I'll take some better pictures when I've finished playing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Badderer Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I am about to join the esteemed Spector Thread. I already own a Rex Brown, but I have TommyK's old US NS5 spector being couriered on Monday Must say I am quite excited!!!!! I will post pics at some point when it has arrived [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny B Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 [quote name='ead' timestamp='1369173437' post='2085954'] Thought I had better contribute. My first Spector was this Legend 4 c.2006 which I sold a year or so back and now looks to be in the hands of Mr Lenny B of this very forum. [attachment=135269:Spector 07.JPG] [/quote] Ah-ha! Yes it is me. Is it really from 06? It's in great condition. I picked it up strung BEAD, but with a new nut and back to EADG it's a rock monster - I've a 20-year-school-band-reunion coming up doing Megadeth covers, and it just sounds fantastic for it. Loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofio Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Here is my newly acquired spector wimbish in one off white gloss. Edited January 25, 2014 by geofio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmurf Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Hi Spector lovers I´m a spector user from Germany, love my Spector Euro 5 LX - but have a problem with it. Any help needed. Thanks in advance ! my problem: by pushing the mute button (on and off) at my amp – there is a terrible noise. It is a very good amp (Glockenklang Bass Art) Please notice: i have many basses my own – [b]but this problem is only with the Spector bass[/b]. Also by connecting the cable to the bass the peak-led flashes [b][u]2 times [/u][/b]– and by pulling off the cable the led flashes 1 time too. All other basses the led flashes 1 time by pulling the cable in – [b][u]and notime by pulling the cable out[/u][/b]. Many many thanks for help Best regards Henry from Germany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Badderer Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 does this happen even when you have turned the volume on the pick ups down to zero? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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