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[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='377452' date='Jan 12 2009, 10:38 AM']I've been thinking of changing the preamp in my Spector LX5 after reading the "Tone Dump" thread on Talkbass. I just find the Tone Pump a bit raw and too hot for some songs. Yesterday, I tried a Warwick Streamer 6 in PMT in Manchester and it sounded sweeter and a lot more 'musical' to my ears so I've now made my mind up to go ahead and change the preamp. Trouble is, it's difficult to make your mind up which one to go for. I'm thinking of buying either the EMG BQC System or the ACG 02 but to be honest, I'm not that convinced about either for various reasons. Anyone got any comments / advice for me before I take the plunge? PS - I take back whatever I said about Warwicks - I'd be very happy with that Streamer 6 I tried.[/quote] I'm here.... no need for a PM Before doing anything.... e-mail [email protected] and ask him about the new option of a dip switch/power reducer for the TonePump. I believe this is a new development for those who find it too hot... Otherwise, I also enjoy the tones I get from my Aguilar OBP-3 and EMG BT systems... I think you may like the OBP-3

3 out of 5 of them (or very similar) are in my collection too! Great choices mate.... I love Jazz basses with blocks...

[quote name='dub_junkie' post='375491' date='Jan 9 2009, 06:18 PM']love it. in a thru neck I'f love it even more[/quote] I'm sure they'll roll out this option to the Euro models in due course....

[quote name='josh3184' post='375339' date='Jan 9 2009, 04:26 PM']how long before a cetera sig bass!?!?[/quote] Haha!!! They're all my sig basses....!

[quote name='steve' post='375237' date='Jan 9 2009, 03:01 PM']I've signed it, but I did wonder why they want address details - probably so they know where to send the blackshirts to for some intense political debate at 4o'clock in the morning[/quote] It's so they can get a list together of everyone who plays a musical instrument in a pub/club etc (& therefore probably earns cash in hand). Expect a visit from the taxman shortly...

Got this through from Spector....Enjoy! This is to let all our friends have a preview of the exciting new instruments that we are debuting next week at the NAMM show in Ahaheim California. Spector has just debuted the Doug Wimbish Signature Model Euro Series Bass. The model renews a relationship between Doug and Spector that stretches back over 20 years of recording and touring. Doug has toured and recorded with numerous artists including Living Color, Mick Jagger, Carly Simon, Keb Mo, Tackhead Measurements for the neck were taken directly from Doug's late 1980's USA NS-2 bass. This neck was originally custom made to a narrower (1.5") nut width for Doug and the body was carved out of highly figured quilted maple. Highlights of the instrument include: Graphite reinforced 3 ply USA Rock Maple neck 24 fret Rosewood fingerboard with Mother of Pearl Spector inlays Gold plated hardware, Spector locking bridge, Schaller tuners and straplocks. Body wings laminated of Alder with a 4A Quilted Maple top EMG active P & J pickups Spector Tone Pump TM active EQ circuit High gloss amber finish Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original owner This model is also available as a hand crafted USA instrument. USA MSRP:$3699 Spector is now offering a signature bass from Ian Hill of Judas Priest. This Euro Series bass was developed with measurements taken directly from Ian's mid 1980's USA NS-2 bass. This somewhat thinner neck is graphite reinforced 3 ply Rock Maple with a 24 fret rosewood fretboard and Mother of Pearl inlays. 34" scale length. Gold Plated Hardware includes the Spector locking bridge and Schaller tuners and straplocks. The fully carved body is made up of alder with a soft maple top finished in solid high gloss black. Electronics include active EMG P & J pickups and the Spector TonePumpTM EQ circuit. The original owner is protected with a Limited Lifetime Warranty USA MSRP: $2699 Spector Basses is now offering for the first time a short scale USA bolt on neck bass. Known familiarly as "Shorty" the bass utilizes a 30 3/8" scale length 22 fret neck. The neck features a pau ferro fretboard on a 3 ply graphite reinforced hard maple neck. The original versions of this bass were built for Garry Tallent who has been using them for years on tour with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. The body is the original Spector ergonomically carved shape with a light weight mahogany core. It is available with a wide range of figured maple and exotic wood tops and stain colors. All hardware is black plated and the electronics consist of EMG pickups and an Aguilar OBP-3 active tone circuit. USA MSRP including hardshell case: $3249 Spector announces a new option of EMG MM4 and MM5 active pickups on both USA neck thru and bolt on neck models. These wide aperture pickups sense a longer area of the string and deliver a very wide range of fundamental and overtone signals. These pickups will primarily be place in the bridge position of the Spector basses and matched with a DC pickup in the neck position. The upcharge for this option is $200 on any of the standard model Spector handmade USA instruments.

Congrats Rob, that's a great looking collection!

[quote name='yorick' post='374095' date='Jan 8 2009, 02:47 PM'] Shall i find some pics of the stealth California JM?[/quote] Nige, there are some OTHER basses you have which I'm sure would blow MANY people away on this forum You know which ones I'm talking about mate...

Cool! I was thinking of trying to get along to the London Kings X gig! Now, even more reason to do so.... Any chance of a +1 lol!

Nige, if that was a righty it'd be LUSH!! Actually, it's a beauty anyway....

Yorick (Nige!) I'll take them.... I'll collect them in a few weeks when I'm next up....

[quote name='bremen' post='372155' date='Jan 6 2009, 04:38 PM']Is that him in your avatar?[/quote] Yes indeedy.... though obviously with a lush 70's Jazz...

[quote name='urb' post='285212' date='Sep 16 2008, 03:52 PM']A couple of my own: Spectre basses er....(ducks) Foderas[/quote] Yep, them Spectres are crap.... Try a Spector instead, MUCH better!

Tiran Porter (Doobie Brothers) - used one from 1972 - 1974 Peter Cetera (Chicago) - used one occasionally in the studio in the early 70's

My missus doesn't tell me what to do........ except in the bedroom.... Oops! Did I say too much!?!

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='371775' date='Jan 6 2009, 11:32 AM']As for the avatar - I know. Got to love that ass haven't you?[/quote] It certainly is a thing of beauty.... and belongs to Jessica Alba unless I'm much mistaken?

I really don't have GAS for much this year gear-wise.... A Fender 70's Classic Jazz in 3TSB would be nice..... as would an Epiphone Goth/ Nikki Sixx Thunderbird.... Amp-wise maybe a Genz Benz 750 or 1200 and another Genz Benz Neox212T Cab... but they're not really necessary. Believe it or not I can't think of another Spector I particularly want/need at the mo ... really!.....honestly..... (unless a good one at a rock bottom price comes along) Big purchase, hopefully, will be a house....

RIP Phil.... one of my faves & sorely missed to this day...

They are ALL things of beauty

[quote name='noirpunk' post='370273' date='Jan 4 2009, 07:49 PM']Wow! Is that the 'Rocket' guitar?[/quote] It was one of his main gigging guitars.... but it did have a neck p/u surround taken from one of his smokers (complete with burn marks!).

[quote name='noirpunk' post='369514' date='Jan 3 2009, 07:22 PM']Yeah, I hope they didn't pay too. It's an absolute dream to own a bit of 'KISStory' especially one of the stage used guitars. On a similar note I'm rather happy as I've just recieved some pics of the Axe bass I ordered! I'm am more than happy, especially how much it set me back [/quote] I used to own Ace's 3p/u '69 black Gibson Les Paul Custom, in it's original case, but I sold it on.... What 'Axe' have you ordered? The official 'Gene Simmons axe' or a custom build project?

[quote name='Sean' post='368821' date='Jan 2 2009, 08:26 PM'][/quote] That's a beauty, mate! Congrats