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[quote name='josh3184' post='384972' date='Jan 19 2009, 02:13 PM']never thought you'd pass up the chance to promote spectors tho? [/quote] I was forced into my reply.....

[quote name='metalmickey' post='384437' date='Jan 18 2009, 10:12 PM']Spector Question Alert! Cetera Intervention Iminent!!!! [/quote] I can't answer this as I don't play 6-string basses....

[quote name='sykilz' post='382533' date='Jan 16 2009, 03:44 PM']Love the bass,doesn`t `Arry usually have the mirrored scratch plate tho`? Still have it if the funds were there tho`.........[/quote] This DOES have the mirrored pickguard...

Seems there's a lot of new product at Genz Benz! [url="http://www.genzbenz.com/?fa=whatsnew"]Genz Benz New Product[/url] Of particular interest: Genz Benz Shuttle Max 12.0 Head [url="http://www.genzbenz.com/?fa=detail&mid=2393&sid=610&cid=95"]Shuttle Max 12.0[/url] Also, there's a Shuttle Max 6.0: [url="http://www.genzbenz.com/?fa=detail&mid=2392&sid=610&cid=95"]Shuttle Max 6.0[/url] Mmmmmm.... liking that Shuttle Max 12.0!

Fancy one of these but the price has always been over the top. Hmmmm....this model is different from the last sig model he had a few years back..... that one had a basswood body... I wonder what his 'actual' bass is? Alder I presume...

Beautiful! I fancy one of these in sunburst.... How does it compare to a Geddy or Jap 75RI?

[quote name='The Funk' post='381145' date='Jan 15 2009, 12:23 PM']Had a great time at the jam and on leaving discovered there was another door round the back - leading to the strip club part of the place![/quote] Had a great moment there recently. Was watching a band and went up to get a pint in the 'quiet room/pool room'. The door behind the bar (through to the back room) then opened as some staff went through and lo and behold I had a front on view straight through to a 'spreading' stripper.... I needed a drink after that!

Spector prices have jumped too....

Loving the blue Mk1!! :wub:

Well if you do.... be careful... The 24 fret neck stands right out from the body and neck dive/strings flattening out could be a major problem....

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='377761' date='Jan 12 2009, 02:56 PM']I've read through the thread on TB and don't totally go with it. I'm sure some guys don't 'read the tin' and appreciate that the tone controls are boost only and then think about the significance of this.[/quote] HUGE +1 It's amazing how the 'all on 10' brigade don't understand the less is more concept. Start with tone controls 'off' (in this case EQ is flat... then just add to suit taste

There's no one good place for pics of this bass. Just do a pic search etc for KISS shots live between 1973-75. What's the story? Are you getting a copy made?

[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....