cetera
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Have you been looking for an 'as new' Dingwall NG2 but for at least a couple of hundred pounds less than shop price?! Then your prayers have been answered....! I only bought this a matter of months ago and I'll be very sorry to see it go as everyone else seems to LOVE it.... but I just keep returning to my trusty Spectors.... so, as a result, is surplus to requirements. The Spec: Body: Alder Neck: 5-piece Maple (Medium thin C shape) Fingerboard: Maple with 'fanned fret' system. Frets: 18% hard nickel silver 'banjo' size fretwire for a more woody, less metallic tone, smoother glissandos and a faster feel. Nut: 42mm Pickups: Dingwall FD- 3N which feature Neodymium magnets offering high output and a smooth but aggressive tone. Electronics: 3-band Darkglass active pre-amp (low, lo-mid & hi-mid) with an Active/Passive toggle switch. Master Volume & 4 position Rotary pickup selector offering: 1. Bridge soloed, 2. Bridge/Neck in parallel, 3. Bridge/Neck in series, 4. Neck soloed. Hardware: Smoked chrome. Custom bridge/saddle system for solid performance and great tone featuring a custom riser system to provide increased range of action adjustability. Offset positioning to improve tension across the strings and a more piano-like low end. Colour/Finish: Mopar Purple Metallic (polyester base topped with polyurethane colour & top coats) Pickguard: Carbon Fibre print Condition is literally 'as new/shop'. Any perceived marks in photos are reflections etc. I haven't played it outside the house and it has barely been played even inside! Check out the numerous reviews and YouTube demos etc - this bass really is a MONSTER!! As such, I'm looking for a VERY fair *SOLD* cash/bank transfer or possibly Paypal (buyer pays fees). I would really prefer a UK sale but I may ship to Europe. Bass can be collected from Guildford area, we can meet in the SE area for petrol/train cost or it can be couriered for approx £40 (tbc). NO trades wanted (unless you have a rare Spector X shape) Please see my extensive positive feedback (link in signature below) for assurance of a clean, honest, trouble free transaction. -
Yuck.... I wonder if they will sound sterile/just be the 'flavour of the month' and then turn up in their droves on the used market within a year.... like their amps....
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I'm sure it'll be fine. Korg have worked very closely with Stuart for the last 4 years and have distributed them well. Stuart & PJ are very proud of their brand and I'm sure have done due diligence before completing any deal. Stuart deserves his retirement time - I just hope PJ gets to keep a longer term role in guiding the company... Who knows, it may make some models more affordable!?!
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Is this like "Youth-Hostelling with Chris Eubank"? 😂 (copyright Alan Partridge)
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For me, Spectors are a fantastic tool of many musical trades. They feel supremely comfortable and ergonomic, have a wide tonal palette and can suit almost any musical situation. If you like a P sound then you will find it here... with extra authority, plus the ability to add extra sparkle or depth with the active EMGs/preamp. If you prefer a more nasal, funky honk - it's here with the solo'd J pickup. If you like a tight rock tone then both pickups full on will have you cutting through the mix. The bass and treble controls can give a huge choice from dub to hi-fi click too... A typical EuroLX will be in the region of 9lbs of weight so not light, but not old school heavy either. There may be a forum member here in the Greater Manchester area who you can meet with to try one? The other great thing about Spector is the customer support and relations, with PJ (Head of Artist Relations) & Stuart Spector himself both being available online/on the phone to their players! There is also a fantastic Facebook group of players (Spector Bass Nation) who are hugely supportive and friendly who help each other out too - we even have top 'name' players in our group! It sounds twee, but Spector players really are a 'family' of sorts....
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Thank you. I have been known to own a bass or two (or seventy).... lol!
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Paging @Hamster This is exactly the type of bass you were considering!
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Lol! No, but I have been watching ebay etc
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Ah, a LE 1977 model....? Nice
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Spending an hour or so in the 'Pound shop' doing that and asking the assistant how much each item is can be fun.......
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SOLD: Bergantino NV610T PRICE DROP £795
cetera replied to Cairobill's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
I used to have the normal 610. A monster cab..... wish I hadn't sold it but needs must... GLWTS -
You're welcome mate....... one of those basses I'm gonna regret letting go in the future....
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Ben bought my lovely ESP bass..... plenty of advance comms, came over to mine to try it and happily took it away! Easy as! And he likes a bit of Kate Bush which is always a good sign! 😉 Thoroughly recommended!
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It's a Euro4. This is pre-Euro LX (which has the alder/walnut/maple sandwich). Lovely bass! GLWTS! -
Nice choice!!
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To embellish on my previous point.... You can't polish a turd so surely you would want to send the BEST and most representative sound you can to the soundman to simply make a few minor adjustments for the room? In my case that would be post-EQ. A straight pre-EQ sound CAN be great if you just want a straight, no frills bass tone and have a decent sounding bass to start with....but this is presuming that the soundman is worth his/her salt.... When using an in-house tech I prefer to send a tone I have worked on, cultivated through live experience and found sonic space for in our band..... rather than a flat, characterless tone and hoping the soundman is a miracle man who knows our sound better than we do. Of course, with your own personal soundman you can sort how things work best in extensive pre-production.... YMMV....
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Sound guys almost always ask for pre-EQ. I always say "Sure..." and then send them a post- EQ signal. They then often remark on what a great bass tone I have sent to their desk...... and how little they need to do to adjust for the room. Quel surprise!
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*SOLD* Spector Rex 2000/4 Holoflash Thunderbird and upgrades!
cetera replied to cetera's topic in Basses For Sale
Yep..sorry... Sold a while back... -
Fantastic bass! Quality instrument and beautiful looks right there!
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......and Del Palmer and David Paton!
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Musical genius. Wonderful...!
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Well spotted! All any any contributions gratefully accepted.... I've got a Dingwall D-Bird incoming in the new year that I need to pay for! 😂😂
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You're welcome mate :)
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The book is only £18.19 NOW on Amazon. Out of stock but delivered within a month...
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No I don't.....?
