TorVic

My god!

I owned one of these in the late 90s. Quite heavy for a headless but still a great sound. Sold it for a pittance compared to the prices they are going for now.

I found this Spector manual (un-dated): [url="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/derivates/25/001/434/190/DV040_PDF_Copy_BFA6F1D3-6667-467D-BC29-A7F655BC61C1.pdf"]http://www.musiciansfriend.com/derivates/25/001/434/190/DV040_PDF_Copy_BFA6F1D3-6667-467D-BC29-A7F655BC61C1.pdf[/url]

They have listed Aguilar OBP-1 for the Europe series instead of the current TonePump, so I am not sure to which time period this corresponds. [size=4]The manual states the following in the pickups and preamps page: [/size]

[size=4]"IMPORTANT: As opposed to the EMG[/size]
and the Spector Preamp, the Aguilar
design calls for the Bass and Treble
controls as FLAT (no boost) when the
controls are in the FULL
Counterclockwise Position. Most
preamp designs utilize a “center
detent” on the potentiometer which is
their reference point for “flat”"

Perhaps the boost-only attribute of the Aguilar OBP-1 preamp ([url="http://www.aguilaramp.com/products_preamps_obp1.htm"]http://www.aguilaramp.com/products_preamps_obp1.htm[/url][size=4]) was [/size][size=4]misconstrued for the TonePump preamp that followed it.[/size]

That's a beauty!

I bought a brand new Warwick Vampyre DL from Shep. A totally smooth, quick and pleasant transaction with shipping from UK to The Netherlands. It was a pleasure dealing with him. A trusted and commendable BC forum member. I wish him all the very best!

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warwick-Streamer-Stage-II-Bass-Guitar-/221285573016?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=IiaAg5ailDKxIy4ev3kqm8ftHc8%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warwick-Streamer-Stage-II-Bass-Guitar-/221285573016?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=IiaAg5ailDKxIy4ev3kqm8ftHc8%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc[/url]

Was bidding on this one but didn't win it

Looks like a good deal for 925.

One of the best looking 70s style Jazz basses that I have seen!

[color=#333333][font=Trebuchet,]ATELIER Z / M-245 NAT/Maple-Jazz Bass Guitar-Japan Made[/font][/color]

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-ATELIER-Z-M-245-NAT-Maple-Jazz-Bass-Guitar-Japan-Made-/161107741310?pt=Guitar&hash=item2582c50a7e"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-ATELIER-Z-M-245-NAT-Maple-Jazz-Bass-Guitar-Japan-Made-/161107741310?pt=Guitar&hash=item2582c50a7e[/url]

So, are there gonna be more pics, including rear pics?!

Wow! The perfect bass!

PM-d

Wow, those competitions are for real then! Great bass!

I traded a Spector for a Streamer with Gabor and I couldn't be happier with this international deal. He is very enthusiastic and prompt in his communication. He shipped his bass to me first and it reached me even before I could ship my bass to him. The bass was packed very securely in a new Warwick rock-case and arrived in perfect condition.

There were some delays on my shipping due to my availability and he waited patiently with trust. I totally recommend dealing with him in complete confidence. I would gladly deal again with him and wish him all the very best!

I am the lucky new owner of this rare beauty. It is a very, very special bass. Kudos to Robbie for building this great bass! Totally inspiring!

Thanks for the great deal Loz!

Bought a RIM Marseer bass from Loz. It was a most pleasant, smooth, quick and safe transaction with overseas shipping. Couldn't ask for more!

Loz is a great guy to deal with and I would deal again with him with absolute confidence. Totally recommended!

All the best Loz!

Cheers, Vic.

A thing of beauty!

Spector Euro LX EX with Zebrano top and upgraded gold knobs and EMG BQC preamp?
https://plus.google.com/photos/100212465725187526301/albums/5694321171097173953?authkey=CImS5bW7m-KksQE

So I guess that means it is 20mm spacing and not 19mm.

Stunning! Is this a broad-neck model? What is the string spacing at the bridge?

a very interesting looking and sound bass! does it include a hard shell case?
there is a lot of string clang and buzz in some modes - is that just the strings buzzing due to low action or is it a feature of the pickups?
what are you looking for, in terms of trades?

I am the current owner of the above bass from Wombatboter and that video played a big part in my buying it!
However, it has Bartolini P-J pups whereas this one on sale has a J-J pups which I would be more partial to.

[media]http://youtu.be/XbEz1mvQyvY[/media]

Pretty neat single take!
(Correction: I read that it was a single take on one of the online articles. Apparently it is not. Still think it is very good!)

What a beauty!

also, this list supposedly covers only "Funk, Rock, Pop and Soul Classics"

of course, there is no single best list!

I would add the following (restricting to one song per band/artist):

for the love of money - o jays
message from the meters - the meters
Kid Charlemagne - Steely Dan
walking on the moon - The Police
addicted to that rush - Mr. Big
strange brew - Cream
fire - Hendrix
signed sealed delivered - Stevie Wonder
graceland - Paul Simon
in france they kiss on the main street - Joni Mitchell

[url="http://www.musicradar.com/news/bass/the-25-best-basslines-of-all-time-509265"]http://www.musicradar.com/news/bass/the-25-best-basslines-of-all-time-509265[/url]


An interesting list:

1 Hysteria - Muse (Chris Wolstenholme)

2 YYZ - Rush (Geddy Lee)

3 Another One Bites The Dust - Queen (John Deacon)

4 Under Pressure - Queen & David Bowie (John Deacon)

5 Money - Pink Floyd (Roger Waters)

6 Orion - Metallica (Cliff Burton)

7 Billie Jean - Michael Jackson (Louis Johnson)

8 Roundabout - Yes (Chris Squire)

9 My Generation - The Who (John Entwistle)

10 Schism - Tool (Justin Chancellor)

11 Give It Away - Red Hot Chili Peppers (Flea)

12 The Lemon Song - Led Zeppelin (John Paul Jones)

13 Taxman - The Beatles (Paul McCartney)

14 Good Times - Chic (Bernard Edwards)

15 The Chicken - Jaco Pastorius

16 Walk On The Wild Side - Lou Reed (Herbie Flowers)

17 What's Going On - Marvin Gaye (James Jamerson)

18 Stand By Me - Ben E King (Wendell Marshall)

19 The Guns Of Brixton - The Clash (Paul Simonon)

20 Sweet Emotion - Aerosmith (Tom Hamilton)

21 Super Freak - Rick James (Oscar Alston)

22 Pusherman - Curtis Mayfield (Joseph 'Lucky' Scott)

23 These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra (Carol Kaye/Chuck Berghofer)

24 In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett (Donald 'Duck' Dunn)

25 Make It Funky - James Brown (Fred Thomas)