Jamison

6 minutes ago, TheGreek said:

I don't believe that Customer Satisfaction is a marketing tool anymore. 

Once they have your money you can go whistle. 

I sadly feel you are correct. 

Just now, TheGreek said:

Is this a happy ending?

Yes thank you. It took months and put me off foreign made Spectors permanently but happy ending indeed. (I had problems with a n dimension too at one point) 

I tend to buy a lot of gear. 

I recently returned a bass, asked many many times with many agents for help in understanding why they didnt offer the option to collect the item and instead sent me to various off licenses to ship it back. I have been back and forth to try and figure out with DHL why it sat at the border with no updates. I asked for help from Thomann and the chat agent was clueless. (not just once mind you)
After further waiting and communicating i am told they are going to refund me regardless, but never received that either. Upon chasing I am now told the money went into a customer account and is sitting there, instead. I specifically emailed and asked for a refund on more than once occassion. In their defense, I was going to use the money on something else at their shop, but the service was so awful I asked for a refund. 
Today I am told it will be another 5-7 days to move the money from a customer account to my credit card. It been over a month, what happened to THOMANN, they use to be better than the rest. Andertons seem to be the only ones who ship gear that doesnt arrive in a state that needs a lot of adjustment or repair. Gak was pretty good with refunds too comparitively speaking. 

It seems many retailers are not bothering setting up basses or looking them over before shipping also, and blaming any adjustments required on the manufacturers. Wonder why>? Surely ensuruing a customer is happy and doesnt return an item is helpful to their bottom line.

Rant over. For now.

Hi all, this bass was eventually sent back from the european "factory" in top shape. Took ages and the communication from the retailer was terrible, but the factory sure did a good job. 

Its up for sale if anyone is interested :) 

Thanks! @MrDinsdaleI wasnt provided any of this info as it was second hand- sweet! I will open it up!

2 hours ago, MrDinsdale said:

Have you tried tweaking the treble frequency? There are two dip switches that let you tweak how it behaves that might give you a little extra mileage.

 

Personally as great as the EMGs look with the brushed metal finish I prefer the sound of Dimarzio model p with the Stellartone.

 

My biggest discovery was that I just don’t think the P bass is right for me. I much prefer the sound of PJ or Jazz. Really tempted to pop an MM style Turner multicoil in the bridge, or a Dimarzio relentless PJ. 

Oh I can adjust the treble on my head or pedals are rectify the issue on the spot but the treble/presence knob on the actual bass isnt as robust as I would prefer. It (schecter exotic p 4) has three controls, vol/bass/treble) .. could be a little more crisp thats all

jazz basses are gr8! I have a aerodyne and love it to death! I think the punch of p and the neck width of P is more my domain (monster hands):0) but awesome you know your preference. I have 11 basses and its getting hard to justify to the wife

I bought one of these recently for £650 used, still had the plastic on the pickguard. Best damn P bass I have played in years! Love the neck, its light, it sounds amazing. 

My only negative comment is that its treble or brightness/presence is not as robust as it could be (it has emg pickups). Possibly the pick ups? It has new strings. My new CV 60 Squire slams this bass in relation to presence (in that category). 

BUT this is a superb instrument, it has more depth and punch and the wood -- it just feels right as soon as you pick it up. Indonesia is making some great gear! I am now considering the Schecter Model T, or the SIxx Schecter Jazz 4 as much as having a "sixx" branded instrument would bug me. Any experience with these other Schecters folks?
 

14 hours ago, horrorshowbass said:

Fixed

Wowzers great basses.

How do the fishman sound?

Amazing!

2 hours ago, horrorshowbass said:

You may need to screenshot images to add them. Basschat doesn't like heic format.

Currently can't view the Spector loveliness.

thanks i edited with jpegs — didnt work?? 🙁

Two Spector Euro 5 string basses for sale. Great condition. 
LT and a LX both 5 strings. £1700 each 
Open to trades or price negotiations 

Case in pic not included. 

Selling my beautiful Dark Knight Fender P.. Like new, no dings, or visible scratches although the scratch plate looks like my pic may have created some minor blemishes, or so some facebook user said. 

This is a new bass, never gigged or taken out of my garden studio collection, only used for two or three recordings and basic fun. 

They are currently going for £1800-£2k + so if you are in the market for one of these, you could save a few hundred and buy mine, I am also open to negotiating as I am looking for five string Streamers (2020 on) and am raising money for a possible custom built

Comes with the Fender plastic case. Its in a above average condition. 

The climate this bass has been in has been controlled aggressively! I have a lot of basses so its a priority. Thanks for looking 

*taken off market****
 

Selling my Thumb, incredible tone but I cant get on with the body. 

Immaculate condition, amazing sound. All gold hardware, stunning instrument. Hoping to save up for a master built or find a streamer of equal value and quality to trade (Gravesend Kent UK)

Exact Specs in picture, purchased from Bass Direct 

Like new never used outside my little indoor studio. Decided to sell need space, tags still on cab. No scratches, tears or signs of use. 

Prefer not to split, pickup in Gravesend Kent

Anyone played one of these ?? I love the body

i saw the one video stating no neck dive.. etc but cannot find any further reviews

Hi all

looking for a new innovative band or members to form. I am experienced touring and recording, in my 50’s

I still look good :0) and have tons of energy!🤣

pro gear,transport, I write a lot too

during lockdown i recorded a few of my own ideas and also sang, with guest guitars from Pete from the band Sick of it all..

looking for my next adventure

i am in kent UK but willing to travel

2 hours ago, bagsieblue said:

Did this bass have the selector switch when bought from new?

Yes

55 minutes ago, TheGreek said:

You soon find out who the good guys are. 

Spector have a great reputation for a good reason. 

It does make me highly skeptical of buying more TBH. It feels like unless I go NS USA 7k+ I am going to experience mass manufacturing issues.. but we will see. Am happy I am not left out in the cold

Hey all, just a polite update, Spector have got in touch and are working with their distributors to help me out. Euro Spectors have a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and they are "committed to making this right".. I am so happy to hear there is help out there : ) I will update again with the outcome and possibly a new photo of a replacement bass. 

Sorry, this was posted at £1800 in error it should be £1200, prefer pick up. Am looking for a way to edit the price on the listing but it doesnt seem to allow it. (?) offers considered trades welcomed. 

Selling my Spector Five Euro LX, no scratches or dings.. hardcase included all immaculate condition. I did remove the aguilar pickups and they can be included in the sale, replaced with Fishman Fluence in this bass. 

Sounds superb.
 

I  am open to offers, so please no screaming and shouting about the price, if you can buy a new one for the same price somewhere I have not seen, then please feel free to go do so. 

SPECIFICATIONS according to retailer website- I bought this off the internet 3 years ago so do not have the documentation any longer. These specifications may vary slightly.
Poplar Burl

NECK WOOD : 3pc Maple

With Graphite Rods inside for additional strength

FINGERBOARD : 

Rosewood, with our mother of pearl Crown Inlays®

NUMBER OF FRETS : 24

SCALE LENGTH : 35"

RADIUS : 16"

WIDTH AT NUT : 1.81"

 

BODY

Our original NS curved and carved body shape

WOOD : Alder body with Poplar Burl top

HARDWARE: Chrome

BRIDGE : Spector zinc brass alloy locking, 

with intonation screws

STRING SPACING AT BRIDGE : .66"/17mm

STRAP BUTTONS : Schaller locking

Brass Nut

Weight: 9lb 15oz/4.6kg

Immaculate condition

Only used in my recording studio once or twice, no scratches or dings. Includes hardcase also in superb condition and all the warranty and tools that come with the guitar. 
Condition: Used but immaculate, never gigged or left house.

Will consider trades for Warwick basses (Streamers)

Brand Gibson

Model Non-Reverse Thunderbird

Finish Pelham Blue

Fretboard Material Rosewood

Fretboard Radius 12"

Body Material Mahogany

Frets Medium Jumbo

Right / Left Handed Right Handed

Pickup System Passive

Neck Material Mahogany

Pickup Configuration HH

Finish Style Gloss

Number of Strings 4-String

Offset Body Yes

Wood Top Style Opaque

Finish Features Matching Headstock

Number of Frets 20

Will consider offers, prefer pick up in Gravesend Kent but will consider meeting nearby or shipping within UK

17 minutes ago, TheGreek said:

I've had a few Spector basses and never seen this issue. 

When Stuart owned the company he was always very approachable.  Not sure what the situation is like now that the company has been sold.

The brand has a good reputation and will probably be keen to protect this - contact the Customer Service Team for their take on this.  You may not get a refund but I'd be surprised if they did nothing. 

Thanks

sent them a message and bassdirect who sold it to me. 
fingers crossed… my spector experience has been pretty bad. I dont have to many issues with warwick, fender, musicman (although that was bought from bassdirect too so am holding my breath). I dont gig at the moment so playing time is purely to advance my skills and write songs, they are well looked after

1 hour ago, binky_bass said:

Two of the cracks look like they're sprouting from screw holes... I don't suppose you've over tightened those screws causing the finish to crack slightly? 

 

Is the bass still under warranty? Or have you tried to get in touch with the retailer directly to explain the issue? Maybe they'd be able to help? 

Thanks mate. I am very particular with my environment, climate control. I have 8 basses and no issues with any of them. I have not adjusted any of these screws in ages, it has been in a case unused. I took it out and whoa.. cracks .. My guess is that the wood has shifted and any punctures in the gloss (ie screws, straplocks, etc) where an opportunity for the gloss to crack, are weak points. I am expecting cracks across the bridge next and the screws in the pickups.. 

😪

Spector Euro5 LT LE Black Fade Gloss bought from a popular UK bass retailer in 2020, noticed last year a hairline crack so filled it to stop any spreading. The bass has been in a case in a temperature controlled recording room with 8 other basses. Not sure what went wrong here, my Euro 5 LX is in perfect condition, bought off EBay in 2019. 

Pretty bummed to notice today when taking it out to shoot some photos to sell it, that the hairline crack has spread across the body, and there are new cracks from the battery case to the edge and the electronics case to the edge, also from the strap locks extending into the body. Its as if anywhere there was a screw put it, the cracks appeared. 

I can only assume the wood is expanding for some reason and that the quality of this £2399 retailing bass was just not up to scratch. (The others are not behaving the same)

I also spent thousands on two other basses from this retailer, one sent back for a twist in the neck and the other showed up with fret sprouts that were blamed on possible shipping temperatures from the midlands to kent 😆

Anyone wants a nice bass that needs some exterior love let me know. 

Needless to say I am done with both Spector and this retailer. My damn Fenders never give me any trouble but they bore me to death. 

Awesome thank you!