JohnnyLightyear

Ah ha, thought you might have a go! The one I bought off the bay is a revelation- highly recommended.




[quote name='wotnwhy' post='377010' date='Jan 11 2009, 06:45 PM']i really want this... pm'd[/quote]

Bump for a great cab at a great price!

Bump- have spotted something I like so would love to move this on!

Now sold! Thanks for the interest.

[quote name='walbassist' post='372789' date='Jan 7 2009, 10:01 AM']WOW, what a stunning bass. Consider this an "I can't believe such a lush bass at such a good price is still available" bump![/quote]


Cheers Gareth, I can't believe it either. I would drop the price again but to be honest I can't really afford to do so as I bought the bass partially as an investment myself. Besides I think the price is very competitive considering the quality of what is on offer and the price of this guitar new. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/spector_ns5xl_maple_walnut.htm"]Thomann[/url] has the exact same bass, (maple/walnut) listed here for £3866 as their cut price, down from the RRP of 4925 euros, thats £4440. Since this guitar really is in as new condition you're saving around £2,200 and could have your hands on it by the weekend!

Buying new gear means I have to move this one on. You know the amp- £130 ono priced for a quick sale.

Alternatively if you don't know the amp you can read the Ashdown blurb [url="http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/detail.asp?section=mag&ID=77"]here[/url]. Its a reliable 1x15 combo, nice warm sound about 300W output which is plenty for most small to medium sized gigs and for backline monitoring and you can always hook it up to an extra cab too if needs be.


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(Sorry about the budget picture).


Please note that this does not have the compression feature that the newer model has.

I've had this from new for about 2 and a half years and its been used regularly but never thrashed. It was serviced at the end of last year by Greg at Guitar Aid in Putney when it needed a bit of soldering done, but otherwise I've had no problems with it. There is a slight indentation on the front grill near the top on the right but this is just cosmetic and not too noticeable- you can see it in the pic.

This is a straightforward bit of kit, cheap yet sounds great and will handle whatever is required of it. Viewing welcome and collection from Stepney Green, E. London or I can sort out postage if anyone is desperate for that, at their expense mind.

Cheers,

Johnny

Still available!

I need a bass which I can take on aeroplanes without feeling like I'm playing baggage handler's russian roulette with my most treasured possession! I have a tour to South Africa lined up for the end of the month so would love to have replaced this by then- give me a PM if you're interested and offers, including trades and part exchanges will be considered!

Pm sent

[quote name='Hamster' post='370798' date='Jan 5 2009, 12:15 PM']I must have a long sit down with a Spector the next time I'm in the Gallery.

Vey nice [/quote]

I've been trying to sell [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=24492"]my spector[/url] for far too long now to feel shame...


Next time you're at the gallery have a long sit down with [i]my[/i] spector and see how you feel about it! Its still a bargain at £1600 for bass chatters- the gallery are happy to list it for £1900 but drop me a PM if you're interested!

[quote name='ashevans09' post='368906' date='Jan 2 2009, 10:11 PM']If I hadn't just put down a deposit on an MTD...

Any trades you'd be willing to consider + cash?[/quote]

Hi, any deal would need to involve some cash my way as this is my reason for selling, however, I am interested in picking up a jazz bass, preferably a 5, so let me know what you have!

Cheers, Johnny

New Year's bump!

Hi- how much are you looking for? Is that the original neck?

post christmas burp... er, sorry that should have been post christmas bump.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='360369' date='Dec 21 2008, 06:03 PM']There's only the US version left to try now! [/quote]

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=24492"]Roll up roll up![/url]

Wow, have just read Warwick hunt's sale thread and noticed the price of spector's on [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/cat.html?bf=spector&oa=prd"]Thomann[/url]. This bass is now selling there for well over £4,000, however, this remains at £1,600. Soon you won't be able to get a euro new for that- grab it while you can!!!

I am heading abroad for the holidays now so might be a bit slow on the pm's but the bass is still in the gallery so get down and have a look if you're interested.

Happy holidays, Johnny.

[quote name='Nick Laughlin' post='356774' date='Dec 17 2008, 11:09 AM']Someone please buy this bass!

It's far too good to be sitting around unplayed![/quote]


[quote name='Weird War' post='357266' date='Dec 17 2008, 07:27 PM']It's a very attractive finish, I think. Good luck with the sale. [/quote]

Thanks guys, I couldn't agree with you both more!

[quote name='graemecohen' post='356032' date='Dec 16 2008, 02:53 PM']Love this one the colour in particular!!

good luck! I'd love it if I had the money![/quote]

Cheers Graeme, there has been quite a lot of chat about the fantastic quality of spectors recently and this one is no exception.

Glad you like the colour- as I have said in previous posts I really like these natural tones and grains, but I'd be interested to get some more reaction from other members since it was mentioned that the finish might be dissuading people. Anyone?

I'll be away at the end of the week til January (although the spector will remain at the gallery) so if you want this hanging on your fireplace get in touch before then!

Cheers, Johnny.

Mulled wine fueled bump!

Hi Sarah,

I have a Ibanez eda 905 that I'm thinking of moving on which would be well within your budget. Its just like [url="http://www.talkbass.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/769/cat/13/page/1"]this[/url] one. Drop me a PM if you're interested!

Johnny

PM'd you trev.

[quote name='cetera' post='349875' date='Dec 9 2008, 04:34 PM']Hmmm.... I wonder if Arbiter will do a 'silly sale' on the Spectors they have left? Not that I need any more you understand....

Another interesting development is that Amazon are now officially selling Spectors.... see here:

[url="http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=1228840367/ref=sr_nr_i_0?ie=UTF8&rs=&keywords=spector&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aspector%2Ci%3Ami"]Amazon Spectors[/url][/quote]


Wow, can't believe this! Strikes me as very disturbing and slightly brilliant at the same time! Do you think they'll do an 'amazon recommends' thing with basses too? I.e. customers who bought a warwick thumb also bought a euro?

Seriously though, there is only [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=24492"]one[/url] spector sale going on worth looking at, and since I seem to have become the sole UK distributor of spectors in the UK drop me a PM!

PM also sent.

Wow, would love to take this off you... If Golchen would only buy my spector...

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='347901' date='Dec 7 2008, 02:57 PM']Hey Johnny, the only suggestion I can offer is maybe to consider a new set of strings? I seem to remember the set that was on there were a little dead and made testing the full tonal response of the instrument a little difficult.[/quote]

Cheers Kiwi, they haven't been changed for a while so I'll look into it (although I do think the pre still sounds pretty epic).

I must admit, I always think its strange that shops don't set guitars up better when they're trying to sell them, especially since if they play like butter first off there must be a much higher chance of sale.