zbass1976

Hey! Have more people had a chance to try the Blackstar U700 amp? I have a chance to buy one pretty cheap, but I don't see many reviews on this amp. What I do see looks great. Thoughts? First-hand experience? Thanks in advance!

Thanks for your input! I appreciate you taking time to help.

Hello! I have two 5 string basses that I'm needing dropped to two different tunings and I could use gauge suggestions: 1) Dingwall NG3 multi scale with a 37" will be tuned A, C, G, C, F. 2) 35" Spector NS2000/5 will just have the B dropped to A and the remaining strings will stay standard... E, A, D, G. Any suggestions for either or both basses will be appreciated. Thanks.

I went with the NS2000/5. It's a killer bass!

I imagine I'd need the EMG 40s instead of 35s for my 5 string, correct?

Yeah, I'll end up doing that, I was just making sure I wouldn't need to do any body modifications or anything crazy like that. Lol

I'm seeing quite a bit of EMG DC recommendations. I may try those. Since my bass has the passives right now, would it require a ton of modification to install actives?

I'm a recent proud owner of an older model Spector NS-2000/5 bass. It came stock with EMG HZ pups and an EMG BTS preamp. I'd like to upgrade the electronics -- either just the pickups or the preamp, or maybe even both. With this bass, I will predominately play rock, acoustic rock, and some alt metal music. Anyone with NS-2000 or Spector experience have any suggestions for me? Thanks in advance!

I saw this video, too.

I'm seeing this one on Ebay and it's selling for $700 USA (not sure what that translates to in EUR). I'm hoping I can talk him down some.

I am looking at a Spector 5 String neck thru (or set neck) bass and I'm gathering as much info as I can. Can anyone help me decide which model this is? I do know that it has EMG HZ pups, black hardware, active tone controls, and the Holoflash finish. Someone listed it as a Legend, but I'm not sure that it is a Legend. Any help would be appreciated. And yes, I have emailed JP at Spector already, but I'm waiting for his response as we speak.