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Eldon Tyrell

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  1. Eldon Tyrell
    BANK HOLIDAY FLASH SALE is now over. Back to regular price.
  2. Eldon Tyrell
    Too
  3. Eldon Tyrell
    BANK HOLIDAY FLASH SALE - now over!
  4. Eldon Tyrell
    “Would” live performance from 1993 on BBC’s Later now available in HD. One of AIC’s first performances with Mike Inez 😀
  5. Eldon Tyrell
    Looks like the lobster is not a big fan of the Steve Harris signature bass with the Manchester United logo either (2 out of 5 claws):
  6. Eldon Tyrell
    @mattbass6, here is a used one in royal blue in case you are interested (not my bass, no affiliation with the seller): https://richtonemusic.co.uk/fender-mij-steve-harris-precision-bass-royal-blue-metallic-bag-2nd-hand/
  7. Eldon Tyrell
    Could be. Let's hope they'll release some more info soon!
  8. Eldon Tyrell
    Cool stuff. 82 will be available (Rio got released in 82) in this finish but it sounded as if there could be other finishes coming out too. Are you sure about the Glockenklang preamp? Sheldon mentions Rupert Neve and that Neve (Design) came up with the custom preamp.
  9. Eldon Tyrell
    Looks cool. Has some strong Rio vibes.
  10. Eldon Tyrell
    Me too 😉
  11. Eldon Tyrell
    The custom shop page also has a custom shop build sheet for download (towards the bottom of the page). The models listed are: NS-2, 4X, NS-5, 5X and NS-6. As I said, real shame to see the Forte go (as a similarly specced NS-2 will cost way more), but good news for the Forte's resale value 😀
  12. Eldon Tyrell
    There is a very interesting and unique Euro on the BC marketplace. A real bargain in comparison to what Euros cost nowadays (and what that particular bass cost). Just saying 😉
  13. Eldon Tyrell
    Earlier the year, over at Talkbass, someone from Fretnation mentioned it. You can check his website and it does not mention Fortes anymore: https://www.fretnation.com/spector-usa-series-basses His Spector configurator, very interesting, so many options! https://www.fretnation.com/spector-usa-ns-series-4-string-neck-thru-bass
  14. Eldon Tyrell
    I know one of these and it is a killer bass 🙂
  15. Eldon Tyrell
    A bit earlier, I posted a photo of the headstock, and it is indeed a NS-2. However, the specs sound indeed more like a Forte, but I don't think Spector is making any Fortes anymore (as I said, according to a US retailer who is taking Spector orders). So, if someone wants a no-frills NS-2, you cannot go down the Forte route anymore and will have to get a lower specced NS-2 with the much higher price tag. Sad but true.
  16. Eldon Tyrell
    BTW, my previous Forte with the Haz 18V is back on BD. It was my no-frills NS-4. I bought it in 2020 but sold it after some time via BD. Someone bought it then but is now selling it again via BD. It is a great bass, but I am not a fan of matte finishes. I have no affiliation with BD or the seller, don't even know who (s)he is. Here is the link: https://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Spector_USA_Forte_4_2.html
  17. Eldon Tyrell
    Originally the Fortes really were no-frills NS-2. They first came in matte black only (some other colours got added later), no crown inlays, no fancy wood tops and no Haz (OBP-2 instead). However, after some time, the boundaries started to blur and you could get Fortes with the Haz (I got two Fortes with the Haz - one 9V, one 18V), crown inlays and even gloss finish (like mine). Only fancy wood tops were officially off limits and still separating Fortes from NS-2s. However, I remember reading over at TB that someone got a Forte with a fancy top too.
  18. Eldon Tyrell
    Ok, I checked BD's website, and this is actually a NS-2 without crown inlays, no fancy top and with a matte finish. Some time ago, over at TB, a retailer mentioned that Spector stopped making Fortes, so that's why it is officially a NS-2 even though it looks like a Forte (and it also explains the higher price).
  19. Eldon Tyrell
    Looks great but the price is pretty high. For comparison, only last year I paid 1k less for a Forte with EMGs, Haz and a gloss finish (this one has a matte finish).
  20. Eldon Tyrell
    My 91 SR 4H has GHS Pressurewound strings and I think they work really well!
  21. Eldon Tyrell
    Same here, there is something about the sound of the 2EQ that just works for me.
  22. Eldon Tyrell
    I was about to write the same 👍
  23. Eldon Tyrell
    It is a 1962 Fender Jazz Bass Foam Green (Refin). It is featured in "Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass" that I can strongly recommend. Great book! He writes about it: "It's one of the most thrilling basses I own. The more I use it, the more it's starting to edge out my Number One '72 Jazz. When we plugged it in during the rehearsals for R40, we were quite literally blown away by its tone and power - especially in the bottom end..."
  24. Eldon Tyrell
    FF should go on hiatus until Nandi has finished school in 3-4 years and then return with her as the new drummer. Would be cool.
  25. Eldon Tyrell
    Omar is great, he also played with Chic during Bernard Edward's last ever gig - Live at the Budokan in 96!
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