Paulhauser

That is a cab cover, there are two 115 cabs from a local maker that I use and I strore them one the EBS for the time being. Prolude KO is the name and they kick donkey, lightweight, punchy and killer sounding 15"'s, totally made my rethink my gig setup. No more 2x 410 I'm afraid.... 🙂

Nice to see some familiar faces here 🙂 My gang:

For my knowledge Spector uses EMG 35/40/45 DS's and TW's as a default in their US, Euro and some of the Legend line so practically if there is a soapbar shaped EMG in your Spector that will either a DC (silver EMG logo) or a TW (red lettering) Lately they started using the X series version of these, too.

That is a steal. FYI EMG HZ pickups are passive pickups.

Spector has done some double P's on their US models NS-2 and NS-5. Also worth mentioning that EMG offers P's in soapbar housing, like the 35P or 40P5 I have a bass that I've put two of these in so that is technically a double P

Yes, I know 🙂

You have scored big time, I had a 5 string version of it and was a great bass! Almost pulled the trigger on it yesterday, but already have 2 Ibanez Prestige six string basses so common sense prevailed.

Great, this is sorted then!

Wondering about neck dive

Then there isn't really anything to do other than get a nice Sadowsky. I really liked the Sadowskys I had / tried but when it came down to the small little personal taste-related details I went different ways. Roger is one of the nicest luthiers in the world and his creations are some of the best basses ever produced. The Metro line is fine but his NYC basses are those kind of basses where you stop looking for something else.

Spector Coda deluxe. Handbuilt by Suart Spector and his team in the USA, incredible quality for a very decent price. Even if it is not American, I have to say my Atelier Z M265 is the best super J I've ever played (used Spector Codas, Sadowskys etc. before)

+ 1, or you can use a preamp / DI pedal like the EBS microbass II where you can engage a 2nd channel / route with the necessary tone shaping for when you use the bridge pickup only. The EBS Microbass II works great and has a sensible EQ selection + does not cost much.

The advantage for me is that I can play my band's set that requires a low A and still have the G string for slapping and tapping if needed. Technically I could play the gig with a 4 string tuned B(A)EAD, preferably with a 35" 4 string bass like the Spector Euro 435, but that would require some adjustment for certain parts where I use the G string.

This damn thread made me gassing for a Thumb NT6. Should have known...

I think you made one of the best choices with the 506 for entering the 6 string bass realm. I had one 506 before and liked so much that I later "upgraded" and now my two six string basses are the SR5006 and 3006. I tried quite a lot of six string basses and the SR six string basses won me over with the ergonomics (especially with the neck and the balance) They sound quite good, too 🙂

I have my Atelier Z 265 for a while now. The bass surpassed my expectations when I got it, especially for the build quality, feel of the neck and the overall sound (very nice B string ) This feeling grew over the time so even after the honeymoon period i honestly think that this is the best 'super' jazz I have ever had (went through Sadowskys, Spector Coda, Fenders, FGNs, Sandbergs etc over the years) The feel of the neck is a personal thing, I definitely like skinnier necks for 5ers so that being said Atelier hit it right it the middle with the neck, a hair bit thicker than my Sadowsky, narrower that the Spector Coda. The clear coating is a joy to play, the feel of the neck is really great. I might sound as a fan, but I am extremely satisfied with my Atelier and it actually put an end to my quest for modern 5 string jazz basses.

Spector Euro 4 or NS-2 for bass (or Euro 5 / NS-5XL) EBS TD660 or Fafner II with Proline 410 cab(s)

Or just exchange the last two digits of your birth year (46 to 64) and you will have choices at least. Good hunting!

Here is my short review of mine

Mike, would a 5 string jazz with 18mm spacing be a solution? It's 0.5 mm more than the SR but in my experience it's not really that noticeable. Atelier Z produces really great high end basses with 18mm spacing on their 5 string M265 model. I have one and really love it.