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  1. Cosmo Valdemar
    I've just purchased this Spector Rex brand new from Mark at Bass Direct. I've only had it about a month but as usual something else has caught my eye, something has to go, etc, etc... Same old story. As expected, it's in as-new condition and is, as far as I can see, totally blemish free. Official specs: [i][b]NECK[/b][/i] [i][b]HARDWARE[/b][/i] [b]NECK CONSTRUCTION:[/b] 3-Piece Rock Maple Neck-Thru Body Design Graphite Reinforced [b]FINGERBOARD:[/b] Rosewood [b]NUMBER OF FRETS:[/b] 24 [b]SCALE LENGTH:[/b] 34" [b]RADIUS:[/b] 16" [b]NECK INLAYS:[/b] Pearl Dot [b]WIDTH AT NUT:[/b] 1.56" [b]STRING SPACING AT BRIDGE:[/b] 0.70" [b]BRIDGE HEX KEY SIZE:[/b] 2mm [b]TRUSS HEX KEY SIZE:[/b] 4mm COLOR: Black [b]BRIDGE:[/b] SPECTOR® Die Cast Locking Bridge [i][b]ELECTRONICS[/b][/i] [b]TONE CIRCUIT:[/b] EMG® BT™ [b]CIRCUIT TYPE:[/b] 9-Volt Active - Boost and cut, bass and treble [b]BRIDGE PICKUP:[/b] EMG® 35HZ™ [b]NECK PICKUPS:[/b] EMG® 35HZ™ [b]PICKUP TYPE:[/b] Passive - Dual Coil [b][i]BODY[/i][/b] Our [i][b]Professional Series™ REX™[/b][/i] Basses Feature Neck-Thru Body Construction with Maple Wings. [b]BODY CONSTRUCTION:[/b] Maple Wings [b]TOP:[/b] USA Quilt Maple - Full-Face [b]COLOR OPTIONS:[/b] One Stain Option and One Holograph Finish Option [b]FINISH OPTIONS:[/b] High Gloss [b][i]SEE BELOW FOR FINISH SAMPLES[/i][/b] The only difference is that for some reason the controls on mine are vol/pan, rather than vol/vol. Makes no difference to the sound. And despite the shape, it fits happily inside a standard gig bag. Quite a rare beast on these shores, a quick Google search shows they retail at around £839.99 - I'll ask [s]£600[/s] [s]£550[/s] £[s]500[/s] £475 for mine. Collection preferred but can arrange postage if needed at buyer's cost. [attachment=115170AG0638.jpg][attachmeMAG0639.jpg][attachment=115172:IMAG0640.jpg][attachment=115173:IMAG0641.jpg]
  2. Cosmo Valdemar
    Maybe on 'Hero of The Day', at the beginning?
  3. Cosmo Valdemar
    [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1344421762' post='1764121'] In one televised appearance, I saw one of the furry critters wielding a six-string Ken Smith. [/quote] Ha! I remember that!!
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    Mate that would be perfect! I'll PM you.
  5. Cosmo Valdemar
    I'm having some issues with my current rig. I have two brand new GK cabs and a GK MB500 head. I've hardly used them together but whenever I do I notice a disturbing farty sound coming from the cabs. The weird thing is, it's exactly the same from both cabs, which would suggest a problem with the head, but I've used the head with other cabs and have noticed no ill effects. Although I bought them new, the cabs have been sitting upstairs for a few weeks and I have chucked the boxes away, which could make returning them a problem... I need to try the cabs with another amp but I only own the one. Are there any BCers near Dartford who would be willing to give up an hour or so and the use of their amp? I can bring biscuits. Thanks in advance!
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    What is sex?
  7. Cosmo Valdemar
    [quote name='ashevans09' timestamp='1344077837' post='1759435'] Kind of have issues with his whole AIDS denialism thing. And by kind of have issues I mean I do have issues. Massive ones. . [/quote] What has he said/done?
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    Ah, my first proper bass...
  9. Cosmo Valdemar
    A fantastic bass, made that little bit better by the lack of dongs.
  10. Cosmo Valdemar
    Great player, a once great band, but does he really deserve his own sig?
  11. Cosmo Valdemar
    [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1343925739' post='1757455'] otherwise I find I`m in the way of the guitars. [/quote] I don't see any problem there...
  12. Cosmo Valdemar
    My mate has a Thumb 5 BO - albeit a broadneck version, something only available as a custom option these days for comedy money. As basses go, the Thumb is utterly unique, like playing a bit of tree - in a good way. One day, I will own one. If you keep your eyes peeled you should be able to pick one up for a good price.
  13. Cosmo Valdemar
    2 points: 1) Awesome wife. 2) Best neck ever! The bass, that is.
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    [quote name='x_Morning_Star_x' timestamp='1343659487' post='1753248'] Hi just wanting to get your opinions on any of these heads, i'm looking to buy a new head (would love a 2001rb but really i don't need that much power) [/quote] Just get a GK 700, surely?
  15. Cosmo Valdemar
    Bizarrely attracted to the one knob fuzz.
  16. Cosmo Valdemar
    [list] [*]Sound as a pound. [/list]
  17. Cosmo Valdemar
    Can we have a shot of the bass itself? Never seen one in that colour before
  18. Cosmo Valdemar
    I've used Rotosound 66s for the best part of a decade, never had any fret wear issues from them. I love the fresh from the packet sound. My only issue is that they lose that clank too quickly. I'm looking for a string with a similar sound that lasts a bit longer, if anyone has any suggestions?
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    If I had seen this last week I would have had it! Favourite neck ever!!! Good luck with the sale, this shouldn't be here long.
  20. Cosmo Valdemar
    SOLD
  21. Cosmo Valdemar
    Just sold my Orange amp to Zenitram. As the good Ms Undead said, a pleasure to deal with! Enjoy the amp!
  22. Cosmo Valdemar
    [quote name='TomWIC' timestamp='1343375600' post='1749619'] Couldn't agree more. There's always been a great balance in his writing, he knows exactly when the guitar and bass needs to be playing and when they don't need to be, and when they do, he's proved how effective simple but well written parts work, i.e. The Dope Show or The Beautiful People. [/quote] I've never been a particular fan of his playing, but his tone on Mechanical Animals is just immense. I read an interview with him in Guitar World magazine at the time (he played all the guitar parts on MA as well) which discussed how they recorded the bass for that album. He played an old Gibson EB-3 or Fender Precision through a mic'd amp, the signal of which was then sent through a large PA system. That's what you can hear on the album. Incredible sound!
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    That used to be mine! Stunning bass, they really do live up to the hype. I sold it on as the neck was a bit too slim for me.
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    [quote name='Stejohn' timestamp='1343171633' post='1746669'] I´d like to have something with more soul inside than Bongo can offer. I play mainly hard rock and metal so i´d like to have something strong in middle and in bottom. I use pick and fingers but i slap very sporadic. [/quote] SPECTOR.
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    [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1343176814' post='1746697'] Absolutely. I also find myself thinking that his tone on LD50 is the reference point from where I think about otheer bass tones, particularly mine! Truckstop [/quote] I'd love to hear Mudvayne played on a Blazer
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