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  1. Conan
    [quote name='lazybones' timestamp='1380481198' post='2225984'] are all jazz picks the same [/quote] No. But then on some Jazz and jazz-type basses the relative volume of the A and D strings is less than that of the E and G... And Fender make a number of necks with different fingerboard radii... which further complicates the matter! [url="http://www.fender.com/en-GB/support/articles/guitar-neck-radius/"]http://www.fender.com/en-GB/support/articles/guitar-neck-radius/[/url]
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    [quote name='Ghost Rider' timestamp='1380448893' post='2225293'] On hold pending [/quote] Ooh! Where's it going?
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    You have PM!
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    [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1380402976' post='2224942'] Just wondering what kind of music you're finding it not suited to? I have a little spector GAS at the moment and am worried I may find the same thing. [/quote] Actually, it's not so much the music as me personally. It is an incredibly versatile instrument (even though my current band mates say they prefer the tone of a Jazz bass as it "fits better" with their music). It's more the ergonomics. The body is small, which looks a bit silly on a big guy. It is the first bass I have played with a curved/shaped body. I can see how this could be a real advantage, but it takes some getting used to! The neck seems very long. On other basses, I am used to the twelfth fret position being roughly underneath the end of the upper horn. On the Spector that position is about the fifteenth fret. I have found this a (minor) problem when I play without looking... Yeah, I know what the obvious solution to this is! The neck is lovely. Very fast and easy to get a stupidly low action. But it is also a bit narrow and deep for my taste. Yes, if it was my only (or even main) bass I would quickly get used to it. But at the moment I tend to play my (borrowed) Mex Jazz as my go-to bass, with the Status a close second when I get bored. As I am only in one band and work full-time, this means that the third bass (Spector) gets far less playing than it would take for me to fully familiarise myself with it. It's an awkward one. I am aware that if I sell it, I am unlikely to be able to afford another one. A lot of music I listen to features a Spector, and they really do have "that tone" when I play it too! It is a beautiful instrument. I sometimes just stop to look at it! Lovely. But if I keep it, it's unlikely that I will ever play it as often as it deserves - and that makes me feel sad. All that, added to the very sluggish market at the moment, means that I would rather hold onto it than sell at a silly price (although I am still open to offers!! ).
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    [quote name='jonsmith' timestamp='1380394106' post='2224768']EDIT - just found this quote from Neil: [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica][size=3]"... two original songs written before I joined the band... Well, why do you think we never recorded them?".[/size][/font][/color] [/quote] Well, I like them... But they are very much in that blues/rock vein that was a feature of the "original" line up. Clearly their direction with Neil was destined to change. Good job too!
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    [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1380383041' post='2224575'] a lot of the time it sounds like a bass, drums and guitar trio. Lots of qualities they've lacked since, actually.... [/quote] Sounds like you need a time machine... Actually,I've just been listening to ABC 1974. Now [i]that's[/i] a power trio! Gorgeous bass tone too! Did the band ever do studio recorded versions of Garden Road and Fancy Dancer?
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    [quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1380379551' post='2224514']I'll buy the new one, but I do love the 'old' one as well[/quote] Of course! Possessing (and listening to) both allows proper comparisons to be made. Some people might even prefer the original release...
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    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1380376045' post='2224457'] When I hear the words 'active bass' I see 80s bass players with funny hair playing twelve notes a second through a Trace rig which sounds like a shopping trolley full of cutlery falling down an 'up' escalator. But I'm sure it isn't that at all. [/quote] I'm loving your imagery, and not entirely disagreeing!
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    [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1377121190' post='2183772'] Has to be passive, I don't like the active sound. [/quote] Er..... Out of interest, what exactly do you think of when you talk about the "active sound" that you said you didn't like?
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    Add to this the facts that some basses are naturally mid-scooped and so are some amps... and the whole "being heard" and "fitting into the mix" thing can get quite complicated!
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    [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1294615560' post='1083765'] Have you adjusted the preamp gain? If you open the back panel you will see a little white dial on the preamp - it tends to be on full when they leave the factory (I think) but you can easily turn it down with a flat screwdriver. When they are turned up full the output is a little bit much. [/quote] Depends when the bass was made. The adjustable tonepump (the one with the trimpot) was only installed in Euro models from 2008 onwards. Mine is a 2005 and is the non-adjustable version. Yes, the output is very hot, but can be tamed by judicious use of the bass and treble controls. And if you have an amp with an input/preamp volume (which I don't!) you can just reduce that until the distortion goes away. Of course, some people like that raspy, growly, gritty distortion and complain when they [i]can't[/i] get it!
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    That's a bloody good price! Makes my Euro LX4 seem expensive!
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    [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1380239725' post='2222836'] I love those amps. Easy to get a great sound and reputedly very reliable . [/quote] Lots of us said that about the last amp he ordered.... the LH1000 remember?
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    [quote name='artisan' timestamp='1380181363' post='2221810'] do need to raise some cash now You could always just but my Esh though its damn cheap now. [/quote] Would love to - but I'm in the same boat!
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    [quote name='artisan' timestamp='1379345448' post='2211511'] While your hear fancy doing a deal for your Spector ? [/quote] Maybe... what you got in mind?
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    Nice! Doug-tastic!
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    [quote name='Ghost Rider' timestamp='1380058218' post='2220396'] Nope, its a great Bass as you know Geoff, you've played it... Not fancy swapping your Spector for it? [/quote] Go on, you twisted my arm... I'll be round to pick it up after work tomorrow.
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    The force is strong with this one.... wish I could afford it!
  19. Conan
    I've never understood all these "letters of the alphabet" neck-profile analogies.... Anyone? I prefer wide and shallow (a bit like myself). What letter would that equate to? Stealth-bump for a lovely J too!
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    I'm a moderator on another forum, so I know exactly what is meant by the "thankless task" reference!! Way to go guys!! Keep up the good work
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    [quote name='juliusmonk' timestamp='1380047865' post='2220133']Trades possible but not many things I'm after at the moment... Maybe Pedulla, Marleaux with cash your way.[/quote] Spector? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/215635-spector-euro-4lx-l825-shipped-in-the-uk/page__pid__2220186#entry2220186"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/215635-spector-euro-4lx-l825-shipped-in-the-uk/page__pid__2220186#entry2220186[/url]
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    This old review thread refers to a bass very similar to mine: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/1484-spector-euro-lx/"]http://basschat.co.u...pector-euro-lx/[/url]
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    [quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1379962684' post='2218853']Alex to see if could do anything, and he kindly sent me 12 feet of white piping! [/quote]
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    So that "famous bassist" didn't want it then?
  25. Conan
    [quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1379879929' post='2217789'] For £200 you should be able to pick up a s/h CV. [/quote] Certainly should! It's a buyer's market and cash is king!
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