[quote name='Paulhauser' timestamp='1381071353' post='2233970']
This is an early Euro 4 (without the LX)
CRFM had dot inlays, not the crown inlays.
Euro differs from Euro LX that the latter has an alder/walnut/maple sandwich for wings whereas the EURO has maple wings.
(the Euro differs from the CR mainly in the inlays for the 4 strings, for 5 strings, the CR had 34" scale, the Euro 35")
Might be worth checking the OBP as these were to a certain number supplied with Aguilar OBP.
This is a very good bass.
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[color=#0000ff]Well, you learn something new every day, you are in fact 100% correct sir![/color]
[color=#0000ff]Please read below...[/color]
[b]1993 - early 1999
NS-4CR, NS-5CR model numbers.
"SSD" Stuart Spector Design name and logo.
Dot fingerboard markers.
Most had EMG BT active tone controls.
Serial numbers are just 4 digits.
Mid 1999 'transition'.
Continued NS-4CR, NS-5CR model numbers.
Restart original "SS" Spector name and logo.
Addition of mother of pearl crown inlays and 35" scale on 5 strings.
Serial numbers are still 4 digits.
2001
Addition of the Aguilar OBP-1 circuit (at the end of the year).
Serial numbers are started over and have "NB" in front (NBxxxx).
Start model NAMES Euro4/5.
2001, or 2002...sometime early this decade.
Bridge changed to shiny polished gold.
At that time bridge material changed to zinc brass alloy, from solid brass.
2002
Beginning incorporation of the Spector TonePump circuit.
2004
Start of EuroLX models (alder back, walnut slice, maple top).[/b]
[color=#000000][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]I'm guessing that's a NS4CRFM because the serial # is usually on the headstock if it's a Euro. It probably is stamped in the wood in the cavity on that one. Either way, if it starts with an NB it's a Euro. If it is just 4 digits it's a NSCR. It's got solid wings (Maple) so it's definetally not an LX.[/font][/color]
[color=#0000ff][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]My serial number states NB 2042[/font][/color]
[color=#0000ff]I originally purchased the bass some 4/5 years ago. OBP was the non adjustable Tonepump.[/color]
[font=verdana, geneva, lucida,][color=#0000ff]Many thanks for your input. [/color] [/font]