BTS_Spacebass Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) 5 string black usa spector up for grabs. I brought this from nobodys prefect about 5 months ago and it is in pretty much mint condition. Pre amp has been changed for emg. More details and photos up tomorrow but thought i'd start the process now. Up for £900 but open to offers as looking for quick sale to fund buying a Ricky. PM or message on here for more info. Thanks Tx EDIT: I Hope Nobodys Prefect doesn't mind but i'm gonna use his pictures and steal his sales pitch as he is clearly much more knowledgeable and eloquent than myself "So, the good: * Spector Tone + a bolt-on neck means a big growly tone that will never be buried in a mix. Goes mellow if you like, spanky if you dig in. Me likey. *Electronics are not the stock, the preamp (often cited as the weakest link) is upgraded into what is apparently an EMG BQC system. The Bridge 40TW is often considered one of the better options for bridge placement in Spectors. * Ergonomics. Really, US Spectors shine in this department, and I've been very pleasantly surprised how little of a reach the neck makes. Very light weight. Does very low action very well. * The looks - a matter of taste, but I like the translucent black and the body shape combo a lot. the bad: * the string spacing will be close for some. I find this easier to slap than a Warwick 5, for comparison. the ugly: * the pot knobs seriously need to be upgraded to metal. What are those americans thinking? * there are minuscule dents in the back, which hardly show * the Gary Willis tuners are ugly, but highly functional Comes with a really minty Spector hard case. Truss rod functions beautifully" [attachment=67709:spector_2.jpg] [attachment=67708:spector_1.jpg] [attachment=67710:spector_3.jpg] EDIT: now on ebay: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110637355808&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1158"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...T#ht_500wt_1158[/url] Edited January 17, 2011 by BTS_Spacebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassulike66 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) Interested....baggsy first refusal lol. Looking forward to pics.. and Pm'd. Edited January 2, 2011 by Bassulike66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTS_Spacebass Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 updated info and pics bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 That is an amazing price on a US Spector - I've seen people list Euros for this sort of starting price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTS_Spacebass Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 It really is a lovely bass too. I've wanted a Rick for years and this has to go to get it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTS_Spacebass Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 Back to work bumpo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Crikey! Have a BUMP for an AMAZING price on a full US made Spector!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTS_Spacebass Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 [quote name='cetera' post='1077103' date='Jan 4 2011, 10:37 AM']Crikey! Have a BUMP for an AMAZING price on a full US made Spector!! [/quote] You seem like a man who could do with one more spector. take your fancy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) Yum.......[i]really[/i] wish I could have this. edit: I have to disagree with you about the tuners. I have an Ibanez Gary Willis, and reckon the tuners are great. Edited January 4, 2011 by Rayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 [quote name='BTS_Spacebass' post='1077718' date='Jan 4 2011, 07:24 PM']You seem like a man who could do with one more spector. take your fancy? [/quote] Sorry mate..... I have little use for the extra 5 low notes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTS_Spacebass Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Bumpo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTS_Spacebass Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 TIM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTS_Spacebass Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Bumporama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTS_Spacebass Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 last bumporooney before the fleabay. Will take £800 cash money. looking for ze quick sale T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larmer Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I think I've seen this bass for sale before... Because I remember that comment about the Willis tuners! Shame on you! I love mine on my GWB-2 and would use them on any bass. Which actually got me curious, where did you acquire them? Because perhaps I'd buy a set if they're not overpriced. Anyways. If anyone is considering of purchasing this - look no further. 800 pounds is the best deal I've seen for a US Spector todate. And like said before, that price is in the range of the LX Czech models. Someone is getting a heck of a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTS_Spacebass Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 I bought this with the tuners already in place. They are highly functional but they are also quite ungainly.That said they have never bothered me enough to change them. This is a spanking deal for the money but i'm not really in this for profit, just to get enough to pick up another bass I've put a dep on. I would rather sell on here because I've got some good deals and dealt with some nice people here but it'll have to go fleabay way next week if it doesn't shift. Tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 [quote name='BTS_Spacebass' post='1083078' date='Jan 9 2011, 12:41 PM']I bought this with the tuners already in place. They are highly functional but they are also quite ungainly.That said they have never bothered me enough to change them. This is a spanking deal for the money but i'm not really in this for profit, just to get enough to pick up another bass I've put a dep on. I would rather sell on here because I've got some good deals and dealt with some nice people here but it'll have to go fleabay way next week if it doesn't shift. Tx[/quote] I have a rebop and a euro LX 5, and have started hankering for a jazz sound again. Does the US spector have a better range of tone, and would it help me to get there? I really do enjoy playing them, but the sound is wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTS_Spacebass Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) Not sure how it compares to what your after but it is very versatile in the range of sounds it produces. This is the only Spector I've owned and before that I had a stingray and I would say its just a versatile as that. Tx Edited January 9, 2011 by BTS_Spacebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayblaze Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 bloody hell mate this looks lovelly, theres alot of spectors for sale on here but this is the nicest ive seen. good luck with the sale. someone has to snap this beauty up surely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTS_Spacebass Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 One last bump before the bay tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 That's lovely! Do you know what the string spacing is at the bridge please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTS_Spacebass Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Not sure at the mo, i'll find out when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTS_Spacebass Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Almost 100% its .66 at bridge Tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 [quote name='BTS_Spacebass' post='1088216' date='Jan 13 2011, 03:59 PM']Almost 100% its .66 at bridge Tx[/quote] I hope that's inches & not millimetres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTS_Spacebass Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Haha got that from the spector site. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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