Pinball Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) [quote name='JD1' timestamp='1345787530' post='1781471'] I just think Spectors are very versatile and they are great for cutting through a dense mix. They are well built and comfortable to play (although my Euro is on the heavy side). The necks are slightly chunky (more P than J) but not excessively so and as a result extremely stable. [/quote] I just got my first 5 stringer. A 2nd hand bog standard 2001 Korean NS2000. Unsurprisingly it looks sounds and plays like a Spector-by that I mean with a Spector you know what your getting, a tried and tested design and great all rounder. The necks are a bit thicker than some other brands, as I noticed when picking up my 5 string but its important [u]not[/u] to think that neck thickness means that the guitar is more difficult or slower to play as this isn't the case. My 4 stringer in particilar plays like butter and that is more of a personal thing. Edited August 25, 2012 by Pinball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 My 98 NS5CR has a fairly thick neck and is slightly brighter (and growlier) and its incredibly comfortable - no hand cramps. The 2000 NS5CR has a thinner neck, the bass is warmer sounding (because the neck is slightly less stiff, I think) and I'm stuck between the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorbass05 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I have and have had a number of Spectors...Most of the euro necks are the same size and feel. Some are clubby. My favorite thus far is the Doug Wimbish signature model BECAUSE of the neck profile....it feels like a 70's jazz....I have 2 of these basses and some others as well. I can make them go from the Spector snarl to almost Wal like when I run 35-95 gauge strings on them. Over the years I have had all kinds of different basses and these make it for me....My signature line below will tell you the whole story... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) I have owned approx 25 Spectors over the years and currently have 15+ in my arsenal. From Legend 4X Classics to NS2000's to Rex's to ReBops to Euros/EuroLX's and full US NS2s and NONE of them have ever let me down. Supreme workmanship, quality control and of course TONE! Imho NOTHING sounds as good as or cuts through like a Spector and they will always be my go-to bass of choice A quick correction - TomRichards - the US basses come with the stunning Spector Hazlab preamp as standard NOT the Obp... Edited August 25, 2012 by cetera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 [quote name='cetera' timestamp='1345910095' post='1783037'] A quick correction - TomRichards - the US basses come with the stunning Spector Hazlab preamp as standard NOT the Obp... [/quote] I think the US bolt-on models have the Aguilar preamp as standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1345917072' post='1783154'] I think the US bolt-on models have the Aguilar preamp as standard. [/quote] That is correct. However, the legendary NS2 series for which Spector is most well known is powered by the Spector Hazlab circuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Respector Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I have the Bubinga Spector Legend 5 which I absolutely love. After my prized Status was stolen many years ago, I swore that I'd never get another expensive bass again. The Spec is the only budget bass I've found that doesn't make me miss my Status. Playability is sweeeeet and the sound is fine as well. Unless I come into some serious dosh, this may well be my last bass! Got a couple of EMGs lying around beggin to be installed as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I had an 80's NS2 with the hazlabs circuit, and it was fabulous, really grunty, throaty honk, great bass. I also had a couple of Euro 4LXs and they were fantastic too. Beautiful build and ergonomics, and tone to die for. The only one that I didn't quite get on with was a Euro 5. Same quality of build, but it was so "in your face" tonally with the tone pump on that one, that I just couldn't dial in the tone I wanted. It was the non adjustable EQ version, maybe that was the problem, don't know. I've always thought of Spectors as kind of like, riding a rodeo bull. You just don't know how long you can hang on before it throws you off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) Spectors . I want a Spector . The problem is the only one I would be happy with is the full spec U.S.A model , and they are pretty pricey and hard to get hold of , to say the least. On the subject of Spectors , I have it on good authority that Geddy Lee has recently purchased one and has been playing it quite a bit . Fact. Edited November 16, 2012 by Dingus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigevilman Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1345657579' post='1780170'] Hmm... Anyone near York with one of these slim necks? [/quote] I'm at Roman Baths on 1st December if u wanna pop down and give my a go dude? Got a Legend Custom 5, the necks are so easy to play, definitely one of the better basses I've owned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFitzgerald Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 My new Spector being a fairly dark cherry colour seems to suck up the light. I tried taking pics indoors, but it didn't really work, outdoor light seems to have worked though. Hopefully these pics will be the right way up. [attachment=124006:IMG_0756.JPG] [attachment=124007:IMG_0759.JPG] [attachment=124008:IMG_0760.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 @johnfitzgerald: Awesome bass - I love bodies in that sort of colour. I tried a Euro 5 a lot of times and really liked it. Tried an NS5 and it was my favourite bass ever - couldn't afford it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFitzgerald Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I've given the twin truss rods a bit of a tweek this afternoon. Feels much better and I think I might be happier with the narrow string spacing than I thought I would be. It'll be a few days before I get it plugged into a proper amp, but so far through iRig and garageband, it sounds lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmurf Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Having owned various Fenders, Yamahas and Ibanezs over the years - the only basses that I've ever been truly happy playing are Spectors (had an SSD NS-94 for about 8 years) and came back to them last year, now have 2. John - you won't regret getting one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I'd love to have a chance at trying out a Spector. Alex Webster of Cannibal Corpse and MANY others I see and hear wielding them get phenomenal tone and once they get one, they never change to another bass again. But the Euro series is too right for my blood currently. I have looked into the Legend but I'm not sure it'd be wise to compare as they have the Tone Pump jr. (easy to swap as I've installed these on my non-Spector basses) and EMG Hz, which are passive. So nothing like the real deal...and the dot inlays look bland in comparison. BUT, I would love to try one sometime. If I didn't love the LTD F-series as much as I do I'd be tempted by a 5-string Legend that's up for sale on here somewhere...It's also in a pleasing colour. :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 2nd hand Rebop in Bass Direct at the mo'. Bolt on Euro essentially with passive pickups and the proper TonePump.Proper carved body. Just up the road from you. Worth a try. Theres also one in the Bass Gallery in London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Anyone else noticed a sudden surge of Spector's up for sale at the moment? When I was looking for one 6 months ago...nothing...Then kept looking...nothing. Now I'm not, suddenly; Legend, Euro and Rebop's for sale and a lot of 5-string ones too. X-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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