Spector fans!?!

[Sean]

2 hours ago, bassofdeath said:

By all means ask questions, I don't mind.

This might seem crude but if you tap on the pickups with a hex key or similar just under the G string and then compare to the loudness of the taps under the other strings, does it sound quieter under the G.

 

Remember the shape of the reverse P in that soapbar cover. The pickup part will be forward under the G, at the back under the E. For the J, the coil is at the back and the front is empty. 

 

I've just tried it on mine and it's the same on all strings. 

[Sean]

3 hours ago, bassofdeath said:

Forgive me if it's obvious but when are said bashes?

 

I figured about the Pickups but even so it is very odd to get four misbuilt ones direct from EMG.

Bashes are gatherings of basschatters and guests where we take lots of gear along, chat and try stuff out, sometimes a speaker gives a chat. 

If you could get along to one, it would be a good opportunity for me/someone to have a good look at your bass. 

[bassofdeath]

I don't know so much about tapping sounds but I have tapped the pickups with various metal implements and the magnet stops short of the G. You can feel the pull drops off.

[Sean]

37 minutes ago, bassofdeath said:

I don't know so much about tapping sounds but I have tapped the pickups with various metal implements and the magnet stops short of the G. You can feel the pull drops off.

That's most likely a faulty pickup. There were a batch of them apparently. I can't find the source but I looked into it a while ago. 

Edited Thursday at 13:56 by Sean

[Sean]

We talk a lot about Spector basses but don’t share the sounds very often, so hopefully this’ll make a change. I’ve been editing the recording of the cover band’s last gig and thought I’d just post these snippets of my gigging basses.

 

Depending on the song, it’s either the Bahama Blue (Jap Import) Euro 4 LX with the maple board and black blocks or the Amber Euro 4). Both have EMGs and an LHZ-03 dimed going through a GK Fusion 550 with an Origin Cali 76 comp. FoH is taking a DI from the 550 postEQ+FX. The 550 is going through an LFSys Monaco on stage. Recorded with a Zoom H2n mounted above the mixing booth at the back of the venue. 

 

These clips should give you an idea of what it sounds like both up and down in the mix. You can hear some of the top end sizzle and clank cutting through in places. 

 

Is a Spector a one trick pony? Maybe. But it’s the best trick in the World and it’s a golden winged pony. YFKI! 😀

Edited 23 hours ago by Sean

[cetera]

Please see the following link for anyone interested in upgrading their Euro/Far East Spectors:

 

 

[Misdee]

On 21/09/2025 at 15:53, Sean said:

We talk a lot about Spector basses but don’t share the sounds very often, so hopefully this’ll make a change. I’ve been editing the recording of the cover band’s last gig and thought I’d just post these snippets of my gigging basses.

 

Depending on the song, it’s either the Bahama Blue (Jap Import) Euro 4 LX with the maple board and black blocks or the Amber Euro 4). Both have EMGs and an LHZ-03 dimed going through a GK Fusion 550 with an Origin Cali 76 comp. FoH is taking a DI from the 550 postEQ+FX. The 550 is going through an LFSys Monaco on stage. Recorded with a Zoom H2n mounted above the mixing booth at the back of the venue. 

 

These clips should give you an idea of what it sounds like both up and down in the mix. You can hear some of the top end sizzle and clank cutting through in places. 

 

Is a Spector a one trick pony? Maybe. But it’s the best trick in the World and it’s a golden winged pony. YFKI! 😀

 

I really enjoyed hearing that. If anyone needed proof how good Spector basses can sound out in the wild, now they have it.

 

That band sounds tight, and the repertoire really suits your Spector basses. Great job all-round.

Edited 48 minutes ago by Misdee