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 September 18 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 Sunday at 16:32 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 Monday at 15:18 by Misdee

[Sean]

The Spector thread was on the brink of falling off the first page so let's get a bit of Friday interest in this slightly quirky alternative to the NS Icon fest in the other thread. 

 

This is a Rebop that has been modded (not brilliantly) but it looks to be a good price for anyone wanting a quality MM-sounding bass. It's Czech-made and the quality and DNA of these is as good as you'll get. At £699 (negotiable?) it looks like someone with some wiring skills could have a belter of an instrument. 

 

Remember, those SD pickups will sell quickly and part-fund the EMGs you'll need and then you just need to sell one dusty old unused cab to pay for the LHZ-04 preamp. Even at retail used I think this is a good buy for anyone who likes a "semi-rescue". Or, you might just like it as it is.

 

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/spector-rebop-4-mm-trans-blue-stain-2015-pre-owned/

 

The photos don't really show the detail of how bad that route is but I'm sure they'd send you a close up of you asked. 

Edited 15 hours ago by Sean