Gunsfreddy2003 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Evening all, I have a SpectorCore 5 string fretless and thinking of upgrading the pickups and electrics to something more punchy. Really liking the look of the Aguilar DCB pickups or the OBP 3 preamp as a possible solution. will this work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Does it need it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storky Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I’ve got the 4 string version. Actually like it, but would be interested to get a Spector fretted neck if I can find one that fits so I can choose fretted or fretless. Some of the cheeper Spector basses look yo have the same neck fitting; anyone know for sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Grahambythesea said: Does it need it? For me, yes. The gig that I use fretless on I have to switch between fretted and fretless quite a lot and all of my fretted basses are active basses with some serious eq on them and by comparison the Spectorcore seems a bit tame. I’d like to even out the tone difference if I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I have a Spectorcore fretless 4 in Blue - haven't seen another. Anybody?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 12 hours ago, TheGreek said: I have a Spectorcore fretless 4 in Blue - haven't seen another. Anybody?? Nope mine is 5 string and black! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 When I bought mine they were offering a wood finish on some but none were available at that time sadly so opted for black! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 On 14/04/2020 at 22:32, Gunsfreddy2003 said: Evening all, I have a SpectorCore 5 string fretless and thinking of upgrading the pickups and electrics to something more punchy. Really liking the look of the Aguilar DCB pickups or the OBP 3 preamp as a possible solution. will this work? What is the pickup in your bass? There are different versions of this model depending the vintage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, Paulhauser said: What is the pickup in your bass? There are different versions of this model depending the vintage. It has a Bartolini in it - I think they ship with EMG HZ now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 On 15/04/2020 at 15:37, Gunsfreddy2003 said: For me, yes. The gig that I use fretless on I have to switch between fretted and fretless quite a lot and all of my fretted basses are active basses with some serious eq on them and by comparison the Spectorcore seems a bit tame. I’d like to even out the tone difference if I can. Might it be cheaper and easier to buy a preamp or eq pedal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 Just now, franzbassist said: Might it be cheaper and easier to buy a preamp or eq pedal? Yep - that was my next thought. I like the look of the new Aguilar DB925. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Gunsfreddy2003 said: It has a Bartolini in it - I think they ship with EMG HZ now? I think it’s the other way around, for a long time since the beginning it had the HZ. Anyway I cannot comment on the Bart as I haven’t played it. I personally would either start with changing the preamp without changing the pu or buy an EBS Microbass as it can handle two instruments with separate eqing so you can dial in both of your instruments and leave them plugged in throughout the show. edit:the new one has built in tuner and compressor too and is a great all around preamP / DI. I use mine for most than a decade now (2nd generation) Edited April 17, 2020 by Paulhauser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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