fleabag Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, neepheid said: Bit route one, innit? I have no idea what bit route one is, but if i were going for Gold , i would change all the hardware, rather than most of it. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 15 minutes ago, fleabag said: I have no idea what bit route one is, but if i were going for Gold , i would change all the hardware, rather than most of it. Just a thought. Direct, straight for the jugular, asking someone about their knob(s) without even commenting on the current weather conditions... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 It was a simple question - what about the knobs How have we got to jugulars and weather ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Just now, fleabag said: It was a simple question - what about the knobs How have we got to jugulars and weather ? You said you didn't know what route one is. I defined it. TL:DR - knobs, fnar fnar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 So much interest in the state of my knob(s). Ooer, matron I did consider gold ones, but... then I looked at pics of Spector Euros with gold hardware (these, for example), and they all have black knobs. I had some gold ones and some of the black EMG ones in the old spares box, so I did an A/B comparison and I have to say, I prefer the black. Once it's got its bridge and is all finished, I'll do another A/B and make a final decision. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 (edited) How it started vs. how it's going, part II... Bridge fitted and some old strings thrown on just to get it working. Frets polished, fingerboard cleaned but could do with a light oiling. Still needs a proper setup, and a good body polish. I like it already. To my utter astonishment and delight, it is nearly 2lbs lighter than my 2-Tone J. Depending on how well it fits tonally, I think this might be my new ska bass. I know gold hardware is a bit marmite, but I think this looks the absolute feckin business. Oh, and I've found out why these gold tuners were in the spares box... one of them is fecked something inside stripped out as I was tuning it. Into the bin it goes, and off to ebay I go... Edited March 1, 2023 by Rich 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 (edited) This has given me pause for thought - I'm already committed to gold bridge, tuners, pickup rails and knobs. Maybe I'll pause there to see how blingy it is before considering gold pickup rings, gold straplocks and a gold surround for the pickup selector/poker chip. FWIW, I think the bridge would appreciate some company in the form of gold knobs. The tuners have the complementary gold "Spector" script on the TRC after all. Either way, definitely looks way better than the stealthy stock look. Edited March 1, 2023 by neepheid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 I'm going to stick with the black knobs, and the black straplock buttons. I like the symmetry of it as it is, I think gold knobs would be just a bit too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Rich said: I'm going to stick with the black knobs, and the black straplock buttons. I like the symmetry of it as it is, I think gold knobs would be just a bit too much. Well, at least you've stopped me going gung-ho into Mr. T-ing the heck out of my black and gold project, thank you Sir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 1 hour ago, neepheid said: Well, at least you've stopped me going gung-ho into Mr. T-ing the heck out of my black and gold project, thank you Sir I pity the fool who doesn't want a Mr. T tribute bass... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 Quick setup done -- all that was needed was some saddle height adjustment, the neck relief was already spot on and even the new bridge's intonation was correct straight out of the jiffybag. Lovely low action and it plays like a dream, and oh my word it sounds HUUUGE. I was wondering about changing the vol/vol controls to vol/blend, but I really don't think I'll bother. <- any thoughts on this, anyone? I'm going to experiment with the treble DIP switches though and see which setting works best for me. This thing is a revelation. The best hundred quid I have spent in years. Christ, why has it taken so long for me to get a Spector into my life? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, Rich said: I was wondering about changing the vol/vol controls to vol/blend, but I really don't think I'll bother. <- any thoughts on this, anyone? I think by saying "I really don't think I'll bother", you've already answered your question. Unless you've got a burning desire to make that change, I wouldn't bother. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 I've a Q4 Pro (brilliant things) and I really like having a vol/vol rather than a blend...maybe me but I've never got on with blends and, being a Jazz bass fan has probably reinforced my bias. It's looking good, loving the gold😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Just strip all that horrible black paint off it, go for natural wood with black (or maybe gold) hardware. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 Hmmm. That's a route I might well go down in the future... right now I'm going to stick with the black though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 The spector def needs the gold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 (edited) First ska gig outing with the Q4 last night. Perfect. Sat well in the mix esp. when I favoured the neck pickup. And so wonderfully light! To say I'm pleased is a total understatement. The Trojan logo and the neck 'inlays' are all vinyl stick-ons, easily removed without a trace. I'd have like some Spector crowns but they're next to impossible to find. EDIT: see below for updated pic! Edited March 23, 2023 by Rich 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Here you go https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crown-Block-Markers-Inlay-Sticker/dp/B07BT3YV5K/ref=sr_1_3?crid=IEQA647J40IP&keywords=bass+crown+inlay&qid=1679318870&sprefix=bass+crown+inlay%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 Oh you star 😲 thank you..! Off to amazon I go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Wot no Brass nut!!?? Seems that you had far less trouble getting gold hardware than I did...love the upgrades - ignore what I said in the "Modding.." thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 Thanks to @cetera... I think we can agree that this looks rather better? 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Splendid! Looks fab.... glad to have been of assistance 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 (edited) Another mod... the EMG HZ pickups are 4 wire, so after a bit of internet research I've coil tapped them using a pair of push-pull pots for the volume controls. The taps operate the inner coils, i.e. the two closest to each other. The end result is very satisfying, an extra bit of colour for the tonal palette. Edited April 13, 2023 by Rich 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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