cetera Posted yesterday at 13:46 Posted yesterday at 13:46 (edited) A little while ago the Japanese Spector distributor ordered a very limited private run of Spector Euro CST's in a beautiful desert island finish over poplar burl, with an ash back, maple fingerboard, abalone inlays, EMG X pickups and the Darkglass Legacy (Haz-copy) preamp.... The finish blew my mind but I never thought I could get one. However, 2 bass sales and a very lucky timing (this bass was included in a shop 'sale') meant it actually became affordable. Cue the fantastic Danny Stewart at Bass Japan Direct who obtained the bass for me, checked it over, dealt with any declarations and couriered it to me in record time..... And here she is.... Just absolutely stunning and less than a 3rd of the price of a US custom equivalent! I think I'm in love! Edited yesterday at 13:46 by cetera 20 Quote
Eldon Tyrell Posted yesterday at 14:23 Posted yesterday at 14:23 Wow, that looks absolutely stunning 😍 That's how the CST is supposed to look like! I think I had the same bass on my watchlist but our never-ending house renovation project kept me from going for it. Enjoy 👍 4 Quote
cetera Posted yesterday at 14:33 Author Posted yesterday at 14:33 Yep, that's the exact same one.... best finish of them all imho... 2 Quote
Eldon Tyrell Posted yesterday at 15:08 Posted yesterday at 15:08 34 minutes ago, cetera said: Yep, that's the exact same one.... best finish of them all imho... Agree. Best finish 👍 3 Quote
Misdee Posted yesterday at 18:54 Posted yesterday at 18:54 (edited) On 01/08/2025 at 14:46, cetera said: A little while ago the Japanese Spector distributor ordered a very limited private run of Spector Euro CST's in a beautiful desert island finish over poplar burl, with an ash back, maple fingerboard, abalone inlays, EMG X pickups and the Darkglass Legacy (Haz-copy) preamp.... The finish blew my mind but I never thought I could get one. However, 2 bass sales and a very lucky timing (this bass was included in a shop 'sale') meant it actually became affordable. Cue the fantastic Danny Stewart at Bass Japan Direct who obtained the bass for me, checked it over, dealt with any declarations and couriered it to me in record time..... And here she is.... Just absolutely stunning and less than a 3rd of the price of a US custom equivalent! I think I'm in love! Did you get a tax-free export price from the Japanese retailer, may I ask? I'd be very interested to hear your opinion of how good the new HAZ- inspired Legacy preamp is, as well as your impressions of the bass overall. For if there's someone qualified to give an informed opinion on Spector basses, it is you!🙂 Edited 3 hours ago by Misdee 1 Quote
cetera Posted yesterday at 20:55 Author Posted yesterday at 20:55 No, sadly tax free was only available if purchased in person instore. First impressions are that the Legacy is definitely in the same ballpark as the Haz/LHZ preamps.... very happy so far! Bass is wonderfully well made and finished. Neck is very playable.... not as thick, depth-wise as most Euros... and slightly flatter around the nut end of the neck. 3 Quote
Bolo Posted 13 hours ago Posted 13 hours ago 🏜️ desert island finish is accurate. Gorgeous! 2 1 Quote
Misdee Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago 22 hours ago, cetera said: No, sadly tax free was only available if purchased in person instore. First impressions are that the Legacy is definitely in the same ballpark as the Haz/LHZ preamps.... very happy so far! Bass is wonderfully well made and finished. Neck is very playable.... not as thick, depth-wise as most Euros... and slightly flatter around the nut end of the neck. That's a truly stunning-looking bass, and I'm glad to hear the sound does it justice. Quote
SurroundedByManatees Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago What a fantastic finish, I love the depth. Great stuff to look at for a long time after a cheeky smoke. Quote
Dood Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago GOOD LORD SIR!!!! 😍 That's a stunning bass! Congratulations. Quote
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