NBD: Spector Ian Hill

[Clarky]

I have had this for over a month but the crown mother-of-pearl fret stickers only arrived this week from US. I think they look the part and also tone down the Judas Priest 50 logo at 12th fret. Nice slim neck profile and a comfy 8 lb 2.5 oz in weight (this is the one I got from the Gumtree chap who has a gazillion basses for sale who was the subject of another thread).

 

Edited August 10, 2025 by Clarky

[HeadlessBassist]

Very nice Clarky. I was up at Tony's house last weekend setting up a few basses for him. Nice job with the crown inlays. Looks very special.

 

I only wish Spector necks were thinner (fingers to thumb), because they never suit me. I had a spalted maple Euro with Aguilar pickups for a couple of hours a few years ago until I returned it to Andertons.

Edited August 10, 2025 by HeadlessBassist

[Clarky]

I specifically bought the Ian Hill model as it has a slimmer neck profile, front to back. As an FYI, the Doug Wimbish models have a J (1.5") width nut, so are also easier on the left hand than a standard Spector

[Clarky]

From Spector website:

 

[Lozz196]

Nice looking bass Clarky

[MacDaddy]

@Clarky are you back in a metal band?

[Clarky]

Nope, but hoping to join a rock covers band shortly. We will see.