GreeneKing Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) The outrageous fortunes of slings and arrows, or something like that Tis amusing how life progresses. I'm no longer single and things in that direction are very good. Life is very good. My new lady is a biker. I gave up biking nearly 3 years ago after about 37 years and sold everything, absolutely everything. Now I'm planning on getting on the road again, trips to Europe in the Summer in the planning stages etc. But, being a student on placement means I have no income and can't work. The NS5 was going to have to go Tragedy indeed. But, I've bought an older bike (BMW R1100RS) and the NS5 can stay but it's shiny sibling needs to go. This bass is special in more ways than one. First it's white, very white and in very nice condition indeed. Next comes the pre-amp. I like to have onboard control of my mids and this U-Retro Deluxe has sweepable mids. John has produced a one off model to fit in the 4 hole body with all the options including active/passive switching and a passive tone control (like Sadowsky's VTC). It has Vol/balance, Bass/treble, sweepable mids and the passive tone control that also acts as a pull knob active passive switch. I really do wish that this bass didn't have to go. It has conventional strap buttons fitted at the moment but I will include Schaller strap locks as fitted standard. A brand new set of Sadowsky nickels .130 fitted with tapered B. Comes with Spector case in great condition. I'm looking for £1050 (Now [b]£1000[/b] including UK shipping although collection is preferred). I'm hopefully travelling South from Kendal this w/e so delivery may be an option too. Edited March 31, 2010 by GreeneKing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigevilman Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 W.....O.....W!!!!!!!!!! Thats beautiful! I'm in the same situation as you...uni student with no steady income :/ Shame you're getting rid of this, but good luck with the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) Peter, that's a real shame you have to get rid of what is a lovely bass but I'm exceedingly happy to hear that other things in your life are progressing positively. Congratulations and best wishes sir! Edited January 11, 2010 by 4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 [quote name='4000' post='709296' date='Jan 11 2010, 08:16 PM']Peter, that's a real shame you have to get rid of what is a lovely bass but I'm exceedingly happy to hear that other things in your life are progressing positively. Congratulations and best wishes sir! [/quote] My sentiments exactly.. Beautiful looking instrument Peter - good luck with sale and with being back on the road again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Now...that is nice....very very nice. I dont know if Spectors suit what I play etc etc, but thats brilliant. I love the colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 sure you're not interested in trades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 No trades, sorry, I already have 2 5 string basses to die for and need some money. Peter [quote name='budget bassist' post='709423' date='Jan 11 2010, 09:34 PM']sure you're not interested in trades? [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) I don't know what to say. Really pleased about the lady/bike situation for you, Peter. Great times ahead. I'm glad you are hanging on to the Redwood too - I'll be up for that when you want to upgrade the bike :-) This is an absolutely fantastic instrument; I can't speak highly enough of them (or its owner). If anyone nearer me is interested in this and wants a go on my East equipped Euro 5 before committing to Peter's give me a shout. Mine is NOT for sale btw. Don't be scared of the Spectors, they are good for any style of music; I use my trio in a very diverse function band. They're a bit like Lamborghinis and Ducatis, people are suspicious until they've had a go for real and when they know what they're like they fall in love. Edited January 11, 2010 by Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Getting back into bikes is good - I sold my Sei Original 5 string headless about 6-7 years ago in order to put a deposit down on a custom bike. I then added a couple more bikes and when I eventually cut back to 2 bikes I'd 'saved' enough money from the final sale to lash out on a very expensive bass again, lol. Bikes & basses, ya can't beat 'em! Spectors are great basses as well. Fantastic playability and really comfortable. This one looks really funky too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 This guy was looking for a White Streamer last month. A Spector might be close enough... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=71577&hl=white+thumb"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...;hl=white+thumb[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 [quote name='rjb' post='709545' date='Jan 11 2010, 10:53 PM']This guy was looking for a White Streamer last month. A Spector might be close enough... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=71577&hl=white+thumb"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...;hl=white+thumb[/url][/quote] Or even an improvement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 [quote name='molan' post='709549' date='Jan 11 2010, 10:54 PM']Or even an improvement [/quote] Bugger! Beat me to it, Barrie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 "Or even an improvement" Heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 The open roads await I had a BMW R1100R for a while. Great bike, surprisingly quick, but really heavy. Couldn't even push it from the shed to the kerb though !! I now ride something a lot lighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 lol this is turning into a "what bassist has what bike" thread! 2 extremely expencive hobbies if you ask me! That Spector is the nuts, if i wanted another one i would buy this. Just to keep the thread going, i ride a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 STUNNING bass!! If I was a 'five' player I'd be biting your hand off as the words 'Spector' and 'white' belong together! This is a bargain.... paging MrLager! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='Sean' post='709525' date='Jan 11 2010, 10:40 PM']Don't be scared of the Spectors, they are good for any style of music; I use my trio in a very diverse function band. They're a bit like Lamborghinis and Ducatis, people are suspicious until they've had a go for real and when they know what they're like they fall in love.[/quote] VERY well said.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='molan' post='709549' date='Jan 11 2010, 10:54 PM']Or even an improvement [/quote] Nicely put Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmurf Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Goddamn that's one cracker of a bass!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickSpector Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) Oh god. Fancy a trade for a LTD Edition Warwick Thumb? (and yes, i did just say that....never thought I would). And to continue with the theme, I don't have a bike, but I have a TVR. Does that count? Edited January 12, 2010 by NickSpector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 This a wonderful bass. I borrowed it for a lesson with Adam Nitti recently, who also thought it was rather special too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Bump with price reduction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 Bumpety with another price fall (UK shipping now included) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Tis sold provisionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) I love it when a plan comes together! Edited January 25, 2010 by johnnylager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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