benthos Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hi All, I'm currently looking for a 5 string, lined fretless bass and was drawn to the Spectorcore 5. I wondered if anyone has used one and what they think of it. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussFM Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I tried one out a few years ago when I bought my first Legend. Nice slim neck (I played a 4 though), nice tones, good quality. I think they were about £400 at the time but Spector had a price hike last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthos Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 [quote name='RussFM' post='713721' date='Jan 15 2010, 01:25 PM']I tried one out a few years ago when I bought my first Legend. Nice slim neck (I played a 4 though), nice tones, good quality. I think they were about £400 at the time but Spector had a price hike last year.[/quote] Thanks for that. The 5-string is now around £679! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zig-zag Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I played one not so long ago. Pretty slim and fast neck, really light, easy to play. It's really easy to get a mwah tone out of them, and they're pretty versatile too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zig-zag Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I played one not so long ago. Pretty slim and fast neck, really light, easy to play. It's really easy to get a mwah tone out of them, and they're pretty versatile too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthos Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 [quote name='zig-zag' post='715339' date='Jan 17 2010, 12:06 AM']I played one not so long ago. Pretty slim and fast neck, really light, easy to play. It's really easy to get a mwah tone out of them, and they're pretty versatile too.[/quote] Sounds like it'll be right up my street... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I have a fretless 4 string. For me the neck is a dream to play. I have it strung with TI Jazz Flats and they give it a lovely sound. I never use the mag pup but the bridge pup has a lovely sound, good deep tone and as zig-zag said, lots of mwah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthos Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 [quote name='BassBus' post='715739' date='Jan 17 2010, 03:51 PM']I have a fretless 4 string. For me the neck is a dream to play. I have it strung with TI Jazz Flats and they give it a lovely sound. I never use the mag pup but the bridge pup has a lovely sound, good deep tone and as zig-zag said, lots of mwah.[/quote] Definitely sounds like a promising candidate. Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netballman Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) How about a GWB35? Phil Mann had one going a little while ago, not sure if it's still available... ....(edit) ah no, gone! But they're damn nice basses (I have one) and in the right price bracket... Edited January 19, 2010 by Netballman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthos Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 [quote name='Netballman' post='717755' date='Jan 19 2010, 12:51 PM']How about a GWB35? Phil Mann had one going a little while ago, not sure if it's still available... ....(edit) ah no, gone! But they're damn nice basses (I have one) and in the right price bracket...[/quote] It was the combination of the mag and piezo pups that attracted me to the Spector. The GWB seems to get good write-ups, though - definitely one to keep in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Mann Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Hello! the GWB's are fantastic basses, great built and sound for the cash. Bass Direct have a Spectorcore in stock at the moment... [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Spector_Spectorcore_5_f_l.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...core_5_f_l.html[/url] again, great basses for the money, however the fishman piezo pickup can be a little toppy at times... Good luck in the search. Best, Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthos Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 [quote name='Phil Mann' post='723087' date='Jan 24 2010, 01:46 PM']Bass Direct have a Spectorcore in stock at the moment... [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Spector_Spectorcore_5_f_l.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...core_5_f_l.html[/url][/quote] Hi Phil, Yes, that's the very one I was comtemplating - however I checked the Bass Direct site today and it's been sold! Darn. I'll see how long it might take to get another in, meanwhile back to the drawing board... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poptart Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 [quote name='benthos' post='724078' date='Jan 25 2010, 02:54 PM']Hi Phil, Yes, that's the very one I was comtemplating - however I checked the Bass Direct site today and it's been sold! Darn. I'll see how long it might take to get another in, meanwhile back to the drawing board...[/quote] I have a Trans Black 5 string fretless coming in next week - a really great bass for the money! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 The Ibanez GWB35 is a cracking bass, I really love mine. The only issue is the white fretlines have a tendancy to pop up slightly and cause a bit of buzz, and I'm thinking of having them removed and filled with epoxy resin instead. Other than that, the tone and playability is outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poptart Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 (edited) Shh....[url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Spector_Spectorcore_5_f_l.html"].just in[/url] FYI Mark Edited September 23, 2010 by poptart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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