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I can’t comment on that specific model, but Spector is in a different class. I have a NS Pulse 2 and it sounds and plays amazing. I get more comments on my sound when I play my Spector. I wasn’t in the market for a new bass, but when I played one, I wanted one.
Check out this thread. https://www.talkbass.com/threads/spector®-owners-club.1066466/
They can help you out.
Check out this thread. https://www.talkbass.com/threads/spector®-owners-club.1066466/
They can help you out.
I'm not responsible for your actions, but as an enabler, I'd say yes.
I've had mine for a few years and I enjoy playing it more than my Fender Jazz or Warwick. I can't really think of any complaints.
I bought mine online without trying it and just happened to like it FWIW. Good luck!
I bought mine online without trying it and just happened to like it FWIW. Good luck!
Yes. This is mine a Euro but still the answer is yes
Buy 2 or 3, and if you like it, buy more! Any other questions on how to spend your money?
Spectors have an unmistakable sound, and also unmistakable ergonomics. The chances that you will love both are slim, but not zero. Really a "try before you buy" bass.
I think so. And you should also buy a warbly delay and a fuzz and some new shoes. And one of the new “City” edition Hawks jerseys to celebrate the season kickoff.
I love their Euro and US basses. I own 6 US Spectors atm. Went through 4-5 euros before I went all US.
Despite being a fan. Their other basses never seemed like a good value compared to traditional brands like Ibanez or Fender. Always felt like you could do better with those brands.
Despite being a fan. Their other basses never seemed like a good value compared to traditional brands like Ibanez or Fender. Always felt like you could do better with those brands.
I liked mine enough to eventually spend for a Euro LT. The Legend is a great platform to do pickup/preamp mods and the ergonomics are similar/close to the euro and American models. The stock (Tonepump jr) preamp and pickups were not satisfactory to me so I swapped them out for EMG components and now love the instrument. The neck is quite slim compared to the Euro but very comfortable and stable. If you’re buying used online at a fair market value comparable price, you won’t lose anything if you end up not digging it and selling it off.
I borrowed my guitar player's 5 string Spector that looked just like the one in post #8, but with a gloss finish. It was a neck-through, and a very well built bass. I personally like to have the upper horn at around the 12th fret otherwise the 1st position is too far away from me so it didn't feel as good I want it to be, but that's a personal preference.
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I had a Legend 5 and a Euro 4.
The Euro and US series are the real deal, the others, not so much.
LOVED the tone of the Euro, HATED the ergos. The short upper horn and bridge placement made it an incredibly uncomfortable bass for me.
If you really want a Spector, save for a US or Euro, used, don't waste your time on anything less. IME, you'll not get the Spector sound, just the crappy ergos. At that point, just get an Ibanez SR with the reverse PJ setup and put some EMG's in it. Same tone, way better ergos and less money.
The Euro and US series are the real deal, the others, not so much.
LOVED the tone of the Euro, HATED the ergos. The short upper horn and bridge placement made it an incredibly uncomfortable bass for me.
If you really want a Spector, save for a US or Euro, used, don't waste your time on anything less. IME, you'll not get the Spector sound, just the crappy ergos. At that point, just get an Ibanez SR with the reverse PJ setup and put some EMG's in it. Same tone, way better ergos and less money.
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I have a Legend Classic 4 (dual soap bars). Found mine in a pawn shop for cheap. Not a thing wrong with it but I did trash the stock electronics and put a full US EMG install in it. What a difference. I love mine. I love the small body. Here's a video of me playing mine.
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I personally feel Legends should come with a warning label of some sort- they are notorious gateway drugs into the higher echelons of Spector ownership!
I didn't read the context of your post but seeing the title I already know the answer is YES.