Spector Q-5

Electric Fretted 5-String Bass

Made by Spector

Description 4 control knobs, black hardware, two soapbar pickups, quilted maple top, and 24 fret neck
Posted By Mike Graziano (423)
Directory Equipment: Basses
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Overall Rating: 5.0 (of 5)
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On 6/17/2005, Casey Jacinda Petruzzelli (165) posted:
Overall Rating:
It's great, I use it as my main bass now.
Model Year: 2004
Price: $354.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Abe's Music in Florida
Features:
Korean made, five string. I love this bass! Excellent combination of products! The EMG's are perfect!
Playability:
I have been searching for the perfect bass and the only other bass that can top this is the Fender Zone Plus bass in walnut finish! Finish is beautiful! The Jack was the only flaw and because of the warranty it was taken care of even though I bought it in another state...
Sound Quality:
Totally perfect~ Love the EMG's! Tone quality is fantastic!
Durability:
Rock solid bass! Reliable, only had to replace the jack once but it was shipped to me in that condition from the shop I purchased it from!
On 2/9/2004, Mike Graziano (423) posted:
Overall Rating:
I looked at some warwicks and some ESPs. I chose this because of its balance and playability. I would buy this bass again in an instant if it were stolen, although i would still hunt down whoever stole it. I think this bass could be better if it were lighter, but somethings you just can't change. My favorite aspect is the playability. The worst is the weight and the frets seem to ware down kinda quickly. I just love this bass if you are looking for a great quality bass at a lower price look at the spector Q-4 or Q-5 at http://www.spectorbass.com
Model Year: 2003
Price: $550.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Guitar Center
Features:
Made in Korea basswood body, quilted maple top, Rosewood fretboard 24 medium frets, 5 strings neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, bass boost +-15db, treble boost +-15db two pickups h/h active electronics, EMG-HZ quilted maple top Spector profesional series spector designed locking bridge non-locking spector tuners
Playability:
I usually play with my action a bit high, but with a slight flick of the truss rod and bam! its the perfect action. I love the neck my fingers are kind of long so the five string neck is perfect. And what is really great for me is that the spacing in between strings is slightly smaller than other basses i've played and that gives me the transition speed i sometimes need. The only real problem it may be for smaller people is the weight and 35" neck
Sound Quality:
I use a GK 112 backline series combo with my bass. I love effects i use Boss DD-6 delay, the built in overdrive occasionally, a morley wah classic wah, a boss envelope filter, and a boss flanger. The bass is great with reggae and funk. It also fares well with metal or primus-like wierdness. The sound is warm with solid sustain and great for speedy and quick playing. Its not the greatest tone ever but for the price it is incredible. It only seems noisy when there are a lot of flourecent lights, sadlly i am cursed with flourecents in my basement. It fares equally in studio and stage situations.
Durability:
This bass is durable as hell. My dumb@$$ friend dropped the bass square on its headstock and it even stayed in tune! This barley needs tuning and only needs truss rod adjustments if you want to change the action.It is also very climate durable, although i do store my bass in the basement of my house. The only problem i find is that the frets seem to ware down kinda quickly, but im a heavy user and it may not be the same case for you