I test drove several basses; Warwick, Fender American Deluxe, G&L, MusicMan, Lakland, Rickenbacker, Schecter, Tobias, Ibanez and Yamaha. Every model I could get my hands on was played. I ran each through the same head and cabinet and tested each bass thoroughly. After playing the Spector Euro 4, I was hooked. I tried the new Euro 4 LX and none of the other basses on the wall could compare to the sleek body and warm tone.
I'd like to see someone try to take either of my Spectors away...
Trust me, Spector makes GREAT instruments. You can search for many reviews on the web and they all brag how they own the best bass in the world, SPECTOR.
Model Year: 2005
Price: $1300.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Guitar Center
The instruments are hand made in the Czech Republic factory by a staff of less than 24 people.
Body is made of maple, wings are sandwiched alder, walnut and figured maple. Options of colors are natural oil(mine), black cherry (red), amber stain (orange) and blue stain. The colored basses have a gloss finish.
24 fret rosewood fretboard, 34" scale, solid brass bridge, Schaller tuners, nut and locking straps
9 volt active electronics with 2 volume knobs, treble and bass for the EMG P and J pickups
Available in 4 and 5 string
The body has a beautiful and perfect shape.
The action is perfect, right out of the box.
The neck is slightly thicker than the previous model: Euro 4
The frets needed a little extra filing on the ends, maybe just a personal taste.
I have a Euro 4 and a Euro 4 LX. They both play exactly the same. The both sound absolutely incredible! There is this nice warm growl that comes alive when you really get into it. Spector makes an perfect bass, in my opinion.
I use an Ampeg SVT-Classic head with a SVT 410HLF 4x10 cabinet. I run Monster Cable to a couple of effects; just check my website for the list of pedals I use.
I cannot think of a style that this bass would not fit in. I play a mixture of styles from slap, 2 hand tapping, rock; sounds GREAT in a hard-rock band.
The sound is beyond full, the warmth and the tone blend nicely where needed and shine through when you feel the need to.
I've tried/owned several Ibanez's, Fenders, Yamaha's, Warwicks, G&L, Musicman's, etc and I personally feel that Spector makes the perfect bass for me. The body is so sleek and comfortable; my guitarist calls it SEXY - curves like a lady!
I do not see a need for any modifications, this bass is very quiet and I would recommend this bass for both the stage and studio. Although, such a gorgeous bass may get rather beaten up...
I have only been playing this bass for about 4 months, using the same 9 volt battery. Like any active bass, having a few extra 9 volts laying around can't hurt. Unlike the US Spector's which have a separate compartment for the battery, the Euro's are hiding behind the electronics compartment, which you must unscrew to get to.
Strap locks: Well, learn from my mistake: Make sure the strap locks are tighted well against the strap. Mine slid off and decided to bounce off my pedals. Two slight blemishes, but the intonation was still near perfect.
My basement is rather humid. I wipe down the bass after every practice, which I didn't do at first with the Euro 4. The brass bridge has begun to oxidize. By wiping down the Euro 4 LX's bridge after each practice, there is no oxidation.
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