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    I have a five-string bass. Took me a bit of time to adapt, but I'm good now!


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    I have a 4, two 5s and a 6.

    The added strings give me more range (love a low B) and more options for fingering and arpeggios. There are times, however, when I just like thumping on my old Fender P.
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    I've also moved to 5-ers as my main basses. My two mains are a are US Spectors, an NS-5H2 fretted and an NS-5H2 fretless. Click image for larger version. 

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    Hi Nicki
    Given the wide selection that is available in that market segment, what, in particular, drew you to the Spectors?
    I have never had the chance to try one.
    Brian

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    I was curious about that myself, Nicki.


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    I think Lane plays custom Spectors exclusively. Never played one myself.
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    Interesting question. My gateway drug for Spectors was a Czech-made 4-string Spector Rebop. Spectors have their own sound that's different from anything else and quite bright and aggressive. They can do burpy and growly, too, but really sound nothing like a Fender. They have wide necks, which is my preference. The build quality is superb on the Czech-made and US instruments. The Legend series don't do anything for me. They don't really sound like the US or EU Spectors.

    I am lucky enough to have a Spector dealer within 2 hours of where I live. I was able to go and try them out in person.

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    Lucky indeed.
    So far I have not found anyone who stocks them within 350 miles.
    Brian

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    hmmm, I have 4 five and 5 fours...I like them equally well, but I tend to be more nimble on the 4s.

    I had a spector rebop (Czech) a while back. I loved the feel of the bass the passive pickups with the tonepump pre just were not cutting it for me. But if I could find something like that with an aguilar OBP, I might give them another look. They look great, and are the most ergonomic basses I have every played.


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    Mostly I prefer a 4 string, but today while practicing with my covers band I was thinking a 5 would work well for many of the songs we do. I'm thinking I just may have to take my 5er with me to our next rehearsal and see if my hunch is correct. I look at it as using the best tool for the job. Sure it may take some time to adjust to a 5 or 6 string, but if it is the right tool, go for it.
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