http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/ Spector Bass Club - A place to discuss the unique Spector Sound Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:05:16 GMT maxdounut1592 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2743 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2743 Hey guys I'm trying to sell my Euro so I can buy another one (In another colour) It's just a standard LX5 in good condition. I'm in the South Yorkshire area of Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:54:09 GMT zootallures@... http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2742 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2742 My Euro6 has the BQC at 18v and -wow- it really has a better overall tone than the others. It's the mid EQ where EMG shines IMO. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:31:30 GMT Paul Machiaverna http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2741 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2741 According to the EMG documetation, using an 18 volt power source does nothing over 9 volt power source in terms of signal output. I _think_ the extra voltage Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:56:42 GMT Chetin Basaran http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2740 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2740 Yes it does and yet some have still added a second battery. -- Çetin Basaran **** **** **** **** "vocatus atque non vocatus deus aderit" "Quiquid latine Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:20:19 GMT Robert West http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2739 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2739 That is correct, there is a voltage doubler for 18V's. I have one, and I think its a matter of time before I get it replaced because so hot a signal is too Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:20:13 GMT rands1990@... http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2738 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2738 I thought the Tonepump has a voltage doubler that puts the output at 18V on a single 9v battery? Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:35:04 GMT Chetin Basaran http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2737 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2737 The EMG BQC System is rated for up to 27 volts. It can be run at 9v though EMG recommends 18v for best headroom. What is the voltage of your current Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:33:55 GMT Paul Machiaverna http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2736 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2736 This is in reference to the Mike Kroeger, Nickleback message thread. The hot output signal is because of the Spector TonePump pre-amp, not the active EMG Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:15:07 GMT eduardo_maynez http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2735 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2735 Very interesting Patrick..... If the solid Euros sound better than the Laminated Euros ....that's telling us something! I don't care how good they look, in the Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:06:28 GMT Patrick Hill http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2734 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2734 I agree as well. I have 5 spectors. I have a solid maple euro 4, solid maple euro 5, euro 4lx, euro 5xl and a US NS-4 with a redwood burl top and walnut back. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:57:41 GMT steph or mike http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2733 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2733 I am a spector finatic .....just interested has anyone owned or played a warrior ...if so what do you think of the bass vs spector ... From: edward kozel Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:07:23 GMT edward kozel http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2732 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2732 Hi Eduardo: I agree with you 100% a silid body does sustain better than alaminated. I have a solid body walnut one piece w/ebony fingerboaed very good warm Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:15:09 GMT bandaddie http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2731 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2731 ... May I suggest you not question it, but rather take it as it is and run with it. My fiver is solid body, neck through. I take advantage of the B string when Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:47:31 GMT Eric Bousquet http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2730 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2730 Is this your first 5 string bass? I've noticed over the years (16 playing a 5 stringer) that the B string just doesn't sustain like the usual 4 because of teh Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:36:40 GMT maxdounut1592 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2729 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectorbassclub/message/2729 I bought a Euro 5LX a few months ago and I noticed that notes on the low B string don't sustain as much as the other strings. This is less apparent with the