Stuart Spector is a really nice guy, I have owned half a dozen or so of his Basses. You can't go wrong with one of his Basses and he is easy to reach on the phone or email. I'm glad to see he is doing good...
Spector is absolutely fantastic. They deliver excellent quality in design, finish, and performance. They continue to be innovators that make you eager to see what's coming out next. What I think really sets them miles ahead of their competition is customer service. They are quick to replay to every inquiry - from helping you track down parts for older models to making spot-on recommendations. I'm giving a huge thumbs-up to one guy in particular - P J Rubal, a class act and all around great human being. Go Spector!
Played Warwick’s for a solid decade, recently joined team Spector! You cannot find an easier playing, better sounding bass! Do yourself a favor and play a Euro LX!
Nice basses but when SS talks of a 'traditional rock and roll shape' in reference to his Thunderbird copy, how does that square with his beef of Warwick using his 'traditional rock and roll shape' for the Thumb?
Do you mean the Streamer? I presume it's because Gibson never saw fit to trademark the Thunderbird shape, whereas it was Ned Steinberger (ya now, the NS) who designed the body shape for Spector's basses; Warwick licensed the rights to use the body shape for some set period of time, and then decided to just go ahead and continue producing it without paying up after the original terms were over. I don't think Stu has the means or clout to chase Warwick with lawyers to keep their Streamer basses out of the country.
That's a super fuzzy version of events as I remember reading about years ago and I'm really drunk right now, so they might not be fully accurate, but I think I got the gist of the matter
Sorry yes I did mean Streamer not Thumb. Point remains though. Ok to copy as Gibson didn't trademark the shape but not ok for Warwick to continue to use the shape. I'm so interested in the legalities, it the principle of copying someone elses design and if it's ever right.
Also, now that I'm more sober, I think Warwick may have actually just made little changes to the Streamer body shape so that it wasn't a complete inch-to-inch clone of the NS body shape, in order to get around trademark issues. I would argue as well that the use of the T-bird body shape by Spector isn't quite as "serious" as Warwick running off with the NS body shape; Spector doesn't compete for the same kinds of bassists that Gibson does (a Gibson Thunderbird and Spector "X" bass have completely different electronics and completely different tone profiles), while Spector and Warwick absolutely do compete (the Spector NS basses largely use active pickups and electronics and employ high levels of construction; ditto for the Warwick Steamer basses). Gibson-to-Spector is just "copied a body shape," but Spector-to-Warwick is "complete breach of trust."
Not even the same thing, Hans Peter literally ripped off the patented NS model from Stuart and Ned who then confronted him at a show to which Hans agreed to pay a licensing fee for using it. When Spector sold to Kramer, that agreement was forgotten about and when Stuart got the company back there was an understanding in place and no licensing fee needed. Wick's while still keeping the jist of the NS shape have changed enough now over the years that a Wick is a Wick and a Spector is a Spector.
But I'm talking a /lot/ of hoops, Rickenbacker doesn't really like the fact that their basses aren't worth nearly as much as they try to make people pay for them.
another cool vid from Andertons Music 👍. I remember when this vid was shot. hello Spector fans…PJ Rubal here…check out Stuart Spector’s new instrument company, Esopus Guitars! guitars & basses.
I hope you're going to show something on Dave's line of Basses?? I've been wanting to hear about the 5 string pro more than anything?! And all I can find is specs on the Andertons website.. Come on now guys?! Be rude not too!
Stuart seems so awesome!
Stuart Spector is a really nice guy, I have owned half a dozen or so of his Basses. You can't go wrong with one of his Basses and he is easy to reach on the phone or email. I'm glad to see he is doing good...
This guy could interview himself!
Smiff andertons lad can't get a word in edgewise
Love Spector basses!!
I love the way that he/Spector just talks over dumbasses. 😄😃
Thanks for interviewing Stuart. We are Gerhards Guitarworks and we finish all the USA made Basses.
Spector is absolutely fantastic. They deliver excellent quality in design, finish, and performance. They continue to be innovators that make you eager to see what's coming out next.
What I think really sets them miles ahead of their competition is customer service. They are quick to replay to every inquiry - from helping you track down parts for older models to making spot-on recommendations. I'm giving a huge thumbs-up to one guy in particular - P J Rubal, a class act and all around great human being. Go Spector!
Love them Spector basses! Stuart is the man!
Nice bunch of basses.
I own some Spector and they are amazing...I'm in love everyday all over again!
Incredible basses.
Best Anderton's video from NAMM 2018 yet, thank you!
Honestly, Stuart's talking alone is making me want to buy one of these (helps that they look like cracking basses!)
Already have my bantam on order!
Those Spector acoustic basses sound amazing! Truthfully exceed other acoustic basses.
Played Warwick’s for a solid decade, recently joined team Spector! You cannot find an easier playing, better sounding bass! Do yourself a favor and play a Euro LX!
So, what sort of music does your band play? We play "Cookie Monster Stuff".
I would like to have a solid white five string. It looks stunning.
I'm not a bass player but that was an excellent video.
That cameraman needs to point the camera where stuart is pointing. What was he thinking?
Burled walnut. 😍
Excellent video and explanation!
"faded blue jeans" finish is awesome :D
Stuart is always a class act.
Nice basses but when SS talks of a 'traditional rock and roll shape' in reference to his Thunderbird copy, how does that square with his beef of Warwick using his 'traditional rock and roll shape' for the Thumb?
Do you mean the Streamer? I presume it's because Gibson never saw fit to trademark the Thunderbird shape, whereas it was Ned Steinberger (ya now, the NS) who designed the body shape for Spector's basses; Warwick licensed the rights to use the body shape for some set period of time, and then decided to just go ahead and continue producing it without paying up after the original terms were over. I don't think Stu has the means or clout to chase Warwick with lawyers to keep their Streamer basses out of the country.
That's a super fuzzy version of events as I remember reading about years ago and I'm really drunk right now, so they might not be fully accurate, but I think I got the gist of the matter
Sorry yes I did mean Streamer not Thumb. Point remains though. Ok to copy as Gibson didn't trademark the shape but not ok for Warwick to continue to use the shape. I'm so interested in the legalities, it the principle of copying someone elses design and if it's ever right.
Also, now that I'm more sober, I think Warwick may have actually just made little changes to the Streamer body shape so that it wasn't a complete inch-to-inch clone of the NS body shape, in order to get around trademark issues. I would argue as well that the use of the T-bird body shape by Spector isn't quite as "serious" as Warwick running off with the NS body shape; Spector doesn't compete for the same kinds of bassists that Gibson does (a Gibson Thunderbird and Spector "X" bass have completely different electronics and completely different tone profiles), while Spector and Warwick absolutely do compete (the Spector NS basses largely use active pickups and electronics and employ high levels of construction; ditto for the Warwick Steamer basses). Gibson-to-Spector is just "copied a body shape," but Spector-to-Warwick is "complete breach of trust."
Not even the same thing, Hans Peter literally ripped off the patented NS model from Stuart and Ned who then confronted him at a show to which Hans agreed to pay a licensing fee for using it. When Spector sold to Kramer, that agreement was forgotten about and when Stuart got the company back there was an understanding in place and no licensing fee needed. Wick's while still keeping the jist of the NS shape have changed enough now over the years that a Wick is a Wick and a Spector is a Spector.
I wish Ric made a low priced line of axes.
If you jump through enough hoops and play your cards right, you can grab them new for $1.2k from Ric Resource.
But I'm talking a /lot/ of hoops, Rickenbacker doesn't really like the fact that their basses aren't worth nearly as much as they try to make people pay for them.
In fact, I'm sure they have a team of lawyers dispatched on my way to shut me up right now.
Sam Iam and left handed! Don’t feel justified paying £1000 for a guitar! Especially if you don’t have the money
Would never had guessed lee was born in 1988 damn
another cool vid from Andertons Music 👍. I remember when this vid was shot.
hello Spector fans…PJ Rubal here…check out Stuart Spector’s new instrument company, Esopus Guitars! guitars & basses.
Should've gone with the whiskery kiss at the end there.
Fingers crossed for a schecter video
Legend 4 neck thru with 5 strings....😮
holy ducking chit. I never knew about that locking hex screw.... omg all this time.
this man know his shit
One Warwick fan was butthurt 😂
Would love to see a 5 string Bantam
No Alex Webster bass :(
It's not exactly a new product.
I'll take anyone of those nice basses
I used to dispise Spector but they do sound and play good.
Why did you despise spector?
No USA basses previewed ???
I hope you're going to show something on Dave's line of Basses?? I've been wanting to hear about the 5 string pro more than anything?! And all I can find is specs on the Andertons website.. Come on now guys?! Be rude not too!
Man we wanna hear the damn things for crying out loud!
A few pounds for the "yeah" jar
Stuart burped...lol
Spector needs a headless bass
Can’t get a word in edgeways 😃
Do "sound like Friedman-era Megadeth without busting the bank"
First