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Published on 01/22/13 at 01:411) In which country was it made?
USA
2) How many frets, what kind of micro as well as their configuration?
24 frets, 2 EMG 35DC active blocks.
USA Spector 18v preamp electronics.
3) What type of bridge?
SPECTOR USA easel different European LX series
4) What are the settings (volume, tone, micro switch ...)?
Volume - Balance microphones - Grave - Acute
5) What kind of stick?
3-ply maple neck-through with graphite reinforcements. Pau Ferro Fretboard with Abalone benchmarks.
The key is "beveled" at the junction with the body that confirms the quality of finish.
6) What are the woods?
Buckeye Burl in the top (burl chestnut), back and neck-through walnut maple 3-ply. The appearance is beautiful.
The gloss varnish while
UTILIZATION
1) The handle is it enjoyable? Yes! Totally agree with the previous opinion, neither too thin nor too thick. For cons, I would have preferred a nut on adjustable as warwick.
2) Ergonomics is it good (in terms of shape, weight ...)?
The weight is very well distributed and reasonable. Not light but not heavy either.
I do not have a handle Thumb NT5 Wenge, there is heavy!
The shape is great and brings back dug extra comfort.
I note though that if you used to have the strings near the body, here it can be confusing at first because there is plenty of space between the strings and the body between the neck and the beginning of the first microphone. It is good to know for the slap!
The spacing between the strings is perfect for me as practice for all styles of play
3) Access to acute (recent freight) is it easy?
Yes no worries about that. The ergonomics of the NS4, has not been copied by other brands for nothing.
4) Gets it easy to sound good? ...
Ditto previous opinion, we branch and it is terrible. It would be a shame at this price ...
SOUNDS
1) Are they suitable for your style of music?
Absolutely! This bass is used for both jazz, to rock, classical, metal, or funk! The possibilities are enormous.
2) What kind of sound you get and with what settings ("crystalline", "bold", ....)? We are on a low active and only active, no switch to switch to "passive". I have not seen a lot of bass can generate so much power in his, electronics spector and 18v are very effective.
For a modern sound, I balance on the neck pickup, the bass is very round and then slamming the treble. Slap, the record is very good!
For a more vintage and medium, I balance on the bridge pickup. The difference between the two microphones is impressive.
3) What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
I think not having done the rounds of all the possibilities in sound, but for the moment, I do not regret her. I have a varied style of play and I often switch between the two microphones. A little more, would still be able to adjust the midrange. Euro LX version of this is possible but not on American, I do not have much choice.
4) With what (s) amplifier (s) or effect (s) do you play?
I use it on a trace elliot 500watt and I broke
For pieces requiring extra grain (eg Primus), I use an EBS Valve Drive and the sound is even more enjoyable.
5) recording?
It's just great, you can make plug and rec: D this is also where you can see the quality of an instrument!
OVERALL OPINION
1) How long have you been using? I use it for a little over a year.
2) Did you try many other models before buying it? I have tried many store model yes (Fender Jazz Bass, Precision, Warwick streamer, corvette stingray, Ibanez sr5000e ...) but not acquisition staff. I have tried on the Czech and ns4 store before I start.
3) What is special that you like most and least?
What I like most is playing comfort, balance, handle, aesthetics, quality of finish, the sounds, the Hardcase classy
What I like least: the price, not adjustable nut (I know I quibble), no medium scale
4) How would you rate the quality / price? By new, I find it expensive in Europe especially with the finish I have buckeye burl that raises the price! Then, a really low quality especially when the luthier tells you to take care of because it has exceptional wood.
5) With experience, you do again this choice? Yes without hesitation but I do not advise a beginner. For me it is not a bass into the hands of everyone to know tame the beast
I took 2 years to see an announcement that I wanted at all costs (this is the case to say!) And I put a little time to adapt because I was totally ergonomics different from my old bass. Now, I do not arrive more to part.
USA
2) How many frets, what kind of micro as well as their configuration?
24 frets, 2 EMG 35DC active blocks.
USA Spector 18v preamp electronics.
3) What type of bridge?
SPECTOR USA easel different European LX series
4) What are the settings (volume, tone, micro switch ...)?
Volume - Balance microphones - Grave - Acute
5) What kind of stick?
3-ply maple neck-through with graphite reinforcements. Pau Ferro Fretboard with Abalone benchmarks.
The key is "beveled" at the junction with the body that confirms the quality of finish.
6) What are the woods?
Buckeye Burl in the top (burl chestnut), back and neck-through walnut maple 3-ply. The appearance is beautiful.
The gloss varnish while
UTILIZATION
1) The handle is it enjoyable? Yes! Totally agree with the previous opinion, neither too thin nor too thick. For cons, I would have preferred a nut on adjustable as warwick.
2) Ergonomics is it good (in terms of shape, weight ...)?
The weight is very well distributed and reasonable. Not light but not heavy either.
I do not have a handle Thumb NT5 Wenge, there is heavy!
The shape is great and brings back dug extra comfort.
I note though that if you used to have the strings near the body, here it can be confusing at first because there is plenty of space between the strings and the body between the neck and the beginning of the first microphone. It is good to know for the slap!
The spacing between the strings is perfect for me as practice for all styles of play
3) Access to acute (recent freight) is it easy?
Yes no worries about that. The ergonomics of the NS4, has not been copied by other brands for nothing.
4) Gets it easy to sound good? ...
Ditto previous opinion, we branch and it is terrible. It would be a shame at this price ...
SOUNDS
1) Are they suitable for your style of music?
Absolutely! This bass is used for both jazz, to rock, classical, metal, or funk! The possibilities are enormous.
2) What kind of sound you get and with what settings ("crystalline", "bold", ....)? We are on a low active and only active, no switch to switch to "passive". I have not seen a lot of bass can generate so much power in his, electronics spector and 18v are very effective.
For a modern sound, I balance on the neck pickup, the bass is very round and then slamming the treble. Slap, the record is very good!
For a more vintage and medium, I balance on the bridge pickup. The difference between the two microphones is impressive.
3) What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
I think not having done the rounds of all the possibilities in sound, but for the moment, I do not regret her. I have a varied style of play and I often switch between the two microphones. A little more, would still be able to adjust the midrange. Euro LX version of this is possible but not on American, I do not have much choice.
4) With what (s) amplifier (s) or effect (s) do you play?
I use it on a trace elliot 500watt and I broke
For pieces requiring extra grain (eg Primus), I use an EBS Valve Drive and the sound is even more enjoyable.
5) recording?
It's just great, you can make plug and rec: D this is also where you can see the quality of an instrument!
OVERALL OPINION
1) How long have you been using? I use it for a little over a year.
2) Did you try many other models before buying it? I have tried many store model yes (Fender Jazz Bass, Precision, Warwick streamer, corvette stingray, Ibanez sr5000e ...) but not acquisition staff. I have tried on the Czech and ns4 store before I start.
3) What is special that you like most and least?
What I like most is playing comfort, balance, handle, aesthetics, quality of finish, the sounds, the Hardcase classy
What I like least: the price, not adjustable nut (I know I quibble), no medium scale
4) How would you rate the quality / price? By new, I find it expensive in Europe especially with the finish I have buckeye burl that raises the price! Then, a really low quality especially when the luthier tells you to take care of because it has exceptional wood.
5) With experience, you do again this choice? Yes without hesitation but I do not advise a beginner. For me it is not a bass into the hands of everyone to know tame the beast
I took 2 years to see an announcement that I wanted at all costs (this is the case to say!) And I put a little time to adapt because I was totally ergonomics different from my old bass. Now, I do not arrive more to part.