Who Plays Spector Basses?

The artists on this page can choose any instrument in the world. We are proud and honored that they have chosen to play Spector Basses. It is the support of the players of the world that give us the greatest pleasure.

Click here to see some of the artists that chose our basses to help define that 80s sound!

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Got a picture of you with your Spector? Drop is a line!

Thanks Garry!

By the way, this photo was taken on-stage at Madison Square Garden before a big Bruce show!

When Roadrunner Records recording artist Mike Kroeger of the hit band Nickelback needs a bass that rocks, what does he pick up? That's right, he plays the original, he plays a Spector. Ok, he plays one of his Spectors. Mike plays a couple of Euro 5s, as well as USA 5's, including one of the beautiful Buckeye Burl basses. Are they everywhere? We think so, here's Mike in new ad from our friends at EMG.

You know these guys, sell out shows, #1 records, Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum albums...

The first single "Photograph" off the latest CD, "All the right reasons" is here! Mike plays his Buckeye Burl NS-5 XL on the whole record!

The latest CD "All the right reasons" is now available!

Thanks Mike, for choosing to play a Spector!

Boston has given us many things recently. In 1998, the rest of the country discovered a new alt-metal band on their self-titled release, "GODSMACK". Now, after a gig with the World Series winning Red Sox, the multi-platinum selling band recently released their new album "Godsmack IV" on Universal Records." The CD debuted at #1!.

Robbie Merrill, shown here with one of his left-handed Euro basses, has chosen to play Spector basses to help him further define his sound. Check out the 35" scale Euro 4LX-35 he plays!

Thanks, Robbie, for choosing Spector!

One of the more interesting and unique bands to come out of the UK in awhile, is Porcupine Tree now signed to Roadrunner Records U.K.. Pictured here is the bassist Colin Edwin with his beautiful Euro4LX in Natural Oil.

The band has been around since 1993! They've put out a string of successful albums, have been touring touring heavily in US and
Europe last 10 years, and winning awards, including "Album of the Year" in the UK magazine Classic Rock, where their competition included the Foo Fighters, Robert Plant, and many others. The magazine described Porcupine Tree as "The best band you've never heard of", so check them out now!

Thanks for choosing Spector to help create your sound, Colin!

We're delighted to have Traa Daniels of Atlantic Recording Artists P.O.D. choose to play Spector Basses.

You can hear Traa and his Euro5LX basses when they're next out on tour and on upcomig recordings.

Traa stopped by at the January 2007 NAMM show in Anaheim to say hello to our own PJ Rubal and to check out the latest and greatest from Spector.

Check them out on tour and be sure to pick up their "Greatest Hits" CD!

Thanks for choosing Spector!

artist = Johnny April
bass = (2) Legend5 Classic, SpectorCore5
band = Staind
sites = staind.com, myspace.com/staind

You must know him, you've most certainly heard him - the legendary Chuck Rainey with one of his many Spector Basses.

Chuck has played with everybody, Aretha, Steely Dan, Smokey Robinson, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Joe Walsh, Little Feat... the names go on and on and on.

Check out the master on line at:

http://www.chuckrainey.com/

And thanks Chuck, for choosing to play Spector Basses for all these years.

Meet Corey Lowery, bassist for Dark New Day with one of his Euro4LX basses.

Dark New Day have set a June 14th release date for their debut album, Twelve Year Silence, on Warner Bros. Records. Dark New Day features former members of Sevendust, Skrape and Stereomud. Preview cuts from the album at Myspace and join the team. Dark New Day hits the road next month with Chevelle.

Dark New Day is also HOT on the Billboard charts! As of April 25, they're #27, and getting big airplay in three different categories, all with his Euro and Euro LX basses.

Thanks for choosing Spector, Corey!

On the right, it's the one and only Leigh Foxx. You've heard him most recently with Blondie, but you've also heard him with Deborah Harry, Cyndi Lauper, Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, Yoko Ono, and a host of others! Leigh has been a long time Spector player, and we're delighted to get a great picture of him with his bass.

By the way, huge congratulations are in order, as Blondie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006!

Thanks for choosing Spector, Leigh!

Chillin' with his two Euro 5 basses is Universal Recording Artist Mike Rodden of the band Hinder.

Mike sez, "During the recording of our debut album, "Extreme Behavior ", we tried lots of different basses and nothing came close to the sound of Spector Basses. "

Thanks for choosing Spector, Mike!

Daniel Grimsland plays his ReBop4DLX with the band "3"

Check 'em out at www.theband3.com

Thanks for choosing Spector, Daniel!

Steve Vantsis plays his Euro5LX with UK prog rock singer Fish.

He's also played or worked with with; Horse, River City People, Billy McKenzie, Candy Dulfer, Jill Jones, Bonnie Tyler, John Young Band, KT Tunstall, Nick Robertson, Pete Wingfield, Pat Moran, Steve Jolley, Jimmy Miller, Pete Smith, Paula Jones.

Check him out at: http://www.myspace.com/vantsis

Thanks for choosing Spector, Steve!

Dean Jarvis, Bassist and Musical Director for platinum-selling Nelly Furtado is a good friend of ours. Dean's shown here playing his amber stain NS-5CRFM, a 5-string Euro Series bass. In addition to Nelly Furtado, Dean has played with George Clinton, Frank Zappa, the Backstreet Boys, and a host of others!

Thanks Dean!

Paris born Yossi Fine has played and toured the world with his USA NS-2 with David Bowie, Lou Reed, Stanley Jordan, Gil Evans, ExCentric Sound System, and many others! Check out his web sites for more details and the amazing bio of this talented musician.

sites
www.excentricsounds.com
myspace.com/excentricsoundsystem
www.waves.com/content.aspx?id=2324

Thanks for choosing Spector, Yossi!

A few bassists still have their first bass, but very few have taken their first bass as far as Kid Rock bassist Aaron Julison!

Aaron's red SSD NS-4CRFM from the 90s was his first bass and he still uses it. As a matter of fact, Aaron tells us the last Kid Rock studio CD was all recorded with this bass! This is what we mean when we say by "Basses Built for a Lifetime!"

Since then, he's also added a Euro4LX ultra amber burst and a ReBop4DLX blue stain.

These pics were taken just after a recent soundcheck. Next, they go back into the studio to record a new CD and then, out on the road for the next 1 1/2 years! Seems Aaron and his Spector are working hard.

Thanks for choosing Spector, Aaron!

Rocking out on the Amber Rebop 5 is Mic Todd with the band Coheed & Cambria on Equalvision Records. Their first record sold over 70,000 copies, and the second sold more and the new one has just been released!

The guys have released their third album "Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume 1: From Fear Through The Eyes of Madness" to rave reviews. They've also released a graphic novel and trading cards to coincide with the story they're telling with their releases.
Very cool!

They also have their new video in rotation on Fuse TV and MTVU. In addition, they have animated vignettes in rotation on MTV2.

You can see the video, hear some music, buy the album, and get buddy icons at their new, improved web site - www.coheedandcambria.com

Not only are these guys tearing it up on the road and in the studio, the drummers father works with us! It's great to see a member of the family do so well. Speaking of which, check out the article in Modern Drummer about Josh (the drummer) and how he plays with Todd.

Thanks Mic for choosing to play a Spector!

artist = Rod 'Rodeo' Allen
bass = ReBop5DLX-FM
band = Trailer Choir
sites = www.myspace.com/trailerchoir, www.trailerchoir.com

Judd Fuller plays his Spector with Rodney Atkins on his #1 country hit "If You're Going Through Hell"

Judd was a founding member of the Boston Music Award winning band "Entrain" and played with Peter Wolf (of J Geils fame) and the legendary Bo Diddley.

Thanks for choosing Spector, Judd!

Gerard Smith plays bass for the NY based band TV on the Radio.

They're debut album, featuring guest vocals by David Bowie, has them all over the press as one of the hottest new bands coming up! These guys can be seen and heard on MTV, the New York Times, Rolling Stone, People, LA Times, the list goes on and on!

Check them out on line at:

www.tvontheradio.com

Thanks for choosing Spector, Gerard!

We're delighted to introduce Danny Klein, a bass player heard 'Round the World! Danny is, and always has been, the bassist for legendary, Boston area band, The J Geils Band. That, and his band Stone Crazy keeps Danny hopping these days. He's also played with Buddy Guy, Junnior Wells, Debbie Davies, and a host of others.

The picture here with his XL-5 at the Cam Neely Cancer foundation fundraiser at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, Mass which featured Michael J. Fox and Dennis Leary. Danny also plays a Euro bass.

Thanks Danny, for choosing to play Spector!

The guy with the Q4Pro is Roy Franco, who is based out of Hilton Head, SC.

After more than 40 years is the music business including stage and recording he's played with some of the best.  Among those are: Leon Russell; .38 Special; The Drifters; David Clayton Thomas; Spencer Davis; Gerry Mulligan; Stan Getz; Charlie Singleton (Cameo); Barbara White; Dion Warwick; Mitch Mitchell; Michael Bloomfield; Pearline Gray; Sarah Vaughn; Dion and the Belmonts; Gerry Marsden (and the Pacemakers); Steve Gadd; Buddy Rich; The Ink Spots; The Atlanta Rythmn Section
.....and many others.

He's still working, and still loving his Spector bass.

Thanks for choosing Spector, Roy!

The hard working guy with the NS-2 is Kurt Stevens

He's been playing in Thommy Price's Sex, Drums and Rock'n'Roll band (He is Joan Jett's drummer, former Billy Idol drummer, Scandal drummer, and had the Price/Sultan band with Kasim Sultan of Todd/Utopia fame), Ian Lloyd's Stories (Stories had #1 hit Brother Louie in 1973), and is now with one of the longest running tribute bands in the world, The Blushing Brides (Rolling Stones tribute)

As if that wasn't enough, he can also be found with The Coasters, The Platters and The Drifters.

Thanks for choosing Spector Kurt!

Gary Sobel is the bassist for wind-up records recording artists Big Dismal, a christian rock band that has hit it big with two featured tracks on the "Passion of the Christ" soundtrack! Gary creates his sound with the help of a Euro5 bass.

Thanks for choosing Spector, Gary!

Musicians take many paths, as we sometimes like to say. Dave Lowmiller, pictured here with his Euro 5, is a Composer and Remix Artist and has created music for many Playstation 2 and XBOX titles including MX Unleashed, Matt Hoffman's Pro BMX 2 and Splashdown. Dave is also the co-founder of the high-tech metal band "A DARK HALO" which is based in Phoenix AZ. A DARK HALO is creating a new breed of heavy music aimed at breaking down genre barriers and raising listener expectations. Incorporating elements of American and European metal styles, industrial and gothic electronica, and a dose of Hollywood style orchestral arrangement, A DARK HALO's sound is truly unique. You can hear them in the wrestling videogame "WWE Day Of Reckoning 2" for Nintendo Gamecube.

With their new success, they're now releasing their first full length CD and plan to tour.

Thanks for choosing Spector, Dave!

This pic was taken on the set of Regis and Kelly Live after performing on the show. Meet London Spicoluk, bassist with Underground Operations recording artists Closet Monster.

His former bands include Avril Lavigne and Sum 41. London uses his Spector Europe Series NS-4CRFM exclusively!

Thanks London!

photo credit =Ryan Jackson

Relentless touring - that's what we noticed about these guys. Just reading the list of dates made us exhausted!

Canada's own Arif Mirabdolbaghi plays his ReBop4DLX with Protest The Hero. Check 'em out cause they're most likely coming to a city near you soon!

Thanks for choosing Spector, Arif!

Ok, regarding the picture at the right, all we can say is... WOW!

For the last 15 years, Lars Imre Bidtnes has played hisEuro4LX and NS-2A for Animal Alpha.

Their debut single "Bundy" went to Gold in Norway, without any marketing. The album, produced by Sylvia Massy (Tool, SOAD, Johnny Cash, REM), went straight to # 11 in the main charts.

They've been playing huge European festivals, appeared on successful TV shows, and appeared in Video games. They've been nominated for many awards and played to many sold out shows!

You can also check out their MySpace page at: http://www.myspace.com/animalalpha

Thanks for choosing Spector, Lars!

It's Rex Brown (Pantera) of Down - on the right with his signature model 5-String backstage at Ozfest!. Below, is a great shot of Rex with his 5-String US Series Stuart Spector took while sitting on the stage at a Pantera concert in NY!

Go see Rex and Down on tour!

online: myspace.com/downnola

Check out the Holoflash™ finish by clicking here.

Playing a Perfomer4 with Perris Records recording artists Bang Tango is Lance Eric.

After a sucessful tour opening for Stephen Pearcy of Ratt, they recorded their new album "From The Hip", and then went off headlining tours including a headlining tour with The House Of Lords and a successful two-week tour with Love Hate in Europe. On July 13th – 15th Bang Tango will be performing at the Rocklahoma festival along with Poison, Cinderella, Quiet Riot, Great White, Ratt, Enuff Z Nuff, Bullet Boys, Jackyl, L.A.Guns, Firehouse, Dokken, W.A.S.P., Slaughter, Y & T, Faster Pussycat, Warrant, Winger and many more.

www.terashain.com
www.myspace.com/terashain
www.myspace.com/bangtango
www.myspace.com/lanceericrocks

Thanks for choosing Spector, Lance!

We're pleased to introduce Daniel Villarreal bassist for the Mexican metal band Agora.

Check out Daniel Villarreal and his Euro 6LX on Agora´s recent release "Zona de silencio", available through: www.agorasite.com.mx

Thanks for choosing Spector, Daniel!

Holy Pocket Protectors - it's The Nerds!

Jim “Spaz” Garcia plays his Spectors in a very busy band based at the New Jersey Shore called "The Nerds".

More than a gimmick, these guys can play, and they work hard, having played together for over 20 years.They've been on many TV shows and appeared on the Howard Stern Show.

Thanks for choosing Spector, Spaz!

Spector bassist Shwan "Roots" Mitchell comes from the Caribbean island of Grenada. He plays his Euro LX5 with soca artist Machel Montano & Xtatik.

Roots tells us the story of his choice of Spector:

"I was searching for a new bass about two years ago and ended up you your site and fell in love with the designs but when i actually played one,i didn't hesitate to purchase it."

Thanks for choosing Spector, Roots!

At NAMM in Anaheim, we were very pleased to meet Mick Cervino, bassist with Yngwie Malmsteen and Violent Storm - which Mick leads and features KK Downing of Judas Priest as well as legendary guitar hero Yngwie Malmsteen.

Mick is going on a USA tour in early March with Yngwie Malmsteen and they're moving on to festivals in Europe in the summer and he's bringing his 2 Euro4LX basses with him!

Mick has appeared with some of the great legends of rock, including Ritchie Blackmore, Iron Maiden, Dream Theatre, Dio, Slayer, Hammerfall and Motley Crue to name just a few.

For more details, check out Mick's site at www.mickcervino.com. Tell him we sent you!

Thanks Mick, for choosing to play Spector!

Playing his Spector 5-String, is Graham Maby, bassist for Joe Jackson and a heck of a great guy! You've also heard Graham with Natalie Merchant, Marshall Crenshaw, and a host of others.

The pictures below were taken in August 2004 on stage at Harvard's Sanders Theatre (an incredibly beautiful place) at sound check for the kick off of Natalie Merchant's new tour.

Thanks for choosing Spector Basses, Graham!

Brad Stewart of Florida-based Atlantic Recording Artists Shinedown is shown here on the right on the new tour with his ReBop4DLX.

The red bass on the left is an older NS-2A. Brad has a small collection of Spectors now.

Thanks for choosing to play Spector basses Brad!

Meet Al Scott, the 5,000,000 mile man!

Since cutting his first record in 1952, Al has traveled over 5 million miles with his bass in tow playing with such legends as "The Drifters", Tommy Overstreet, Tommy Cash," The Shondells", Sammy Smith, Bobby Helms, Nat Stucky, Johnny Russell, The Stringalongs, & Bob Hope. He's also headlined at the "Tropa Copa" in Miami, & "The Cabaret" in Ft. Lauderdale. He's had 3 Billboard chart records while fronting for "The Lowes" AND 3 Billboard chart records while fronting for Lisa Childress. (She was nominated CMA best new artist in 1992, but you knew that) He's also an Actor, having appeared in movies and on TV. For the last 10 years, he's been performing with "Branson's Ozark Jubilee" , a Country Music production stage show. This year, Al will be in over 100 cities, in 43 states.

We're very proud to have a player like Al, a real professional and a great guy, choose our basses.

Thanks, Al!

"Spector Bass - The Next Generation"
Al's daughter Lindsay is also starting her bass career with a Spector!
We're looking forward to hearing more from her!

Here at Spector Basses, we couldn't be more pleased to present Collin Raye, one of Country Music's biggest stars. Collin has a string of #1 records, and by string, we mean 15 with a total of 23 Top 10 singles! He has appeared on every major TV show, has a stack of #1 videos, and has 4 videos in CMTs Top 100 videos of all time! His career of gold and platinum records and sell-out performances make Collin Raye one of the most exciting performers in Country music. A true performer, Collin has chosen to play his Performance Series bass in concerts around the world.

Thank you Collin, for choosing to play Spector Basses!

Check out the awesome ad that "House of Tone Graphics" put together below! Jerry says this is his new Business card. And be sure to visit Jerry at www.myspace.com/basslave

Thanks for choosing Spector, Jerry!

It's Shane Peterson of Powerslave Records recording artists Zeromind. Check out their new web site, and give 'em a listen.

They were on tour with Insolence in Japan! Check out the cool tour site in Japanese here! It's got some great pictures and video from their wildly successful trip.

Thanks Shane, for choosing Spector!

Brandon Workman plays his Euro5 with Eclipse Records Recording artists Scum of the Earth.

Fronted by Zombie guitarist Riggs, the band is recording and touring, check them out!

Thanks Brandon, for choosing to play Spector!

Dan Briggs plays his NS-2000/5 with North Carolina based Victory Records recording artists Between the Buried And Me.

Their first release "The Silent Circus" garnered rave reviews from publications and websites like Uranium Music, who called The Silent Circus “One of the best albums of the year”, and Chord Magazine who said, “if you like blazing tempo changes, sick guitar work and super speedy drumming, these guys have got the goods.”

The new release "Alaska" is out and the band is touring to support it and is being compared to artists such as "Refused" and "The Mars Volta"

Thanks for choosing to play Spector, Dan!

Aaron Mills, bassist with Cameo, Outkast, Ramsey Lewis, and a host of others, has been playing Spectors for years. We're happy to have someone of Aaron's talent and abilities choose our basses. Here's an excerpt from an interview he gave a couple of years ago:

"When I first joined Cameo, I had a 1957 Fender Precision that I’d had souped up—it was a hot bass.  One time when I was in New York, I met Stuart Spector, and his are the greatest basses ever.  You’ve got Warrick basses, you’ve got Ken Smith basses, you’ve got Fenders, but Stuart Spector makes a great sounding bass.  I had him make me one, and it’s sort of beat up now, but it still sounds great. "

Thanks Aaron, for choosing to play Spectors!

The next time you're in Cleveland, stop by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. That's where to see this bass in person. Yes, that's Sting playing his legendary white NS-2.

On the right is producer, composer and bassist A.B. Quintanilla III, also known as Selena's bassist, and older brother and leader of Kumbia Kings, known internationally for their "bad-boy beats and heartfelt grooves." The group is rooted in the universal Latin rhythm of cumbia, fused with globally popular hip-hop. They have created a fresh mix of sounds that include R&B, rock and salsa.  A.B. wrote and produced many of their hits, and won a Grammy for Best Mexican-American Album for Selena Live. Kumbia Kings have won three Billboard Music Awards, 13 Tejano Music Awards, have several gold and platinum RIAA certifications, and received two Grammy nominations.

Thanks for choosing Spector A. B.!

Another in our growing list of exceptional Canadian Artists is Dean Back of Theory Of A Deadman. These guys are a hit by anyones standards! Check out their new CD "Gasoline"!

Dean's main bass is the Euro Series Black Cherry he's holding in the picture, but as you can also see, he's got another Black Cherry bass and a Green Stain bass as backups!

Thanks Dean!

We're pleased to have one of the Masters of Metal, Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan, choose his Spector NS-2 for his live and studio work.

Check 'em out on tour and their recordings!

Thanks for choosing Spector, Rachel!

Eddie Jackson, bassist for Queensryche, is still recording and playing his USA NS-2s as well as his Euro 5.
Check out their new recordings as well as their latest tour. Here's a picture of Eddie on the side of the stage between songs on their latest tour with his newest Spector, a ReBop5DLX
black cherry burst!

Thanks for continuing to choose Spector, Eddie!

In 1992, former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Mike Inez joined now legendary group Alice in Chains.

Mike has over 50 basses to choose from in his personal collection, but there's always one that comes with him, his unfinished wood Spector given to him by Ozzy.

Thanks for choosing Spector, Mike!

Chuck Miller can be heard playing his Euro4-35LX and Euro5LX on the debut CD from the metal band Soul Bender.

Soul Bender was started by Michael Wilton from Queensryche. The new CD is on CDBaby, and they're starting their tours. See 'em soon!

Thanks Chuck, for choosing Spector!

“Spector Basses raise the bar for my career!”

When we got that e-mail, it got our attention! That's how we were introduced to Jeff Adams, a noted bassist in the Contemporary Christian music genre for over 20 years.

Jeff told us, "Throughout my career, I have owned/played every high end bass on the market today and nothing can match the sound and performance of the Spector. The quality and unique character of the instrument always cuts through no matter what type of music you perform. When, I purchased my first Spector the positive feedback from the audience and from other musicians was immediate. Your instruments perform flawlessly night after night, session after session. ... I would like to personally thank Stuart Spector and everyone associated with Spector basses for making the commitment to create and produce the best bass guitars in the world! Never waver on your commitment to quality and tone!"

Jeff plays an amazing collection of Spectors, including US Bolt-on's, Euros, SpectorCores, and Legends. We couldn't be happier to make such a difference to Jeff.

Thanks for choosing Spector, Jeff!

Meet Cheeze, bassist on the world tour with Sebastian Bach.

Thanks for playing Spectors Cheeze!

Doug Wimbish, the Journeyman Bassist, has been using Spectors for years. Check out this video from the Montreaux Jazz Festival. To see the video, select the language of choice, then select "Live on the web" at the upper right, then click on "search". You'll see a drop down list of "select by Artist" and scroll down to see the video. (It's in Windows Media Player format.)

Also, go to Doug's website, it's great!

Josh Schwartz of the christian Rock Band Seventh Day Slumber tells us he's been loving his Spector, and plans to add more! These guys are doing great! Signed with BEC/EMI, several Top 5 Christian radio hits, were nominated for "Best Rock Album", have a new record out, and are on the road!

Thanks Josh, for choosing to play Spectors!

This is Alex Webster of the death metal band Cannibal Corpse. They have a new Box Set coming out, as well as working on a new CD, and a tour running now. Alex has been using his Spectors, including his Black & Blue Euro 5, in the studio and on the road.

Alex wrote us and said they're recording the new album, and the sounds he's been getting with his Euro 5 are some of the the best he's ever gotten.

Thanks for choosing to play Spector Bass, Alex!

Nathan Bergeron plays his Euro4LX with American black metal warriors, Goatwhore. The guys just finished recording their first record for Metal Blade and are preparing for some intensive pre-release touring starting the spring of 2006.

Thanks for choosing Spector, Nathan!

In the dramatic photo is Troy Oftedal of the San Diego based band Cattle Decapitation. Around since 1996, they're a Death Metal band to be reckoned with! Troy plays a beautiful custom US Neck-Thru NS-5XL.

Their new Metal Blade CD, "Karma.Bloody.Karma" comes out July 11, 2006 with a nationwide tour to support their latest release.

(Thanks to Aaron Pepelis at ReturnToThePit.com for the cool picture!)

Thanks for choosing Spector, Troy!

The internet changes everything, they tell us. In that spirit, meet Dave Pearl of Drist. According to AOL, these guys are the #2 downloaded tune! (Dec 2004). They're also one of the bands in the PS2 game "Guitar Hero."

Also, as of Feb 2007 they are ranked in the Top 10 on Myspace's Top 100 Unsigned Metal Chart and in the Top 100 for Rock and Alternative.

They're also on an iTunes music compilation.

We couldn't be happier that one of the folks that choose the legendary sound of Spector to shake the modern world of music!

Thanks Dave, for choosing Spector!

This is John Montagna, an excellent bassist out of Brooklyn, New York, shown here with playing an beautiful Spector live with the Alan Parsons Live Project.

John tours the world with the Alan Parsons Live Project, in addition to working with artists such as Chris Orbach, Eren Cannata, Alfredo Hidrovo and Amanda Homi.

He's also a phenomenal singer and songwriter who has recorded a solo CD, "Enjoy Your Dessert" (click here to purchase it from cdbaby), and currently leads Four Eighteen, a NYC-based band centered around John's fiery bass playing, singing and writing.

Thanks for choosing Spector, John!

Alan Robert, shown here with his 2 USA NS-4 basses, of New York's LIFE OF AGONY!

We had a chance to catch up with Alan at NAMM in Anaheim, and what a great guy! Check out their updated site at www.lifeofagony.com

Their new record, "Broken Valley," will be released on May 17th through Epic Records. The first single hits radio on March 22nd and they'll be starting their US tour beginning March 29th.

Video?

Check out FUSE and MTV2!

Wow, what a year for these guys!

Thanks for choosing Spector Alan!

This is Sean McNabb who's played with Great White, House of Lords, Quiet Riot, along with many other artists on various projects.

Sean's played all over the world and in the studio with his NS-2 and his ReBop5.

Thanks for choosing Spector, Sean!

We're delighted to introduce you to Chris Kringel, Bassist, author, and hard workin' guy shown here with his NS-5 serial #133. Formerly with the band Cynic and author of Hal Leonard Play Bass Today Series Books 1 & 2,  Play Bass Today DVD, Funk Bass and Fretless Bass. Chris plays with several different artists check him out at www.kringelbass.com.

This is Paul Brewis from the legendary NWOBHM band Blitzkrieg, They are playing festivals all over Europe at the moment and will be releasing Absolutely Live and a new studio album this year.

They were recently featured in Record Collector magazine as one of the most influential 20 NWOBHM bands of all time along side Iron Maiden and Saxon, and had the privelige of having their title song "Blitzkrieg" being covered by Metallica on The Creeping Death single and also on Garage Inc. Album. Metallica still plays the song today in their set.

Paul's main instrument is a Euro 4 in natural with a Q4 Pro always on standby.

Thanks Paul, for choosing to play a Spector!

This is Michael Hakansson of the Swedish Metal band, Evergrey. Since they released their first album in 1998, these guys have been showing the world that they have something different to offer. Now one of Europes most popular bands, we're excited that Michael has chosen to make Spector a part of his sound.

Evergrey was nominated for a Grammy in the Swedish Grammy Awards for the 2003 released album "Recreation Day".

In the spring of 2005, they released their first live album, and their first DVD. the album entered the charts is Sweden as #1 and stayed #1 for three weeks! It stayed in the top 20 for over 8 weeks - a very good showing for a metal band!

They're working on their new album, scheduled for release in March of 2006. It's being produced by Sanken Sanquist and Stefan Glauman. They have produced artists like Rammstein, Bon Jovi, Def Lepard, Britney Spears and many others. Michael wrote us and told us his Spector basses are sounding better then ever.

Thanks Michael, for choosing Spector!

This is PJ Farley, bassist for Republic/Universal recording artists RA who's debut record "From One" sold just under 200,000 units to start. They start work on the new record soon!

If PJ looks familiar, he is! Prior to playing with Ra, he was in a band called Trixter on MCA records back in the early 90's and went on to sell 1 million records, had 3 #1 videos on MTV, and toured with KISS, The Scorpions, Warrant, and many others. In 1992 he was voted 3rd best bass player in Metal Edge magazine.

IHe also says he's been an avid Spector user since 1989.

Thanks PJ, for continuing to choose Spector Basses!

Tom Drummond of the New Orleans based band "Better Than Ezra" is shown playing one of his Spector basses. The band, around since 1988 when they were students at LSU, has released a Greatest Hits CD called "Before The Robots."

(Yes, we know we need a better picture!)

Thanks for choosing Spector basses, Tom!

Winston Harrison, shown here with his black cherry USA Bolt-On unlined fretless, plays with Reprise/Warner recording artists The Gabe Dixon Band.

Winston's a great guy, and a great player with a great band!

Thanks for choosing Spector, Winston!

Since 1977, and with over 30 million records sold, Foreigner has been thrilling audiences around the world. We're proud to have bassist, and all around great guy, Bruce Turgon strap on his 1988 NS-2 as his "Weapon of Choice."

Thanks Bruce!

photo: ©2002 Wes Leathers

On the right, with his 4-String Spector Bass, is the legendary Greg Lake, original bassist for King Crimson, as well as member of the seminal band Emerson, Lake and Palmer, ELPowell, Ringo Starr, and a renown solo artist. For over 35 years, Greg has been writing, singing, playing, and producing, and we're pleased that Spector was a part of that history.

Tony Hall, bassist for the Neville Brothers, Emmylou Harris, and Jewell, gets it done with his 5-String Europe Series and 5-String US Series Basses

Tony is currently on tour with Trey Anastasio!

Thanks for choosing Spector, Tony!

Ian Hill of the legendary Judas Priest has been playing Spectors for a long time now. We appreciate being part of the sound of one of the landmark bands in rock and roll history.

Thanks Ian!

Nigel Griggs became known to us all in the 80s in the New Zealand band Split Enz playing a red Spector.  And here he is still playing that bass on the June 2006 Split Enz Australian tour.

Thanks for choosing Spector, Nigel!

This is the original Loverboy bassist Scott Smith playing his Spector NS-1. Scott was an influential bassist that toured the world with his unique sound. The bass world lost another good man when he died in a boating accident in 2000.

Spider Sinnaeve is shown here with his Spector bass, is the current bassist for Loverboy!

Thanks for choosing to play Spectors, Spider!

Adam Stanger is on tour with Jerry Cantrell. Jerry, as you know, used to be the guitar player with Alice in Chains and is touring along with Nickelback. Adam is here with his black stain Europe series 5-string. The model number on that bass is NS-5CRFM.

Thanks Adam, and have a Jim Beam for us!

Jesse Vest of Tantric is here playing one of his Europe Series basses. They're out on the road, making noise, and we're pumped!

Be a part of their success, Join the Tantric Street Team!

Jesse, Thanks for choosing Spector!

Alyson Palmer, pictured here on the set of "Betty Rules", and her handmade NS have been touring the world since 1986 with her band, BETTY. " Of all my instruments,nothing plays, sounds, records or feels like my Spector," she says. The resonance and sustain are legendary, the mellow brightness makes studio sessions effortless and the contours fit a females curves like a wet dream. I LOVE this bass!" Look for Alyson in the new rock musical "BETTY Rules: A Guy From Atlantic Wants To Sign Us!" and on-line at www.hellobetty.com.

We found her! Australia's #1 Spector fan!

Meredith Webster, bassist for the hot new Metal Band Daysend, is not only a huge fan of Spector basses, she's also a big fan of Nikki Sixx, a long time Spector user. She tells us that Nikki's playing is abig influence on her approach to the bass.

Daysend's debut album, 'Severance', was produced by d.w. Norton (Superheist) and Nik Tropiano (Chatterbox Records) and is now available through Chatterbox Records.

www.daysend.com

www.myspace.com/daysendmusic

Thanks for choosing Spector, Meredith!

This is Pablo Stennett, ace session player from Jamaica, and bassist for the legendary Jimmy Cliff! Pablo has been playing Spectors for years, and has added the Semi-Acoustic Piezo bass to his arsenal of basses.

Thanks Pablo!

Here's Steve Arnold on tour with Marty Stewart.

Steve uses the US Neck-Through Series 4-String in Basic Black

Nikki Sixx, bassist with Motley Crue, is pictured here with his custom made Spector bass. We really appreciate Nikki playing our bass for so many years.

For 20 years, Gene Simmons of the legendary band KISS recorded and toured with his custom made Spector bass. Gene and his bass finally did part ways, though by all accounts he was reluctant to give it up. This one-of-a-kind instrument recently (Oct 2005) sold on Ebay for $29, 995

We're proud to be such a part of rock and roll history. Thanks Gene!

We received these great shots of our good friend Ricky Phillips, of his days in the 80s with the hit band "Bad English"

Check him out on line at www.rickyphillips.com

Thanks Ricky!

Here's Dave Novotny of Saliva with his Spector Bass. Saliva can be often seen touring with Default and Nickelback, more Spector users.

Thanks Dave!

This is Rob Holliday- bassist formerly with The Creatures and co-producer of Gary Numans last album.

Rob is currently working with his own band Sulpher and has been playing guitar with UK Electro Punk band The Prodigy for the past 2 years.

Check him out on line at:

www.sulpher.co.uk

www.myspace.com/sulpher

Thanks for choosing Spector!

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