Spector USA Custom NS-5XL 5-String Bass Guitar - Alien Glow - CHUCKSCLUSIVE - #603

A Unique USA-Made Custom Bass - The Spector NS5 5-String Bass Guitar in Alien Glow Finish

A true modern classic first introduced in 1977, Spector NS basses have set the industry standard for modern, neck-thru body electric basses. The original NS instrument was designed by Stuart Spector and Ned Steinberger in Brooklyn, NY. Since then, the NS has taken on a life of its own. The distinct, unmistakable curves have attracted professional bass players the world over to these exquisite instruments. Beyond its world-class design elements, the neck-thru construction of these instruments provides players with unprecedented levels of stability and sustain, bringing a level of definition to bass never before heard, enhanced by proprietary active circuitry.

Spector NS instruments are individually built by a small team of builders in Woodstock, NY from the finest source materials, including hand-selected tone woods from the most fertile regions of the world. Each 3-piece neck is carved from tempered North American Maple and can be paired with Pau Ferro, Birdseye Maple, or Ebony. Each instrument is outfitted with custom, professional-grade hardware including Spector's locking bridge, Dunlop strap locks, and Gotoh tuners. The sound and feel of a true USA Spector instrument is second-to-none.

Mother Of Pearl Crown Inlays

USA Series instruments features the finest appointments including genuine Mother Of Pearl crown inlays.

Finest Available Woods

The USA Series instruments feature the highest grade woods available.

Custom Professional Electronics

All NS basses come equipped with a professional-grade electronics package, including active pre-amps.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body And Construction

• Top Wood: Quilt Maple
• Body Wood: Alder

Neck

• Neck Wood: 3-Piece Select Bark Infused Maple with Graphite Reinforcement
• Fretboard: Bark Infused Maple
• Number Of Frets: 24
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Crowns
• Nut: Solid Brass
• Nut Width: 1.81"
• Scale: 35"

Pickups And Electronics

• Controls
• Master Volume
• Pickup Balance
• Bass
• Treble
• Pickups: Aguilar Super Split Set (AG 5SSP-D2 N&B)
• Pickup Configuration: 2 x Humbuckers
• Preamp System: Aguilar OBP-2

Hardware

• Hardware Color: Black
• Bridge: Spector Locking Bridge; Aluminum
• Tuners: Gotoh GB-7

Other

• Finish: High Gloss 
• Strings: Spector Nickel
• Case: NS Hardshell Case

Manufacturer: Spector Guitars
Model: WO: 221395
SKU: I669670-N-603-1-WHXC

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