Spector USA NS-2 Bass, Quilt Maple over Reclaimed Redwood, Ultra Violet

Player's Perspective

Spector basses have been at the top of most modern bass players' lists for decades at this point. Music Store Live is thrilled to now carry the most top-of-the-line basses in Spector's lineup! The beautiful quilt maple top and transparent violet stain finish make this one easy on the eyes. I really like purple basses so... I spec out a lot of purple basses to be built for the shop; this one really is a work of art and plays like an absolute dream.

The NS-2 is perfect for rockers and funkers alike. Whether you want an aggressive sound that can handle loads of distortion and remains tight and punchy or you want something that will sound absolutely killer when you slap into it or with some fingerstyle grease, then this is the perfect bass. The P/J pickup configuration is a classic. You get the round, wooly, fullness of the P with all of the tight, punchy, bark and growl of that single-coil in the bridge. Of course, these aren't just any pickups either. They're EMG's so they're going to be decidedly hi-fi sounding and will contribute to the characteristic Spector growl that oozes out of this bass.

This bass is simply incredible. It's absolutely one of those instruments that will put a smile on your face and you'll have a hard time slapping it off. It's also only 8.2 lbs so it's just as easy on the back and shoulders as it is on the hands, ears, and eyes! :-)

Manufacturer's Description

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. All of this natural tone is then enhanced with our proprietary active circuitry. The coveted HAZ pre-amp is the source of the sound, providing the famous “Spector growl” when paired with your favorite amplifier and effects. 

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. Our choices for body woods include premium 5A grade Quilted and Flamed Maple, exotic varieties of Spalted Maple, Walnut Burl, Buckeye Burl, reclaimed old-growth California Redwood, select Swamp Ash, and many, many more. 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 our hi-mass locking bridge, Dunlop strap locks, and Gotoh tuners. Your options continue from there with a choice of inlays, hardware color, and of course stains and finishes. Our NS instruments are also available with our Helium package, which includes weight-relieved body wings and lightweight hardware. The sound and feel of a true USA Spector instrument is second-to-none. No collection is complete without at least one!

Specifications

Body

• Model: NS-2 USA
• Color: Ultra Violet Stain
• Top Wood: Quilt Maple
• Body Wood: Reclaimed Redwood

Neck

• Construction: Neck-Thru
• Neck Wood: 3-Piece Maple w/ Graphite Rods
• Fretboard: Pau Ferro
• Number Of Frets: 24
• Inlays: Abalone
• Nut: Brass
• Nut Width: 1.64"
• Scale: 34"

Electronics

• Pickups: EMG P/J Set
• Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balance, Bass, Treble
• Preamp System: HAZ 9v Preamp

Hardware

• Finish: Gold
• Bridge: Spector Aluminum
• Tuners: Spector Aluminum
• Strap Buttons: Dunlop Dual Design Straploks

Miscellaneous

• Case: Hardshell
• Instrument Weight: 8.2 lbs
• Serial #: 1335
  

Overall Condition

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Spector USA. This NS-2 is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact bass you'll receive.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.

Along with our available inventory, we love working up custom orders as well. Feel free to reach out and we'll be happy to work with you to design the bass of your dreams.