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Heirloom-quality Spector Bass Made for the Studio and Stage





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"World-class" only scratches the surface of Spector's master-crafted USA NS-5XL Bass Guitar, an instrument constructed using only the best woods and electronics available to give it standout looks and a stage-worthy sound. Its classic combination of ash for the body topped with jaw-dropping quilt maple lays a solid tonal foundation for a pair of EMG pickups. These active humbuckers deliver an organic and natural tone, with ample vibrancy and plenty of headroom to keep your sound punchy and dynamic. Whether you prefer the comfortable body shape, high-performance feel, outstanding tonality, or elegant appearance, expectations are always exceeded with the Spector USA NS-5XL Bass Guitar in tow.





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Illustrious tonewood recipe with showstopping looks





To give it its bold and brazen sonic base, Spector outfitted the USA NS-5XL with elite-quality tonewoods proven to lend clarity and power to your playing. It all starts with an ash body capped with stunning quilt maple, keeping this bass light in weight with plenty of resonance and added bite. The USA NS-5XL's 3-piece maple neck feels silky smooth in the hands, capped with glass-like pau ferro and boasting a neck-through construction for easier access to the upper frets. All of this combines to form an infinitely gigable bass with stellar looks to match ? best of luck putting this workhorse down once you thump through a few licks!





EMG 40DCX humbuckers deliver a massive arsenal of muscular tone





When it comes to accurately representing the extended range of the USA NS-5XL, EMG's 40DCX pickups are a stellar choice. These humbuckers deliver clean highs, lucid mids, and growling lows that will do your playing justice. Once you play through these superb pickups, you'll understand why 5-string bassists at Sweetwater ? and indeed, worldwide ? love their DCs! The setup is augmented with Spector's custom HAZ preamp with a 2-band EQ, providing a wide-ranging tone with the flexibility to ace any live gig or recording session.





The bass that fits like a glove





Spector (with the help of Ned Steinberger) developed the contoured NS body design in 1977, prioritizing the player's comfort for possibly the first time in the history of the bass guitar. Players quickly took note, with iconic bassists such as Garry Tallent, Ian Hill, Rudy Sarzo, and countless others taking to the stage with Spector basses. This iconic body style balances well and feels supremely comfortable against your body and arm.





Spector USA NS-5XL Bass Guitar Features:


The original NS body style, acclaimed for its comfortable and sleek feel


Resonant and lightweight ash body topped with stunning quilt maplefor a solid tonal foundation


Easy-playing 24-fret pau ferro fingerboard rests upon a "C"-shaped 3-piece maple neck


Neck-through construction allows for easy access to upper frets


EMG 40DCX active humbuckers deliver iconic bass tone with impressive headroom


Spector Custom bridge and brass nut enhance sustain and note definition