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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 combination of alder for the body topped with jaw-dropping flamed maple lays a punchy tonal foundation for a pair of Aquilar pickups. These active soapbars offer crisp highs, prominent mids, and booming lows, constructed with a split-coil design to cancel out the pesky hum that commonly accompanies pickups of this type. 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 a solid alder body capped with stunning flamed maple, keeping this bass light in weight with plenty of airiness and added bite. The USA NS-5XL's 3-piece maple neck feels silky smooth in the hands, capped with glass-like ebony 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!





Sculpt your ideal bass tone with Aguilar Super Split active pickups





A premium instrument such as the USA NS-5XL bass deserves top-shelf electronics, and that's why it comes equipped with Aguilar's Super Split active pickups. The Super Splits are known for their full-spectrum clarity and powerful hum-canceling design, paired with an OPB-2 preamp for a massive array of tone-shaping options ? from full and round to treble-enhanced "zing." Sweetwater bassists thoroughly appreciate this axe's high-headroom electronics package, offering plenty of dynamic range to keep your tone punchy and vibrant.





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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


Lightweight alder body topped with stunning flamed maple for a solid tonal foundation


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


Neck-through construction allows for easy access to upper frets


Aguilar Super Split active pickups deliver wide-ranging tone in complete clarity


Spector Custom bridge and brass nut enhance sustain and note definition