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Exclusive Spector Bass with Serious Low-end Muscle





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"World-class" only scratches the surface of Spector's master-crafted USA NS-5 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 swamp ash for the body and an exclusive oil-based finish lays a punchy tonal foundation for a pair of Aguilar active pickups. These pickups deliver an organic and natural tone, with open clarity and warmth only achieved with active circuitry ? not to mention superior low-end firepower. Whether you prefer the comfortable body shape, high-performance feel, outstanding tonality, or elegant appearance, you'll want your hands on this Spector USA NS-5 bass ? available only at Sweetwater.





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Illustrious tonewood recipe with show-stopping looks





To give it its bold and brazen sonic base, Spector outfitted the USA NS-5 with elite-quality tonewoods proven to lend clarity and power to your playing. It all starts with a swamp ash body capped with a gorgeous oil finish, keeping this bass light in weight with plenty of resonance and added bite. The USA NS-5'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!





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Dutiful Aguilar pickup duo stores a serious sonic punch





With a premium Aguilar pickup combo onboard the USA NS-5, few barriers will stand between you and your preferred low-end tone. The bridge-mounted DCB delivers unmistakable clarity while offering projective punch. In the neck position, a similar DCB supplies traditional bass warmth and full-bodied detail. The result of this duo? A massive sonic playground covering tones from beefy cab-shaking rhythms to clean slap-heavy arpeggios. Plus, the pickups' dual design ensures an extra projective output without squashing your tone ? a bonus many Sweetwater bassists appreciate. It's all made possible via the onboard Volume, Blend, and Tone controls, keeping you seconds away from nearly any tone in the textbook.





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.





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Spector USA NS-5 5-string Bass Guitar Features:


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


Resonant and lightweight swamp ash body topped with a gorgeous oil finish for stunning tonality and visual appeal


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


Dual Aguilar active pickup combo provides a superior low-end punch


Spector locking aluminum bridge and 1.81-inch nut enhance sustain and note definition