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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 utilization of maple for the body lays a punchy tonal foundation for a pair of EMG 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 maple body, giving this bass plenty of resonance and added bite. The USA NS-5's 3-piece maple neck feels silky smooth in the hands, and it's maple fingerboard boasts 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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Sculpt to success with active EMG pickups





A premium instrument such as the USA NS-5 bass deserves top-shelf electronics, and its onboard EMG active pickups are more than suited for the task. With an EMX JX pickup in both the bridge and neck positions, you can tap into fat, smooth bluesy riffs, mid-focused jazz and fusion tones, and any combination thereof ? especially when paired with a built in HAZ 9V preamp unit. This high-headroom electronics package also offers plenty of dynamic range to keep your tone punchy and vibrant ? and don't worry about producing maximum bottom-end boom; this pickup combination will ensure you've got plenty of rumble on hand whenever necessary.





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 maple body and top for stunning tonality and visual appeal


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


Neck-through construction allows for easy access to upper frets


Dual EMG 40 JX active pickup combo provides quick access to rhythmic J-style tones


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