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Chances are, if you’ve been involved in discussions about basses that excel in high-performance environments, you’ve heard the name Spector. One pluck, pick, or slap of the Euro 5 Classic bass guitar tells you all you need to know ? it’s all true! The Spector Euro 5 Classic brings together pro-level features like a comfortably contoured body carved from solid maple, a neck-through 3-piece maple neck, and a speedy rosewood fingerboard. Spec’d with an aluminum locking tailpiece, premium EMG J/J pickups, EMG’s acclaimed BTS preamp system, and elegant chrome hardware, the Euro 5 Classic is a high-performance instrument that delivers the tone, playability, versatility, and sharp looks today’s bass players demand.





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EMG J5 pickups ready to shine





The Spector Euro 5 Classic has some tricks up its sleeves. Namely, it possesses a bass tone all its own, thanks to two EMG pickups. Not shy, these two EMG J-style pickups are ready to growl and bite. Throw down a quick groove, and you'll be amazed at the sweeping harmonic overtones and quiet operation of these two active pickups. The clarity you demand from a pickup is right here, plus a broad frequency range that adds new dimensions to your playing. Prepare yourself for invigoratingly full sound with the EMG J5 pickups. Plus, you can dial in your sound with the active 2-band EQ. The Spector Euro 5 Classic is ready to rock, funk, jazz, and beyond!





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Spector’s unsurpassed tradition of quality and innovation





Drawing upon decades of industry-leading design, Spector’s Euro Series basses are handcrafted using the finest tonewoods and components. A production version of the renowned Spector NS bass, the Euro 5 Classic rocks high-end features such as powerful EMG pickups and premium active electronics. Available in a variety of vintage-inspired finishes, the Euro 5 Classic continues the tradition of quality and innovation started by Stuart Spector in 1976. Sweetwater is delighted to offer you this pedigreed line of fine musical instruments.





Spector Euro 5 Classic Bass Guitar Features:


A high-performance, incredibly comfortable bass guitar


Maple body with comfortable curves and a killer finish


3-piece maple neck with neck-through body design for excellent resonance


Standard "C"-shape neck for fretting speed and comfort


Rosewood fingerboard with 16-inch radius ready for action


Equipped with 24 Jumbo nickel silver frets for serious bass lines


Serious hardware like aluminum locking tailpiece and Gotoh tuning machines


Equipped with 2 EMG J5 pickups with broad tonal frequency range and aggressive bite


Built-in EMG BTS preamp Controls include volume, blend, bass, and treble