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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-2 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 maple for the body topped with a pair of EMG active pickups lays a punchy tonal foundation. These P/J Bass-style pickups deliver an organic and natural tone, with open clarity and warmth only achieved with active circuitry. Whether you prefer the comfortable body shape, high-performance feel, outstanding tonality, or elegant appearance, expectations are always exceeded with the Spector USA NS-2 bass guitar in tow.





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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-2 with elite-quality tonewoods proven to lend clarity and power to your playing. It all starts with a solid maple body, keeping this bass light in weight with plenty of resonance and added bite. The USA NS-2's 3-piece maple neck feels silky smooth in the hands, capped with glass-like bird’s-eye maple 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 EMG PJX active pickups





A premium instrument such as the USA NS-2 bass deserves top-shelf electronics, and that's why it comes equipped with EMG's PJX active pickups. With a J Bass single-coil pickup and a P Bass split-coil pickup, you can tap into fat, punchy rock tones, mid-focused jazz and fusion tones, and any combination thereof. This high-headroom electronics package also offers 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-2 Bass Guitar Features:


One-of-a-kind finish available only at Sweetwater!


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


Resonant maple body supplies a solid tonal foundation


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


Neck-through construction allows for easy access to upper frets


EMG PJX active pickups deliver iconic bass tone with impressive headroom


Spector Custom bridge and brass nut enhance sustain and note definition