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A Signature Spector Fine-tuned for Kelly LeMieux





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Kelly LeMieux’s propulsive bass work has formed the low-end foundation for Goldfinger and Buckcherry for over two decades. Now, you can capture the grit and drive of his aggressive 4-string tone with the Spector USA NS-2 Kelly’s Relic bass guitar! This bass’ flamed maple body and flamed maple top produce a ringing, bell-like sustain with plenty of treble bite ? it’s a rock-solid tonal foundation, further elevated by dual Aguilar Super Single pickups and an OBP-3 active preamp. No matter your style, the 3-piece maple neck’s modified “C” profile provides a fast, comfortable feel, while the sleek pau ferro fingerboard is planed into a flat 16-inch radius for optimal playability. Lastly, Hipshot Ultralite tuners and a sustain-enhancing Spector locking bridge grant the USA NS-2 Kelly’s Relic with a high-performance edge, ready to withstand the use and abuse suggested by this instrument’s battle-scarred relic finish.





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Top-of-the-line tonewoods





From the neck to the body to the fingerboard, every tonewood on the USA NS-2 Kelly’s Relic was hand-picked by Kelly LeMieux to deliver the most hard-hitting tone possible. Beautiful flamed maple forms the body’s top and back ? this combo offers stunning visuals and provides a rock-ready growl and singing sustain across the bass’ entire register. A 3-piece slab of maple is carved into a “C” shape neck modified to suit Kelly’s taste, and it’s all finished off with a sleek pau ferro fingerboard for a touch of mellow warmth.





Aggressive Aguilar Super Single pickups





Dual Aguilar Super Single pickups form the core of this Spector’s tone, boasting an aggressive tone that’s perfect for a hard rock and metal veteran like Kelly LeMieux. These pickups deliver all the beautiful articulation you’d expect from a classic 4-string single design, but with a hot-rodded output and pushed midrange for an increased bite. It’s all topped off with an Aguilar OBP-3 active preamp that grants you extended EQ control without compromising the USA NS-2 Kelly’s Relic natural tone and response.





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. And players soon 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 Kelly’s Relic 4-string Bass Guitar Features:


Designed in collaboration with Kelly LeMieux of Goldfinger and Buckcherry fame


Beautiful flame maple body and flame maple back deliver long sustain and a bright, growling tone


Incredibly stable neck-through 3-piece maple neck topped with a slab of pau ferro for enhanced warmth


Spector locking bridge increases setup stability and boosts string-to-body resonance


Hipshot Ultralite tuners for excellent tuning stability


Brass nut for increased clarity and definition


Dual Aguilar Super Single pickups offer a supercharged take on classic 4-string single-coil punch


Aguilar OBP-3 gives enhanced output and EQ potential without compromising on your instrument’s natural tone