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Handcrafted in the USA by Spector’s elite luthiers with the pro features that have made Spector basses coveted by top bassists worldwide for over four decades, the Spector NS-2 Neck-Thru electric bass gives you a comfortable, contoured body carved from exotic reclaimed redwood topped with buckeye burl for deep, punchy, and authoritative tone — and eye-popping good looks. The NS-2 Neck-Thru’s fast 3-piece maple neck runs the entire length of the instrument and is topped by a silky smooth 24-fret rosewood fingerboard graced with signature Spector abalone crown inlays. Spec’d with a custom locking bridge and solid brass nut, premium EMG P/J pickups, and a powerful HAZ preamp system; the Spector NS-2 Neck-Thru is a high-performance custom instrument that delivers the tone, playability, versatility, and wicked good looks today’s professional bass players demand.
The NS-2 Neck-Thru holds down the low end in style. That’s largely thanks to a pair of powerful EMG X Series pickups, fitted in tone-enhancing reverse-P/J configuration. This arrangement gives you the low-end punch from the split-coil EMG P pickup in the middle position, along with the aggressive growl from the J-style single-coil at the bridge. The reverse split-coil configuration maximizes low-end articulation, while rounding out notes played on the high strings. This makes total sense in a P/J-equipped bass, as you can dial in as much high end as you want with the bridge pickup and the active EQ. Mix up your signature blend, and you’re ready to rock.
Drawing upon decades of industry-leading design, Spector’s USA Series basses are handcrafted using the finest tonewoods and components. A meticulously handcrafted expression of the renowned Spector NS bass, the NS-2 Neck-Thru rocks high-end features such as powerful EMG pickups and premium active electronics. Available in a variety of custom exotic tonewoods, the NS-2 Neck-Thru continues the tradition of quality and innovation started by Stuart Spector in 1976.
Buckeye Burl top over reclaimed redwood body wings
3-piece select maple through neck, C profile
Pau ferro fingerboard, 16-inch radius, abalone crown inlays
34-inch scale length; 24 nickel/silver jumbo frets
EMG reverse-P/J X Series pickups
HAZ 9V custom preamp
Volume, Blend, Treble, and Bass controls
1.64-inch brass nut; Custom Gotoh GB10 tuners
