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NS-2 White

Back in 1977, Ned Steinberger and Stuart co-designed a revolutionary new bass featuring a smaller contoured body that was both super comfortable to play and sounded great. The NS-1 was an instant hit. Bass players took notice. Think Scott Smith from Loverboy.

Then in 1979, a second pick-up was added and this bass became the iconic NS-2. Think Sting's white bass, Pat Badger's black bass and of course, Doug Wimbish's amber bass.

Our love of Spector basses is no secret. We keep a current, new NS-2 here at the shop for customer's to audition. If you are going for a traditional NS-2 bass, it's the classic EMG P-J set paired to a HAZ lab 9 volt pre-amp. Go for the standard 1.64" nut or the DW 1.5" narrow neck.

For the last two years, we've had a white DW NS-2 available to check out. Just arrived are two new solid Quilt NS-2's. To keep things fresh, we thought it's a perfect opportunity to replace the white bass with the new Ultra Amber model.

This makes the white NS-2 available for purchase. We checked with Stuart and it's all good offering a new owner limited lifetime warranty on this beauty.

The only two options on this bass are the 1.5" nut/ DW and a 40th anniversary inlay at the 12th fret.

This bass is in pristine condition. The only exception is one tiny dark spot below the finish. 4.25 kg/ 9.35 lbs

2016 street price on this bass was $6573US. If ordered in 2018, it would be $6875US

Offered for sale at $5895US. Add 3% for PayPal/credit card. Tax if applicable and shipping additional if required.

NS-2 with top # 921

Solid 5A Quilted Maple body wings
High Gloss Ultra Amber finish
Pau Ferro f/b with Abalone Crown inlays
9 volt HAZ/EMG P-J's
Street price $7397 US

NS-2 with top # 913

Solid 5A Quilted Maple body wings
Doug Wimbish neck
High Gloss *inferno red finish
Pau Ferro f/b with Abalone Crown inlays
9 volt HAZ/EMG P-J's
Street price $7697 US

Spec's: USA NS-4, high gloss Bahama Blue, DW 1.5" neck, Aguilar DCB's pickups.

Doug Wimbish neck
Quilted Maple top, hand selected by Stuart
Reclaimed Redwood body
Bahama Blue High Gloss finish
Pau Ferro fingerboard w/ Abalone inlays
Aguilar DCB pickups
Aguilar 9 volt OBP-3 pre-amp. master volume, balance, stacked bass & treble, mid with push/pull for a 400/800 frequency selection.
Weight: 3.9 kg/ 8.58 lbs
Spector Serial # NS-4/DW #1039

IN STOCK!

It's current selling price would be $6447US. However, we ordered this Spector before pricing went up so it's going for $6195 US. We also offer a discount for cash or wire transfer purchases.

Ultimate Basses is pleased to announce there will be two Spector EURO4LE1977 basses arriving this spring. For those that subscribe to our Youtube channel, you'll be able to see Jason Raso playing all sorts of 70's licks. I vote for Turn Me Loose to get things started.

These are a tribute to the very first NS-1 made 40 years ago. Crafted from solid American Walnut, this bass features a neck-thru 3 piece Maple neck, 24 fret Rosewood f/b and the same DiMarzio Model P pick-up. Updated from the original bass are the following: lightweight zinc brass alloy Spector bridge, brass nut and the Tone Pump active circuit.

We are offering these basses for $2495 CDN + tax. Shipping not included and add 4% for a PayPal/credit card purchase.

Also new for 2017 is the EURO4LX Rudy Sarzo Signature Model featuring the SimS pick-up.

For fans of Doug Wimbish, a 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Distressed bass is also in the works.

They're here!!!!

NICK BEGGS

"Stuart Spector’s basses have helped me find a new signature sound and given me a platform for my own compositions. I’m very grateful. Happy 40th Birthday Spector."

SANDY HORNE / THE SPOONS

"I was first introduced to Spector NS-2 basses in 1983 by producer Nile Rogers. He was producing our Talkback album, and later our Romantic Traffic / Tell No Lies dance EP. He told me that I should try a new bass that Bernard Edwards, his friend and band mate of CHIC, was then using. A Spector NS-2. I did, and I never looked back. Been hooked and in love with my Spectors for over 30 years. I currently have a 1983 white, bolt-on neck with 2 jazz EMG pickups and a Curly Maple, neck-through with EMG P-J pickups, Anniversary Edition (1986). One of the last made before the Spector/Kramer days began, both manufactured in NY, USA. Their light weight, curved body and slim, sleek neck is so comfortable to play. Its rich tone cuts nicely, both live and in the recording studio. Engineers and producers who have recorded me and my Spectors have found that they have to do a minimal amount of processing or harmonic adjustment to make them sound full. Plug in and go! My Spector NS-2's have been apart of the Spoons staple sound since 1983 to present. Happy 40th Anniversary and thank you Stuart Spector for producing such awesome basses!"

DAVE FOWLER

"I started using Spector basses in 1995. My search began when I saw Sting using his white NS2. Little did I know my search would drag on for almost 2 years as they only made 102 white ones during the Kramer era (which is my personal favorite era of Spector). I finally found a white NS2 at The Bass Place in Arizona … and quite simply I have never looked back. The overall tone and feel won me over.

The legendary band Foghat just used my prize NS2 to record their newest record called “Under the influence” and is available for preorder now. I have been told by many Spector enthusiasts that my NS2 is the best sounding NS2 they have ever heard. I feel fortunate to have found this one .. there is that something special about it that’s for certain.

Feel free to reach out to me directly dave@davefowler.com or visit my website www.davefowler.com"

BILLY SHERWOOD

"I've been with Spector since 1987 when Stuart designed my one of a kind 8 string bass, which was 1st recorded on the 1st World Trade record. From that point forward I've been playing Spector basses and loved them all. Now playing bass in Yes it's even more special because of the honor of being asked by Chris Squire to do so, and having Spector there with me. I wish Stuart and the entire company the best and a very happy 40th anniversary. It means a lot to me to be a part of the amazing family of Spector bass Artists."

NICKI TEDESCO

"Spector basses comprise my entire arsenal of tone. For years I have searched for the ultimate tone, trying amp after amp, pedal after pedal, and once I found my Spector Euro, and heard that growl for the first time, I thought: THIS is what I have been looking for. The growl and depth I get from my Spectors are irreplaceable in my overall sound and I am happy to be part of the Spector Family. Thanks Stuart!!!"