FS/FT Cherryburst Spector NS-2A

Meyatch · #1 09-14-2009, 07:40 PM

I was curious about these, and Spectors in general. Its a super cool bass, just not for me.

I was told it was an '89, but I don't really know for sure.

The marks in the photo are fingerprint smudges, this bass is in impressively good condition for being 20 years old.

Bass has medium-low action. I have probably about 5 hours of playing time on still-fresh Ernie Ball Super Slinkies.

I'm looking for $500 shipped in the continental US.

trades I would be interested include:

A Mark Hoppus Signature bass
An Akai Unibass Pedal
A Flanger, thinking of a Boss, but I'm open to other brands
A Jaguar Bass other than black
A Bronco Bass
Maybe an electric guitar, but I don't want a $500 guitar, so it would have to be +cash, or a ridiculously good deal for me.
Some interesting mid to high end Jazz style basses
no 5 strings.

+/- cash where appropriate.

-mitch

jonnymac101881 · #2 09-14-2009, 08:20 PM

PM sent

yellofury · #3 09-14-2009, 08:50 PM

WOW!!

mmbongo · #4 09-14-2009, 09:10 PM

Dang, is that a USA model? Kramer era?

Meyatch · #5 09-14-2009, 09:26 PM

as far as I know, its an import NS-2A from the Kramer era.

I'm no spector historian, and there is no model number or country of manufacture on the bass.

mmbongo · #6 09-14-2009, 09:38 PM

Don't know why these things always seem to pop up when I have zero extra cash

yellofury · #7 09-14-2009, 10:40 PM

Its a korean version of the US NS-2
nech through construction with the P/J pickups
and I WISH i had the dough for this bass

RedCoatMonster · #8 09-15-2009, 12:38 AM

I own one of these myself, I cant find any model numbers or anything either unless it is the stuff on my battery cover. These are really cool basses by the way!

loend68 · #9 09-15-2009, 09:11 AM

I'm pretty sure these were made in Japan, not Korea. Supposedly the serial number is on the inside of the preamp cover. If you throw regular emgs in it, they sound very close to their big brother. I have one of these preamps in my Czech Spector. PJ Rubal told me that it's basically a Hazlab copy.

Great bass!

CrashClint · #10 09-15-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Meyatch

as far as I know, its an import NS-2A from the Kramer era.

I'm no spector historian, and there is no model number or country of manufacture on the bass.

+1, I actually had an 1987 that had the Kramer logo. IMO these bass were built well and sounded great.

Noonan768 · #11 09-15-2009, 10:41 AM

I had this same model, same color.. Brand new in 1989. LOVED it. I still kick myself for trading it in for a Fender.

*BUMP*

Meyatch · #12 09-15-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Noonan768

I had this same model, same color.. Brand new in 1989. LOVED it. I still kick myself for trading it in for a Fender.

*BUMP*

I'll trade you back!

Noonan768 · #13 09-15-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meyatch

I'll trade you back!

Sorry.. I ditched that Fender jazz shortly afterwards. I did not like it. I was just being pursuaded by the other members of the band into getting rid of the "glam" bass and getting something more punk looking. I regret ever listening to them. I paid very little for my Spector since I got it for cost at the store I worked for. I miss it.

NS2A · #14 09-15-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by loend68

I'm pretty sure these were made in Japan, not Korea. Supposedly the serial number is on the inside of the preamp cover. If you throw regular emgs in it, they sound very close to their big brother. I have one of these preamps in my Czech Spector. PJ Rubal told me that it's basically a Hazlab copy.

Great bass!

The original NS2A's were made in Korea by Kramer. The later NS2A's were made in Japan for Kramer by Samick. You can tell by the layout of the 4 knobs on the bass. This one's a Korean one. Actually, I think the Korean ones were built better.

IF there is a serial number, it will be on the outside of the preamp cover. MANY did not have serial numbers at all. Most of mine did not.

jarrod cunningham · #15 09-18-2009, 10:16 PM

NS2A - hey , whats the difference in the knob layout on the korean vs japans ??? ive had about 5 of the 2a's and ive never noticed a difference ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by NS2A

The original NS2A's were made in Korea by Kramer. The later NS2A's were made in Japan for Kramer by Samick. You can tell by the layout of the 4 knobs on the bass. This one's a Korean one. Actually, I think the Korean ones were built better.

IF there is a serial number, it will be on the outside of the preamp cover. MANY did not have serial numbers at all. Most of mine did not.

NS2A · #16 09-19-2009, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jarrod cunningham

NS2A - hey , whats the difference in the knob layout on the korean vs japans ??? ive had about 5 of the 2a's and ive never noticed a difference ...

This Spector was made by Samick:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Spector-NS2A-Imp...d=p3286.c0.m14

Check out the knob layout, along with the body not being as rounded.

jarrod cunningham · #17 09-19-2009, 07:40 AM

thanks ! ive never owned one like that . all of mine were the regular more rounded and standard looking .... one more fact of spector history i can stick back in my noggin

J. Crawford · #18 09-19-2009, 04:36 PM

Meyatch, if you could, can you take some pictures of better quality? Maybe wiped clean, without the fingerprints.

Any bumps? Knicks?

Just cleaner pics would be awesome!
Thanks!

Meyatch · #19 09-19-2009, 07:22 PM

I looked over this as closely as I could, and the only ding/dent/scratch I could find is this one on the bottom edge.

The flash makes it look worse than it is. Its definitely noticeable, but not quite as bad as it looks.

I cleaned it up as much as I could. I don't have any guitar polish or anything. I guess I'm a bass slob.

The pictures are hosted on photobucket, so this is the best I can post here. PM me your email address if you want any higher resolution ones.

Aside from the ding I photographed above, and the wearing of the Spector writing from the pickup, this bass seriously looks brand new.

Even has the "inspected by" sticker on the back.

Now, if you have a super discerning eye, you might notice some things I haven't. Keep in mind its 20 years old. Amazing condition for 20 years old, but still 20 years old.

kjpollo · #20 09-20-2009, 05:41 PM

MAN!
I had one of those in translucent sapphire blue. I had it for about 3-4 years and got rid of it when I scaled back to one bass back around 92-93. One of several I wish I still had.

Very nice basses, very nice indeed.

Wish I had the extra $$ (stop me if you've heard THAT before!)