FS/FT Spector SSD NS-5 - RARE

**BeSharp** · #1 06-22-2011, 10:03 AM

***SOLD SOLD SOLD***

Sorry guys, this bass is gone...

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Unbelievable deal on a killer bass...

About the Bass:
I am selling (or am open to trade) a rare 1996 Spector SSD NS-5 (made in Woodstock NY, serial #157). This has the transitional SSD logo on the headstock which is different from the current logo in use. I was told by PJ from Spector that this bass is a 1990's version of the current NS-5XL. But mine is a 34" scale where the new ones are 35's.

***NEW REDUCED*** Sale price is $2250.

I'd consider a "Fender-like" modern bass in trade -- so offer me a Sadowsky Vintage or Will Lee, A Nordy VJ or J/P, etc. plus/minus cash and we'll talk.

Feel free to PM me for more info if needed.

KsPiNeSh · #2 06-22-2011, 10:34 AM

Killer quilt - that thing looks fantastic!

**BeSharp** · #3 06-22-2011, 11:17 AM

A few more pics...

**BeSharp** · #4 06-22-2011, 11:19 AM

More...

**BeSharp** · #5 06-22-2011, 11:20 AM

final two pics...

bobunit · #6 06-22-2011, 12:50 PM

This baby is in great shape! People looking for a Spector 5, but not in a 35" should jump on this. Great basses!

tommixx · #7 06-22-2011, 09:40 PM

I have this same bass but a 94 model with a Piezo and it has taken over as my primary 5. Absolutely amazing basses!!! Don't hesitate in this one!!

Peace,

T

**NYCBass** · #8 06-22-2011, 10:14 PM

Cool Bass, what is the string spacing?

**BeSharp** · #9 06-23-2011, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCBass

Cool Bass, what is the string spacing?

Here are the vitals in this bass:
String Spacing I measured at just slightly over 17mm.
Nut width is 1 3/4 inches
Weight is 9.8 lbs.

Overall this is an extremely comfortable bass to play for long gigs. You don't really feel the weight because the body is so compact and sits in a great spot on your body and it's sculpted in the back (rounded). Might be a problem if you have a rock hard 6 pack, but for me the support of the shape of the body was perfect.

I will ship this in a Spector black tolex HSC.

**BeSharp** · #10 06-27-2011, 07:08 AM

I've had a couple of trade offers but nothing yet to make me jump. Keep 'em coming! I might also entertain a slightly reduced cash offer. So... Back tot he top.

drgroove111 · #11 07-01-2011, 09:28 PM

gravesbass · #12 07-01-2011, 11:25 PM

Beautiful!!!!

**BeSharp** · #13 07-02-2011, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by drgroove111

pm'd

replied to your pm

FiguredMaple · #14 07-05-2011, 08:08 AM

Solid maple like this isn't very common these days.

**lowfreqgeek** · #15 07-14-2011, 05:27 PM

This is really cool. And what a great sounding bass, too (watch the promo video): Grooveline

Bump

**BeSharp** · #16 07-14-2011, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowfreqgeek

This is really cool. And what a great sounding bass, too (watch the promo video): Grooveline

Bump

In all fairness, the bass you see in this video is not the bass you are hearing. I own the agency and I produce all the videos but that's not me or the Spector in that video. When we got to the video shoot for Grooveline we didn't think the bass he brought (a bright orange MusicMan Stingray) looked very good on camera. I had my Spector in the car, so I lent it to the bass player just for the shoot.

**lowfreqgeek** · #17 07-14-2011, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeSharp

In all fairness, the bass you see in this video is not the bass you are hearing. I own the agency and I produce all the videos but that's not me or the Spector in that video. When we got to the video shoot for Grooveline we didn't think the bass he brought (a bright orange MusicMan Stingray) looked very good on camera. I had my Spector in the car, so I lent it to the bass player just for the shoot.

I thought it sounded rather "unique" for a Spector. It does look great, though!

**BeSharp** · #18 07-18-2011, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeSharp

I'm new to TB as a poster but I've been enjoying the lively discussion for a month or so now. Felt the need to jump in at this time to sell or trade a bass and this seems like the best place to do it.

About the Bass:
I am selling (or am open to trade) a rare 1996 Spector SSD NS-5 (made in Woodstock NY, serial #157). This has the transitional SSD logo on the headstock which is different from the current logo in use. I was told by PJ from Spector that this bass is a 1990's version of the current NS-5XL. But mine is a 34" scale where the new ones are 35's.

I used this as my primary gigging bass for many years and I've always babied it. The sound is awesome with the active EMG setup. Neck is great. Intonation solid, etc. Really it's everything I ever needed/wanted. It's in great shape too (see the pictures)

My primary band plays tons of covers and dance music and I've actually had to start playing a lot of keyboard bass to cover the synth/pop sounds heard on today's records. As a result I found myself longing to pick up a really traditional bass to "compensate" so I'd enjoy some old school bass playing when I'm not doing the keyboard parts. I picked up a '66 Precision that I'm playing almost exclusively now so the Spector stays home. Time to send her on to a good new home.

Sale price is $2250.

I'd consider a "Fender-like" modern bass in trade -- so offer me a Sadowsky Vintage or Will Lee, A Nordy VJ or J/P, etc. and we'll talk.

Feel free to PM me for more info if needed.

New price: $2250

benthughes · #19 07-18-2011, 11:33 PM

PM'ed

FCBASSMAN · #20 07-19-2011, 05:30 PM

Hi I have a 75 p-bass or a sweet BN-4 F-BASS for the Spector? Let me know and will send pics. Frank