FS/FT: USA Spector NS-5P

pickles · #1 03-19-2011, 06:49 PM

Up for sale or trade: a very rare 5 string Stuart Spector Design NS-5P. The NS-5s from this era have 34" scales and sport an "SSD" logo since Stuart hadn't yet re-acquired the rights to the Spector brand. This one is number 64 of 211 basses produced. For anyone that wants the classic spector sound in a 5 string, but doesn't like the 35" scale Spector now typically uses ... this is your bass. A solid collectors item as much as it is a solid gigging bass.

Body: Solid AAAA Quilted Maple
Neck: 3-piece Hard Rock Maple, neck-through
Fingerboard: Pau Ferro w/ Abalone Inlays
Pickups: EMG-DCs + Piezo bridge
Preamp: 18v Haz Lab, separate 2-band eqs for magnetic and piezo
Bridge and Nut: Brass

Cash sale at $2600 shipped to the lower 48 preferred, but I can look at trades, especially partials. Ps, Js, Rays, Ricks, and T-birds + cash. Original hardshell case included.

Selta · #2 03-19-2011, 06:52 PM

Dangit! Why do these things always pop up at the worst time. Only the second time I've seen an NS-5P show up, and both times I've been grossly unable to afford it

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Ronen · #3 03-20-2011, 12:55 AM

Very nice!
String spacing is the standard 17mm? Weight?

pickles · #4 03-20-2011, 08:21 AM

Yep it's 5/8", 17mm at the bridge.

Weight feels like 10 lbs or maybe a little more, I'll try to get it on a scale for you.

Jaymi · #5 03-20-2011, 06:04 PM

PM and free bump

jarrod cunningham · #6 03-21-2011, 05:16 AM

Price ? And you said ns5p but didn't mention the piezo , some won't know what the p stands for .

Ronen · #7 03-21-2011, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarrod cunningham

Price ? And you said ns5p but didn't mention the piezo , some won't know what the p stands for .

Take a look at the end of his post, after the photos.

pickles · #8 03-21-2011, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarrod cunningham

Price ? And you said ns5p but didn't mention the piezo , some won't know what the p stands for .

Yeah my bad, I put the specs and price below the photos ... I just wanted to get the photos up front to get the drool flowing

The piezo is a rare and expensive option that gives the bass a really unique sound when blended into the magnetic in small quantities. Its crispness nicely complements the sharp/firm sounding EMG highs.

jarrod cunningham · #9 03-21-2011, 04:49 PM

I swear there were no pics or lower description when I first looked at this , but I am on my iPhone using the tb app .

tommixx · #10 03-22-2011, 01:27 PM

WOW! Any interest in a Natural Maple Stingray 4 H 2 BAND EQ AND a Music Man 25th Anniversary 4 HH with a Maple neck in a 2 for 1 Swap? Would need a little cash from you to though...

Peace,

T

pickles · #11 03-25-2011, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommixx

WOW! Any interest in a Natural Maple Stingray 4 H 2 BAND EQ AND a Music Man 25th Anniversary 4 HH with a Maple neck in a 2 for 1 Swap? Would need a little cash from you to though...

Peace,

T

Interested, sent you a pm.

tommixx · #12 03-25-2011, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickles

Interested, sent you a pm.

SORRY! Been out of town for a few days...PM Responded to! Can't wait to hear back from you!

Peace,

T

tommixx · #13 03-26-2011, 05:20 PM

I hope its a done deal and She's coming to Carolina Beach....can't wait! Thanks!

Peace,

T

pickles · #14 03-26-2011, 08:00 PM

Done, traded. Thanks T.