Kramer/Spector NS-2A black on black

bassnote6 · #1 11-26-2010, 04:21 AM

Samick/Kramer/Spector NS-2A Black with spector pickups,neck tru body design,comes with original Kramer case. No issues with this bass sounds a plays great.This bass is in excellent condition for it's age a few little dings thats it. 500.00

Frank_Lane · #2 11-26-2010, 02:18 PM

Stock pickups? What kind of preamp?

bassnote6 · #3 11-26-2010, 04:38 PM

All stock..what ever kramer had at the time i believe it is the old haz lab pre.

Frank_Lane · #4 11-26-2010, 05:00 PM

Cool, got any better pics?

bassnote6 · #5 11-26-2010, 05:35 PM

My picture taking skills need improving but heres some more!

bassnote6 · #6 11-26-2010, 05:38 PM

there is no scratches just a couple of dings being a black bass finger prints and the flash doesn't do well.

frootbooty · #7 11-26-2010, 06:43 PM

The main picture and the two later pictures are not the same bass.
Based on the latter pictures, I believe this is one of the Samick made NS-2a's. The knob configuration is a dead giveaway. Instead of the knobs forming a straight-up diamond like other Spectors, the diamond is tilted.
You may check the preamp on yours. I don't believe the Samick made NS-2a's have the Hazlab preamp. It would be good to verify this, as the Hazlab preamp or lack thereof may be a deal breaker for some buyers.
That being said, the Samick made NS-2a's were the last of them made, and there weren't many done by Samick
I just sold one of the Samick models. It had a beautiful wood grain that wasn't seen on the other NS-2as.

Frank_Lane · #8 11-26-2010, 06:48 PM

Thanks froot, I was curious as I am in the market for a Spector right now.

frootbooty · #9 11-26-2010, 06:59 PM

It's a killer bass. I thought the original preamp from mine sounded awesome
The transparent finish was gorgeous as well

bassnote6 · #10 11-28-2010, 12:30 PM

As far as price one sold on here for 420.00 so a 500.00 bass is not unreasonable. thanks

bassnote6 · #11 11-29-2010, 08:23 AM

This just in from Spector basses. A NS-2A is an NS-2A just made in different factories. I was told they were made in the Samick factory at the end of their run. no matter where it was made it was for kramer/Spector and is what it is. Peace.

Spector_Ray · #12 11-29-2010, 08:32 PM

From what I understand and what PJ Rubal told me is that the Samick bodies weren't fully contoured like the older 2A's and the control layout was slanted a bit.

frootbooty · #13 11-29-2010, 09:30 PM

Correct. The bodies are slightly less contoured. The knobs are offset. The control cavity cover is held on with four screws instead of six. The tuners are not schaller. They look like Gotoh or perhaps a generic gotoh style.
I read somewhere that the bridge was slightly different, but I can't tell. Other than these slight differences, they are pretty much the same bass. They certainly feel and sound the same to me

bassnote6 · #14 11-30-2010, 03:18 AM

thanks for the additional pic.

as you and I suspected, you have an NS-2A.

by it's serial number it was made near the end of
the Spector/Kramer era, approx. 1990. the serial number
indicates this, and that is was made for Kramer at the Samick
Korean factory.

Kramer used at least three diff factories for the NS-2A/NS-2B/NS-2C
(most produced was the NS-2A) models in the late 1980s, right up until
Kramer went out of business. no matter which factory, an NS-2A is an
NS-2A

I hope this info helps.
PJ

Spector_Ray · #15 11-30-2010, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassnote6

...no matter which factory, an NS-2A is an
NS-2A

Not if you're really picky about your Spectors!

bassnote6 · #16 11-30-2010, 05:56 AM

Well you close your eyes Ray and you won't know the difference. I didn't write the letter PJ did. I'm just trying to sell a good bass it is what it is. if your that picky don't try to discredit just move along. Thanks Peace

MaddAnthony_59 · #17 11-30-2010, 07:08 AM

I think this is why Warwick Made the Streamer!

Spector_Ray · #18 11-30-2010, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassnote6

Well you close your eyes Ray and you won't know the difference. I didn't write the letter PJ did. I'm just trying to sell a good bass it is what it is. if your that picky don't try to discredit just move along. Thanks Peace

No need to get all bent out of shape. In case you didn't notice the smiley, it was a joke. Peace.

PhatBasstard · #19 12-03-2010, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frootbooty

You may check the preamp on yours. I don't believe the Samick made NS-2a's have the Hazlab preamp. It would be good to verify this, as the Hazlab preamp or lack thereof may be a deal breaker for some buyers.

FWIW, none of the NS2A's had actual Haz-Lab pre's.
They were all (well functioning) copies.
Judging by the OP's description, I think his has been replaced with an EMG anyway.

bassnote6 · #20 12-03-2010, 04:01 AM

the preamp is as told by spector this.

those had Korean made Spector 9v circuits, Korean version of USA NS-2 9v circuit.