Spector NS-2J - Woodstock NY -

[Edgar]

Hi,

I'm contemplating the purchase of a Spector NS-2J "Woodstock" built in 2001 (4/24/01, this is the info on the back of the headstock). The model is a bolt-on (3 pieces maple, Pau Ferro and pearl dot markers) neck and supposedly a re-issue/special edition of the 1983 NS-2JA (according to the seller).

When I browse the Spector website, production in the town of Woodstock only started in 2002 (with the NS-2J-FM & the NS-2J-EX)... so I'm kinda confuse.

Any expert out there on Spector basses that can chip in and help me get the facts straight?

Thanks!

[Edgar]

[mmbongo]

Check out the date on my old Woodstock era Spector




I think what you may have there is a transition era SSD. Does it have a Spector logo or SSD logo?

[Edgar]

The SSD I believe (here's a picture, correct me if I'm wrong)... your's '93?

Now I'm even more confuse. I thought the Woodstock workshop only started making bass in early 2000.

[j.kernodle]

first.... that bass is hot looking. check out spectorguitars.com, he was making them in Woodstock again as early as 93 after his non-compete with Kramer expired. they call it the "Woodstock" era after he got his original logo back in 1998.

[mmbongo]

No that is the Spector logo. Quit worrying about it and buy that thing right now! That is stellar.

[Edgar]

@mmbongo

From what I now understand, if the 3 letters are separated, it's an SSD logo so, like you just mention, this one is a Spector logo. Thanks!

@j.kernodle

I did some reading about the "non-compete clause" and the "Kramer era" but the whole thing is still a bit sketchy so I'm still learning. Thanks for the precision about when he got back his original logo.

Last question, what would be a fair price for this model in great condition (minimal wear by playing only), no case or extras?

-Quilted maple body
-Pau Ferro slab with dot marker
-34" scale/ 24 frets
-9v Aguilar OBP-1 circuit

And oh yes, is it me or you don't see them too often on the used market (or common, very common,...)?

Thanks again!

[mmbongo]

Snatch that thing up! I love my NS-2J.

And here's what the SSD logo looks like. Same quality, just different logo since Stuart couldn't use the Spector logo at the time.

[Edgar]

Yeah, I'm about to pull the trigger.

What about the value, how much would you say that those go for (ballpark figure)?