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For sale Spector NS-5H2 NY Made

Sold
$1,475.00
Strings
5
Status
This item has been sold and is no longer available!

Details

I have a 2007 Spector NS52H up for grabs. Here are the specs:

- #281 made 4/23/07 New York
- 35" Scale
- just shy of 17mm string spacing
- 24 frets with abalone inlays
- Hipshot Ultralite tuners
- lam maple neck
- Figured Maple Top Emerald Green
- Mahogany Body
- Pau Ferro fret board
- Active EMG dual coil soaps
- Aguilar OBP3 preamp
- Independent volume knob for each pickup push/pull selector
- 3 band EQ boost/cut 2 frequency push/pull mid and stacked hi/low
- straplock dual design
- Hipshot A
- fairly new strings
- includes FHSC as well as a Spector gig bag......both in 9/10 condition.
- strings are fairly fresh and I have no idea what they are

I traded for this bass a few weeks ago from a fellow TBer. It is my first bass with EMG's. I really like this bass and it plays ridiculous fast and sounds excellent. The only issue is that the EMG's require me to completely rethink my pedals and effects as they do not play anything similar to Barts......which I have used until now. I would keep this Spector anyway if I could afford to, but I just grabbed a Roscoe and need the funds. And so it goes.....

Overall, this bass is in great shape. There are light signs of wear as it has been played and loved. The only major flaw is a crack in the clear coat around the control knobs. It can be seen in the photos. I received the bass with this finish crack and was told that it had been looked over by a reputable luthier and deemed cosmetic only. Regardless, this bass is a player in excellent shape. I tried to take pics of the other few marks on the bass, but overall, she is still a beaut.

Asking $1475 shipped CONUS
Check or MO preferred, but I can do PP if necessary.
I will ship FedEx using appropriate materials and packaging methods.
A commercial/business address is always preferred if available.

NO TRADES. FOR REAL:)
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Comments

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Low Frequency Thumper
Supporting Member
Dec 18, 2009
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Hudson Valley, NY
This is a testament as to how slow things are moving these days. At this ungodly price, this should have been gone in hours. Yet it's still here!
Wish I had the funds.
GLWTS!!!!!
 
Feb 6, 2002
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Pacific Northwet
Dude... stop tempting me :smug:. I really want this, but I just don't know about a bolt-on Spector... (note to others: this is purely my personal preference - not a negative at all!)
 
Dude... stop tempting me :smug:. I really want this, but I just don't know about a bolt-on Spector... (note to others: this is purely my personal preference - not a negative at all!)

I've never had a neck through Spector so I don't have any real world comparison. I'd love to try one out though! I may just end up finding something else to sell and keep this bass. For me personally, it would be a fantastic recording bass.
 

Mediocrity Man

Master of Mediocrity
Supporting Member
Apr 11, 2014
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Wantage, New Jersey
Dude... stop tempting me :smug:. I really want this, but I just don't know about a bolt-on Spector... (note to others: this is purely my personal preference - not a negative at all!)

The bolt on Spectors are sweet. In no way inferior, just different. I have the Euro Rebop and love it as much as my neck through. I'd be interested if it weren't a five string.
 

e.rich

undersecretary of enablement
Supporting Member
Mar 16, 2011
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W. Newbury, MA
I dig the top on this one. Bummer it's a 5er. Great price, btw. That's a whole lotta bass for the money. :thumbsup:
 
Aug 8, 2011
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Nashville, TN
Dude... stop tempting me :smug:. I really want this, but I just don't know about a bolt-on Spector... (note to others: this is purely my personal preference - not a negative at all!)

I had the same hesitation about the US BO series...now I own two custom BO's and I can honestly say there is absolutely zero compromise on the BO's vs the NT's. I've owned several Euro NT's, NS-2A's and even a Forte 4 for a short time and the BO's are the without a doubt the hidden gem of the Spector line!! I understand the want for a NT, just don't sleep on these BO's because they're legit!

At this price, you could easily give it a try and not lose $ if you sold it! If I had some cash, the only thing you'd see in this post is 'PM sent!" :D GLWTS!
 
Mar 13, 2010
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Let me know if it still available as of Friday night.
Aren't those single coils noisy as they can be, especially at different volume levels?
Can you pull one out to see what the model number is?
 
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Let me know if it still available as of Friday night.
Aren't those single coils noisy as they can be, especially at different volume levels?


I don't have much experience with EMG's, but I don't think these are noisy at all. Quieter than my Barts with bart pre. To be honest, I'm not even positive they are single coils......I just assumed because there is no toggle switch. Anyone know how I can find out? Remove a pickuo?

I really dig the sound of these pickups, but unfortunately, they would make me start from square one with my effects chain, which I rely on heavily for certain projects. The clarity and definition is some of the best I have heard. I play a lot of aggresive rock slap grooves and I hear harmonics and nuances that I've never heard before. If this bass sells, I will definitely see another out in the future as justifiable funds permit.
 

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