Spector NS Ethos 5 string

[fredrickdossant]

Hey Forum, hope you're doing well.

One bass Ive always liked aesthetically is the Spector NS Ethos, it just looks so awesome. I live so far away from a nearest music store, so here's my question.
Has anyone got any hand on experience with this model, is the neck thin, or like a baseball bat, this is my prime concern. Trying to get as much info before I order it online.
I also asked Chat GTP, and said some users complain its a thicker than usual neck on most basses. I have an LTD F-205 5 String, the neck is super thin, so if anyone is a Spector player would like to hear your opinion.

Thank you.

 

[VeryTallBassist]

It's a thin neck. Very fast and great fret work.

 

[Wicked G]

I have both the HP Ethos 4 and the F-204 and while I would not call the Ethos neck fat, it definitely is not as thin as any of the LTD F series basses. I also own an F-4e and an F-414fm which is how I know. The Ethos also does not balance the same and the reach is greater. For me none of that is a problem but for someone super picky, it could be.

 

[VeryTallBassist]

I have both the HP Ethos 4 and the F-204 and while I would not call the Ethos neck fat, it definitely is not as thin as any of the LTD F series basses. I also own an F-4e and an F-414fm which is how I know. The Ethos also does not balance the same and the reach is greater. For me none of that is a problem but for someone super picky, it could be.

I have played the 4 and i think compared to other 4's, you're right. The 5, on the other hand, is a very slim neck.

 

[Sauron_]

Hey Forum, hope you're doing well.

One bass Ive always liked aesthetically is the Spector NS Ethos, it just looks so awesome. I live so far away from a nearest music store, so here's my question.
Has anyone got any hand on experience with this model, is the neck thin, or like a baseball bat, this is my prime concern. Trying to get as much info before I order it online.
I also asked Chat GTP, and said some users complain its a thicker than usual neck on most basses. I have an LTD F-205 5 String, the neck is super thin, so if anyone is a Spector player would like to hear your opinion.

Thank you.


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I have that same bass but in black and I find the neck thin and fast.
I was afraid of the long reach but eventhough I'm an average 5'9 guy, I find it quite comfortable.

 

[Norm Nelson]

I have an Ethos 5, and yes, the fretboard is flat and wide, particularly above the 12th fret, and the neck is ... not thin, but definitely not like a Fender baseball bat. It took me a bit to get used to coming from a P-bass but I really like it - great for my teensy hands.