Spector NS2 Owners Question

I don't have an NS2 but I have a Euro 5LX and don't have any issues playing the bass sitting or standing.

It's my number one player and I take it out of the house every opportunity I get. I'm buying another Spector this year, and think you'll be in the same boat after your first one!

FWIW: I traded my lined fretless SR5 because I couldn't dig it even as a backup after playing my Spector.

 

One of the most comfortable basses out there.

 

There are so many things that just work on a Spector, not the least of which is the concave/ convex body shape.... very comfy basses..

 

I have a Forte and have no issues with the scale length or the strap button location. I'm average height and don't have enormous hands. I do shift the strap and bass to a comfortable playing position, so the body is pointing down at 8 o'clock and the tuners are at 2 o'clock - hope that makes sense.

Truly a comfortable bass, and sonically unmatched compared to any other basses I've played in the last 25 years.

 

Played fenders for years. Switched to Spector this spring. It took a short time to get used to. I actually found it less comfortable to play sitting than standing at first. Now they feel great any way. I can also comfortably wear Spectors lower, which seems to put less stress on my hands and wrists. Wonderful instruments!

 

I've played them for years. A Spector was always my dream bass growing up. Loved everything about them. That being said, as I get older I've developed left wrist and shoulder issues, probably from years of less than ideal technique. I find it somewhat difficult to play my Spectors standing up, unless I wear the body on the low side, so as my left hand can meet the first fret (with the neck at more of an upward angle) with more comfort. You have a good eye to notice where the upper horn ends before actually playing it. It's also a 24 fret neck, so wearing one can make it feel like an extra long scale. I'm not saying that it will be an issue, but you may experience the same issues you had with your Carvin. It's a valid concern.

 

Hey BM.
Nearly 30 years of Spector use for me, and no issues of that nature ever. Just the opposite, as posted above, very comfortable guitars.
I checked your sig & locale; I'm in Osaka, Japan, & today counted at least 15 Spec's (including one US made NS2) in just two of the local stores. The lesson here; Philly & NY? Don't take our words for it, go out & try one!
If you do, be kind enough to post your verdict.
Thanks, & happy hunting.

 

I have an old Spector I generally use only to record with. I never really noticed that much of a difference when coming off of the Richs and Fenders I spend a lot of time with when it comes to the last frets.

 

Gotta be a ton of music stores in Philly... Call around and ask for spector. I have noticed the same fretting issue when playing my Spector ns4, but that is easily remedied by lengthining you strap a smidge, and playing the bass at a bit of an angle instead of perfectly horizontal.