Spector: USA Bolt-On vs Czechtor NT

I chose the NS5CRFM because its a better value.
You could get it for around $1500 and is Neck Trough.
That is the bass I wanted to purchase, but since I dont have a high-end 6 string yet (6 String is my primary) I chose to go with a Warwick.
I considered the Spector USA 6 String Bolt-On but the spacing is tight, I dont like too much the shape (It isnt the same as the NS Neck Trough and some other things like the fingerboard dots and the black hardware. Just not my thing)

 

I voted for the USA because I would rather get a 6 string, and the neck through Spectors are too heavy for me. They are a lot prettier though.

Luis, the USA bolt on has the same body shape as the neck through models, it's just different wood.

 

If you check them closely, you will see some differences. It not that noticeable on the 6 string.

About the wood. NSJ Bolt-On is available with Figured Maple bodies too.

There are very small diffences, you will have to look very close, you can notice it at the bottom an lower horn.
Very slight, but my eyes can see the differences, and I truly like the NeckTrough exact shape.

 

Hmmm..
After seein those pictures again, I can hardly keep my point.
I believe the problem is in the Printed Catalog, the Shape of the NS5JH5 isnt right to me. It could posibly be a stretched picture.
I still prefer the Czech.

 

the answer to your question is,yes,both are great,I like the czech basses,I got my NS CRFM4 at http://www.riksmusic.com and got a wounderful deal that nobody would match,riks was recomended to me by PJ Rubal,Spectors nat.sales rep.tell Erik Flipper sent you and to give you a deal like I got,he's a very helpful guy.

 

oh yeah,don't be worried if what you are looking for isnt in stock,mine wasn't so I bought it through riks and they had it shipped direct from the factory in two days..free,I paid just over$1.000 no tax or shipping either

 

I'd go for the bolt on USA. I played a couple of 4's & 5's & the necks felt GREAT. Much better than the Czech models. I like the idea that you can get a swamp ash body that makes the bass nice & light.

If you're looking @ a Swamp Ash 6 w/the Aguilar, it won't have that distinct Spector sound (Neck thru/maple body) but it does sound great. I have the Aguilar pre amp in my Warmoth 5 string & it KILLS.

 

I'm partiotic.. i vote for the Czech

nah just kidding.. Just the pickups and the looks of the fretboard..

 

Typically, ash gives a warmer sound & maple is brighter. But since both basses have different p/u's & pre-amp's, they'll have different tones if they were the same body wood, both N-T or B-O, etc.

The NS-JH6CM has an EMG 45J in the neck & an EMG 45CS in the bridge & you want a Aguilar OBP-1 pre-amp & the NS-5CR has a pair of EMG 40DC's w/an EMG BTS pre-amp.

Both great choices in sound & craftsmanship. Now it's up to you to deceide.

 

I personally voted for the US series. To me, you're getting a hand-made instrument made by Stuart. You're also getting a lifetime warranty.

The Czech is made to Stuart's own specs, of course, and he even inspects it and sets it up according to his own requirements when completed. But, it's still not made by him.

I guess it's an image thing

 

Do you think Stuart himself makes he Bolt-On basses?
Hmm... dont know.

 

As opposed to whom? He signs the back of the headstocks on these, doesn't he?

 

Now, now, children, no fighting.

Spector is a VERY small company & I beleive (not 100% sure) that Stuart is involved w/some aspects of building of his basses.

 

I believe he does work on the USA NT Series, but I dont think he carves the USA Bolt Ons.

 

What makes you say that?

 

Whoa! Nino! I thought you would go for the neck through but I guess you went for the Bolt on. I would've picked the neckthrough5 since I'm not a really big 6 string player hehe

I wanted to get that NS5CRFM but u know.... Brandin Stroy was selling his Zon Sonus Special 5 so I bought that instead

DM