Spector USA Custom NS-5 Bolt-On 5-String Bass Guitar – Desert Island Gloss Chuck Levin’s Exclusive

Own A Unique USA-Made Custom Instrument – The Spector USA Custom NS-5 Bolt-On 5-String Bass In A Chuck Levin’s Exclusive Desert Island Finish

Conceived by Chuck Levin’s guitar department manager, Carlos Romero, along with the team from Spector, this stunning NS-5 Bolt-On features a custom finish that’s exclusive to Chuck’s called Desert Island. The natural tones of this build are enhanced with EMG P-J pickups and Aguilar OBP-2 active tone controls.

Each USA instrument is outfitted with custom, professional-grade hardware, including Spector’s hi-mass locking bridge, Dunlop strap locks, and Gotoh tuners. The provided Spector NS hardshell case offers supreme protection with heavy-duty latches, vinyl covering, and a rugged handle.

With a modern feel, powerful pickups, and 40 years of experience, Spector basses have established themselves as the authority on modern bass design. The sound and feel of your genuine USA-built Spector instrument are going to be second-to-none.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Top Wood: Maple Burl
• Back Wood: Swamp Ash
• Body Style: Bolt-On

Neck

• Neck Wood: Maple
• Fretboard: Pale Moon Ebony
• Number Of Frets: 24
• Inlays: Abalone Crowns
• Nut: Solid Brass
• Nut Width: 1.64″
• Scale: 34″

Pickups & Electronics

• Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Balance, Bass, Treble
• Pickup Configuration: EMG P-J Set
• Preamp System: Aguilar OBP-2

Hardware

• Hardware Color: Gold
• Bridge: Spector Locking Bridge – Brass
• Tuners: Gotoh GB-7

Other

• Finish: Desert Island High Gloss (Chuck Levin’s Exclusive)
• Strings: Spector Nickel
• Strap Locks: Dunlop Standard
• Case: NS Hardshell Case

Manufacturer: Spector Guitars
Model: WO-221113-NS-BO-5
SKU: I641664-N-0-WHXB

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