Spector: Welcome to the New Era
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 พ.ค. 2023
- In the 1970s, Stuart Spector and Ned Steinberger’s NS bass started a revolution. Bassists finally had an instrument specifically designed for them that balanced comfortable ergonomics, effortless playability, and a piano-like tone. And though each era of Spector introduced new design elements to the bass, those qualities have never changed.
Today marks a new era for Spector, and we’re giving you an inside look into the legacy, passion, and innovation that drives our brand.
Join bassist Ian Allison (Gavin Degraw, Cory Wong, Soul Asylum, JS Ondara, Scary Pockets, Eric Hutchinson, and Dessa) and Spector Custom Shop Manager Wil DeYoung as they discuss what all this means as Spector moves into the future.
Welcome to the New Era of Spector.
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Love every single one of my Spector basses, so proud to be a Spector artist!
Daisy! Proud to have you in the family🤘
More freebies for Daisy!!
People are still sleeping on the early 2000’s Korean basses. They are crazy good for the money.
I’ve had the legend 4 neck thru for about 2 years, its great. Really forces you to play better, only thing I was not a fan of was the aguilar pick ups so I swapped them out. But they really are the PRS of basses
They're quite heavy though compared to the real thing.
@@PorchBass it’s probably dependent on each one. The one I had was a decent weight.
Just bought an '04 Legend 4 and it's dead straight and feels great. I rhyme all the time.
@@sira.scottascot8865 that’s incredible and I hope your playing is so good it stays edible.
Hey guys, I was watching this in my tent after my set at Townsville Folk Festival this weekend and wishing I had bought my Euro LT5 Tiger Eye because the jack on my 4 string bass (brand name withheld) had failed during the gig 😖. Ian had only just said "I'm poppin the latches" and my phone went flat!🙄... I lay there not wanting to venture out in the 13°C (thats cold for a Queenslander) 2am at night to charge my phone. I had just watched Ian's 5 Best Spector Tone videos 👍... so I spent the next 30mins hoofing it to the performers shed to charge my phone and watch the reveal 😂... Of course now I have the need to buy a New Era NS 4 string 😅😁❤.
Thank you for your beautiful basses Spector and along with Ian Allison your enthusiasm for music.
Well, as I say everytime: Still in deep love with my 1987 NS-2. Thanks for having you around still today.
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Proud to be a Spector Player for over 15 years. Time for a new NS-5!
Rock and Roll @dougwilliams44 🤘
Can’t beat a Spector. Hoping to get one sooner than later.
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Those basses sound incredible! I have a Euro 5 LX and it is fantastic. I would love an American made Spector. Someday...
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Beyond grateful to be addicted to these basses and growing up around them. Can't wait for the future of my career and hopefully it's still spector strong. 🙌
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I just got the NS Pulse 2 IV and was absolutely blown away at how much bass I got for the price. The 3 piece roasted maple neck is so well constructed and an absolute joy to play. Between the roasted neck, masterful construction, pickup choice and placement, it absolutely delivers that Spector 'gritty' tone that we all love. Definitely my top 3 basses that go well with pedals and effects also!
I thought my particular bass was a little 'thuddy' when I bought it used. Still took it home. Couldn't figure out why mine wouldn't sustain right. Come to find out when changing the strings that the previous owner had 3 of tuning machines so loose that they were wiggling. I wonder if that's why they sold it. They're loss, my win! That was an easy fix for a world of difference. I love my NS Pulse 4.
Very cool!🤘
Very cool updates. I can't believe though that Will didn't mention the change in the body horns! Spector has finally seen the light with the new USA NS basses appearing with rounded off the horns (especially the upper one), which is much closer to the old Brooklyn, Kramer and early Woodstock-era body shape. This is a big improvement over the "cactus horn" that was introduced several years ago.
Thanks for the feedback! Glad you're digging the direction.🤘
That upper horn alone makes you think of the sound a bass makes.
Commented on one of the Spector videos from SBL, glad to see you guys working together to put out some awesome content. Keep it coming 🤙🏻
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Thank You Spector
Can't wait to play it!
Us too 🤜🤛
Outro sounds like "Twin Peaks" :-) Don´t watch the TV-series often but I love the theme!!! Great playing!!!
These instruments look fantastic!
As a happy owner of two Spector bases - I can't be happier seeing Spector continue to innovate. I love my Dimension 5 :) bad ass.
It's this type of energy that keeps us going! 🤘
Damn… that blue bass 🤤
Although I'm usually pretty skeptical of reconfigurations of classic designs, this is extremely well thought out, and an exceptionally thoughtful series of improvements to an iconic design that was already superb. I am also thrilled that they're now offering the thin neck option from the Kramer era
You almost have to be right? Rest assured a lot of thought and care went into these revisions. 🤘
I am very glad to own a NS-5! My dream-bass!
Excellent choice 😎
What a Great Instrument!!!!!!
Looks and Sounds Awesome!!!!!!!
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I love Spector basses, I can't quite get on with them, but they're great instruments.
I bought my Kramer-era NS-2 almost 30 years ago (used) and I still love it.
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I don't own a bass but I'm kind of a bassist when I actually have access to one. I always wanted to play a spectre. They're just phenomenal and that's without ever touching a single one ....as a broke non bass player, your doing something right, as your brand has always been on my radar for the past 20 years
Very humbling . Thank you for being with us the past 20 years 🤘
That space/void blue looked beautiful!
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I have owned basses by Fender, Ibanez, and Tobias, but when I first played my Spector NS Pulse V, I knew I was never going back. It is the most badass bass I have ever played. I need to buy some Spector shirts and hats so I can brag to everyone. 😉
I have never owned a Spector but someday I will. They sound great! At the moment I have a Nathan East model Yamaha that looks like it was heavily inspired by the Spector.
The top cutaway horn looks great!
I defintitely want to get my hands on one of these updated models and compare them to my NS-6XL and Euro 4 RST. So cool!
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Just bought an NS last year. It beat every other bass I had played, and I've owned Schecters, ESPa, Fenders, and even played a Fodera.
Glad you dig it! Thank you for your support 🙌
So beautiful. I love the blue one. I can no longer afford one but they are still beautiful. I was overdosed by a doctor 2 weeks ago and hospital bills killed my savings.
Bought a NS Pulse earlier this year and I love it !
Great bass! Which finish did you go with?
@@OfficialSpector violet ! Love this colour and finish !
@@k0brakai Nice choice, love the ultra violet!
Spectors are my favourite basses, I have 2 Euros Kraken-Squids, and I absolutely adore them ❤
Those are sweet! So cool you were able to snag them 🦑
I had an 04' Indonesia performer dlx that I got from my uncle. He bought it back when he played bass before 2010. Because my cousins were born he stopped playing. But he ended up buying it back and fixing it up. The people he sold it to mistreated it. He fixed what he could of it and gave it to me. I had to get rid of it because unfortunately, it couldn't be repaired. Can't wait for the future when I hopefully get a new one!
I had to sell it because the neck had terrible damage that wasn't worth it to replace, for me at least. Sound was completely flat, bridge had some damage. It still was comfortable to play!
I fell in love with spector instruments in 2021. Bought and sold nearly 9 of them in the including a Kramer and SSD era of them. Ultimately aside from needing money I sold every one that I had for one reason, the stretch to the first fret. I have shorter arms and even on the SSD 34” scale NS5 it was a painful stretch to the first few frets when wearing the bass at my preferred height (above the belt line) because the bridge is pretty far into the body. Unfortunately I know to remedy that some pretty heavy changes would have to be made to the NS Shape and it’d probably be polarizing. Not really a problem of the instrument as it is a preference issue for me. Other than Spectors are just amazing instruments, solid feeling, blazing tone and just a quality instrument all around. No more “Korg horn” I see, looks a lot like the horn that was on a Cherry Red SSD NS5 I had. Excited to see what you guys have in store for the future!
Thats awesome! What caught your eye back in 2021? Also based on what you said, you might like our Euro Bantam, which is the full Spector experience in a short scale.
They beat me to it but I would check out the short scales
@@OfficialSpector oh! a euro batman you say. could be like that talking heads bass
@@charleswidmore5458 😉
Nice. The thin neck and various pickup configurations are definitely good options to have. A bit sceptical about the merging of different eras into one updated design, as I'm sure there will be players out there can appreciate all of these features in different instruments they have. Like with Warwick (I know, blasphemy) it would be good to be able to order an older body style (I haven't checked, sorry if it's already available!).
The one Ian is holding looks gorgeous!
That's Ian's personal bass! Stay tuned as we have more content around Ian and his bass coming🤘
I just have to say the Haz preamp + EMG pups is where the magic happens imo.🤘
That blue is beautiful!!!
I have a transparent plum Euro 5LX, and a transparent black NS-2000/5, but 2 is NOT enough. Especially for gigging out with different tunings.
I may have to get that 3rd job to add one more delicious Spector. :)
Sounds like a plan!
Nothing is as playable as a Spector. I’m loving the refinements. Now I need to save up, haha.
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I own a 1994 Spector Euro NSCRFM. I'll never sell it. Perfect in every way.
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I’ve always loved Spector and have owned 1 or 2 over the years. Recently had to return a Dimension 5 due to low E string output. I’m done with Spector - gonna get a Dingwall and actually hear my low notes.
About time that they started doing headstock design improvements that peavey and Ibanez have been doing for 40+ years.
That being said, Spector is easily one of my favourite bass builders, and their headstock was legendary looking, even if it was not ideal in some ways.
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This is where Ibanez falls flat for me - the headstock design might be optimal and perfected over time in terms of function, but it's got no soul! You can spot a Spector (and a few others) a mile off, and it's awesome to have a personality.
Please make a video for the Spector NSPULSE6BSM NS Pulse 6-String Electric Bass
Ian Allison out there sling’n basses.
Only the ones I love ❤
Beautiful basses! I’m so happy with my Performer models! 🤩🤘But after this video.. I think it’s time to buy a new one ! 🤩
Can't argue with that logic🤘
@@OfficialSpector I still in can’t believe how versatile the Spector basses are.. they allow me to play with different techniques without any problem at all.. best basses I have ever had! People have been impressed by my perfomer models … because they allow you to get any sound you need ! Thank you so much! I really hope I can get the chance to represent this basses someday ! 🤩🤘
@@MonchoEchiburu Thank you for your support!
Will it be possible to order a bass with pickup spacing of the NS-2000/5? I love the tones you get from it.
I have a cheap, flat-body, 5-string Spector which had a noisy active circuit and two basic humbuckers. I couldn't play it anywhere because there was too much background hiss when I turned up the treble. I recently fitted Fishman Fluance pickups and circuitry and now I can't put the bass down.
I feel like I want to try the 'proper' line now with a PJ setup. So these look very enticing. I just hope the electronics are nice and quiet. ☺️
Right on! With the Custom Shop you pick each and every component including the electronics.🤘
Would love to have one of these... I'm broke af though 😅😅
What are the details on the bass Ian is holding/playing? Love that one!
I want one or three!
No limit on how many you can order 😂
Now hears a question can you get the Multi scale on a custom order like in the dimension series?
Does this mean that I can finally get a 4 string that is not a PJ? Or is it just an option on super expensive custom models?
Spector doesn't require a single fundamental design change at all but the major downside from the Woodstock shop was scalability and ability to handle major custom jobs so if they keep it true to the NS design but open up the custom options, I am all for that.
Warwick had this capability and therefore this is why their CS is monstrous and highly leveraged from the average player to professionals.
I will never get rid of my custom NS-2! Nope, to the Nope!
any revisions/improvements to the short scale Bantam?
if not, the price always felt way too much for what the Bantam offers
I just started learn'in to bass not to long ago and got a old hh violet spector mystery bass complete with war wounds and a slight electric hum.
It is passive and seems to play pretty well but that blue one in the video is beautiful. Looks almost like mine just nicer. Maybe someday.
Thats awesome! Totally agree the Blue Inferno is a stunner 🤘
Hola, sería genial la traducción al español de las diferentes publicaciones. Gracias
I own two Euro 4 LX's and they are the best basses in my arsenal.
I'm looking to add a third, are there any changes planned for the Euro models..?
Steady as she goes at the moment.
Love my Euro4 LX! I have an NS2 build ordered, Im told it will be this new version, cant wait to see it!! Curious about the battery being in the cavity on the higher priced models though...why not have the battery access hatch that my Euro4 has?
Right on! Thats a great point. Although it's a little more effort to get to the battery it makes for a sleeker presentation🤘
@@OfficialSpector Thats true. I just hate messing with the screws 🙂. Another thought is have the cavity cover snap in with tab to unclip it. Anyhow Spector for life, much love ❤
@@mxosixxth they could use magnets but that might be to much for them
@@charleswidmore5458 Totally get that, something to look at for sure!
They really outdid themselves. I own 2 ns2 basses. A Kramer era and a new one. They really just tweaked everything to make it the same Spector, just everything upgraded just a little bit.
Glad you dig the direction!
Ian is the Mark Agnesi of the Bass World.
MoMA should be showing one of this as a work of art. No kidding.
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I really like Spector basses. I've had several of them over the years. However, I can't comfortably play them for any length of time while standing and strapped up. Because the upper horn is so short and the bridge is situated so far from the back of the body, it requires holding my arm out too far to get to the first position and my arm feels like it is going to fall off after a couple sets at a gig.
I had their 1979 reissue a few years back (the PJ version) and it was seriously the best sounding bass I've ever owned (I've owned hundreds over the years). But again, I just couldn't play it for long. I'm small, my arms are short and the reach was just too far. If Spector would do a model with a longer top horn and the bridge right up against the back of the body, I'd definitely get another. The only model that works for me now is the short scale Bantam... because the reach is significantly less.
Question is: this update resolves the awful balance of the bass? Many spector owners suffer from neck dive. I have one Euro 5 LX and it's disappointing regarding the balance. The strap buttons are in the same location in this new update, don't understand why 😢
I wonder how much the timber choice affects the neck dive? I have a Euro LT5 Tiger Eye, one of the reasons I got is it doesn't have any neck dive. Sits nicely angled up to my preferred position.
The strap buttons aren’t the problem.
The euro series is staying the same, the changes are being made to the USA models.
Love spector I own 3
Thank you! 🙏
@@OfficialSpector no thank you
que modelo es el primer bajo color madera
? es el euro 4 ?
Are all models getting updated or just the USA models?
As of now, this revision is specific to the USA series.
One of the best ambassador of Spector nowadays is Alejandra Villareal of the band The Warning
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Are Spector finishes resistant to sweat? Am using a certain German made bass (if you catch my drift. but might make the switch to Spector if it is sweat resistant
Every bass is resistant to sweat if you wipe it down properly
@@ileutur6863 yes but have you seen some bad examples of what the OP is talking about? It's an issue especially if you sweat a lot.
@@ileutur6863 😂, are we talking sweat resistant as far as his sweat ruinning the finish or is he sweating so profusely that its seeping into his pickups
@@PorchBass thank you. Obviously most basses will be fine after wiped. But some finishes start to wear odd no matter what after enough sweat. Natural oil finishes on basses like Warwick prevent this with a decent amount of care. But others don’t
Listen to Spector on Sammy Hagars "Winner Takes It All" Bass played by Eddie Van Halen
My dream bass is to one day own a Spector. In the mean time ill just sport my Spector shirt 😂. I could afford the entry levels but I live in the mindset of if your going to invest in an instrument you get what you really want
Where there is a will there is a way!
Wait - does this mean the top three frets will be accessible? 😮
If Alejandra Villareal and Graham Maybe (2 great bass players from very different era's) play this instrument, it has to be a very very good product. Viva Ale!
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I sold my beloved NS2A which was the easiest to play bass I’ve ever owned. I kick myself for letting it go daily!
All is good, but position of strap button in line with 14-15 fret... Damn it is not comfortable to play in first position.... Maybe there is a solution for that?
Why are these new Spector bass better at doing finger slapping and finger tapping on the bass? are the pickups more sensitive or what is different
These basses are extremely playable. Not saying that they would be better or worse than previous versions.
It might be Ian making it look easy?
@@PorchBass Certainly helps! 😜
Will we see those updates on Euro basses ?
USA for the time being
I want an Ethos 5 so bad. Has anyone got any feedback on the Korean basses? Also the new revisions look/sound dope!
The Ethos series is great! Delivers the core sound and features of a Spector at a more attainable price point.
@@OfficialSpector thankyou! Not to mention the Interstellar finish is out of this world...
I have a Korean-made Legend 5 Classic. I love it. The build quality is excellent.
@@ryanwarsh I'm so glad to hear it! Cheers mate
I have a legend 4 neck thru its great, you can wail on these things and they stay in tune. Hasn’t needed a set up in 2 years, still intonated, necks still straight. Neck is thick though but still very comfortable to play. I did however not like the aguilar pick ups so I changed them.
So glad you got rid of the cactus arm top horn.
Glad you approve 🤘
I have ten Spector basses with Two on the way and one more being made and who knows after that ?? But Ned was the genius , Stuart the name and now KORG are offering more options that the old guard did not or would not offer .
Wow, nice collection! Thanks for your support 🤘
@@OfficialSpector I fell in love with Spector when I saw Gene Simmons in 77 . I had no idea what it was but I was drawn to the shape and sound . I have other basses apart from Spector , but the over all package is what appeals to me .
@@michaelmarshall1713 That's awesome! So many great instruments out there. It's all about finding the right one for the application.
@@OfficialSpector DO not try to be the others just be what made the name in the first place .Rolls Royce still have The Spirit Of Ecstasy .
really thinking about getting a thin neck
Which came first, Warwick or Spector?
Spector
YESSS!!!!..
all maple or ash wings ebony or maple fret board stainless frets ,grover ,gotoh ,
schaller tuners ,schaller hipshot A style bridge aguilar preamp ,bart or aguilar pickups. natural wood finish ,satin or high gloss
Dudes, what's the point of making a Spector video with all the effects going on? I would like to hear the cleanest tone possible 😛 😛😛 Also, no SLAP?!!! How dare you?!!! 😂 😊✌
Ian said 'this will define the Spector tone'. Then launched into reverb chorus tremelo plectrum sensitive fireside territory!
Not knocking Spector! Wish I could afford the NS2000 reissue.
@@PorchBass I'd love to have the NS-2 because of Flea was using one in the late 80's.
More sounds demo focused content to come (without effects 🤣)
WIsh I had the 6k plus for a US Spector!
Omg I bought a Korean Unreal quality for the money!
I'm torn between a Spector or MTD.
Great, love Spector BUT, let's hear 'em without effects?
Full walk-through of Ian's bass to come. (without effects 🤣)
Great, now apply these to Dimension II and sell me one in ultraviolet matte, please!
Not a bad idea! Love a good matte finish.
@@OfficialSpector It is hands down the best mass production finish Spector has ever done. There might be nice custom jobs here and there but that thing looks better than literally anything else that hangs on a guitar center shelf.
@@core_fin Hard to disagree with that!
So where is the detachable/replaceable neck?
Maybe with a bolt-on but these specific basses are neck-thru. We did make a bolt-on that came with a fretted and fretless neck. check it out here th-cam.com/video/NGDfmboQo1M/w-d-xo.html
@@OfficialSpector I thank you for that but I was referring to the neck that could be detached for travel etc. It was premiered a year or so ago when you guys let some of your techs/employees design some new basses. There was talk of one bass with multiple necks available. i.e. fretted and fretless on the same body.
@@ronviejo4994 Ah yes! We're talking about the same bass. That is an available option at our custom shop.
The biggest part is that you are building these to last and actually thinking of the consumer
Absolutely!🤘
Is it left handed?
left hand option coming soon!
I gonna bet it doesn't come with a CASE 😮?
USA Custom Shop basses do come with a case 🤘
The early 90s Spector 4s looked awesome. These new ones have lost that cool shape.
What
"We AI'd a bass"
They all look the same with just different colors
Fender Jazz Basses all look the same with just different colors. Ibanez Soundgear all look the same with just different colors. Fodera Emperor all look the same with...
Wish I had $7k to spare😅
The revision was done to make money
No Lefties
One comment that I found quite uneasy, is when he says I guess you will just have to order one, but for the real musician that can only afford one of these Spector basses you should be more sensitive and offer a place for us to try these different basses and help us to pinpoint the right specs before we spend the 7000$ on a bass! That sounded like greed and one proportional that only benefits Korg, I did not like that at all