Chestnut is a wood that has been revered for its tonal qualities. It's also extremely difficult to procure for most builders and is rarely offered. It's even more rare to have Chestnut that is loaded with quilt figured and spalting! But alas, here is exactly that! This gorgeous Spector USA NS-5XL is boasting an absolutely gnarly Chestnut top over a Figured Walnut body. With a 3pc Roasted Maple neck, an Ebony fretboard adorned with Roasted Birdseye Maple Crown inlays and a matching Chestnut headstock with an Ebony truss rod cover, this bass teeters the line between pure classy and gnarly to the max! The guts of this bass consist of EMG 40DCX pickups feeding into the new Spector HAZ 18-volt system, which sees the addition of a mid frequency control for the first time in the 18-volt platform. The Dunlop Flush Mount Strap Locks keep the silhouette of this bass sleek and alluring, while the Hipshot UltraLite tuners keep the headstock weight down for improved sustain and ultimate tuning stability. This bass also features a gloss finish on the body and headstock, with the smoothest matte finish on the neck we have ever felt from Spector. This bass is a player's delight, with the perfect feel and superior tone.
Specs:
- Model: NS-5XL
- Scale Length: 35" (XL)
- String Spacing: Standard - 0.66"
- Construction: Top & Back Option
- Top Wood: Chestnut, Quilted & Spalted - Music Loft Select
- Body Wood: Figured Walnut, Chambered
- Neck Wood: 3pc Roasted Maple
- Neck Profile: Thin Neck Shape
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Inlays: Roasted Birdseye Maple Crowns
- Side Dots: Blue Luminlay
- Headstock: Matching Chestnut
- Truss Rod Cover: Ebony
- Finish: Gloss Body & Headstock, Matte Neck
- Pickups: EMG 40DCX
- Electronics: Spector HAZ 18-volt
- Bridge: Lightweight Aluminum
- Tuners: Hipshot UltraLite
- Hardware Color: Black
- Strap Buttons: Dunlop Flush Mount Strap Locks
- Weight: 9lb 8oz
- Case: Spector TSA Hardshell Case
