Spector NS-5 Bernstein
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Spector
NS-5 Bernstein
Product Info
Article Number:
582072
Brand:
Spector
Model:
NS-5 Bernstein
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$9,128.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The NS-5 Bernstein is a serious instrument built for the discerning player. That roasted maple neck and the punchy EMG pickups make it a powerhouse for modern rock, funk, and progressive genres. It's a custom shop experience—expect exceptional feel and a unique voice, but be prepared for a significant investment.
Product Description
- Spector NS-5 Bernstein
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Custom Shop Model
- Weight-reduced body: Swamp ash
- Top: Spalted maple
- 3-Piece neck-thru-body: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Mother of Pearl "Crowns" fingerboard inalys
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 46 mm (1.81")
- Pickups: 2 EMG 40CSX Humbucker
- Active Darkglass Tone Capsule control
- Gotoh machine heads
- Spector locking aluminium bridge
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: Amber
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers a lightweight, resonant, and articulate tone.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • EMG 40CSX pickups provide a modern, aggressive, and defined low-end presence.
- • Custom shop build ensures meticulous craftsmanship and high-quality component selection.
CONS
- • Spalted maple top's appearance can vary significantly, impacting aesthetic consistency.
- • Active Darkglass electronics add complexity and require a power source.
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash with Spalted Maple Top
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
2 x EMG 40CSX Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24
Strings
5
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Darkglass capsule adds a layer of tonal shaping – think enhanced low-end definition and aggressive mid-range control that goes beyond standard EQ.
The spalted maple is primarily cosmetic, but the figure can subtly influence the wood's density, potentially contributing a touch more character to the overall resonance.
While Spector maintains quality control, each custom shop instrument will possess unique nuances in wood grain and finish, so no two will be exactly alike.
