Spector NS Pulse 5 Bass Guitar

Spector’s Next-generation NS Bass
Rocking the professional features that have made Spector basses coveted by top bassists worldwide for over four decades, the Spector NS Pulse 5 gives you a sleekly sculpted ash body carved from solid swamp ash for a bright, deep, punchy, and authoritative tone, with the extended range of a tight, responsive low B string. The fast 3-piece roasted maple neck is topped by a silky smooth 24-fret Macassar ebony fingerboard. Spec’d with premium EMG P/J pickups and Spector’s acclaimed TonePump JR 2-band preamp system, the NS Pulse 5 is a high-performance instrument that delivers the tone, playability, versatility, and sophisticated visuals today’s bass players demand.



Powerful EMG P/J pickups
The NS Pulse 5 holds down the low end in style. That’s largely thanks to a pair of powerful EMG pickups, fitted in tone-enhancing reverse-P/J configuration. This arrangement gives you the low-end punch from the split-coil EMG P pickup in the middle position, along with the aggressive growl from the J-style single-coil at the bridge. The reverse split-coil configuration maximizes low-end articulation, while rounding out notes played on the high strings. This makes total sense in a P/J-equipped bass, as you can dial in as much high end as you want with the bridge pickup and the active 2-band EQ. Mix up your signature blend, and you’re ready to rock.




Spector TonePump JR Active Preamp
The NS Pulse 5 includes Spector’s TonePump JR active preamp. This preamp employs JFET-based circuitry rather than op-amps, which yields many tube-like characteristics. When you overdrive an op-amp (something that happens at the peak of nearly every note you play), it clips and needs a moment to recover. This results in a perceptible tone loss. Like tubes, the TonePump’s JFET-based circuitry doesn’t do this. Rather, it softly distorts, producing a second harmonic that fuses seamlessly into your note. Beyond that, the signal right after the peak comes through loud and clear — no recovery time required. We’re really impressed with the clarity of this preamp — it makes a world of difference!




A tradition of quality and innovation
Drawing upon decades of industry-leading design, Spector’s Euro Series basses are handcrafted using the finest tonewoods and components. A production version of the renowned Spector NS bass, the NS Pulse 5 boasts high-end features such as powerful EMG pickups and premium active electronics. Decked out in cool sandblasted finishes that accentuate the grain patterns of its swamp ash body, the NS Pulse 5 continues the tradition of quality and innovation started by Stuart Spector in 1976. Sweetwater is delighted to offer you this pedigreed line of fine musical instruments.




Spector NS Pulse 5 Bass Guitar Features:

Sleekly sculpted, comfortable swamp ash body with cool sandblasted finish
Roasted maple neck with Macassar ebony fingerboard
Bridge pickup: EMG J single-coil
Middle pickup: EMG reverse-P split-coil
Spector TonePump JR active 2-band preamp
Die-cast locking bridge; graphite nut
Sealed die-cast tuning machines
Gig bag included


Tech Specs

Body Shape:Pulse Doublecut
Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
Number of Strings:5
Color:Charcoal Grey
Body Material:Swamp Ash
Body Finish:Sand Blasted Satin
Neck Material:3-Piece Maple
Neck Shape:D
Radius:16"
Fingerboard Material:Macassar Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay:Dots
Number of Frets:24, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length:35"
Nut Width:1.75"
Nut Material:Graphite
Bridge/Tailpiece:Locking Die-cast
Tuners:Sealed Die-cast
Neck Pickup:EMG 40 Humbucker
Bridge Pickup:EMG 40 Humbucker
Controls:2 x volume, 2-band Active EQ
Strings:D'Addario, .045-.130
Case Included:Gig Bag
Manufacturer Part Number:NSPULSE5CHARC




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