Where is Spector bass made?
Woodstock, NY
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What scale length is most common with a multi-scale guitar?
A multi-scale fingerboard or fretboard is typically based on two scale lengths, but could potentially incorporate more. The most typical use is one (long) scale length for the low string and a different, usually shorter, scale for the highest string.
Why do basses have 4 strings?
Basses most often come in 4-, 5-, and 6-string models. A lot of music has been played on 4-strings. The reason for having more strings is to add more range to the bass. More range means being able to play more lower pitched notes and/or higher pitched notes.
What makes Spector basses so special?
With modern feel, powerful pickups, and nearly 40 years of experience, Spector basses have established themselves as the authority on modern bass design.
What kind of strings does a Spector bass have?
These nickel-plated, round wound strings are the perfect complement to Spector’s iconic instruments. With modern feel, powerful pickups, and nearly 40 years of experience, Spector basses have established themselves as the authority on modern bass design.
When did the Spector NS-1 bass come out?
The first NS-1 bass was built in March, 1977, and was later followed by the two-pickup model, the NS-2, in 1979. By 1977, Spector had expanded to renting an entire floor just below the co-op, with the first full-time employee being Vinny Fodera, who eventually went on to start his own highly-esteemed line of Fodera basses.
Where did Stuart Spector make his bass?
After a two-year hiatus, Stuart started a new company as Stuart Spector Designs Ltd. near Woodstock, New York, and introduced the SD bass, which debuted at a NAMM show in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He rented a workspace just outside of Woodstock, which is still in use today.