Spector ICON NS-5 Bolt-On Black Cherry Gloss

Weight: 8.6 lbs

DESCRIPTION

For nearly 50 years, Spector Bass has set the standard for exceptional craftsmanship, timeless design, and unmatched playability. The NS Icon Bolt-On continues this legacy, bringing the legendary NS design to a new generation of players. Designed by the Spector Custom Shop, the NS Icon Bolt-On features our fully curved body shape, premium appointments, and professional-grade hardware, delivering the unmistakable Spector experience. Every detail—from the neck profile and nut width to body contours and fingerboard radius—has been carefully specified by the same team that crafts our flagship Custom Shop instruments in Woodstock, NY.

The NS Icon Bolt-On pairs a resonant, fully curved Alder body with a bolt-on 3-piece rock maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, – a combination of tonewoods used frequently in both our Custom Shop and renowned Euro Series.Aesthetically, players can choose from two solid gloss finishes (Black and White) or two timeless stain finishes (Black Cherry and Black Stain), both featuring highly figured Quilted Maple tops. Every model is adorned with our signature Crown inlays and gold hardware, including a fully intonating locking bridge, high-precision tuners, polished brass nut, and signature Spector control knobs. The NS Icon Bolt-On is available in both 4-string and 5-string models.

Each NS Icon Bolt-On is equipped with custom-voiced Aguilar DCB pickups and an Aguilar OBP-2 preamp, delivering deep, punchy lows and crystal-clear highs. Working closely with the Aguilar team, we’ve ensured these electronics provide the trademark Spector sound with added versatility for today’s player. 4-string models feature a Reverse P and J pickup combination, while the 5-string model features dual Soapbar pickups. With its refined, fully curved body, premium electronics, and time-honored craftsmanship, the NS Icon Bolt-On continues Spector’s tradition of crafting basses that inspire. Whether on stage or in the studio, this instrument embodies the bold spirit, powerful tone, and performance-driven design that have defined Spector Basses since 1976.

SPECS

Weight: 8.6 lbs

Year: 2026

Case: No Case or Gig Bag

Top Wood: Quilted Maple 

Back Wood: Alder

Neck Wood: 3-piece Maple

Fretboard: Rosewood

Number Of Frets: 24; 6150 Standard Jumbo Size

Inlays: Spector Crown Shape

Nut: Brass

Nut Width: 1.81”

Scale: 35"

Controls: Volume, Blend, Treble Cut/Boost, Bass Cut/Boost

Pickups: Aguilar DCB – Custom voiced for Spector

Pickup Configuration: Dual Soapbar

Preamp System: Aguilar OBP-2

Hardware: Gold

Bridge: Locking Diecast

Tuners: Sealed Diecast

Finish: High Gloss

Strings: Nickel Round Wound; .045-.130

SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM

All of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur.

INDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED

After 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.

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