Spector NS-4 - User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Spector Bass and welcome to the
Spector Family! In this brief manual, we hope to provide you with the
information you will need to get the most out of your new Spector
instrument and keep it playing like new for years to come. Should you have
any questions about something not covered in these pages, feel free to
contact us at:
Spector Musical Instruments
3094 Route 28
Shokan, NY 12481
info@spectorbass.com
www.spectorbass.com
@spectorbass
Spector Bass Warranty
Spector Musical Instruments warrants this instrument to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship. All Spector Performer Series Basses are
covered by a 3 Year Warranty. Legend, NS Pulse, NS Dimension, and NS Ethos
Series Basses are covered by a 5 Year Warranty. All Euro Series and all USA
Series are covered by a Lifetime Limited Warranty when purchased from an
authorized Spector Musical Instruments Dealer, subject to the limitations set
forth herein. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser when
this instrument is purchased from an authorized Spector Musical Instruments
Dealer, and requires the purchaser to supply a copy of the original proof of
purchase (original sales receipt with the instrument serial number and their
name indicated as the purchaser thereon) at the time service is requested.
Electronic components, tuning machines, and case hardware are warranted
for a period of one year from the date of original purchase.
Spector is proud to offer quality instruments for all bassists.

Summary

Spector Bass Warranty

Warranty Terms and Manufacturing

Covers warranty periods for Spector series and details manufacturing locations in NY, Czech Republic, Korea, and Indonesia.

Spector Electronics Configurations

Pickup and Pre-amp Diagram Guide

Illustrates different electronic layouts (Diagrams A-D) to help identify instrument configurations.

Pickups and Pre-amps

Passive Pickup Types

Details Spector, Bartolini, and Aguilar passive pickups, describing their characteristics and tone.

Active Pickup Types

Describes EMG and Fishman active pickups, highlighting their technology and voicing options.

Pre-amp Circuit Descriptions

Common Pre-amp Circuits

Explains EMG-BTS, Spector +/- 12dB, Aguilar OBP-2, TonePump, and Darkglass Tone Capsule pre-amps.

Original Spector;HAZ Pre-amp

Details the classic 9v and updated 18v HAZ circuits found in USA Series instruments.

The Spector Bridge

Bridge Adjustment and Specifications

Guides on adjusting the locking bridge and provides string spacing and fingerboard radius specs.

Preventative Maintenance

Finish and Fingerboard Care

Provides instructions for cleaning and maintaining high gloss, matte/satin finishes, and fingerboards.

Environmental Considerations

Advises on protecting the instrument from humidity and temperature fluctuations.

The Truss Rod

Truss Rod Function and Adjustment

Explains the truss rod's role in neck stability and provides safety precautions for adjustment.

Spector NS-4 Specifications

General

Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Number of Frets	24
Scale Length	34"
Electronics	Active
Hardware Color	Black
Neck Material	Maple
Controls	Volume, Bass, Treble
Bridge	Spector Locking
Finish	Gloss