Spector Performer Series 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.

Spector Performer Series Specifications

General

Body Wood	Mahogany
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Scale Length	34"
Pickups	SSD humbuckers
Bridge	Die-cast
Controls	Volume, Blend, Tone
Number of Frets	24
Hardware Color	Black
Neck Wood	Maple
Finish	Gloss
String Spacing	19mm

Summary

Spector Bass Warranty

Where is Spector and where do they build their basses?

Spector Electronics Configurations

Pickups and Pre-amps

Passive Pickups

Describes Spector passive pickups like Performer, Legend Standard, Bartolini, Aguilar.

Active Pickups

Details active pickups like EMG-P, EMG-J, EMG Extended Series, Fishman Fluence.

Pre-amps

The Spector Bridge

How to Adjust It

Detailed guide on adjusting the Spector Locking Bridge for height, intonation, and saddle tilt.

Spector String Spacing Specifications

Provides specifications for string spacing and fingerboard radius across different Spector models.

Preventative Maintenance

High Gloss Finishes

Guidance on cleaning and maintaining Spector's high gloss finishes using appropriate polishes and cloths.

Matte or Satin Finishes

Instructions for cleaning and protecting matte or satin finishes, emphasizing gentle cleaners.

Fingerboards

Care instructions for Pau Ferro, Rosewood, and Maple fingerboards using lemon oil or matte finish techniques.

Hot-Cold-Dry-Damp

Advice on protecting the instrument from extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations.

The Truss Rod - What It Is What It Does

How to Adjust It

Explains truss rod function and provides instructions on how to adjust it to correct neck warp.