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SPECTOR NS Pulse II

SPECTOR www.spectorbass.com

$1399 pector’s first bass—the NS-1—made its earthly debut in March 1977, and two years later, the NS-2 arrived.

Over the ensuing decades, the classic NS design has withstood any need for enhancement: Its sleek, ergonomically-efficient shape has proven immensely popular among players looking to harness the power and versatility of the OG model both on stage and in the studio. From Guy Pratt’s addictive bass-line on Madonna’s ‘Like A Prayer’ via Scott Smith’s timeless grooves with Loverboy, to Bob Rock’s thundering album, the NS continues to cast a long shadow across modern music.

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