Detail 01
Maple body
Dense and bright with strong upper mids. Notes stay defined in a mix rather than blooming into low-end mush.
Product detailSKU #1274115044815
SpectorNS-5XL USA 5-String Bass Golden Stain Gold Hardware
aggressivehigh outputmodernmetalhard rockgroove metal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
USA-built Spector 5-string with maple body and neck, active electronics, and gold hardware. For working bassists at professional budget level.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Aggressive rock and metal where the bass must cut through guitars
- Players who need a low B and want it tight, not floppy
- Stage work where you shape tone at the bass, not the amp
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing vintage passive thump — active maple runs bright
- Anyone on a first or second bass budget
- Players who dislike a battery in the signal path
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Maple neck
Stiff and stable, which is what keeps a low B tight instead of loose and indistinct.
Detail 03
Active electronics
Onboard preamp with boost and cut. Strong output, low-impedance signal, and you EQ at the instrument.
Detail 04
5-string
Extended low range below standard E. Wider neck and string spacing than a 4 — a real adjustment for the fretting hand.
Detail 05
Gold hardware
Cosmetic finish on tuners and bridge. Gold plating wears through at contact points faster than chrome.
Detail 06
Right-handed
Standard orientation. Left-handed players need a different instrument, not a restring.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Active preamp needs a battery — plugging in the cable is what powers it on
- 02Unplug after every session or the battery drains overnight
- 03A bass at this price ships set up generically; budget for a proper setup to your string gauge
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What happens if the battery dies mid-gig?
The active preamp needs power to pass signal. Keep a spare battery in the gig bag and unplug your cable whenever you're not playing.
02Is maple too bright for warm tones?
Maple leans bright and mid-forward. The active preamp lets you cut treble and add lows, but the instrument's core voice stays articulate rather than dark.
03How wide is the neck compared to a 4-string?
Noticeably wider to fit the extra string. If you're coming from a 4, expect a real adjustment period in the fretting hand, particularly for thumb position.
04Will the gold hardware wear off?
Gold plating is thinner and softer than chrome. Expect wear where your hand and forearm contact the bridge and tuners over years of playing.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
4 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Maple
- Color
- Yellow
- Color Finish
- Gold
- Neck Wood
- Maple
