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| Since 1975, Stuart Spector and the whole Spector family has been devoted to building the finest instruments for use by professional musicians the world over. Over the years, we've created a number of models in a variety of places and people are always wondering what they have, or what they've found. To help answer those questions, we've created this handy guide to Spector Models across the years.
For a complete serial number guide, please click here.
To see how it all started, click here to read a great story about the early beginnings of Spector Basses.
We've divided the information by "eras", from the early Brooklyn days to today. Pick an era to learn more!
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Brooklyn, NY instruments - 1975-1986 |
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| SB-1 |
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original Spector bass model |
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1975-1979 |
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approx 100 |
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$1999 |
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neck-thru, flat body |
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one pickup, humbucker or "P" |
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| SB-2 |
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two pickup version of SB-1 |
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1976.-1979 |
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less than 20 |
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$1999 |
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| G-1 |
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original Spector electric guitar |
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1975-1979 |
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less than 50 |
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$1999 |
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guitar version of SB bass shape |
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| NS-1 |
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introduces the original world famous |
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1977-1980 |
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approx. 300 |
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$1999 |
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curved body design |
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neck-thru |
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one pickup, humbucker or "P" |
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| NS-6 |
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electric guitar version of NS bass |
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1977-1985 |
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less than 50 |
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$1999 |
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| NS-2 |
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two pickup version of NS-1 |
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1979-current |
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approx. 1000 |
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$1999 |
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| NS-5 |
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five string version of NS-2 |
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1979-current |
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3 |
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special order only at this time |
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first NS five string bass completed Jan 1980 (see pic) |
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| NS-2JA |
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bolt-on version of NS-2 |
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1983-1985 |
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276 |
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$1380 |
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features original deep inset neck pocket |
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two "J" pickups |
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| NS-X |
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new Steinberger type shape |
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1984-1985 |
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107 |
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$1100 |
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bolt-on |
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two humbuckers |
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Spector/Kramer instruments - 1986-1990 |
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Instruments produced in the Spector/Kramer factory in Neptune NJ
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| NS-2 |
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1986-1990 |
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$1999-3000 |
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| NS-2O |
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oil finish, dot fingerboard markers |
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1987-1990 |
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$1999-2700 |
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serial numbers
NS-2 and NS-2O
#1171-2710 |
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| NS-5 |
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five string version of NS-2 |
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1987-1990 |
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74 |
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$2499-3200 |
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two "J" pickups, 9v circuit |
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| NS-6 |
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electric guitar |
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1987-1990 |
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150 |
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$1999 |
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neck-thru |
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| Import instruments - Basses |
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Earlier models of these Kramer import guitars and basses (NS-2A, NS-2B, NS-2C, NS- 6A, NS-6B, NS-6C) did not have a serial number. Most had a four digit serial number located on the back plate (plastic electronics cover) that has "NS" before the number. |
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| NS-2A |
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neck-thru, curved body |
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1987-1990 |
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$899 |
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| NS-2B |
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neck-thru, flat body, contoured edges |
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1988-1990 |
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$699 |
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| NS-2C |
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bolt-on, flat body |
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1988-1990 |
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$619 |
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| NS-6A |
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neck-thru, curved body |
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1987-1990 |
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$849 |
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| NS-6B |
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neck-thru, flat body, contoured edges |
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1987-1990 |
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$649 |
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| NS-6C |
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bolt-on, flat body |
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1987-1990 |
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$549 |
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SSD - Stuart Spector Design instruments - 1991-1998 |
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| Instruments handmade in our Woodstock, NY workshop |
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| SD-4 |
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newer curved body design by Stuart Spector |
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1991-1997 |
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18 |
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$3500 |
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| SD-5 |
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34" scale five string version |
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55 |
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$3600 |
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| SD-6 |
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34" scale six string version (bass) |
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2 |
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$3800 |
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| NS-4 |
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original NS curved body design |
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1992-1998 |
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330 |
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$3500 |
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P/J 9v OR 2 humbucker 18v versions |
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| NS-5 |
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34" scale five string version |
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1993-1998 |
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211 |
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$3600 |
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| NS-6 |
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34" scale six string version (bass) |
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1994-1998 |
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28 |
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$3800 |
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| NS-420 |
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20 year Anniversary Model |
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1996-1997 |
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15 |
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$11000 |
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P/J pickups, 9v pramp circuit |
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| JN-4 |
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Jason Newsted signature model |
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1994-1995 |
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$4900 |
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modified SD body shape, black oil finish, piezo option, fiber optic side markers |
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special order only |
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| JN-5 |
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34" scale five string version |
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1994-1995 |
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several |
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$5075 |
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| BOB-4 |
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traditional "J" style body |
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1996-1999 |
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ttl BOB's 150 |
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$1295 |
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bolt-on neck |
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one humbucking pickup |
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| BOB-4DLX |
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adds figured maple top |
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1996-1999 |
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$1565 |
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two humbucking pickups |
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| BOB-5 |
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34" scale five string version of BOB-4 |
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1996-1999 |
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$1395 |
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| BOB-5DLX |
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adds figured maple top |
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1996-1999 |
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$1665 |
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two humbucking pickups |
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| Instruments made in our factory in the Czech Republic |
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| NS-4CR |
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dot fingerboard markers |
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1994-1998 |
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$1795 |
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EMG preamp circuit |
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P/J pickups |
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| NS-5CR |
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34" scale five string version |
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1994-1998 |
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$1995 |
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| Instruments made in our factory in Korea |
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| NS-94 |
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newer curved body neck-thru design by Ned Steinberger |
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1995-1998 |
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$995 |
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| NS-95 |
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34" scale neck-thru five string version |
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1995-1998 |
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$1095 |
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| NS-20004 |
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updated neck-thru body shape of NS-94 |
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1997-1998 |
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$995 |
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| NS-20005 |
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updated neck-thru body shape of NS-95 |
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1997-1998 |
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$1095 |
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| Instruments made in China |
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| NS-2000B |
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bolt-on flat body version of NS-20004 body shape |
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1997-1998 |
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$479 |
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one humbucker, passive |
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| NS-2002B |
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two pickup version of NS-2000B |
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1999-2002 |
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$519 |
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Spector Today -1998 - ??? Models discontinued since 1998 |
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NSExotic
Redwood |
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Special Watercured Redwood Burl - available on a limited number of US Models |
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2003 - 2005 |
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+$1000
NeckThru
+$600
Bolt-On |
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| Instruments made in our factory in the Czech Republic |
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| ReBop 4 |
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European Alder |
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2002 - 2004 |
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$1299 |
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| ReBop 5 |
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European Alder - 35" scale |
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2002 - 2004 |
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$1399 |
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| Instruments made in our factory in Korea |
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| Legend 4 |
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Quilt Top Bolt-On |
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2004 - 2006 |
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$849 |
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| Legend 5 |
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Quilt Top Bolt-On, 35" scale |
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2004 - 2006 |
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$899 |
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| Legend 6 |
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Quilt Top Bolt-On, 35" scale |
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2004 - 2006 |
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$949 |
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| Q4 Pro |
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Quilt Top Bolt-On |
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1999 - 2004 |
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$749 |
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| Q5 Pro |
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Quilt Top Bolt-On, 35" scale |
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1999 - 2004 |
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$799 |
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| Q6 Pro |
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Quilt Top Bolt-On, 35" scale |
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1999 - 2004 |
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$849 |
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| NS-20004 |
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updated body shape of NS-94 |
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1998 - 2002 |
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$995 |
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| NS-20005 |
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updated body shape of NS-95 |
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1998 - 2002 |
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$1095 |
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| Instruments made in China |
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| Performer4 |
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Passive EMG Pickups |
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2002-2004 |
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$529 |
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| Performer 4DLX |
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Figured Maple Top |
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2004-2006 |
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$549 |
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| Performer 5DLX |
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Figured Maple Top |
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2004-2006 |
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$599 |
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