Neck-through construction is one of the defining ingredients in the Spector formula, and the Spector Icon NS-5 Neck-Through 5-string electric bass guitar brings that architecture into the Icon family with a 35" scale and modern Aguilar electronics. Designed by the Spector Custom Shop, this 5-string bass pairs a highly figured quilted maple top and alder body wings with a 3-piece maple neck-through core, rosewood fingerboard and Custom Shop-derived carve. Dual custom-voiced Aguilar DCB soapbar pickups and an OBP-2 preamp give the instrument an active voice with deep lows, articulate mids and clear highs, while the fully curved NS body keeps the extended-range playing experience unmistakably Spector.
Neck-Through Construction With 35" Five-String Scale
The 3-piece maple neck runs through the body as the structural core, joined by alder wings and the quilted maple top for a classic Spector tonewood recipe. A 35" scale, 15.75"-radius rosewood fingerboard, 24 frets and signature Crown inlays give the 5-string platform room for extended-range playing while retaining the connected feel of the NS design. Spector’s fully curved body and Custom Shop-derived neck carve bring the ergonomic character of the NS family into a neck-through Icon built for long rehearsals, recording sessions and live sets.
Dual Aguilar DCB Soapbars With OBP-2 Control
Dual custom-voiced Aguilar DCB soapbar pickups give the Icon NS-5 a balanced active voice across its extended range. The Aguilar OBP-2 preamp provides active bass and treble cut/boost, while volume and blend controls make it easy to move between fuller low-end weight, focused midrange presence and clearer top-end detail. That combination gives working 5-string players a flexible platform for dense live mixes, direct recording and styles that demand both low-register authority and note definition.
Gold Hardware and Classic Spector Appointments
A polished 1.81" brass nut, fully intonating locking die-cast bridge and high-precision sealed die-cast tuners give the Icon NS-5 a durable gold-hardware package rooted in familiar Spector details. The Black Stain gloss stain sits over the highly figured quilted maple top, with Crown inlays and signature Spector control knobs completing the visual identity; nickel roundwound .045-.130 strings and an included gig bag round out the setup. For bassists who want the classic Spector neck-through recipe with a full extended range, the Icon NS-5 combines a 35" 5-string platform with an active Aguilar voice ready for stage or studio.