Spector Professional series legend 5 classic User manual

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“I believe that we make the best basses in the world. Master craftsmen from

around the world make our instruments with great love and care. We have

instruments for all budgets, from our entry level Performance Series to our top-of-

the-line USA Series, which we make by hand here in the wilds of Saugerties, New

York. When you choose a Spector Bass, you have made the decision to buy a bass

made for a lifetime.”

Stuart Spector

President Spector Basses, Inc.

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:

Stuart Spector Design Ltd. • Voice 1-800-825-8810

1450 Rt. 212 • Fax 1-703-279-8076

Saugerties, NY 12477 • Email [email protected]

www.spectorbass.com

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(Please consult your Warranty Card for complete details of your warranty. This information is provided

for your reference only.)

Stuart Spector Design, Ltd. warrants this instrument to be free from defects in

materials and workmanship. All Spector Performance Series and Professional

Series Basses are covered by a 5 Year Warranty and all Europe Series and all USA

Series are covered by a Lifetime Limited Warranty when purchased from an

authorized Stuart Spector Design, Ltd. 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 Stuart Spector Design, Ltd. dealer,

and requires the purchaser to supply a copy of the original proof of purchase

(original sales receipt with the instrument serial number and his/her 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.

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We at Spector® have devoted more than 20 years to the crafting of fine basses.

Every possible measure is taken to insure the highest quality products for our

customers. It is in this tradition that we are proud to offer our professional quality

bass strings.

All materials undergo stringent inspections for quality before the start of

production and at every step along the way. Similarly, all finished strings are

carefully inspected to eliminate any possible defects before they are packaged.

These strings have been designed to bring out the full tone of our instruments or

that of any other fine quality bass guitar. The tapered wound construction allows

freedom of movement of the strings to deliver the maximum tone possible and an

even response across the neck of the bass.

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trings are available in either stainless steel (stainless steel sets come

with a taper wound D-A-E and B string) or nickel (nickel sets come in full wound) in

the following gauges:

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See your Spector Authorized Dealer for prices and availability.

Stuart Spector Design Ltd. • Voice 1-800-825-8810

1450 Rt. 212 • Fax 1-703-279-8076

Saugerties, NY 12477 • Email [email protected]

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Road, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85250.

EMG-35DC®, EMG-40DC®, EMG45DC®, EMG-J®, EMG-P®, EMG-DC®, EMG-40CSTW®, EMG-BTS®, EMG-HZ®,

and EMG-SJ5®are registered trademarks of EMG, Inc. Santa Rosa, CA.

TonePump®is a registered trademark of Stuart Spector Design, Saugerties, NY.

Powerbridge® is a registered trademark of Fishman Transducers, Inc.Wilmington, MA. rev. 030105

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Performance Series 4-5 Passive Passive V-V T-T A

Legend Series 4 EMG B30RevS 9v V-V B/T Mid E

Legend Series 5-6 EMG B30RevS 9v V-V B/T Mid E

Professional Series Rex 4-5 EMG-BTS 9v V-V B-T B

Spectorcore 4-5 Fishman 9v V-V T-T F

ReBop DLX 4-5 Spector TonePump®9v V-V B-T B

Euro LX 4 Spector TonePump®9v V-V B-T B

Euro LX 5 Spector TonePump®9v V-V B-T B

NS-2J-EX, FM 4 Spector TonePump®9v V-V B-T B

NS-JH5-EX, FM 5 Spector TonePump®9v V-V B-T B

NS-JH6-EX, FM 6 Spector TonePump®9v V-V B-T B

NS-2 4 Spector 9v V-P/U Sel B-T D

NS-4 4 Spector 18v V-P/U Sel B-T C

NS-5XL 5 Spector 18v V-P/U Sel B-T C

NS-6XL 6 Spector 18v V-P/U Sel B-T C

REX-4 4 Spector 18v V-P/U Sel B-T C

REX-5XL 5 Spector 18v V-P/U Sel B-T C

NS-4, 5XL, 6XL Piezo 4-5-6 Spector Piezo 18v See Diagram G

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If thinking about removing that little

plate and taking out an Allen wrench

makes you feel a bit faint, please see

your local guitar shop (where you

bought your Spector) and have them

help you out. All Spector Basses have

an adjustable rod located in the neck

which runs the length of the neck. The

truss rod opposes the force exerted by

the tuning of the strings and keeps the

neck from warping under that pressure.

All our basses from the Professional

through the U.S.A. Series also have

graphite rods that run parallel to the

truss rod and act to evenly distribute

the forces of the truss rod. If “sighting

down” the neck indicates that there is a

warp or “dip” in the neck, the adjusting

nut should be tightened. If there is a

reverse warp or “hump” in the neck, the

nut needs to be loosened.

A straight edge can be used to

determine warp as can this little tech

tip: Play the 1st fret on any string with

the index finger on your LEFT hand. On

that same string, with your RIGHT

Pinkie (your right hand should be

hovering over the neck, finger tips

down), press down on the 12th fret

(octave) and s-t-r-e-t-c-h your RIGHT

thumb toward the headstock as far as

comfortable. While holding down the

1st and 12th fret, tap the fret where

your RIGHT thumb is located (7-9th or

so) and press down and up and down on

that fret with your thumb. No this isn’t a

new playing style. However, if there is a

very noticeable gap between the

unpressed and pressed thumb, the

neck has a warp. If there is NO space

(you are probably experience a lot of

buzzing) then you have a reverse warp

or have “no relief”.

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AUTIONUTION

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UTION: There are very extreme forces

involved in basses and bass strings. BE

SURE TO LOOSEN STRINGS before

attempting to tighten the truss rod!

IMPORTIMPORT

IMPORTANTANT

ANTANT

ANT: If you have ANY question

about your comfort level in doing neck

adjustments on any instruments, we

highly recommend that you return to

your Spector Dealer and ask them for

assistance. Your Spector Dealer has

vast experience in guitar and bass

setup procedures and is there to help.

VERVER

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ANTANT

ANT: Truss rods can be

tightened. Most things in life that can

be tightened, can be tightened too far!

When that happens there is usually an

accompanying sound and ensuing pain

in the stomach. When in doubt, seek

professional advice. An ounce of

prevention and all that.

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IMPORTIMPORT

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ANTANT

ANT: ALL bass necks MUST

have what is called “relief”. That is a

very slight “warp”. Too little of no relief

and you will experience buzzing.

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• EMG-SSD• EMG-SSD

• EMG-SSD Designed by EMG for

Spector, a passive, high impedance

pickup offers full output characteristics

combined with a broad frequency

response, warm tone and hum free

operation.

• EMG-HZ• EMG-HZ

• EMG-HZ®Designed and built by EMG

in their Santa Rosa, CA facility. This

passive, high impedance, U.S.A. built

pickup has a big sound, traditional feel,

wide frequency bandwidth, “punchy”

tone, and hum cancelling design.

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• EMG-P• EMG-P

• EMG-P®and EMG-JEMG-J

EMG-JEMG-J

EMG-J®The active pickup

that changed the bass pickup business

in the late ‘70’s. Voiced after the

original P®design with a preamp built

into the pickup for extended frequency

response, high output, and noise free

operation. The EMG-J®offers a similar

voicing to the original J®with the same

benefits of the EMG design. For more

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• EMG-SJ5• EMG-SJ5

• EMG-SJ5®Is a 5 string version of the

EMG-J (the S stands for Short. J®basses

have a slightly shorter neck pickup).

The magnetic structure extends to the

far ends of the pickup to provide even

response across all 5 strings.

• EMG-35DC• EMG-35DC

• EMG-35DC®and EMG-40DCEMG-40DC

EMG-40DCEMG-40DC

EMG-40DC®These

are part of the EMG Extended Series.

The DC®dual coil features side-by-side

coils that widen the magnetic aperture

delivering a deep, full low end with

slightly accentuated midrange

• EMG-45CS• EMG-45CS

• EMG-45CS®Similar in design to the

EMG-DC®series, the CS®dual coil adds

a steel bar positioned above the

ceramic magnets. This combo gives full,

broad response with added warmth,

while retaining a crisp, defined high

end.

• EMG-40CST• EMG-40CST

• EMG-40CSTWW

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Spector NS-JH5. These are Active EMG

Dual Mode®pickups that provide a very

credible vintage J sound in the Single

Mode and a very aggressive tone in the

Full Humbucking mode.

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• EMG-BT• EMG-BT

• EMG-BTSS

S®Active Bass and Treble

Control features two controls that can

independently boost or cut both bass

and treble frequencies up to 12dB. FLAT

(no cut or boost of frequency) on the

controls is in the center, detented (a

little “click”) position.

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Treble Control is the newest addition to

the EMG EQ circuitry provide Cut/Boost

of Bass-Mid-Treble with center detents

for “flat” frequency response.

For more info on the BTS circuit, visit:

http://www.emgpickups.com

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and Treble control is provided by means

of 2 continuously variable controls.

There are no center detents on these

controls. In that way, you are in control

rather than having “normal tone”

dictated to you. Slightly rolling in a

touch on both the Treble and the Bass

control will provide a flat frequency

response. Continuing clockwise, the

Spector TonePump® will provide 18 dB

boost in both the Bass and Treble

range. We have “A/B’d” the TonePump®

against all of the major bass “pre’s” in

the market and have found that it offers

greater headroom, gain, and control

that anything out there. The Spector

TonePump® is a 9 vDC circuit and is our

most aggressive preamp to date.

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The Original SpectOriginal Spect

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Original Spector Preampor Preamp

or Preampor Preamp

or Preamp helped make Spector famous. Active bass and

treble controls with the ability to cut and boost, provide the player with complete

tonal flexibility. The original circuit was a 9v circuit and is still found to this day on

the NS-2. The 18v Spector circuit is an updated version of the classic with added

headroom and clarity. For an added dimension, choose the Spector Piezo Bridge

option which has its own separate and independent 18v circuit which can be

blended with the magnetic electronics for the ultimate in tonal variation.

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Found on the Professional Series Piezo Semi-Hollow Basses combines the

traditional feel of a magnetic pickup in a position chosen for maximum

fundamental response, combined with the world’s finest acoustic pickup from

Fishman®. Fishman® has applied its world-renowned acoustic technology to

electric bass. The Powerbridge® pickup opens up creative possibilities with a new

palette of incredible acoustic and hybrid acoustic/electric sounds without altering

your original magnetic tone. As well as being able to balance the magnetic pickup

with the Powerbridge®, you are able to “voice” the piezo bridge system according

to your style of playing.

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The Spector Locking Bridge is found on all basses with the exception of the

Performance Series. The design consideration is that while this bridge is

sophisticated, it is actually very simple and EASY to adjust. Another profound

benefit of the Spector Locking Bridge is that it LOCKS. You cannot adjust it, until

you unlock it. Once adjusted, lock it and it will STAY where you put it. To adjust,

leave the strings on the bass and tuned to normal pitch. Loosen the set screw on

side of bridge with Allen wrench. Using same Allen wrench as above, adjust height

of each string saddle as needed to suit your playing style. Adjust the intonation of

each bridge saddle by moving the saddle away from the neck (if the higher

flat) as needed. For optimum performance, each of the saddles should be tilted

back toward the ball end of the string at the same angle as the headstock tilt (but

opposite in direction). Tighten set screw on side of bridge and now the saddles will

stay in place even when strings are changed. This solid contact also adds to the

overall sustain and tone of the Spector Bass.

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4 String 34” 1.645” 2.065” .75” 16

5 String 35” 1.84” 2.415” .66” 16

6 String 35” 2.19” 3.015” .66” 16

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“High Gloss” Finishes:“High Gloss” Finishes:

“High Gloss” Finishes:

Spector “High Gloss” Finishes are

practically maintenance free. Simply

clean them occasionally with a good

quality “Guitar Polish” available from

several manufacturers of guitar and

bass accessories. If the back of the

neck (which is a matte finish) should

require cleaning, we recommend

Lemon Oil. As far as a “polishing cloth”,

a clean, 100% cotton tee-shirt (as long

as it’s clean, older is even better-they

get softer with age and repeated

washings) is your best bet. Besides,

recycling helps the environment!

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Spector “Natural Oil” Finishes:or “Natural Oil” Finishes:

or “Natural Oil” Finishes:or “Natural Oil” Finishes:

or “Natural Oil” Finishes:

It’s a great idea to regularly clean and

protect the neck and body of your

Spector Bass with a good quality Lemon

Oil. Rather than apply Lemon Oil

directly to the finish, we recommend

that you put a small amount (a few

drops is plenty) on a soft cloth to clean

the finish. To further enhance the

beauty of your Natural Oil Finish on your

Spector Bass, we recommend waxing

your instrument every month or two

using a good quality paste wax such as

Butcher’s Paste Wax also known as

Butcher’s Bowling Alley Wax Clear

Paste wax. Apply the wax sparingly with

a soft cloth. Allow to dry (10-15

minutes) and buff with a genuine

(imitation will work also) lamb’s wool

pad (if unavailable a clean cloth will do

in a pinch).

Fingerboards:Fingerboards:

Fingerboards:

Use Lemon Oil (see Natural Oil Finish

above). This will clean and protect your

fingerboard, replenishing the oils that

the fingerboard, protecting the wood

from excessive dryness.

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In most areas, the spring and summer

months usually bring with them

humidity. While basses (and other

musical instruments made of wood)

like to have some humidity, too much is

not a good thing. You wouldn’t leave

your pet in your sweltering car in the

summer heat, don’t do it to your

Spector bass. Heating systems in

Winter remove moisture from your

home and your bass! We highly

recommend a humidifier for you and

your bass, at least for the room in which

you store your instrument. At the very

least, store your instrument in its case,

away from the heating ducts. In

general, basses like to be where you

like to be: 70 degrees and moderate

humidity.

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Today Stuart builds his U.S.A. basses near Woodstock, NY. There are also many new

production instruments from our factories around the world in the Czech Republic,

Korea, and China. Bolt-on, Neck-thru, 4’s, 5’s, 6’s, Passive, Active, Piezo to Magnetic,

from the essential to the elite, we like to think that there is a Spector out there waiting

for every bassist.

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Spector offers a wide variety of pickup and preamp combinations to suit any

player’s style. For specifics on your model Spector Bass, please consult the chart

below to determine the corresponding diagram to better understand the layout of

your instrument.

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Legend Series 4 EMG-HZ P EMG-HZ J E

Legend Series 5-6 EMG-HZ J (5) HZ (6) EMG-HZ E

Professional Series Rex 4-5 EMG-HZ EMG-HZ B

Spectorcore 4-5 EMG-HZ Fishman Power Bridge F

ReBop DLX 4-5 EMG-HZ EMG-HZ B

Euro LX 4 EMG-P EMG-J B

Euro LX 5 EMG-40DC EMG-40DC B

NS-2J-FM, EX 4 EMG-J EMG-J B

NS-JH5-FM, EX 5 EMG-SJ EMG-40CSTW B

NS-JH6-FM, EX 6 EMG-45CS EMG-45CS B

NS-2 4 EMG-P EMG-J D

NS-4 4 EMG-35DC EMG-35DC C

NS-5XL 5 EMG-40DC EMG-40DC C

NS-6XL 6 EMG-45DC EMG-45DC C

REX-4 4 EMG-35DC EMG-35DC C

REX-5XL 5 EMG-40DC EMG-40DC C

NS-4, 5XL, 6XL Piezo 4-5-6 EMG-35+45DC Spector Piezo Bridge F

(Neck + Bridge)

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