Spector: Woodstock Custom Collection with Ian Allison

Going into 2022, we wanted to do something special here at the Spector USA Custom Shop. Something that recognizes the builders’ talents, as well as pushes the boundaries of what a Spector can be.

Introducing the first-ever Spector Woodstock Custom Collection, a series of 11 one-of-a-kind Spector instruments. While each one of these instruments features the legendary NS design, the wood, electronics, aesthetics, and design choices have all been determined by individual members of the Spector team. Many of these instruments also feature all-new options for the Spector USA Custom Shop including matching headstocks, fingerboard binding, unique tonewoods, all new colors and stains, and more. From block inlay, an oak leaf relief carving to the first-ever Spector to feature both a fretted and fretless neck, the Custom Shop builders have truly broadened the horizons of what a Spector can be.

00:00 Intro
00:39 Spector NS-1 – Metallic Gold
02:13 Spector NS-4 – Hyper Blue
04:08 Spector NS-2 – Vintage Tint Fretless
06:11 Spector NS-1 – Cherry, Mahogany & Black Walnut
07:51 Spector NS-5XL – Spalted Maple
09:58 Spector NS-1 – Solid Walnut
11:58 Spector NS-5XL – Northern Lights
13:56 Spector NS-2 – Solid Korina Vintage Tint
15:55 Spector NS-1 – Burgundy Mist
17:37 Spector NS-2 Bolt-On – Black & White Fade
20:13 Spector NS-5XL – Myrtle Burl & Maple

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[Applepie]

Ian has a such a great way of describing the idioms about different basses. Great stuff!

[jonsidell]

I’m loving the classic Walnut and maple models. My wallet is wishing something simple and beautiful like that will come from the Korean factory!

[olivierjacquet]

Yeah !!! I'm repeating myself, but I find those basses really really beautiful and balanced in the designs. They have this look of a solid high end "studious" instrument but there is alway a little thing kinda "special" highlighting the craziness bass players themselves can have. Modern against vintage....what a serie !!

[NEVILBASS]

Norther lights, definetly my favourite... absolutely stunning.

[GillRigged]

Love the blue one with the Hipshot and the last one. 🙌

[RICKRATT]

Love Spector basses, I'm still playing my Spector NS2JA from 1983.

[perfektspace]

Really nice job nailing the Jaco part.

[ronviejo]

FINALLY!! somebody thought about an interchangeable neck that would also make traveling a breeze. God bless that guy.

[davidsheppard]

Great demo’s 👏. My fave was the Jeff special - the “Northern Lights”….. man, that tone👌❣️🔥🤩🤘 tasty finish too.

[nickpicc]

Really happy to see Spector doing awesome stuff, even with Stuart retiring. I want that fretless!

[basscoup]

Impressive lineup. Good job showcasing these, Ian

[muriloninja]

That fretless is incredible! Good job on that one! The NS-2 Blue and NS-5 Spalted Maple are fire!

[Barryer]

WOW!! All of them! And —a great demo person too!

[seppoinnanen]

The last bass with EMG pickups, perfect

[perrysar]

This guy is a natural he needs to do more vids, and a funky little player too!!!...

[tonycarel]

This is such an amazing video! So happy for the guy's at Spector that got to design a inspiring bass for the masses. This shows true growth for a very creative and solid company!! Forever a Spector player, and supporter, I I do hope and believe that this Sparks innovation within a very strong company!!

[averyweissman]

These are gorgeous. It’s amazing to see what the Spector guys think up. I’d love to have a Spector with a satin neck and the dimarzio relentless pickups with the Sheehan style setup. I love the Spector ergonomics and the Yamaha Attitude sound and marrying the two would be amazing.

[chrisolcikas]

The NS-5XL is my favorite. I may have to make it my 3rd Spector that I own right now.

[ajhieb]

That Hyper Blue is about the sexiest effin bass, I've ever seen. I want to take that bass to Vegas and elope with it.

[mikecox]

Amazing Spectors!!! So stoked to see this video!!!