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Description

With its distinctive curved body design, the Spector Legend 5-String Bass Guitar seamlessly combines classic aesthetics with modern performance. This electric bass offers the iconic Spector NS body shape, crafted from solid, lightweight ash and crowned with a striking flame maple top. The result is a visual masterpiece that’s as much a delight to the eyes as it is to your ears.

Dive into a playing experience that’s both comfortable and responsive, thanks to the five-piece maple and padauk neck paired with a 24-fret amara fingerboard. This thoughtful combination ensures precise playability and a smooth feel, catering to both seasoned players and aspiring musicians. At the heart of this bass are specially designed Spector humbucker pickups, providing a powerful and versatile sound palette. The two-band active EQ controls allow for 12dB of boost or cut, enabling you to tailor your sound with precision, whether you're slapping, fingerpicking, or tapping.

Crafted to deliver professional quality without the hefty price tag, the Legend 5 exudes a high-gloss finish that shimmers under stage lights, complemented by chrome hardware and a hi-mass bridge for enhanced sustain and tuning stability.

Embrace the legacy of Spector craftsmanship and elevate your performance with a bass that truly stands out in both style and substance.

Key Features:

  • Carved ash body with a genuine flame maple top
  • Five-piece maple and padauk neck with a 24-fret amara fingerboard
  • Specially designed Spector humbucker pickup set
  • Two-band active EQ controls with 12dB boost/cut for treble and bass
  • Professional quality chrome hardware and hi-mass bridge
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Review Demo - Spector Legend 5-String Bass

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Review Demo - Spector Legend 5-String Bass

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Spector Legend 5 Classic Black Cherry 5-string bass guitar demo at Basone Guitar Shop

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Spector Legend 5-String Bass Guitar.

Build quality

  • One owner observed that the battery compartment requires unscrewing, unlike other basses with easily accessible compartments.

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  • A long-term owner mentioned their thumb wore through the veneer and into the basswood body, demonstrating the body’s durability under extensive use.

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Comparisons

  • Owners highlight differences between older and newer Legend models, with many preferring the build of older versions.

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  • Older Spector Legend models with EMG HZ pickups are highlighted for their solid performance compared to newer Spector-specific pickups.

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User experience

  • A long-term user reported that their Legend 5 maintained intonation and tuning stability over 15+ years with regular use.

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  • Some owners with larger hands find the neck comfortable, suggesting suitability for players with longer fingers.

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Use cases and applications

  • Despite its weight, the Legend series is praised for its sustain, making it suitable for live gigs and recording.

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Features and functionality

  • The stacked bass and treble boost/cut knob, alongside the TonePump Jr preamp, is appreciated for tonal flexibility.

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  • The neck is noted for having wider string spacing and a thicker profile, which might not suit those accustomed to brands like Ibanez or Yamaha.

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  • Newer Legend series models use Spector's own pickups, unlike older models which used Aguilar or EMG HZ pickups.

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Setup and maintenance

  • A user reported needing to pull the first five frets and sand the neck due to a bulge, indicating potential neck issues in older models.

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  • Concerns about initial setup include reports of completely bent necks and poorly cut frets, though these issues are noted more with the Performer series.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Some legends on Reverb have been upgraded with different pickups, suggesting potential for customization.

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Value and pricing

  • Legends tend to hold their value well, making them a reliable investment for those considering resale.

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Based on 4 Reviews and 7 Ratings

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rik_4gen7

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An amazing bass that I ended up trading for a 6 string bass with a slightly shorter neck.

As much as I loved this bass tonally, the fret spacing was a little cumbersome for faster fretwork in the lower register. Probably just my hands but hey, that's just my preference I guess.

boom762
boom762

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Great Bass. It's my main. Has great range in tone. Always sounds good and growly.

I grabbed it because my favorite tone on earth is Alex Webster's tone. For a fraction of the price of his signature, you can buy one of these, a brass nut, and the EMG QBC system with EMG 40DCs. Cost me 700 for all this because I bought my legend used.

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Best value for money bass on the market

Spector basses reputation precedes them. I have a Euro 5LX and although this model is cheaper, the quality of tone is comparable. While not as round sounding as the Euro, this bass has an excellent punch and harrowing low end.

jordan_windram

Brilliant Thick Sound

Amazing 5 String Bass, great fast play neck, and eq is dynamic

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See how Johnny April uses Spector Legend 5-String Bass Guitar

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Here, Johnny April can be seen live playing a Spector 5-string bass

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