Spector Icon NS-5 Neck Thru Black and Blue 5-String Bass Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Spector Icon NS-5 Neck Through brings the classic Spector formula to a powerful extended-range 5-string platform. Its three-piece maple neck runs continuously through the body, joined by alder wings and topped with highly figured quilted maple beneath the striking Black and Blue high-gloss finish.

A 35-inch scale provides excellent definition across the extended low register, while dual custom-voiced Aguilar DCB soapbar pickups and an Aguilar OBP-2 active preamp offer deep lows, articulate mids and clear highs. Gold hardware, Crown fingerboard inlays and a polished brass nut complete the unmistakable Spector aesthetic.

What Makes the Spector Icon NS-5 Neck Through Special?

Neck-through construction is a fundamental part of Spector's heritage, and the Icon NS-5 brings that design to a highly capable modern 5-string. The continuous three-piece maple neck creates a direct structural connection throughout the instrument, while the sculpted alder body wings and fully curved NS shape provide the distinctive feel associated with Spector basses. A highly figured quilted maple top and Black and Blue gloss stain give this version a particularly striking boutique-inspired appearance.

The electronics are equally performance focused. Dual custom-voiced Aguilar DCB soapbar pickups provide balanced response across all five strings, while the Aguilar OBP-2 active preamp adds onboard bass and treble boost or cut. Combined with volume and pickup blend controls, the NS-5 offers considerable tonal flexibility for stage and studio use.

Who Is It For?

The Icon NS-5 Neck Through is ideal for bassists who want the classic Spector neck-through feel combined with the extended range of a 5-string instrument.

Its 35-inch scale, dual soapbar pickups and active Aguilar electronics make it particularly well suited to rock, metal, progressive music, funk, fusion, pop, modern worship and professional session work where low-B definition and tonal flexibility are essential.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Model	Icon NS-5 Neck Through
Strings	5
Finish	Black and Blue High Gloss
Top	Quilted Maple
Body Wings	Alder
Neck	3-Piece Maple Neck-Through
Fingerboard	Indian Rosewood
Pickups	Dual Aguilar DCB Soapbars
Preamp	Aguilar OBP-2
Scale Length	35"
Hardware	Gold
Condition	New

What’s Included?

• Spector Icon NS-5 Neck Through 5-String Bass Guitar
• Spector Gig Bag

Technical Specifications

Body & Construction

• Body Shape: Spector NS
• Construction: Neck-Through
• Body Wings: Alder
• Top Wood: Highly Figured Quilted Maple
• Finish: Black and Blue
• Finish Type: High Gloss
• Orientation: Right-Handed

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Wood: 3-Piece Maple
• Construction: Neck-Through-Body
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 15.75"
• Scale Length: 35"
• Number of Frets: 24
• Inlays: Spector Crown Shape
• Nut Material: Polished Brass
• Nut Width: 1.81"

Pickups & Electronics

• Pickups: Custom-Voiced Aguilar DCB
• Pickup Configuration: Dual Soapbar
• Preamp: Aguilar OBP-2 Active 2-Band
• Controls: Volume, Blend, Treble Cut/Boost, Bass Cut/Boost
• Electronics: Active

Hardware

• Hardware Colour: Gold
• Bridge: Locking Diecast
• Tuners: Sealed Diecast
• Control Knobs: Spector-Style
• Factory Strings: Nickel Roundwound
• String Gauges: .045 – .130

Power Requirements

The Aguilar OBP-2 active preamp operates from a 9V battery.

No external power supply is required and no power supply is included.

FAQs

Is the Spector Icon NS-5 a neck-through bass?

Yes. Its three-piece maple neck runs continuously through the instrument, with alder body wings forming the outer sections of the body.

Is this a 5-string bass?

Yes. The Icon NS-5 is a five-string instrument designed to provide an extended lower register through its low-B string.

What scale length does the Icon NS-5 use?

It uses a 35-inch scale, providing additional string tension and definition that is particularly beneficial for the low-B string.

Does the Black and Blue model have a quilted maple top?

Yes. The Black and Blue finish is applied over a highly figured quilted maple top.

What pickups are fitted?

The Icon NS-5 uses two custom-voiced Aguilar DCB soapbar pickups designed to provide clear, powerful response across all five strings.

What preamp does it use?

It features the Aguilar OBP-2 active two-band preamp, giving direct control over bass and treble frequencies.

What controls are fitted?

The bass provides master volume, pickup blend, treble cut/boost and bass cut/boost controls.

How many frets does it have?

The Icon NS-5 Neck Through features 24 frets, providing a full two-octave range on each string.

What is the fingerboard made from?

The fingerboard is Indian rosewood and features Spector's distinctive Crown-shaped position inlays.

Does it have a brass nut?

Yes. A polished 1.81-inch brass nut is fitted.

What colour is the hardware?

The Black and Blue model features gold hardware, including the locking bridge and sealed tuning machines.

Does the preamp require a battery?

Yes. The active Aguilar OBP-2 electronics are powered by a 9V battery.

Is a gig bag included?

Yes. A Spector gig bag is included with the Icon NS-5 Neck Through.

What styles of music is the NS-5 suited to?

The 35-inch scale, extended low range and active Aguilar electronics make it particularly effective for rock, metal, progressive music, funk, fusion, pop and modern studio work.

What is the main difference between the Icon NS-5 and NS-2 Neck Through?

The NS-5 has five strings, a longer 35-inch scale, a wider 1.81-inch brass nut and dual Aguilar DCB soapbar pickups. The 4-string NS-2 uses a 34-inch scale and Reverse P/J pickup configuration.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

• Established independent musical instrument retailer since 1987
• Birmingham's largest independent music store
• Over 6,000 Trustpilot reviews
• Expert musician-led advice
• Competitive pricing
• Fast UK delivery
• Secure online ordering
• Large Birmingham showroom
• Extensive range of new and pre-owned bass guitars
• Friendly, knowledgeable after-sales support

Trade In. Trade Up. Save More.

Looking to upgrade your current bass? Fair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges a wide range of guitars, basses, amplifiers and musical equipment.

Trade In. Trade Up. Save More. Contact our team for a valuation and put the value of your current equipment towards your next instrument.