Product Description

NS Ethos 5 – Super Faded Black Gloss

The NS Ethos 5 is a modern tribute to Spector’s legendary craftsmanship, blending classic design with contemporary performance. Finished in a striking Super Faded Black Gloss, this 5-string bass is engineered for players who demand tonal versatility, premium feel, and bold aesthetics.

Design and Construction

• Body: Solid Maple body with a highly figured Poplar Burl top for enhanced resonance and visual appeal

• Neck: 3-piece Maple neck-through construction for superior sustain and stability

• Fingerboard: 24-fret Rosewood fingerboard featuring dot inlays and a custom Spector logo at the 12th fret

• Scale Length: 35 inches for tight low-end response and extended clarity across all five strings

Electronics and Controls

• Pickups: Dual Aguilar DCB G4 humbuckers deliver a rich, articulate tone with excellent dynamic range

• Preamp: Aguilar OBP-2 active preamp system with bass and treble boost/cut for precise tonal shaping

• Controls: Independent bridge and neck volume, bass cut/boost, treble cut/boost

Hardware and Features

• Bridge: Hi-Mass locking bridge with intonation screws for enhanced sustain and tuning accuracy

• Tuners: Sealed die-cast tuners in black finish

• Nut: Graphite, 1.75-inch width

• Side Dots: Luminlay side markers for improved visibility in low-light environments

• String Spacing: 0.66 inches at the bridge

• Strings: Nickel

With its refined aesthetics, powerful electronics, and uncompromising build quality, the NS Ethos 5 stands as a bold statement in modern bass design. Whether on stage or in the studio, it delivers the tone, feel, and presence that serious players expect.