SPECTOR basses premiere the NS Icon Bolt-On series
23-09-2025
MELVILLE, NY – Today, Spector Basses unveils the next evolution in their lineage: the NS Icon Bolt-On series. Available in both 4-string and 5-string configurations, players can choose from two solid gloss finishes: Black and White, or two stain finishes: Black Cherry and Black Stain, each adorned with a highly figured quilted maple top. Gold hardware, signature Crown inlays, a polished brass nut, and a fully intonating locking bridge complete the look.
The NS Icon Bolt-On brings the revered NS design into a bold new era. Designed by the expert luthiers at the Spector Custom Shop in Woodstock, NY, this new series captures the essence of the flagship instruments while offering a fresh take for today’s player. With its fully carved body, premium tonewoods, and professional-grade hardware, the NS Icon Bolt-On delivers the iconic Spector feel and tone in a bolt-on format.
Each NS Icon Bolt-On features a resonant Alder body paired with a bolt-on 3-piece rock maple neck and a smooth rosewood fingerboard—tonewoods that have defined Spector’s sonic signature for generations. The body’s fully curved contour ensures unmatched comfort and playability, while the neck profile, nut width, and fingerboard radius are meticulously crafted to meet the standards of our Custom Shop.
“The NS Icon Bolt-On brings the essence of Spector to more players than ever before. We took everything players have loved about USA built NS basses for nearly 50 years and combined them with a classic Bolt-On construction to achieve a playing experience that is both immediately recognizable and unique at the same time. The introduction of the NS Icon Bolt-On is the next step on our journey of bringing the best that Spector has to offer to bass players at every level.” – Wil DeYoung – Spector Custom Shop Manager.
At the heart of the NS Icon Bolt-On is a custom-voiced electronics package developed in collaboration with Aguilar. The 4-string model features a Reverse P and J pickup configuration, while the 5-string boasts dual Soapbar pickups. Paired with the Aguilar OBP-2 preamp, these pickups deliver the deep, articulate lows and crystal-clear highs that define the Spector sound—now with even greater versatility.
Street Price: $1199.99 USD NS-4 Icon
$1299.99 USD NS-5 Icon
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