Exquisite In All Forms! - Spector NS Pulse II [Demo]

[@Blakeadam52]

The string wobbles that your camera catches from your playing are so god damn hypnotic. Lol i like your playing too! Its just so much fun seeing how strings work in such high detail!

[@Maht25]

For those interested/wondering: the TonePump (and tonepump jr) are meant to emulate Ampeg SVT's. The Tonepump differs from the Jr in that it has an internal trimpot that allows you to sweep exactly how much the pre-amp can boost the frequencies. In between halfway and 0 is the "middle" where there's essentially no boost or cut. My Euro LX is my favorite bass to play, it's the most comfortable instrument I've ever played.

[@josegalindo1262]

I gotcha, sounds good but tone pump Jr is nothing compared to the legendary haz lab preamp. I really miss my Woodstock 94 ns5

[@Maht25]

@@josegalindo1262 definitely. I almost bought a Legend 5 that some guy jacked up with Barts and the Haz Lab preamp because I was craving that sound (my 4LX has EMG's and the TonePump) but he was charging $800 so I was on the fence. now it's gone :(

[@sixthgatebass]

The Czech made rebop DLX. They were the best bang for the buck in the mid 2000s when I peaked as a musician and human being.

[@kevinhughes9200]

I've been a Spector player for years, and I have an '89 NS-2, but I just got the Pulse in the same ultraviolet finish, and it is very amazing! Spectors have always been my "go to" basses!

[@TenFalconsMusic]

These are really comfortable basses to play (next to the insanely priced Warwick neck throughs). What's more, they don't look as "boutique" as the Warwicks and are a great fit whether you're playing Stoner Metal of Jazz. And unlike a boutique bass, you'll actually play gigs with it and not have a conniption fit if you scratch it. I just love a "They got it right & I don't have change a thing bass."

[@dezsodebreceni4829]

Well the Spector NS series (US made) does look the boutique part, also it costs that kind of money

[@tonycarel1785]

You are really comparing apples to oranges. This specter is in the more affordable range. Not a Warwick master built. Way different from one end of the spectrum to the other end. ( Imop) not impressed with the specter. Regardless of being payed for a review or not. I believe Patrick over sold this review. I generally like his reviews I just can't agree with him on this.

[@TenFalconsMusic]

@@tonycarel1785 I'm sure Patrick is absolutely crushed that you don't agree with him. "How ya like them apples?" 🍎👍

[@tonycarel1785]

@@TenFalconsMusic there is an old saying" it takes 20 years to build a business and 5 minutes to ruin it"

[@grooveholmes79]

@@tonycarel1785 A) you dont even know how to spell the brand, its Spector B) Spector USA are every bit as quality as a Warwick master build

[@thefool2007]

Wow great bass. Tone is killer and looks are eye candy.

[@TheBassChannel]

Awww yeah! That purple is slick!

[@paul-michaelgobitas3574]

That AIC cover sounded so damn good, my God!

[@oliverjohn2633]

Just bought this exact bass today 10/10 it joins my euro lx 5 ive had for nearly 10 years

[@jonsidell3338]

My dad grabbed one of these. The neck feels better than words can describe. The tone came alive with a bit of extra attention to pickup heights and new strings. Huge bass tone for the cost.

[@87oceanwave]

What strings did Dad put on?

[@jonsidell3338]

@@87oceanwave DR Dragon Skins 45-105

[@bassarana]

I have the Spector Euro LT, and it’s overall the best bass I had, the tone is amazing, from metal to pop, very versatile, fits PERFECTLY in any kind…but for metal and rock the tone is just 😍 and it plays so well…SPECTOR is quality…

[@sickinthahead6557]

I was wanting a Dingwall, but I love the Spector tone, I’m ordering this bass, it’s the tone I want! 🤘🏻

[@williampeckham9838]

I love that sound. Very unique!

[@grooveholmes79]

Spector Euro....got 4 of them at the moment. Outstanding!

[@Jimiya69420]

BZ4000NT in the background!!! Definitely one of my favorite "cheap" basses

[@core_fin]

Sounded better than The 5 string version videos. Wonder if its just the style/signal chain or the actual pup setup. I cant justify buying 4 stringers :p

[@eoak134]

It’s the pickup spacing. Look at the euro 5 strings. They’re much closer together. I have an older NS2000q5 and it has the same spacing as the pulse. It’s not bad, but I’ve never been a fan of the wider spacing.

[@Mattseak]

@@eoak134 5-stringer has completely different pickups too so... Also signal chain is probably even bigger factor here.

[@gpbbassman500]

Check out the Euro LX and the Euro Classic.

[@mindwrack9045]

i would love for u to try the spector bantam 4 short scale bass to c if its ass good as there other bass

[@ivanrankovic72]

Really nice bass tone. What song is that just before neck segment, (3:34)?

[@eduardorado]

In short: This bass is fant-hastic! Looks fant-hastic! Plays fant-hastic! BTW, the headstock is fant-hastic! 😂 I loved it too, Patrick! 😄

[@roachdoggjr155]

tried one out yesterday and got it to sound like justin chancellors tone on 10,000 days which was good fun lol both pickups on with bass and treble boosted about a quarter turn through an ampeg rocket 1x15 combo

[@BigMuff75]

The overall tone is in the ballpark, but those Euro LXes sound a lot better.

[@thebasspedalshow]

Gorgeous bass. The clean tones are nice from it. Seems like a good tool for shaping tone.

[@b-earn4739]

Euro lx 4 35 player here. Amaazing Bass! So sad they dont make the 35 scale model anymore

[@martinfay7274]

Loving that intro!

[@edwardjensen9737]

Could you make a video on their most affordable series, the performer I believe? It would be interesting if you could try that line and one of their most expensive lines too, just to see the differences great video!

[@davidg9927]

What strings are coming on them ?

[@hellizeo]

Is there any issue with the bridge. I got this recently and noticed the a and e string rattle at the bridge. Although it is a beauty, I don't want this type if issue with a 1100 dollar bass

[@wollace3125]

Great video! So what (other than color) is the difference between the II’s and the pulse I’s (the ones that come in sand blasted grey and black)? Thanks!

[@vwvMARDUK]

Can someone recommend cheaper hardshell case alternatives to Spector's own flight case for the Spector NS Pulse II 5?

[@ij_misir1965]

as a metal head, my dream bass is the Spector Alex Webster legend 5

[@brentheathersimons7042]

Sure sounds like a Spector! :) Rawk on Patrick and take care of yourself!- Brent, VT

[@Carrion700]

I dig the purple and that slap tone

[@Flacidpancakerequiem]

I want see your thoughts on the Spector performer 4 because I heard next to nothing about it on youtube

[@malcolmh5736]

Spector was bought by Korg. Is that a good or bad thing? I love my Spector Euro LX. It’s a most wonderful beast.

[@tonycarel1785]

Malcolm H Korg buying Spector for me personally has not been positive experience. Also close friends of mine not so much either. We have all experience everything from cosmetic flaws to wiring issues. In the last three years have purchased 3 Euro 5 LX all have been returned for legitimate reasons concerning quality and craftsmanship. Will not ever buy another Spector. And my close friends are in the same boat

[@malcolmh5736]

@@tonycarel1785 interesting.. I had sort of thought it would go down in quality. Ned Steinberger oversaw Spector but then became not involved through all of it. When Ned sold the Steinberger bass to Horner, it went from greatness to junk and original Steinberger basses doubled in $$; some more, years later. I hope my original Euro LX holds value in like fashion

[@grooveholmes79]

@@tonycarel1785 blah blah blah

[@grooveholmes79]

@@malcolmh5736 he's wrong quality is still outstanding...i have 4 Euros

[@malcolmh5736]

@@grooveholmes79 You got them after Korg bought Spector? (2019 I believe)

[@puma4322]

Great review! I have a 80's Spector NS2 and its my main bass. Gonna buy the Pulse. Killer tone for any music. Check out D Wimbish.

[@jamesryanhodges]

Hey Patrick! I’ve been on the fence about looking into getting a bass from Maruszczyk, but would love to hear your thoughts on one! Any plans on doing a demo with them?

[@TheShaneGuy]

Help me out. I’m trying to buy a new bass but I don’t live anywhere near a decent music shop here in Ireland. Would you rather have Spector Pulse 2 or a used Musicman Stingray and why? I played bass a for a few years and learned the fretboard board and then played guitar for 20 years and now want to go back and play bass again. Ideally I would get one of each but this will be my main bass instrument, most likely 5 string.

[@hellizeo]

What did you end up deciding on?

[@TheShaneGuy]

@@hellizeo I got a Spector Pulse 5 string for less than half price. Still want to get a stingray one day but I might buy a new EMP PreAmp for the Pulse first. It plays beautifully and I really recommend the pulse. I was very fortunate to get it for a bargain price. A guy bought it new and didn’t like it so flogged it for £500 hardly played.

[@hellizeo]

@@TheShaneGuy whoa yeah really fortunate there!!

[@stushwartz]

I'm looking at this , the Ethos and the Euro 4 Is it worth paying the extra £1000 to go for the Euro 4 LX ?

[@jorgerodriguez7478]

For sure. The Euro is the best.

[@derickrichards1105]

What are you using for the distorted tones here?

[@rodolformartins]

how much does it weigh?

[@JusticeRobinettMusic]

Do you play in pseudo future still???

[@dezsodebreceni4829]

They should have yeeted the Tonepump JR... Kills the bass for me. EMG BTS would have been an also cheap option but it would sound absolutely killer

[@57precision]

Spector can never seem to put the right preamp in unless it's a $5,000 American bass.

[@dezsodebreceni4829]

@@57precision the normal Tonepump in Euros kinda hits the mark for me tho. Not the premium HAZ but still good

[@zachcoffindaffer8735]

Hey Patrick I love Spector would love to have one but out of my price range maybe this one if they made it left handed but chuck out the Spector euro 4 omg amazing!!!

[@175kva]

Nothing to do with the current video but , you need to revisit the zoom b3 !

[@hiramgarcialopez2125]

nice wa.... spector, SPECTOR!"! :D

[@Neodude991]

Great basses. The NS II's from the 80's are amazing since, Ned Steinburg designed em!

[@kelme1976]

Love it

[@xero_2003]

Check out the Performer series basses next Please!!!!!

[@alexskibicki2262]

Awesome review, Patrick. 😎🎸🤘🏻 This bass sounds killer. Especially with distortion. And nicely done on the Alice In Chains tune. I’m a fan of Alice In Chains. Since you’ve asked what bass to check out, I would recommend checking out Yamaha trbx or bb basses and schecter stiletto basses. I own these basses. Phenomenal sounding and underrated. I also would recommend dean edge basses. Definitely Check them out if you’re interested in trying something underrated.

[@joshbeast8599]

Love that color!🤤🤤

[@zivnavon9365]

Tnx man such your the best please check the cheapest legend version

[@overseer_grimal]

Them bones!

[@toddohligschlager4093]

Great review

[@JVMC_ZR1]

The best part is that it doesn't have the awful inlays that other Spectors have.

[@baseman00]

Something I find a little hard to find these days is to try and find a Spector 535 35" scale. Same comfortable neck but with more piano like sustain which I think you'd like for your distorted tones.

[@veryniceindeed]

dead strings?

[@hc.charliebrown]

Holy shit I'm early to a video

[@rhysbooth4842]

Not a fan of the tone of the low e I'd probably change the pickups to Seymour Duncans and I'd also change the preamp to a dark glass one

[@j.c1574]

I want this bass so bad but it costs a fortune

[@lefty_bumpyknuckles]

Wait til you get your hands on a ns4 euro rst. 🤘😁👍

[@ampthebassplayer]

I had to double check the scale length of this bass because based on the sound alone I would have sworn that it was a short scale.

[@cestusfr]

off to listen to would.

[@MaisPatrux]

"Of course is a Spector so I had to play..." Me: Raise a Suilen! "Alice in Chains" Me: 🤡

[@MrJoeAkuma]

Gnarly

[@rome8180]

I have a Schecter -- not Spector -- bass that looks exactly like this bass. Literally everything is the same except the pickup configuration. Finish, EMG pickups, body shape, knob layout, etc.

[@grooveholmes79]

put them side by side....they are not the same shape at all

[@ImJustStandingHere]

why did they put that terrible tonepump jr in this thing again?? that was the biggest problem with the original pulse and that just ruined the pulse ii for me, im so sad :((

[@johncandido2241]

I would love to have a Spector Euro but then again i would have to sell my car....lol...

[@metalmankam]

it comes in purple?? Fuck. Hide my wallet

[@sawittchen]

yeah, same here 😅💜 Purple=perfect!

[@ThisObserver]

What happened to you man!? Your videos feel very product placementy now

[@ToppFade]

Never been impressed by the sound of spector for the price point they are at no Nawl and not no matter how much they hype it up

[@temporary9830]

Everything's fine but not the cost. Idk why not only this model but also all Spector basses made in Korea are unnecessarily and unreasonably expensive. Concerning the cost, buying Euro series are MUCH!!!!!!!!!! better than any Legend series and NS series.

[@ashhollywood3554]

Can't agree more! In this respect, buying Warwick GPS seems way better. At least, all Warwick GPS series are equipped with original MEC pups/electronics with its outstanding wood tone.

[@oliverjohn2633]

Owned both korean and euro basses and i disagree completly. I had a legend 5 custom for years before i got my euro 5 lx i just switched pick ups in it for dc45s and the thing was incredible i should have never got rid of it. I have this pulse 2 now and regret nothing its flawless

[@oliverjohn2633]

P.s i continued playing my legend custom even when i got my euro specifically because it sounded just as good and i didnt want to hurt my euro hahaha

[@DiamondLifer]

That 12th marker. 🤢

[@matarnold1371]

4 dollar tone

[@AnteraxxX]

I suggest it is a preview for the NAMM 2022 🤔🤷‍♂