Spector 50th Anniversary SB-1 #19 of 30 Rainbow Alder #1930

Introducing the Spector SB-1 50th Anniversary Edition—an extraordinary Custom Shop release that pays tribute to the earliest chapter of Spector’s legacy. Limited to just 50 instruments worldwide, this rare reissue marks the return of a historic model, handcrafted in New York with uncompromising attention to detail and authenticity.

Originally designed in mid-1970s Brooklyn by Stuart Spector and Alan Charney, the SB-1 predates the iconic NS series and represents the foundation of Spector craftsmanship. This anniversary edition faithfully captures the character and distinctive styling of those original builds while elevating the experience with premium materials and precision construction worthy of a modern Custom Shop instrument.

Built with a solid Rainbow Alder body and no weight relief, the SB-1 delivers a resonant, balanced tone with impressive sustain. Its 3-piece maple neck, carved to a comfortable standard profile, is paired with a smooth Pau Ferro fingerboard featuring elegant mother-of-pearl dot inlays for a classic, refined look. A matching wooden headstock with MOP logo completes the vintage-inspired aesthetic, while the natural oil finish highlights the organic beauty of the tonewoods.

At the heart of its sound is a DiMarzio Model One pickup, offering a warm, punchy voice with vintage character and impressive low-end presence. The straightforward passive volume and tone controls provide intuitive shaping, making this bass as expressive as it is timeless.

Premium hardware appointments include a brass bridge for enhanced sustain and tonal richness, gold Spector-branded Gotoh tuners for reliable tuning stability, and Dunlop Straplocks for secure performance. With a traditional 34" scale length and a comfortable playing weight of just 8 lbs 2 oz, this instrument is designed for both stage and studio excellence.

Each SB-1 50th Anniversary Edition includes a hard case and stands as a highly collectible piece of Spector history—an instrument that bridges past and present with elegance, rarity, and unmistakable craftsmanship.

Other specifications include:

• Back Woods - Rainbow Alder
• Weight Relief - Solid / No Weight Relief
• Neck Wood - 3-Piece Maple
• Neck Profile - Standard Shape
• Fingerboard Wood - Pau Ferro
• Fingerboard  Type - Fretted
• Inlays - MOP Dots
• Side Dots - White
• Headstock Options - Matching Wooden headstock
• Headstock Logo - MOP
• Finish - Oil
• Stain - Natural
• Pickup - DiMarzio Model One
• Electronics - Passive Vol/Tone
• Bridge Material - Brass
• Tuners - Spector Brandeed Gotoh
• Hardware Color - Gold
• Strap Buttons - Dunlop Straplocks
• Scale Length - 34"
• Hard Case
• 8 lbs 2 oz
• 19/30

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