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Introducing the Spector SB-1 50th Anniversary Edition—an extraordinary Custom Shop release that celebrates the earliest roots of Spector’s iconic bass design. Limited to just 50 instruments worldwide, this rare reissue marks the return of the historic SB-1, handcrafted in New York with a level of detail and craftsmanship befitting its legacy.
Originally designed in mid-1970s Brooklyn by Stuart Spector and Alan Charney, the SB-1 predates the renowned NS series and represents the foundation of Spector’s innovative approach to electric bass building. This anniversary edition faithfully captures the look, feel, and spirit of those original instruments, while delivering the precision and quality of a modern Custom Shop build.
Constructed with solid curly cherry body wings, this SB-1 offers a distinctive tonal character—warm, resonant, and visually striking with elegant natural figuring. The 3-piece maple neck, carved to Spector’s comfortable standard profile, is paired with a smooth Pau Ferro fingerboard, featuring classic mother-of-pearl dot inlays and white side markers for a timeless aesthetic and effortless playability. A matching wooden headstock with an inlaid MOP logo completes the instrument’s refined, vintage-inspired presentation.
At its core, a DiMarzio Model One pickup delivers a thick, punchy tone with rich low-end response and vintage warmth. The straightforward passive volume and tone controls allow for intuitive shaping, making this bass equally suited for studio precision and live performance.
High-quality hardware includes a brass bridge for enhanced sustain and tonal depth, gold Spector-branded Gotoh tuners for dependable tuning stability, and Dunlop Straplocks for added security on stage. With a traditional 34" scale length, a comfortable 1.64" nut width, and a balanced weight of 9 lbs 1 oz, this instrument provides a familiar yet inspiring playing experience.
Complete with a hardshell case, the SB-1 50th Anniversary Edition stands as both a player’s instrument and a collector’s piece—an elegant tribute to five decades of Spector craftsmanship and a rare opportunity to own a piece of bass history.
Other specifications include:
- Model SB1
- Scale Length 34"
- Nut Width Standard 1.64"
- Solid Body Wings Curly Cherry
- Neck wood 3 Piece Maple
- Neck Profile Standard Shape
- Fingerboard Woods 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 Branded Gotoh Tuners
- Hardware Color Gold
- Strap Buttons Dunlop Straplocks
- Case Hardshell Case
- 9 lbs 1 oz
- 5/50
For more information about this Spector bass, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Spector
- Body Style
- Double Cutaway
- Color
- Natural
- Condition
- Brand New
- Actual Weight
- 9.1
- Model
- SB-1
- Strings
- 4
- Series
- 50th Anniversary
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Introducing the Spector SB-1 50th Anniversary Edition—an extraordinary Custom Shop release that celebrates the earliest roots of Spector’s iconic bass design. Limited to just 50 instruments worldwide, this rare reissue marks the return of the historic SB-1, handcrafted in New York with a level of detail and craftsmanship befitting its legacy.
Originally designed in mid-1970s Brooklyn by Stuart Spector and Alan Charney, the SB-1 predates the renowned NS series and represents the foundation of Spector’s innovative approach to electric bass building. This anniversary edition faithfully captures the look, feel, and spirit of those original instruments, while delivering the precision and quality of a modern Custom Shop build.
Constructed with solid curly cherry body wings, this SB-1 offers a distinctive tonal character—warm, resonant, and visually striking with elegant natural figuring. The 3-piece maple neck, carved to Spector’s comfortable standard profile, is paired with a smooth Pau Ferro fingerboard, featuring classic mother-of-pearl dot inlays and white side markers for a timeless aesthetic and effortless playability. A matching wooden headstock with an inlaid MOP logo completes the instrument’s refined, vintage-inspired presentation.
At its core, a DiMarzio Model One pickup delivers a thick, punchy tone with rich low-end response and vintage warmth. The straightforward passive volume and tone controls allow for intuitive shaping, making this bass equally suited for studio precision and live performance.
High-quality hardware includes a brass bridge for enhanced sustain and tonal depth, gold Spector-branded Gotoh tuners for dependable tuning stability, and Dunlop Straplocks for added security on stage. With a traditional 34" scale length, a comfortable 1.64" nut width, and a balanced weight of 9 lbs 1 oz, this instrument provides a familiar yet inspiring playing experience.
Complete with a hardshell case, the SB-1 50th Anniversary Edition stands as both a player’s instrument and a collector’s piece—an elegant tribute to five decades of Spector craftsmanship and a rare opportunity to own a piece of bass history.
Other specifications include:
- Model SB1
- Scale Length 34"
- Nut Width Standard 1.64"
- Solid Body Wings Curly Cherry
- Neck wood 3 Piece Maple
- Neck Profile Standard Shape
- Fingerboard Woods 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 Branded Gotoh Tuners
- Hardware Color Gold
- Strap Buttons Dunlop Straplocks
- Case Hardshell Case
- 9 lbs 1 oz
- 5/50
For more information about this Spector bass, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Spector
- Body Style
- Double Cutaway
- Color
- Natural
- Condition
- Brand New
- Actual Weight
- 9.1
- Model
- SB-1
- Strings
- 4
- Series
- 50th Anniversary
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