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Forte 5XL

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Overview

A high-performance bass that delivers powerful tone and comfortable playability.

Featuring the inviting contours and wide tonal range that Spector is known for, the Spector Forte 5XL electric bass delivers the high-performance experience world-class players depend on. With an ash body and a pair of Aguilar single-coil pickups for a vibrant tone, the Forte 5XL delivers a punchy, dynamic sound. The Swamp Ash body wings are paired with a Maple neck and 24 fret Pau Ferro fingerboard to provide excellent note definition and clarity. As for hardware, each Forte instrument features a lightweight locking bridge for long lasting intonation, high-precision tuners and Dunlop strap locks. Forte instruments provide rich, organic tones with plenty of growl on tap. Whether you're looking for comfortable, high-performance playability or outstanding tonality, the Forte 5XL is ready to exceed expectations.

Features

  • Maple neck-through with C-shape profile
  • Pau Ferro fingerboard with 24 frets
  • Two Aguilar Super Single pickups
  • Solid Ash wings
  • Hardshell case included

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Specs

Forte 5XL Specifications:

Neck
  • Shape: C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Neck-through
  • Scale length: 35"
  • Truss rod: Standard
Pickups
  • Pickup configuration: SS
  • Neck: Aguilar Single Coil
  • Bridge: Aguilar Single Coil
  • Control layout: Master volume, Blend, Push-pull passive tone, Stacked pot bass, Treble
Fretboard
  • Material: Pau Ferro
  • Radius: 16"
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Nut material/width: Brass/1.81"
Body
  • Body Type: NS
  • Body wood: Solid Ash
  • Body finish: Matte
Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Locking
  • Tuning machines: Gotoh GB70-E
Other
  • Number of strings: 5 String
  • Case: Hardshell Case
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Orientation: Right-handed
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