Spector Introduces the Bantam 4 Short-Scale Bass
Spector was showing off several new models at the 2018 Winter NAMM Show including the new Bantam 4, a short-scale bass with a chambered alder body. The combo of features helps to keep the bass’s weight down to just seven pounds.
The basses are built with a carved NS-style body topped with quilted maple in black cherry or black stain gloss finishes. The three-ply hard maple neck sports an Indian rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets. For electronics, Spector opted for a pair of EMG 35DC pickups matched to the EMG BTS active EQ.
The Spector Bantam 4 will be available soon with prices starting at $1,799.
Spector Bantam 4 Bass Specs:
| Construction: | Bolt-on |
| Scale: | 30″ |
| Body: | Chambered European Alder |
| Top: | USA Figured Maple |
| Neck: | 3-piece Maple with Graphite Rod Reinforcement |
| Fingerboard: | Indian Rosewood |
| Inlays: | Side Dots |
| Frets: | 22 |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 16″ |
| Nut Width: | 1.50″ |
| Pickups: | EMG 35DC |
| Electronics: | EMG BTS |
| Controls: | Bridge Pickup Volume, Neck Pickup Volume, Treble Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut |
| Finish: | High Gloss |
| Colors: | Black Cherry, Trans Black Stain |
| Bridge: | Spector Aluminum Locking Bridge |
| Case: | Includes Spector Deluxe Gig Bag |
| Left-handed: | Yes |
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