YOUR CUSTOM BASS. CRAFTED IN THE USA.
YOUR CUSTOM BASS. CRAFTED IN THE USA.
Spec Your Dream Bass Today
Spec Your Dream Bass Today
Built by a small team of skilled luthiers in New York!
Spector’s legacy began in a small woodshop in Brooklyn, NY, in 1976. Our founder, Stuart Spector, was driven by a conviction to build instruments that emphasized craftsmanship, playability, and heirloom-level quality. Today, we proudly carry on that tradition in every bass we create at our Custom Shop, now located just outside Woodstock, NY.
At the Spector Custom Shop, our mission is simple: to build your dream bass—one designed to last for generations. Using carefully selected tonewoods on our time-honored platform, our team is dedicated to delivering excellence in tone, feel, and aesthetics with every instrument.
Ready to bring your vision to life? Use the tools below to design your one-of-a-kind Spector! Choose from a wide selection of woods for tops, backs, and fingerboards. For electronics, we proudly stock EMG, Aguilar, and many other trusted brands, along with our own proprietary preamps that are available only through the Custom Shop. And when it comes to looks, you’ll find endless options for inlays, stains, and finishes to ensure your instrument is truly unique.
We know the possibilities can feel overwhelming, but that’s where the magic begins. Whether you’re working directly with us or through one of our trusted dealers, we’ll guide you every step of the way. Let us help turn your dream bass into reality!

Top Woods
The "Spector Sound" starts with the wood, and all of our basses use carefully selected wood to ensure stability, clarity of tone, and stunning looks! From the classic combinations of Maple and Walnut to the highly figured Buckeye and Maple Burls of today, we are happy to help guide your tonal journey through the selection of the best woods for you!
Stain
The Spector Custom Shop has become a force in the industry for new and exciting finishes, most of which are a result of our hand applied stains. We are constantly innovating and working closely with dealers and customers to deliver the most stunning stains that will not only set the standard for Spector basses to come, but also to ensure you want to pick up your bass every time you walk by it!
Fretboards
The fretboard of the bass is greatly responsible for the attack of your note. Whether it be the bright, immediate attack of Ebony, the softer, smooth sound of Rosewood, or the pop of Maple, we offer plenty of options to help tailor your tone through the fretboard!
Electronics
The quintessential Spector Sound comes from EMG pickups and our proprietary HAZ preamp. However being a Custom Shop, the sky is the limit for the electronics in your dream bass! We also offer options for pickup spacing to ensure your tone is as bright and cutting, or as warm and smooth as you want it to be!
Spec Sheet Download
Ready to start the process of building your own custom Spector? Check out all the options below and contact your dealer for more information!