Why the Spector CRUSHES Everything

A Spector is one of the wonders of the bass world, all eminently strokable woods and state-of-the-art electronics. The first model made by Stuart Spector wasn’t quite as slick as the current range, but wow, was it influential. With other luthiers queuing up to take a long, hard look at the body shape, it left a mark on the bass scene that is still obvious today.

From Metallica to Sting, Flea and Madonna – in celebration of the Spector, here's our pick of heroic moments from its history.