Spector Auctioned Custom Bass for Breast Cancer Research
The company is donating all proceeds from a custom instrument auction to support ongoing breast cancer research efforts.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Cancer
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Spector has launched an online charity auction for a one-of-one custom bass guitar to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The initiative coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month and runs through October 20.
Why it matters
The auction provides financial support for breast cancer research during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. By contributing the full winning bid to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the initiative directly funds the organization's mission to prevent and cure the disease.
Spector is donating 100 percent of the proceeds from its one-of-one Custom Shop bass auction to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The final impact of this fundraising effort is currently under investigation, as the auction is still active.
The players
Spector
A musical instrument manufacturer known for producing high-end electric bass guitars and professional audio electronics.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
A non-profit organization dedicated to funding medical research for the prevention and cure of breast cancer.
Aguilar
A manufacturer of professional bass amplification, pickups, and effects pedals used in clinical and musical settings.
The details
The custom 4-string bass is built on a 34-inch scale length NS-2 neck-thru platform and features an Artisan Custom Rose Gold Sparkle finish. The instrument is equipped with an EMG-P/SJ pickup set and a 9-volt Spector HAZ preamp system. The winning bidder also receives a limited-edition Aguilar Breast Cancer Awareness AG preamp/DI pedal, which operates on an 18-volt system.
Timeline
Bidding for the custom bass opened on October 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
The online auction for the instrument closes on October 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM EDT.
Health Landscape
This auction is a fundraising initiative organized to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It follows the established pattern of private-sector charitable contributions that provide supplemental funding for major medical research organizations.
Supporting research foundations is a practical way to contribute to long-term advancements in breast cancer prevention and care. Readers interested in participating in the auction can visit the event portal online to view the current bidding status.
The takeaway
Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as a key window for engaging with research funding and advocacy. If you have concerns about your own breast health, use this time as a reminder to speak with your physician about recommended screening schedules and personal risk factors.
What happens next
The auction bidding officially closes on October 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM EDT.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest research and prevention efforts in the Cancer section.
More information
View the current auction listings or place a bid on the spector website auction portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bass Musician Magazine, The Face of Bass.
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