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Founded by award-winning innovator Ned Steinberger, NS Design has developed a range of solid-body electrics, each of whose uniquely expansive sonic palette and refined performance ergonomics inspire creativity and connection.

ConnectLive Event featuring Cadenza the Group.

Tuesday, September 12, 5PM EDT

ConnectLive: Cadenza the Group

We invite you to a livestream premier event hosted by NS Founder Ned Steinberger and special guests! Watch the livestream from our website or join the chat on our YouTube channel.

View the recording

Artist Spotlight

Tony Levin

“It’s wonderful when an instrument can inspire you with your music and gives you a gift of sending you in a direction that works just because of the sound of it.”

-Tony Levin

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The Boomerang™ Strap System

The Boomerang Strap System gives the player full mobility, and the freedom to play in virtually any position without stress and fatigue. Compatible with NS Cello, NS Upright, and NS Omni.

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Artist Spotlight

Annabelle Freedman

“The tone of the NS WAV5 Electric Violin is full and sounds excellent out of an acoustic or electric amp.  In the three years I’ve played it, I haven’t had any issues with feedback as I have experienced with other electric violins.”

Annabelle Freedman

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NXTa Violin

The NXTa Electric Violin sets the highest standard for performance excellence in any musical setting. With versatile passive-active electronics, ergonomics and eco-friendliness, it’s a pleasure to play!

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Tuesday, September 12, 5PM EDT

ConnectLive: Cadenza the Group

We invite you to a livestream premier event hosted by NS Founder Ned Steinberger and special guests! Watch the livestream from our website or join the chat on our YouTube channel.

View the recording

Artist Spotlight

Tony Levin

“It’s wonderful when an instrument can inspire you with your music and gives you a gift of sending you in a direction that works just because of the sound of it.”

-Tony Levin

Explore Artists
Learn More
Boomerang Strap System on a white background.

Accessory Spotlight

The Boomerang™ Strap System

The Boomerang Strap System gives the player full mobility, and the freedom to play in virtually any position without stress and fatigue. Compatible with NS Cello, NS Upright, and NS Omni.

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Learn More
Photograph of NS Design Artist Annabelle Freedman performs with her WAV5 Electric Violin - photo by Lance Williams.

Artist Spotlight

Annabelle Freedman

“The tone of the NS WAV5 Electric Violin is full and sounds excellent out of an acoustic or electric amp.  In the three years I’ve played it, I haven’t had any issues with feedback as I have experienced with other electric violins.”

Annabelle Freedman

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Model Spotlight

NXTa Violin

The NXTa Electric Violin sets the highest standard for performance excellence in any musical setting. With versatile passive-active electronics, ergonomics and eco-friendliness, it’s also pleasure to play!

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NS Artists

Our extraordinary family of NS artists covers an ever-widening spectrum of musical genres, cultures and traditions.

Ken Ford

NS Violin

Annabelle Freedman

NS Violin

Eliza James

NS Violin

Bakithi Kumalo

NS Upright

Federico Puppi

NS Cello

Pat Badger

NS Omni Bass

Eyvind W. Axelsen

NS Omni Bass

Trevor Dick

NS Violin

Nick Cañas

NS Bass Guitar

Tony Levin

NS Upright

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“There are very few people who deserve a place at the very top table of bass design, but Ned Steinberger is definitely one of them.”

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