The NS Electric Upright Bass

All NS Upright Basses feature the NS Polar™ Pickup, precision-geared tuners, adjustable height bridge, and adjustable truss rod; they include tripod stand, gig bag and tool kit.

EU Series Upright Bass

  • Active electronics (18v) with EMG™ Magnetic Pickups
  • Our most sophisticated tone-shaping controls
  • Unique concentric neck profile
  • 5 or 6 string models
  • Crafted in the Czech Republic
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CR-M Series Upright Bass

  • Active electronics (18v) with advanced tone-shaping controls
  • CR-M models features EMG™ Magnetic Pickups
  • 4 or 5 string models
  • Crafted in the Czech Republic
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CR-T Series Upright Bass

  • The “traditional” version of the NS Upright Bass
  • Active electronics (18v) with advanced tone-shaping controls
  • 4 or 5 string models
  • Crafted in the Czech Republic
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NXTa Series Upright Bass

  • Active/Passive dual-mode electronics, battery-free
  • 4 or 5 string models
  • Crafted in the Czech Republic
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WAV Series Upright Bass

  • Passive electronics, battery-free
  • 4 or 5 string
  • Crafted in India
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NS Upright Bass Artists

Tony Levin

EU/CR Upright Bass

Zach Rudulph

NXT Upright Bass

Pepe Hernandez

NXT4 Double Bass

Brittany Frompovich

CR5M Upright Bass

James “Hutch” Hutchinson

CR4M Upright Bass

Reed Jones

NXT4a Upright Bass

Noor Che’ree

NXT4 Double Bass

Doug Wimbish

CR Upright Bass

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NS Upright Bass Feature Comparison

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Electronics iconElectronics
Pickup system• Polar™ Pickup System
• Low impedance EMG™ magnetic pickup system, with individually adjustable coils, neodymium magnets and low noise, hum-canceling preamp		• Polar™ Pickup System
• Low impedance EMG™ magnetic pickup system, with individually adjustable coils, neodymium magnets and low noise, hum-canceling preamp		Polar™ Pickup SystemPolar™ Pickup SystemPolar™ Pickup System
Output1/4-inch (6.5 mm), 18-volt active circuit by EMG™1/4-inch (6.5 mm), 18-volt active circuit by EMG™1/4-inch (6.5 mm), 18-volt active circuit by EMG™1/4-inch (6.5 mm), battery-free dual mode active / passive1/4-inch (6.5 mm), passive, high impedance output
Controls• Volume
• Balance pickups
• Balance Polar™
• Treble EQ
• Bass EQ		• Volume
• Balance pickups
• Balance Polar™
• Treble EQ
• Bass EQ		• Volume
• Balance
• Treble EQ
• Bass EQ		• Volume
• Tone (treble roll off)
• Push Pull for active / passive mode
• 2-way toggle switch for Polar™ Pickup System		• Volume
• Tone (treble roll off)
• 2-way toggle switch for Polar™ Pickup System
Includes iconIncludes
Accessories• CR Tripod Stand
• Padded gig bag standard with bow holder, handle, strap and accessories pouch
• Tool kit
• Owner’s manual		• Padded gig bag standard with bow holder, handle, strap and accessories pouch
• Tool kit
• Owner’s manual		• Bass Endpin Stand
• Padded gig bag standard with bow holder, handle, strap and accessories pouch
• Tool kit
• Owner’s manual		• NXTa Tripod Stand
• Padded gig bag standard with bow holder, handle, strap and accessories pouch
• Tool kit
• Owner’s manual		• Padded gig bag standard with bow holder, handle, strap and accessories pouch
• Tool kit
• Owner’s manual
Tuning systemPremium quality worm gear tuners, black finishPremium quality worm gear tuners, black finishPremium quality worm gear tuners, black finishPremium quality worm gear tuners, black finishPremium quality worm gear tuners, black finish
ChargerN/AN/AN/ANXTa ChargerN/A
Compatible accessories iconAvailable accessories
Compatible (not included)• German Bass Bow
• French Bass Bow
• Bass End Pin Stand
• CR Stand Conversion Kit (works with CR Tripod Stand)
• Frame Strap System
• Boomerang™ Strap System
• Flight Case



Note: Instruments with CR stand are compatible with NXTa stand and vice versa.		• German Bass Bow
• French Bass Bow
• Bass End Pin Stand
• CR Stand Conversion Kit (works with CR Tripod Stand)
• Bass Neck Heel (Thumbstop)
• Frame Strap System
• Boomerang™ Strap System
• Flight Case

Note: Instruments with CR stand are compatible NXTa stand and vice versa.		• German Bass Bow
• French Bass Bow
• Bass End Pin Stand
• CR Stand Conversion Kit (works with CR Tripod Stand)
• Bass Neck Heel (Thumbstop)
• Frame Strap System
• Boomerang™ Strap System
• Flight Case

Note: Instruments with CR stand are compatible NXTa stand and vice versa.		• German Bass Bow
• French Bass Bow
• Bass End Pin Stand
• CR Stand Conversion Kit (works with CR Tripod Stand)
• Bass Neck Heel (Thumbstop)
• Frame Strap System
• Boomerang™ Strap System
• Flight Case

Note: Instruments with CR stand are compatible NXTa stand and vice versa.		• German Bass Bow
• French Bass Bow
• Bass End Pin Stand
• CR Stand Conversion Kit (works with CR Tripod Stand)
• Bass Neck Heel (Thumbstop)
• Frame Strap System
• Boomerang™ Strap System
• Flight Case

Note: Instruments with CR stand are compatible NXTa stand and vice versa.
Model options iconModel options
Stringing• 5 string (BEADG) or (EADGC)
• 6 string (BEADGC)		• 4 strings (EADG)
• 5 string (BEADG) or (EAGDC)		• 4 strings (EADG)
• 5 string (BEADG) or (EAGDC)		• 4 strings (EADG)
• 5 string (BEADG) or (EAGDC)		• 4 strings (EADG)
• 5 string (BEADG) or (EAGDC)
Finish optionsStandard
Amber satin finish swatch Amber Satin – Flame Maple
Slate gray finish swatch Slate Gray – Flame Maple

Exotic
Poplar burl finish swatch Poplar Burl – Natural Satin
Quilted maple finish swatch Quilted Maple – Natural Satin
Zebrawood finish swatch Zebrawood – Natural Satin		Standard
Amber satin finish swatch Amber Satin – Flame Maple
Slate gray finish swatch Slate Gray – Flame Maple

Exotic
Poplar burl finish swatch Poplar Burl – Natural Satin
Quilted maple finish swatch Quilted Maple – Natural Satin
Zebrawood finish swatch Zebrawood – Natural Satin		Standard
Amber satin finish swatch Amber Satin – Flame Maple
Slate gray finish swatch Slate Gray – Flame Maple

Exotic
Poplar burl finish swatch Poplar Burl – Natural Satin
Quilted maple finish swatch Quilted Maple – Natural Satin
Zebrawood finish swatch Zebrawood – Natural Satin		Standard
Sunburst finish swatch Sunburst – Flame maple
Satin black finish swatch Satin Black – Solid
Burgundy satin finish swatch Burgundy Satin – Flame Maple		Standard
Amberburst finish swatch Amberburst – Flame Maple
Transparent red finish swatch Transparent Red – Flame Maple
Transparent Black – Flame Maple
Transparent blue finish swatch Transparent Blue – Flame Maple

Special
Brilliant white finish swatch Brilliant White
Metallic silver finish swatch Metallic Silver
Metallic violet finish swatch Metallic Violet
Other finish options are available upon request.
Left-handedLeft-handed models available by special orderLeft-handed models available by special orderLeft-handed models available by special orderLeft-handed models available by special orderLeft-handed models available by special order
Strings iconStrings
String compatibilityD’Addario™ NS Electric Contemporary Bass String Set standard.

Compatible with most standard ¾ size upright bass strings.		D’Addario™ NS Electric Contemporary Bass String Set standard.

Compatible with most standard ¾ size upright bass strings.		D’Addario™ NS Electric Contemporary Bass String Set standard.

Compatible with most standard ¾ size upright bass strings.		D’Addario™ NS Electric Contemporary Bass String Set standard.

Compatible with most standard ¾ size upright bass strings.		D’Addario™ NS Electric Contemporary Bass String Set standard.

Compatible with most standard ¾ size upright bass strings.
String spacingBridge: 9.3 cm (3.7”)
Nut: 4.3 cm (1.68”)		Bridge: 9.3 cm (3.7”)
Nut: 4.3 cm (1.68”)		Bridge: 9.3 cm (3.7”)
Nut: 4.3 cm (1.68”)		Bridge: 9.3 cm (3.7”)
Nut: 4.3 cm (1.68”)		Bridge: 9.3 cm (3.7”)
Nut: 4.3 cm (1.68”)
EUB construction iconConstruction
BodyMaple / graphite 27
layer laminate		Solid mapleSolid mapleSolid mapleSolid maple
NeckMaple / graphite 27 layer laminate with a concentric backSolid mapleSolid mapleSolid mapleSolid maple
Truss rodAdjustable for precise fingerboard reliefAdjustable for precise fingerboard reliefAdjustable for precise fingerboard reliefAdjustable for precise fingerboard reliefAdjustable for precise fingerboard relief
BridgeSolid maple, adjustable bridgeSolid maple, adjustable bridgeSolid maple, adjustable bridgeSolid maple, adjustable bridgeSolid maple, adjustable bridge
Fingerboard• Richlite™
• Hand-graduated, asymmetric relief, with cascading dot pattern for position reference		• Richlite™
• Hand-graduated, asymmetric relief, with cascading dot pattern for position reference		• Richlite™
• Hand-graduated, asymmetric relief, with cascading dot pattern for position reference		• Richlite™
• Hand-graduated, asymmetric relief, with cascading dot pattern for position reference		• Rosewood or Coform™
• Hand-graduated, asymmetric relief, with cascading dot pattern for position reference  
Special features• Back of the neck is curved to follow fingerboard surface, creating a brad pocket for the thumb.
• Neck thickness under 1″ (2.54 cm). 		• Brass button ‘reference’ at D neck.
• Bridge height raised.
Dimensions iconDimensions
Scale length106 cm (41.73”)106 cm (41.73”)106 cm (41.73”)106 cm (41.73”)106 cm (41.73”)
Overall length132 cm (52”)132 cm (52”)132 cm (52”)132 cm (52”)132 cm (52”)
Width15 cm (6”)15 cm (6”)15 cm (6”)15 cm (6”)15 cm (6”)
Thickness10 cm (4”)10 cm (4”)10 cm (4”)10 cm (4”)10 cm (4”)
Weight*4 kg (9.5 lbs.)4.8 kg (10.5 lbs.)4.8 kg (10.5 lbs.)4.8 kg (10.5 lbs.)4.1 kg (9 lbs.)
Country of origin iconOrigin
CountryCzech RepublicCzech RepublicCzech RepublicCzech RepublicIndia
*Please note: Due to natural variations in wood density, instrument weights may vary.

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