Description
Overview:
The NS RADIUS Electric Guitar embodies a breadth of experience, insight, and design brilliance which only Ned Steinberger can bring to the creation of a new classic. The RADIUS combines solid body maple construction with ergonomic Diradial™ form and innovative electronics, delivering unparalleled comfort and sonic performance for the modern musician. What makes this instrument most remarkable is its seamless integration of feature, form and function.
The RADIUS prototype guitars have a total string spacing at the bridge of 55 mm (2.16 inches), which is the standard Fender Strat spacing. The standard production RADIUS guitars have a total string spacing at the bridge of 52.4 mm (2.06 inches). This spacing is less than Fender Strat and slightly more than a Gibson Les Paul.
Key features of the NS RADIUS Guitar include:
- Solid body construction for extended sustain, brilliant harmonics, and response.
- Ergonomically designed for player comfort and perfect balance.
- Modular pickup configuration allows any combination of humbucking and single-coil pickups.
- Revolutionary Activator™ circuit by Mi-Si™ with supercapacitor power and up to 12Db boost.
- Fulcrum™ tuning system features a patented self-clamping mechanism for quick string changes.
Specifications:
Overall length: 35″ (889 mm)
Body length: 18.25″ (463.5 mm)
Neck scale: 25.5″ (647.7 mm)
Fretboard radius: 12″ (304.8 mm)
Weight: 6 lb, 8 oz (2.95 kg)
Bridge spacing: 0.412″ (10.46 mm)
Nut width: 1.7″ (43.18 mm)
12th fret width: 2.02″ (51.3 mm)
Power supply: Mi-Si Supercapacitor
Magnetic (passive) pickups EMG
Nut: Aluminum
Fingerboard: Richlite
Body and neck: Solid maple, folding leg rest
Truss rod: Dual action
Strings: D’Addario EXL 110 Guitar Strings
Country of Origin: Czech Republic
NS Diradial™ Body
The RADIUS Guitar has a concave back radius, which provides enhanced contact and stability against the torso. The front of the instrument is more tightly radiused, which, in combination with the general wedge shape of the body, shifts it into more comfortable orientation with the right hand.
NS Fulcrum™ Self-Clamping Patented Tuning System (US Pat. #9,564,110)
NS Guitars have a selfclamping, precision tuning machine, with up-facing knobs. This fast, simple system accepts any standard guitar strings. No tools are needed: simply rotate the knurled knob to change a string or tune the instrument. Height and intonation adjustment with locking saddles. Made in the USA by RWB Precision Engineering™.
Electronics
- EMG Magnetic (Passive) Pickups
- 3 position pickup selector switch
- Volume pot for both pickups
- Tone pot treble roll off for both pickups
- Active boost pot and switch sets boost level, push-pull switch enables active boost/low impedance output mode
- Selectable Mi-Si Activator™ preamp at middle knob: adjustable 3 to 12Db boost, and low impedance output. Supercapacitor powered; charges in 120 seconds via output jack. When disengaged, the Activator does not affect the passive function of guitar.
Gig Bag
The RADIUS electric guitar includes a deluxe padded gig bag with a handle, adjustable backpack straps and a large front zipper pocket with room for cables and gear. The loaded gig bag will fit in the overhead compartment of most commercial aircraft.
Each instrument functions and plays according to the NS Design standard for performance and setup.
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