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The NS OMNI Bass

All NS OMNI Basses feature the NS Polar™ Pickup, precision-geared tuners, adjustable height bridge, and adjustable truss rod; they include Boomerang Strap System, gig bag and tool kit.

CR Series OMNI Bass

  • Active electronics (18v) with EMG™ Magnetic Pickups and advanced on-board tone-shaping controls
  • 4 or 5 string
  • Crafted in the Czech Republic
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NXTa Series OMNI Bass

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

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

Jair-Rôhm Parker Wells

WAV Omni Bass

Evyind W. Axelsen

CR5F Omni Bass

Yorgis Goiricelaya

CR5 Omni Bass

Ulrich Maiss

CR5 Omni Bass

Donald Waugh

WAV5c Omni Bass

Jake Moore

CR Omni Bass

Gianni Luminati

WAV4 Omni Bass

Adrian Strout

CR5 Omni Bass

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OMNI Bass Features Comparison

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CRNXTaWAV
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 SystemPolar™ Pickup System
Output18-volt active circuitBattery-free dual mode active / passivePassive, high impedance output
Controls• Volume
• Balance pickups
• Balance Polar
• Treble EQ
• Bass EQ
• 3-way toggle switch for Polar™ Pickup System and Electronics
• 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• Boomerang Strap System
• Padded gig bag standard with bow holder, handle, strap and accessories pouch
• Tool kit
• Owner’s manual
• Boomerang Strap System
• Padded gig bag standard with bow holder, handle, strap and accessories pouch
• Tool kit
• Owner’s manual
• Boomerang Strap System
• Padded gig bag standard with bow holder, handle, strap and accessories pouch
• Tool kit
• Owner’s manual
Tuning system• Premium quality, heavy-duty, fully encased worm gear tuners
• Black finish
• Heavy-duty, fully encased worm gear tuners
• Black finish
• Heavy-duty, fully encased worm gear tuners
• Black finish
ChargerN/ANXTa ChargerN/A
Compatible accessories iconAvailable accessories
Compatible accessories (not included)• German Bass Bow
• French Bass Bow
• Bass End Pin Stand
• CR Tripod Stand
• CR Stand Conversion Kit
• NXT Tripod Stand
• Bass Neck Heel (Thumbstop)
• Frame Strap System
• Flight Case
• German Bass Bow
• French Bass Bow
• Bass End Pin Stand
• CR Tripod Stand
• CR Stand Conversion Kit
• NXT Tripod Stand
• Bass Neck Heel (Thumbstop)
• Frame Strap System
• Flight Case
• German Bass Bow
• French Bass Bow
• Bass End Pin Stand
• CR Tripod Stand
• CR Stand Conversion Kit
• NXT Tripod Stand
• Bass Neck Heel (Thumbstop)
• Frame Strap System
• Flight Case
Model options iconModel options
Stringing• 4 strings (EADG)
• 5 strings (BEADG or EADGC)

Fretless of fretted
• 4 strings (EADG)
• 5 strings (BEADG or EADGC)

Fretless only
• 4 strings (EADG)
• 5 strings (BEADG or EADGC)

Fretless only
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
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 order
Strings iconStrings
String compatibilityD’Addario™ NS Electric Bass/Cello String Set standard. D’Addario™ NS Electric Bass/Cello String Set standard. D’Addario™ NS Electric Bass/Cello String Set standard.
Omni bass contruction iconConstruction
BodySolid mapleSolid mapleSolid maple
NeckSolid mapleSolid mapleSolid maple
Truss rodAdjustable truss rod for precise fingerboard relief adjustmentAdjustable truss rod for precise fingerboard relief adjustmentAdjustable truss rod for precise fingerboard relief adjustment
BridgeSolid maple, adjustable heightSolid maple, adjustable heightSolid maple, adjustable height
Fingerboard• Richlite™
• Hand-graduated
• Asymmetric relief
• TransRadius™ profile
• 23.49 cm (9.25”) radius the nut 
• 5.08 cm (2”) radius at the bridge
• Cascading dot pattern for position reference
• Richlite™
• Hand-graduated
• Asymmetric relief
• TransRadius™ profile
• 23.49 cm (9.25”) radius the nut 
• 5.08 cm (2”) radius at the bridge
• Cascading dot pattern for position reference
• Rosewood or Coform™
• Hand-graduated
• Asymmetric relief
• TransRadius™ profile
• 23.49 cm (9.25”) radius the nut 
• 5.08 cm (2”) radius at the bridge
• Cascading dot pattern for position reference
Dimensions iconDimensions
Scale length86.35 cm (34”)86.35 cm (34”)86.35 cm (34”)
Overall length113 cm (44.5”)113 cm (44.5”)113 cm (44.5”)
Width14.6 mm (5.75”)14.6 mm (5.75”)14.6 mm (5.75”)
Thickness 8 cm (3.2”)8 cm (3.2”)8 cm (3.2”)
Weight*3.23 kg (7.2 lbs.)3.23 kg (7.2 lbs.)3.23 kg (7.2 lbs.)
Country of origin iconOrigin
CountryCzech RepublicCzech RepublicIndia
*Please note: Due to natural variations in wood density, instrument weights may vary.

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