I suppose in a way, I wasn’t the kind of bass player the Omni Bass was intended for. The bass I have been playing for more than a decade is the longer scale NS Design EU5 Electric Upright Bass, one of the earliest of that model.  I transitioned from an acoustic upright to that bass. It has been the cornerstone of my sound on all my recordings since then.  In fact, it helped form my sound.  NS instruments have a wonderful ability to achieve the sound of the acoustic instruments some musicians are trying to achieve, however they also can help us find an individual sound that comes from our fingers or perhaps buried in our mind’s ear. With the Omni Bass, I was concerned that transitioning to the shorter scale would hinder the sound I had developed over the years with my longer scale NS.  This was not the case.  The lows are clear and responsive, brought about by fingers or bow. This bass has a feel that is familiar and I took to it quickly.  I very much enjoy the arco response.  It is very immediate and true. The bass feels tighter… More refined.  I suppose what I am feeling and hearing are the advances NS design has made over the past decade. I particularly enjoy the feel of the bass.  My hands find their way around the Omni Bass easily. The notes sing through its maple form.  The fit and finish is refined and allows me to work freely with the strings. The controls cover a wide range and allow a tremendous amount of adjustment to the tone.  I can easily find my way to the sound I am looking for and can quickly make changes when needed. The Boomerang strap is probably he biggest adjustment for me… Not used to having a bass strapped to me.  The Boomerang strap is very versatile in its positioning and the instrument moves quite well while being played and doesn’t hinder the flow of my playing. The Omni Bass is simply a joy to play. It is a wonderful thing to feel and hear the design progress NS Design has made over the years.  I am proud to remain an NS player.

—Eric Mingus