In February 2018, with Jon Boogz & Robin Sanders, Yang helped launch Charlize Theron and Kweku Mandela’s ‘100Conversations’ in honor of the legendary Nelson Mandela at The Geffen Playhouse, Los Angeles, CA. Jason plays a CR Violin with Custom Transparent High-gloss Cherry finish. More about Jason…
Featured Artist: Katie Larson
Katie Larson and her Indie Folk-Rock band The Accidentals are celebrating their signing as Sony Materworks Artists and the release of a new album, Odyssey. Katie plays CR and NXTa Series cellos Read more about Katie…
Featured Artist: Yorgis Goiricelaya
Versital Latin Jazz multi-instrumentalist. Yorgis plays a CR Omni Bass with a custom Zebrawood finish. Visit his website »
Featured Artist: Les Claypool
Summer 2018 tour: Primus and Mastadon. Visit primusville.com for more information. Les plays a CRM Upright Bass. More about Les…
Featured Artist: Noor Che’ree
Che’ree will be on tour with EMIKO – Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Borneo Jazz Festival, World Youth Jazz Conference (Kuala Lumpur), Jakarta. For tour information visit Noor’s website at noorcheree.com. Noor Che’ree, in collaboration with Jonas Peterson have created the SYMPHONIC PLANET which strives to create a musical journey around the world. Catch a their […]
Louis Ochoa: Taking Flight
FROM JAZZ SOLOING TO CLUB GIGS, from backing singer songwriters to soloing with a 100+ piece orchestra and chorus, Louis Ochoa is finding his wings in some exciting and decidedly unique ways. Born in the Philippines, Louis A. Ochoa moved to New York in 1998 and embarked on his formal training at the Bass Collective […]
Good Times at Merlefest
Honoring the memory of Eddy Merle Watson, son of the legendary Doc Watson, Merlefest is a four-day outdoor festival that features the best of old and new in Country, Bluegrass, Americana and Folk music. Music lovers from all over the country flock to the hills of North Carolina to attend this event for four days every […]
Scenes from Musikmesse 2015
NS Design exhibits every year at this international gathering of musical instrument manufacturers and distributors in Frankfurt, Germany. This year, visitors to our booth were excited to try our RADIUS bass guitars, and expressed great enthusiasm for the electric guitar prototypes we had on display.
NAMM 2015
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) annual conference in Anaheim, California, January 22nd – 25th is a major gathering for manufacturers, distributors and dealers in all things music. At the NS Design this year, we were honored to have performances twice daily by the Levin Brothers, featuring renowned bassist/cellist and NS Artist Tony Levin […]
The Levin Brothers to perform at the NS Design booth! (Hall B, #5860)
NS Design is proud to announce the appearance of The Levin Brothers at our booth at NAMM 2015 – January 21 – 25 in Anaheim, CA. The Levin Brothers are, of course, bassist Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Stickmen, etc.)—who is this year adding the NS Cello to his repertoire—and his brother Pete Levin […]
From the Maine Sunday Telegram: In Ned Steinberger’s studio, the violin gets an electric makeover
Rock stars have played his electric guitars. Now the Maine instrument maker creates electric violins, cellos and violas. BY BOB KEYES STAFF WRITER – Maine Sunday Telegram NOBLEBORO – Ned Steinberger designed electric guitars for Sting, Peter Gabriel and Eddie Van Halen. More recently, he has designed electric violins, a viola and cello for clients […]
David Strother’s latest (and bluer than blue) jazz release: AZUL
Reviewing avante garde jazz violinist David Strother’s latest release, “Azul”, Florence Wetzel of allaboutjazz.com, writes “Strother has carved out a very special field for himself, a depiction of nuanced sensations too often overlooked in our noisy world. Through the vehicle and vision of his violin, he creates sonic haiku that allow us to experience the […]
Folktronic Rumblings—Bassist Robbie Malone with David Gray
Watch Robbie pulling out lyrical lines on his NS CR Bass, accompanying indie-folktronic minstrel David Gray on his hit “Sail Away”. Check out more of Robbie on David Gray’s newly released album “Mutineer”. Information about David Gray’s 2014 North American Tour this Fall is at: https://tickets.davidgray.com/.
New NS Artist: Adrian Stout of the Tiger Lillies
Brechtian punk cabaret group The Tiger Lillies’s bassist Adrian Stout’s new CR5 Omni Bass should have an exciting home amidst the lingering scent of grease paint and french perfume, not to mention Adrian’s other instruments including musical saw and theremin. With founder/accordionist Martyn Jacques’s “Criminal Castrati” story telling, don’t miss the highly entertaining, clever, dark […]
New NS Artist: Rick Marcel
LA-based artist and hit-maker Rick Marcel (of Lil Wayne, Stephanie Mills, and many other bands) has his hands in wide variety of music projects. He just finished recording a jingle for Harley Davidson, promoting their cool new electric motorcycle. He’s doing some Jazz cruises right now, and this September he will be working with Stephanie […]
The Levin Brothers
Tony Levin is featured in the September 2014 issue of Bass Player magazine, showcasing Tony’s new work (with an NS Cello!) on the forthcoming Levin Brothers Jazz CD. This intimate article journeys through Tony’s long-time association with NS Design and his enviable and disparate musical journey. Harkening back to the “Cool Jazz” Tony and older brother […]
Big stages, bigger hits!
Featuring cellist Grace Chatto, UK pop sensation Clean Bandit has a hot summer hit “Extraordinary”, reaching #2 on the UK Dance charts and #5 on the UK Single Charts. Grace will appear at festivals, TV and arenas worldwide, playing her Poplar Burl NS CR4 Cello. Interesting background: Grace was “discovered“ while playing in a string […]
Congrats: Violinist and Composer Gary Kuo Grabs His 6th Emmy
A tasteful and refined soloist, Gary’s emotional and thoughtful style always affects listeners on an intimate level. With 130+ TV and Film credits to his name, Gary stands out in the Hollywood scene with his poignant compositions. Stay updated on our Facebook page and YouTube channel for more original tracks and upcoming videos featuring Gary […]
The NXT Cello—Now Fretted!
The new NS NXT fretted cello, designed by Ned Steinberger, blends the character and advantages of the guitar with the power and performance of the standard NS NXT cello. Available in 4 or 5 string configurations, either Black or Sunburst, and made in the Czech Republic, these sophisticated new instruments are beautifully crafted, yet surprisingly […]
NS-CR RADIUS Bass Guitar review in Bass Player Magazine.
By Ed Friedland While few dispute Leo Fender being hailed as the father of electric bass as we know it, Ned Steinberger may well be the father of electric bass as we never imagined it. His very first collaboration with Stuart Spector in the mid 1970s produced the iconic Spector NS-1 bass, and in […]
GHS Strings announces Crossover Upright strings for NS Design Electric Upright Basses
New for 2014, GHS is proud to introduce the Crossovers, strings designed for any bass made to the NS EUB standard, including our own NXT and CR Series of Electric Upright Basses. Nickel-Iron Alloy 52 is wound over a round core wire and then micro-ground for a smooth, upright bass feel. GHS explains that […]
Roland Guerin – At home in NOLA and the World
NS Design welcomes internationally acclaimed bassist, composer, and arranger Roland Guerin of New Orleans, LA, as an endorsing artist. Roland has recently added both the NS Double Bass and NS Omni Bass to his arsenal. Roland has a highly successful career as both leader and sideman on 100+ international albums, including appearances with John Scofield, […]
Patrice Jackson-Tilghman—Embracing Technology in Classical Music
When classical soloists embrace new technologies, waves are sure to made. Burgeoning soloist Patrice Jackson-Tilghman dives headfirst into new waters incorporating her NXT-5 Cello, into her broad repertoire of orchestral solos. Described as a “big-toned, boldly projected soloist”, we can only imagine the wonderful tones Ms. Jackson will be creating with her NS Cello. A […]
Temple Veil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0pnsMSEj5w&feature=youtu.be Praise and Worship leader De Rock and his NS Violin in a catchy and moving tune “You” by Temple Veil. Be sure to catch them on tour this Summer throughout the US including Camp Abaco in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas. Tour dates and news