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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 […]

Maputo and Interlochen

Hi all – Last week, I had the pleasure of performing with the Intermediate Jazz Ensemble at Interlochen, under the direction of David Kay, on the David Sanborn/Bob James tune, Maputo.  The performance was a ball and the reaction to the NS Design CR4 violin in that setting was magnificent. There were a ton of […]

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, […]

NS Design RADIUS Bass Guitar string change and tuning

This new video highlights one of the unique features of the RADIUS bass: the tuning system, which features a self-clamping, precision tuning machine, built into the body. As Ned Steinberger demonstrates, this fast, simple system accepts any standard single-ball end, full-scale bass guitar string. No tools are needed: simply rotate the knurled knob to change […]

NS Design Adds CR4 to Radius Bass Guitar Lineup by Kevin Johnson of NoTreble.com.

Bass enthusiast Kevin Johnson of NoTreble.com is certainly excited about the new CR4 Radius Bass Guitar from NS Design. NS Design Adds CR4 to Radius Bass Guitar Lineup by Kevin Johnson of NoTreble.com: Following up on the introduction of the NS Radius Bass Guitar last year, NS Design has announced the CR4 Radius bass. The […]

10 Practical Strategies at ASTA

Back in the middle of March, I had the opportunity to present an educational session to attendees of the American String Teachers Association National Conference in Louisville.  The session, entitled, “10 Practical Strategies for Incorporation Electric Bowed Strings into the Music Classroom,” is designed to give teachers some simple ideas for getting your string players’ […]

Introducing the NXT Viola

NOBLEBORO, MAINE (February 21, 2014) – NS Design is proud to announce the arrival of the NXT4 Electric Viola, designed by Ned Steinberger. Made to meet the demands of studio, stage, and other challenging performance environments, the NXT4 frees the violist from the limitations of an amplified acoustic viola. Based around a comfortable 16″ viola […]

Introducing the CR4 RADIUS bass guitar

  NS Design announces the arrival of the CR4 RADIUS bass guitar, joining the ground-breaking CR5 recently introduced by Ned Steinberger. Crafted in the Czech Republic, the RADIUS embodies Steinberger’s breadth of experience, insight and design brilliance. Steinberger approached the RADIUS by re-exploring each facet of a bass guitar, leading to numerous innovations, such as […]

Premier Guitar Loves the CR5 RADIUS!

Premier Guitar writer Steve Cook gave high marks to the NS CR5 RADIUS Bass Guitar in an online review this month. Marveling at the instrument’s sophistication and detail, Cook writes: Steinberger has once again pushed the boundaries of interesting features while at the same time enhancing a bassist’s overall comfort and interaction with an instrument. […]

The CR5 Radius Bass Guitar in Action!

Big thanks to Premier Guitar for shooting this great video about the CR5 Radius Bass Guitar.  A great introduction to the instrument from Ned himself, followed by a demo by Chance Wilder Onody.  The sound in this video is great!  Thanks for a great profile of this exciting new instrument! (You can download a brochure […]

Introducing the CR5 Radius Bass Guitar

Ned Steinberger has created a new classic for the bass guitarist. This long-awaited instrument earned praise from virtually every player who tried it at the 2013 NAMM show. The Radius, which weighs just over 8 lbs. and is beautifully balanced, embodies a number of extraordinary design and performance innovations, including the Diradial™ curved body shape, […]

2013 Catalogs Now Online

Hot of the presses!  Our 2013 catalogs for the CR and NXT series instruments are now online. Click below to download them. CR Series Catalog NXT Series Catalog

Introducing the NXT Omni Bass

NS Design is pleased to announce the delivery of the NXT-series Omni Bass. With the familiar 34-inch bass guitar scale, the Omni Bass is designed for the bass guitarist interested in adding the character and expressiveness of an acoustic upright bass, or the NS electric upright, to his performance palette. Available in four- and five-string […]

Fretted Violins

NS Design is delighted to announce delivery of the NS Fretted Electric Violin series. Created by the world renowned designer, Ned Steinberger, the fretted models are now available in both the NXT series, which features a self-powered pickup system, and the CR series, with its active electronics. The CR and NXT models are both available […]

JackPot potentiometer receives patent

NS Design is pleased to announce that our high-performance JackPot™ volume control has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 8,253,007. Invented by Ned Steinberger, the JackPot is a combination potentiometer and rotary switch. It allows the player to bypass an instrument’s volume and tone circuitry, delivering a stronger signal, richer sound, and greater overall intensity. Most […]

Blown away by the NXT bass

We love hearing people play great music on our instruments.  Even better, we love it when our instruments show people new musical possibilities.  Thanks to Dave Norris from Melbourne for writing—this is what it’s all about! Dear NS Design, My name is Dave Norris and I’m a bass player from Melbourne, Australia. I have a […]

Jason Yang plays the NS Violin

Violinist and NS Design Artist JASON YANG, winner of the 2010 Verizon Audience Choice Award at Kollaboration, (the world’s biggest Asian-American talent competition,) is quickly becoming one of today’s most popular sensations on the electric violin circuit in the U.S. and abroad. With over 28,000 subscribers and over 2.2 million views on his YouTube channel, […]

Fretted NS Violin Prototypes Debut

In addition to the NS Bass Guitar, NS Design introduced prototype fretted versions of the CR violin and the NXT violin at the 2012 NAMM show in January. NS Design is currently accepting orders for four- and five-string models of these instruments. Violinists praised the prototype models’ easy playability, and commented upon the instruments’ pizzicato […]

Win an NXT!

One lucky person will get the choice of a 4- or 5-string NXT violin, cello, or bass when Strings Magazine draws the winner of its NS Design giveaway in January.  The contest just opened when the December issue of Strings hit newsstands.  You have until December 31st to enter, but why wait?! The NXT series […]

NS Design Introduces TransRadius Fingerboard for Omni Bass

NS Design is pleased to announce an advancement in the design of the fretless NS Omni Bass, the new TransRadius™ fingerboard. Transradius provides the comfort and ease of a nearly flat radius at the nut—like the most popular fretless bass guitars. Toward the bridge, it transitions to a curvature optimized for either plucked or bowed […]

Introducing the New JackPot™ Feature for NXT

NS Design is pleased to announce that the popular NXT series double bass and cello now include an exciting new performance feature by Ned Steinberger, the JackPot™. The JackPot is also a standard feature on the recently-announced NXT violins. The JackPot is a combination potentiometer and rotary switch which is able to completely bypass the […]

Announcing the NXT Violin

NS Design is pleased to announce the new NXT-series electric violin. The NXT violin opens up a new horizon for the serious musician seeking to play a world-class electric violin on a limited budget. These new instruments, crafted in the Czech Republic by the makers of NS Design’s renowned CR series, exemplify flawless workmanship at […]

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