Scott Laird, NS Design’s ambassador to the world of string education, has produced a series of videos for D’Addario strings introducing aspects of the electric violin. Using his CR-4 as an example, Scott talks about amps, effects, tone controls, and what to look for in your first electric violin. Check them out! Transitioning from an […]
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Matt Schoening demonstrates looping with NS Cello
Matt Schoening just sent us this video he made for Strings magazine, in which he demonstrates the Boss RC-50 looping system that he uses with his NS Cello. Matt does a great job explaining how he uses the technology and gives us a great taste of his skills with the instrument. The accompanying article, written […]
An NS view of the Grammys
Bass player Amos Heller has played just about every kind of music you can think of—from classical music to Zappa-esque rock, with some worship music and combo jazz in between. Since moving to Nashville in 2005, he’s been backing up a number of big acts, but his biggest gig yet was playing the 2009 Grammy […]
Preview: Kansas 35th anniversary concert
David Ragsdale has sent us this video of the band Kansas rehearsing for their 35th anniversary concert. David’s performance on the CR violin is nothing short of awesome! Hey guys- While far from what the final product will look or sound like, here’s a bootleg video of the dress rehersal that someone posted on you […]
Video: NS Design community concert
We’ve received the video of NS Design’s community concert at the Skidompha Public Library, in Damariscotta, Maine. Ed Howe played an hour-long show in which he demonstrated the capabilities of the CR-5 violin. At the end of the show, NS sales team leader and bluegrass banjo-player Mike Kropp joined Ed onstage for a few tunes. […]
Adam Baldych
With a wah pedal, the CR violin is capable of some pretty amazing sounds. Check out these videos of the young Jazz-fusion player Adam Baldych putting the CR 5 through its paces. Check out Adam’s website too.