The NS Electric Cello

All NS Cellos feature the NS Polar™ Pickup, precision-geared tuners, adjustable height bridge, and adjustable truss rod; they include tripod stand, gig bag and tool kit.

CR Series Electric Cello

  • Active electronics (18v) with advanced tone-shaping controls
  • Headphone out jack
  • 4, 5 or 6 string, unfretted
  • Crafted in the Czech Republic
Compare all series
Explore CR Cello

NXTa Series Electric Cello

  • Active/Passive dual-mode electronics, battery-free
  • 4 or 5 string, unfretted or fretted
  • Crafted in the Czech Republic
Compare all series
Explore NXTa Cello

WAV Series Electric Cello

  • Passive electronics, battery-free
  • 4 or 5 string
  • Crafted in India
Compare all series
Explore WAV Cello

NS Cello Artists

Abi Loutoo

NXTa Cello

Janice Wong

CR5 Cello

Guy Michel

WAV4c Cello

Federico Puppi

NXT4a Cello

Zach Clark

CR4 Cello

Daniel Acebes

NXT4a Cello

Katie Larson

CR & NXT Cello

Calum Ingram

CR & NXTa Cello

Explore All Cello Artists

Cello Series Feature Comparison

NS Electric Cello Features Comparison Guide .PDF (Link opens in a new tab)Download
CRNXTaWAV
Electronics iconElectronics
Pickup systemPolar™ Pickup SystemPolar™ Pickup SystemPolar™ Pickup System
Output18-volt active onboard preamp by EMG™Battery-Free dual mode
active / passive		Passive, high impedance output
Controls• Volume
• Treble EQ
• Bass EQ
• 3-way toggle switch for Polar™ Pickup System and electronics		• Volume
• Tone (treble roll off)
• 2-way toggle switch for Polar™ Pickup System		• Volume
• Treble (roll-off)
• 2-way toggle switch for Polar™ Pickup System
Headphone jack1/8″ headphone jack for silent practice and self-monitoringN/AN/A
Includes iconIncludes
Accessories• CR Tripod Stand
• Padded gig bag standard with bow holder, handle, strap and accessories pouch
• Tool kit
• Owner’s manual		• NXTa Cello Tripod Stand
• Padded gig bag standard with bow holder, handle, strap and accessories pouch
• Tool kit
• Owner’s manual		• NXTa Cello Tripod Stand
• 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)• Cello Bow
• Cello End Pin Stand
• Cello Neck Heel (Thumbstop)
• Frame Strap System
• Boomerang™ Strap System
• Flight Case		• Cello Bow
• Cello End Pin Stand
• Cello Neck Heel (Thumbstop)
• Frame Strap System
• Boomerang™ Strap System
• Flight Case		• Cello Bow
• Cello End Pin Stand
• Cello Neck Heel (Thumbstop)
• Frame Strap System
• Boomerang™ Strap System
• Flight Case
Model options iconModel options
Stringing• 4 strings (CGDA) 
• 5 strings (FCGDA) 

High E tuning available by request (CGDAE)
• 6 strings (FCGDAE)

Fretless or fretted		• 4 strings (CGDA) 
• 5 strings (FCGDA) 

High E tuning available by request (CGDAE)


Fretless or fretted		• 4 strings (CGDA) 
• 5 strings (FCGDA) 

High E tuning available by request (CGDAE)


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.
Strings iconStrings
String compatibilityD’Addario™ NS Electric Cello String Set standard.

.013 Guitar String – D’Addario™ PL 013 for CR6 Cello high E string.

Compatible with most standard cello strings. 		D’Addario™ NS Electric Cello String Set standard.

Compatible with most standard cello strings. 		D’Addario™ Prelude Cello String Set standard.

Compatible with most standard cello strings.
Cello construction iconConstruction
BodySolid mapleSolid mapleSolid maple
NeckSolid mapleSolid mapleSolid maple
Truss rodAdjustable truss rod for precise fingerboard
relief adjustment		Adjustable truss rod for precise fingerboard
relief adjustment		Adjustable truss rod for precise fingerboard
relief adjustment
BridgeSolid maple,
adjustable height		Solid maple,
adjustable height		Solid maple, adjustable height
Fingerboard• Richlite™ 
• Hand-graduated
• Intonation referenced with cascading
dot markers		• Richlite™ 
• Hand-graduated
• Intonation referenced with cascading
dot markers		• Rosewood or Coform™
• Hand-graduated
• Intonation referenced with cascading
dot markers
Dimensions iconDimensions
Scale length69.5 cm (27.36”)69.5 cm (27.36”)69.5 cm (27.36”)
Overall length94 cm (37”)94 cm (37”)94 cm (37”)
Width14 cm (5.5”)14 cm (5.5”)14 cm (5.5”)
Thickness 9.5 cm (3.75”)9.5 cm (3.75”)9.5 cm (3.75”)
Weight*2.5 kg (5.5 lbs.)2.5 kg (5.5 lbs.)WAV4: 2 kg (4.5 lbs.)
WAV5: 2.1 kg (4.7 lbs.)
Country of origin iconOrigin
CountryCzech RepublicCzech RepublicIndia
*Please note: Due to natural variations in wood density, instrument weights may vary.

Copyright © 2025 · NS Design · Log in