CR Series Electric Cello
- Our flagship electric cello
- Active electronics with dual-mode preamp
- Available in 4-string, 5-string and 6-string configurations
- Fretted option
- Crafted in the Czech Republic
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NXTa Series Electric Cello
- Dual-mode Active/Passive electronics
- Battery-free
- Available in four-string and five-string versions with fretted option
- Crafted in the Czech Republic
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WAV Series Electric Cello
- Passive electronics
- Available in four-string and five-string versions
- Crafted in India
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Feature Comparison
All NS Cellos Have:
- Adjustable height bridge
- Polar™ Pickup System
- Maple Neck/Body/Bridge
- Hand-graduated fingerboard; intonation referenced with cascading dot markers.
- Adjustable truss rod for precise fingerboard relief adjustment.
- Scale Length: 69.5 cm (27.36″)
- Length: 94 cm (37″); Width: 14 cm (5.5″); Thickness: 9.5 cm (3.75″)
- Padded gig bag standard with bow holder, handle, strap and accessories pouch
- Tool kit, Owners Manual
- Optional NS accessories include: Cello Bow, Cello End Pin Stand, Cello Neck Heel (Thumbstop), Frame Strap System, Boomerang™ Strap System, Flight Case.
CR Series
Electronics
18-volt active onboard preamp by EMG™
Controls
Rotary for Volume, Treble EQ, Bass EQ; 3-way toggle switch for Polar Pickup System and Electronics
Tuning Machines
Premium grade, heavy-duty, fully encased worm gear tuners; black finish.
Fingerboard
Richlite™
Weight
2.5 kg (5.5 lbs.)
Finish
Flame maple, traditional Amber satin finish. Flame maple, traditional Amber satin finish. Custom finish also available: Quilted Maple, Poplar Burl, Zebrawood, Slate Gray.
Stand
CR Tripod Stand
Other
1/8″ headphone jack for silent practice and self-monitoring; Brass escutcheon pin on the rear of the neck serves as a reference point corresponding to the heel of an acoustic cello.
Model Options
Fretless or Fretted. 4 string tuning: CGDA; 5 string tuning: FCGDA; High E tuning also available by request: CGDAE; 6 string tuning: FCGDAE.
Origin
Czech Republic
NXTa Series
Electronics
Battery-Free Dual Mode Active / Passive
Controls
Rotary for Volume, Tone (Treble roll off); Push Pull for Active/Passive Mode; 2-way toggle switch for Polar Pickup System
Tuning Machines
Heavy-duty, fully encased worm gear tuners; black finish.
Fingerboard
Richlite™
Weight
1.9 kg (4.2 lbs.)
Finish
Solid, straight grain maple, with maple face (Satin Black model) or flame maple face (Sunburst model) on body
Other
Includes NXTa AC charger. Brass escutcheon pin on the rear of the neck serves as a reference point corresponding to the heel of an acoustic cello.
Model Options
Fretless or Fretted. 4 string tuning: CGDA; 5 string tuning: FCGDA; High E tuning also available by request: CGDAE.
Origin
Czech Republic
WAV Series
Electronics
Passive, high impedance output
Controls
Rotary for Volume, Tone (Treble roll off), 2-way toggle switch for Polar Pickup System
Tuning Machines
Heavy-duty, fully encased worm gear tuners; black finish.
Fingerboard
Rosewood or Coform™
Weight
2.1 kg (4.7 lbs.)
Finish
Flame Maple face with transparent high gloss lacquer, colored stain undercoating for Amberburst, Transparent Red, Transparent Black
Model Options
4 string tuning: CGDA; 5 string tuning: FCGDA
Origin
India