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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, fretless or fretted
  • Crafted in the Czech Republic
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NXTa Series Electric Cello

  • Active/Passive dual-mode electronics, battery-free
  • 4 or 5 string, fretless or fretted
  • Crafted in the Czech Republic
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WAV Series Electric Cello

  • Passive electronics, battery-free
  • 4 or 5 string
  • Crafted in India
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NS Cello Artists

Abi Loutoo

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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

Feature Comparison

All NS Cellos Have:

  • Adjustable height bridge
  • Polarâ„¢ 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, Boomerangâ„¢ Strap System, Flight Case.
NS Design Electric Cello Feature Comparison GuideDownload

CR Cello

NXTa Cello

WAV Cello
Electronics18-Volt active onboard preamp by EMGâ„¢Battery-Free Dual Mode Active-PassivePassive, high impedance output
ControlsRotary for Volume, Treble EQ, Bass EQ; 3-way toggle switch for Polar Pickup System and ElectronicsRotary for Volume, Tone (Treble roll off); Push Pull for Active/Passive Mode; 2-way toggle switch for Polar Pickup SystemRotary for Volume, Tone (Treble roll off), 2-way toggle switch for Polar Pickup System
FingerboardRichliteâ„¢Richliteâ„¢Rosewood or Coformâ„¢
Tuning MachinesPremium grade, 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.
Weight2.5 kg (5.5 lbs.)1.9 kg (4.2 lbs.)2.1 kg (4.7 lbs.)
FinishFlame maple, traditional Amber satin finish. Custom finish also available: Quilted Maple, Poplar Burl, Zebrawood, Slate Gray.Solid, straight grain maple, with maple face (Satin Black model) or flame maple face (Sunburst model) on body.Flame Maple face with transparent high gloss lacquer, colored stain undercoating for Amberburst, Transparent Red, Transparent Black.
Model OptionsFretless or Fretted. 4 string tuning: CGDA; 5 string tuning: FCGDA; High E tuning also available by request: CGDAE; 6 string tuning: FCGDAE.Fretless or Fretted. 4 string tuning: CGDA; 5 string tuning: FCGDA; High E tuning also available by request: CGDAE.4 string tuning: CGDA
5 string tuning: FCGDA
OriginCzech RepublicCzech RepublicIndia
Includes1/8″ 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.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.

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