NS electric upright basses capture the feel and tonal character of an acoustic bass, while adding dimensions of performance energy, ease and versatility not possible with an acoustic upright bass.
EU Series Electric Upright Bass
The EU Series Electric Upright Bass, designed by Ned Steinberger, offers the bassist unparalleled performance and tonal quality. Crafted in the Czech Republic, the EU is has maximum sonic integrity, and is molded with concentric laminations of graphite and rock maple running the entire length of the instrument. The back of the neck is curved inward to follow the arch of the fingerboard, resulting in a slim, easy to play neck with full access to the upper register. D’Addario™ flat wound strings standard. Compatible with most standard upright bass strings. CR tripod stand, deluxe gig bag, tool kit and owner’s manual included with purchase. Optional NS electric upright bass performance accessories are also available.
CR & CR-M Series Electric Upright Bass
All of the CR Series Upright Basses have exceptional versatility and tone quality, and are an indispensable tool for a wide range of touring professionals and recording artists. NS Polar Pickups are standard issue combining great sound with directional sensitivity, for a rich and expressive response to arco and pizzicato technique. Optional EMG™ magnetic pickups (CRM Series) expand the range to include classic electric bass sounds.The CRT with NS Traditional strings have 106 cm acoustic upright scale length to insure that fingering and string tension will be consistent with acoustic instruments, pin at “D neck”. Optional NS Performance Accessories include: German or French Bass Bow, Bass End Pin Stand, CR Stand Conversion Kit (works with CR Tripod Stand), Bass Neck Heel (Thumbstop), Frame Strap System, Boomerang™Strap System, Flight Case. Instruments with CR stand also accept NXT stand and vise versa.
CRT Series Electric Upright Bass
All of the CR Series Upright Basses have exceptional versatility and tone quality, and are an indispensable tool for a wide range of touring professionals and recording artists. NS Polar Pickups are standard issue combining great sound with directional sensitivity, for a rich and expressive response to arco and pizzicato technique. Optional EMG™ magnetic pickups (CRM Series) expand the range to include classic electric bass sounds.The CRT with NS Traditional strings have 106 cm acoustic upright scale length to insure that fingering and string tension will be consistent with acoustic instruments, pin at “D neck”. Optional NS Performance Accessories include: German or French Bass Bow, Bass End Pin Stand, CR Stand Conversion Kit (works with CR Tripod Stand), Bass Neck Heel (Thumbstop), Frame Strap System, Boomerang™Strap System, Flight Case. Instruments with CR stand also accept NXT stand and vise versa.
NXTa Series Electric Upright Bass
The NXTa Series Electric Upright Basses, designed by Ned Steinberger, have eco-friendly, battery-free dual mode active and passive output electronics and NS Polar piezo pickup system and share the classic body design, ergonomics and performance support options of the CR and EU Series electric basses, all of which are produced to the highest standards of craftsmanship in the Czech Republic. Optional NS Performance Accessories include: German or French Bass Bow, Bass End Pin Stand, CR Stand Conversion Kit (works with CR Tripod Stand), Bass Neck Heel (Thumbstop), Frame Strap System, Boomerang™Strap System, Flight Case. Instruments with CR stand also accept NXT stand and vise versa.
WAV Series Electric Upright Bass
The WAV Series Electric Upright Bass offers the combination of affordability and performance exceeding any other instrument in its class. With electronics are fully based around the NS Polar piezo Pickup System, it also shares the classic body design, ergonomics and performance support options of the NXTa, CR and EU Series electric basses. Optional NS Performance Accessories include: German or French Bass Bow, Bass End Pin Stand, CR Stand Conversion Kit (works with CR Tripod Stand), Bass Neck Heel (Thumbstop), Frame Strap System, Boomerang™Strap System, Flight Case. Instruments with NXT/WAV stand also accept CR stand and vise versa.
“It’s wonderful when an instrument can inspire you with your music and gives you a gift of sending you in a direction that works just because of the sound of it…”
Tony Levin
NS EU5 Upright
