The NS Electric Viola

All NS Violas feature the NS Polar™ Pickup, the patented Self-Clamping Tuning System, and adjustable height bridge; the include the body reference bout, shoulder rest, chinrest, and hardshell case.

CR Series Electric Viola

  • Active electronics (9v) with advanced tone-shaping controls
  • Headphone out jack
  • Crafted in the Czech Republic
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NXTa Series Electric Viola

  • Active/Passive dual-mode electronics, battery-free
  • Crafted in the Czech Republic
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WAV Series Electric Viola

  • Passive electronics, battery-free
  • 4 strings
  • Crafted in India
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Viola Series Feature Comparison

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CRNXTaWAV
Electronics iconElectronics
Pickup systemPolar™ Pickup SystemPolar™ Pickup SystemPolar™ Pickup System
Output9-volt active, EMG™
onboard preamp		Battery-free dual mode active/passive (charged supercapacitor)Passive, high impedance output
Controls• Volume
• Treble EQ
• Bass EQ
• 3-way toggle switch: Arco / Pizzicato / Blend 		• Volume
• Treble (roll-off)
• 2 way toggle switch:
Arco / Pizzicato		• Volume
• Treble (roll-off)
Headphone jack1/8″ headphone jack for silent practice and self-monitoringN/AN/A
Includes iconIncludes
Accessories• XL Shoulder Rest
• Custom hardshell case with bow holder, handle, strap, accessory and compartment
• Tool kit
• Owner’s manual

Bow not included with purchase. Comes standard with D’Addario™ NS strings. 		• XL Shoulder Rest
• Custom hardshell case with bow holder, handle, strap, accessory and compartment
• Tool kit
• Owner’s manual

Bow not included with purchase. Comes standard with D’Addario™ NS strings. 		• Custom Shoulder Rest
• Custom hardshell case with bow holder, handle, strap, accessory and compartment
• Tool kit
• Owner’s manual

Bow not included with purchase. Comes standard with D’Addario™ NS strings.
Tuning systemPatented Self-Clamping
Tuning System 		Patented Self-Clamping
Tuning System 		Patented Self-Clamping
Tuning System 
ChargerN/ANXTa ChargerN/A
Compatible accessories iconAvailable accessories
Compatible accessories (not included)• Violin Bow
• Balanced Shoulder Rest
• Adjustable Chin Rest
• Flight Case		• Violin Bow
• Balanced Shoulder Rest
• Adjustable Chin Rest
• Flight Case		• Violin Bow
• Balanced Shoulder Rest
• Adjustable Chin Rest
• Flight Case
Model options iconModel options
Stringing• 4 strings (GDAE)

Fretless only		• 4 strings (GDAE)

Fretless only		• 4 strings (GDAE)

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 Viola String Set or any solid or stranded core violin strings

High stretch synthetic core strings not recommended.		D’Addario™ Electric Viola String Set or any solid or stranded core violin strings

High stretch synthetic core strings not recommended.		D’Addario™ Prelude Strings or any solid or stranded core violin strings

High stretch synthetic core strings not recommended.
Violin and viola construction iconConstruction
BodySolid maple, flame
maple top		Solid maple, flame
maple veneer		Solid maple, flame
maple veneer
NeckSolid mapleSolid mapleSolid maple
Reference boutSolid mapleSolid mapleSolid maple
BridgeSolid maple, adjustable heightSolid maple, adjustable heightSolid maple, adjustable height
FingerboardEbonyEbonyEbony
Chin restEbonyEbonyEbony
Dimensions iconDimensions
Scale length366 mm (14.4”)366 mm (14.4”)366 mm (14.4”)
Overall length585 mm (23”)585 mm (23”)585 mm (23”)
Overall width116.8 mm (4.6”)116.8 mm (4.6”)116.8 mm (4.6”)
Thickness 51 mm (2”)51 mm (2”)51 mm (2”)
Weight*775 g (1.71 lbs.)650 g (1.43 lbs.)768 g (1.69 lbs.)
Country of origin iconOrigin
CountryCzech RepublicCzech RepublicIndia
*Please note: Due to natural variations in wood density, instrument weights may vary.

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