The NS Electric Violin

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

CR Series Electric Violin

  • Active electronics (9v) 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 Violin

  • 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 Violin

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

Ken Ford

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Annabelle Freedman

WAV5 Violin

Eliza James

NXT4a Violin

Trevor Dick

CR5 Violin

Ezinma

NXT4a Violin

Chihsuan Yang

NXT5a Violin

Lady Zhe

NXT4a Violin

Pascal Roggen

CR5 Violin

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Violin 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.		• XL Shoulder Rest
• Custom hardshell case with bow holder, handle, strap, accessory and compartment
• Tool kit
• Owner’s manual

Bow not included with purchase.		• Custom Shoulder Rest
• Custom hardshell case with bow holder, handle, strap, accessory and compartment
• Tool kit
• Owner’s manual

Bow not included with purchase.
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)
• 5 strings (low C) available
• 6 strings (EADGCF)

Fretless or fretted		• 4 strings (GDAE)
• 5 strings (low C) available


Fretless or fretted		• 4 strings (GDAE)
• 5 strings (low C) available


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 Violin String Set or any solid or stranded core violin strings.

D’Addario Helicore H312T-4/4M (medium gauge) or H312T-4/4H (heavy gauge) for fretted violins.

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

D’Addario Helicore H312T-4/4M (medium gauge) or H312T-4/4H (heavy gauge) for fretted violins.

High stretch synthetic core strings not recommended.		D’Addario ™ Prelude Violin String Set or any solid or stranded core strings.

D’Addario Helicore H312T-4/4M (medium gauge) or H312T-4/4H (heavy gauge) for fretted violins.

High stretch synthetic core strings not recommended.
Violin and viola construction iconConstruction
BodySolid flame mapleSolid maple, maple veneerSolid maple, 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 length330 mm (13″)330 mm (13″)330 mm (13″)
Overall length540 mm (21.25″)540 mm (21.25″)540 mm (21.25″)
Overall width110 mm (4 5/16″)110 mm (4 5/16″)110 mm (4 5/16″)
Thickness 65 mm (2 9/16″)65 mm (2 9/16″)65 mm (2 9/16″)
Weight*720 g (1.58 lbs.)610 g (1.34 lbs.)WAV4: 670 g
(1.47 lbs.)
WAV5: 695 g (1.53 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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