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The NS Electric Violins

All NS Violins feature the NS Polarâ„¢ 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 or 5 string, unfretted 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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Feature Comparison

All NS Violins have:

  • Adjustable height bridge
  • Patented Self-Clamping Tuning System
  • Polarâ„¢ Pickup System
  • Maple Neck/Body/Reference Bout/Bridge
  • Custom Shoulder Rest
  • Ebony Fingerboard/Chin Rest
  • Scale Length: 330 MM (13″)
  • Length: 540 MM (21.25″); Width: 110 MM (4 5/16″); Thickness: 65 MM (2 9/16″)
  • Compatible with any solid and stranded core violin strings, D’Addarioâ„¢ NS Electric violin strings are standard. High stretch synthetic core strings not recommended.
  • Custom hardshell case standard with bow holder, handle, strap and accessories pouches
  • Tool kit, Owners Manual
  • Optional NS accessories include: Violin Bow, Balanced Shoulder Rest, Adjustable Chin Rest, Violin Caddy, Flight Case
NS Design Electric Violin Feature Comparison Guide (PDF)Download
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WAV Violin
Electronics9-Volt Active, EMGâ„¢ onboard preampBattery-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)
Weight720g610g695g
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, stain undercoating. Amberburst, Transparent Red, Transparent Black
OptionsFretted or fretless; 4 and 5 String (low C)Fretted or fretless; 4 and 5 String (low C)4 and 5 string (Low C)
OriginCzech RepublicCzech RepublicIndia
Includes1/8″ headphone jack for silent practice and self-monitoringIncludes NXTa AC charger.

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