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 or 5 string, fretless or fretted
- Crafted in the Czech Republic
NXTa Series Electric Violin
- Active/Passive dual-mode electronics, battery-free
- 4 or 5 string, fretless or fretted
- Crafted in the Czech Republic
WAV Series Electric Violin
- Passive electronics, battery-free
- 4 or 5 string
- Crafted in India
NS Violin Artists
Ken Ford
NXT Violin
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
Feature Comparison
All NS Violins have:
- Adjustable height bridge
- Patented Self-Clamping Tuning System
- Polar™ 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’Addario™ 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
 CR Violin |  NXTa Violin |  WAV Violin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 9-Volt Active, EMG™ onboard preamp | Battery-Free Dual Mode Active-Passive | Passive, high impedance output |
| Controls | Rotary for Volume, Treble EQ, Bass EQ; 3-way toggle switch for Polar Pickup System and Electronics | Rotary for Volume, Tone (Treble roll off); Push Pull for Active/Passive Mode; 2-way toggle switch for Polar Pickup System | Rotary for Volume, Tone (Treble roll off) |
| Weight | 720g | 610g | 695g |
| Finish | Flame 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 |
| Options | Fretted or fretless; 4 and 5 String (low C) | Fretted or fretless; 4 and 5 String (low C) | 4 and 5 string (Low C) |
| Origin | Czech Republic | Czech Republic | India |
| Includes | 1/8″ headphone jack for silent practice and self-monitoring | Includes NXTa AC charger. |