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THE NS ELECTRIC VIOLINS

CR Series

CR Series Electric Violin

NXTa Series

NXTa Series Electric Violin

WAV Series

WAV Series Electric Violin

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
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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
  • 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
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CR Series

CR Series Electric Violin

Electronics
9-Volt Active, EMG™ onboard preamp

Controls
Rotary for Volume, Treble EQ, Bass EQ; 3-way toggle switch for Polar Pickup System and Electronics

Weight
720g

Finish
Flame maple, traditional Amber satin finish. Custom finish also available: Quilted Maple, Poplar Burl, Zebrawood, Slate Gray.

Options
Fretted or fretless; 4 and 5 String (low C)

Origin
Czech Republic

Includes
1/8″ headphone jack for silent practice and self-monitoring

NXTa Series

NXTa Series Electric Violin

Electronics
Battery-Free Dual Mode Active-Passive

Controls
Rotary for Volume, Tone (Treble roll off); Push Pull for Active/Passive Mode; 2-way toggle switch for Polar Pickup System

Weight
610g

Finish
Solid, straight grain maple, with maple face (Satin Black model) or flame maple face (Sunburst model) on body.

Options
Fretted or fretless; 4 and 5 String (low C)

Origin
Czech Republic

Includes
Includes NXTa AC charger.

WAV Series

WAV Series Electric Violin

Electronics
Passive, high impedance output

Controls
Rotary for Volume, Tone (Treble roll off)

Weight
695g

Finish
Flame Maple face with transparent high gloss lacquer, stain undercoating. Amberburst, Transparent Red, Transparent Black

Options
4 and 5 string (Low C)

Origin
India

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