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THE NS OMNI BASS

CR Series

CR Series Omni Bass

NXTa Series

NXTa Series Omni Bass

WAV Series

WAV Series Omni Bass

CR Series Omni Bass

  • Active electronics (18v) with EMG™ Magnetic Pickups and advanced on-board tone-shaping controls
  • 4 or 5 string
  • Crafted in the Czech Republic
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NXTa Series Omni Bass

  • 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 Omni Bass

  • Passive electronics, battery-free
  • 4 or 5 string
  • Crafted in India
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Feature Comparison

All NS Omni Basses Have:

  • Adjustable height bridge
  • Polar™ Pickup System
  • Maple Neck/Body/Bridge
  • Scale Length: 34″ (86.36cm)
  • Hand graduated fingerboard, asymmetric relief, TransRadius™ profile, 9.25″ radius at the nut, 2″ radius at the bridge; cascading dot pattern for position reference
  • Adjustable truss rod for precise fingerboard relief adjustment
  • Boomerang™ Strap System
  • Length: 113 cm (44.5″); Width:146 cm (5.75″); Thickness: 8 cm (3.2″)
  • Padded gig bag standard with bow holder, handle, strap and accessories pouch
  • Tool kit, Owners Manual
  • Optional NS accessories include: German or French Bass Bow, Bass End Pin Stand, CR Tripod Stand, CR Stand Conversion Kit, NXT Tripod Stand, Bass Neck Heel (Thumbstop), Frame Strap System, Flight Case.
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CR Series

CR Series Omni Bass

Electronics
18-volt active circuit; Low impedance EMG™ magnetic pickup system, with individually adjustable
coils, neodymium magnets and low noise, hum-canceling preamp.

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

Tuning Machines
Premium grade, heavy-duty, fully encased worm gear tuners; black finish.

Fingerboard
Richlite™

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

Weight
3.23 kg (7.2 lbs.)

Model Options
Fretted or fretless. 4-string EADG; 5-string BEADG or EADGC. Left-handed available as Special Order.

Origin
Czech Republic

NXTa Series

NXTa Series Omni Bass

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

Tuning Machines
Heavy-duty, fully encased worm gear tuners; black finish.

Fingerboard
Richlite™

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

Other
Includes NXTa AC charger

Weight
3.2 kg (7 lbs.)

Model Options
4-string EADG; 5-string BEADG or EADGC. Left-handed available as Special Order.

Origin
Czech Republic

WAV Series

WAV Series Omni Bass

Electronics
Passive, high impedance output

Controls
Rotary for Volume, Tone (Treble roll off), 2-way toggle switch for Polar Pickup System

Tuning Machines
Heavy-duty, fully encased worm gear tuners; black finish.

Fingerboard
Rosewood or Coform™

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

Weight
3.23 kg (7.2 lbs.)

Model Options
4-string EADG; 5-string BEADG or EADGC

Origin
India

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