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  • NS Announces New and Improved Adjustable Chin Rest for the NS Violin!

    by Laurie Green
    July 30, 2018

    If you could take all the energy you use to hold your violin and apply it to your playing, would you play differently? Optimal chin rest position is crucial for player comfort.

  • A Conversation with Bakithi Kumalo and Ned Steinberger

    by Laurie Green
    May 22, 2018

    Those who have been following his career know that Bakithi Kumalo joined Paul Simon’s band in 1985 and has performed with him ever since. His playing on Simon’s album Graceland became one of the iconic bass performances of all time.

  • NS Artist Jamaaladeen Tacuma: Presenting the Outsiders Festival

    by Laurie Green
    April 26, 2018

    NS Design is proud to co-sponsor the Outsiders Improvised & Creative Music Festival in Philadelphia, PA, with events taking place throughout the month of April and a Grand Finale concert April 29th at the Ibrahim Theater. The festival is curated by renowned bassist and NS endorser Jamaaladeen Tacuma and produced by Jam-All productions.

  • NS Artist Noor Che’ree Joins the Spring 2018 “I Believe You” Tour and Clinic Featuring Emiko

    by Laurie Green
    March 15, 2018

      NS Design Bassist Noor Che’ree is embarking on the “I Believe You 2018 Tour” with Rock-Pop musician Emiko. The National Tour begins on March 21, 2018.

  • NS Design Unveils the New NXTa RADIUS Bass by Ned Steinberger

    by Laurie Green
    January 25, 2018

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Gary Byers, NS Design 636-579-0908 garyb@nedsteinberger.com NOBLEBORO, MAINE (January 23, 2018) – Ned Steinberger’s approach to the RADIUS series, as with every new instrument, has been to re-explore each facet of a bass guitar, leading to innovations that provide the player with amazing physical comfort, exceptional performance and […]

  • How Ned Steinberger redesigned the bass world. In-depth with bass’s headless horseman -By Jim Reilly

    by Laurie Green
    October 3, 2017

    A generation of musicians has come of age since NS Design founder Ned Steinberger revolutionized the electric bass in the early 1980s. In this in-depth article, MusicRadar.com’s Jim Reilly explores the history of the original “headless” Steinberger basses and guitars, and traces Ned’s journey from those early instruments to NS Design’s innovative product line of […]

  • NS Artist Jason Yang – Exploring new modes of violin performance

    by Laurie Green
    September 12, 2017

    NS Violinist Jason Yang follows his creative instincts into innovative musical territory. As a young classical violinist growing up in New Jersey, Yang enjoyed performing with the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. He broadened his interests beyond classical music while at the University of Southern California, where he met musicians who sparked his interest in composing and […]

  • The Lyonn’s Roar by Julie Lyonn Lieberman – Edition Five – “Rhythmize Your Bow with Chop”

    by coreyredonnett
    September 7, 2017

    Photograph of NS Design Artist Julie Lyonn Lieberman playing her NXT4a Electric Violin.

    Welcome to the fifth edition of The Lyonn’s Roar, “Rhythmize Your Bow with Chop” by NS Violinist and Educator Julie Lyonn Lieberman.

  • Odyssey Boldly with NS Cellist Katie Larson of The Accidentals on tour with a new album release as Sony Masterworks Artists

    by coreyredonnett
    August 18, 2017

    With much anticipation from fans and followers, NS Cellist Katie Larson and her Indie Folk-Rock band The Accidentals are celebrating their recent signing as Sony Materworks Artists and the release of a new album, Odyssey.

  • Introducing the NS WAV Series Omni Bass

    by Laurie Green
    July 11, 2017

    The NS WAV Omni Bass combines the feel and tonal character of an electric upright bass with the ease and familiarity of the 34” scale, bridging the divide between an EUB and a bass guitar.

  • NS Artist Margot Lane – Music Director and Violinist ‘Angel’ with Corey Feldman and the Angels

    by Laurie Green
    June 9, 2017

    NS Artist and multi-instrumentalist Margot Lane is an accomplished writer, pianist and is currently violinist, keyboardist and music director for former child actor and musician Corey Feldman’s new outfit Corey Feldman and the Angels.

  • The Lyonn’s Roar by Julie Lyonn Lieberman – Edition Four – “Electric Technique: The Same . . .or?”

    by coreyredonnett
    June 6, 2017

    Welcome to the fourth edition of THE LYONN’S ROAR, “Electric Technique:  The Same . . .or?” by NS Violinist and Educator Julie Lyonn Lieberman.

  • NS Design Bassist Bakithi Kumalo with Paul Simon – 2017 U.S. Summer Tour

    by Laurie Green
    June 5, 2017

    NS Bassist Bakithi Kumalo is back on tour with Paul Simon this summer playing several dates around the country throughout the month of June.  The tour kicked off June 1st in St. Augustine, FL and ends at SummerFest in Milwaukee, WI on June 30.  Don’t miss it!  Tour and ticket information can be found here: […]

  • Introducing the NS WAV Series Electric Cello

    by Laurie Green
    May 26, 2017

    For the cellist venturing into the world of the electric, this instrument offers the combination of design, performance and affordability exceeding any other instrument in its class.

  • James “Hutch” Hutchinson – Groove Royalty

    by coreyredonnett
    May 18, 2017

    Photograph of NS Design Artist James "Hutch" Hutchinson playing his CR4M Electric Upright Bass on tour with Bonnie Raitt. Photo by Noor Che'ree of Cookie Monstah Photography.

    James “Hutch” Hutchinson is respected far and wide for his musical versatility and long experience playing with top-tier acts.

  • The Lyonn’s Roar by Julie Lyonn Lieberman – Edition Three -“Get The Best Tone On Your Electric”

    by coreyredonnett
    April 12, 2017

    By Julie Lyonn Lieberman Welcome to the third edition of THE LYONN’S ROAR, “Get The Best Tone On Your Electric,” with highlighting iNSights into Choosing an Electric Instrument, Amplification and Effects, and Strings and things by Julie Lyonn Lieberman.

  • NS iNSight – Chats With Champions – Ned Steinberger

    by coreyredonnett
    April 8, 2017

    NS Design’s founder and instrument designer Ned Steinberger was invited as a featured speaker at the Skidompha Library “Chats With Champions” series this past month in co-sponsorship with Sherman’s Bookstore in Damariscotta, Maine.

  • The Levin Brothers Band on tour!

    by coreyredonnett
    March 30, 2017

    Photograph of NS Design Artist Tony Levin playing his CR5M Electric Upright Bass.

    The Levin Brothers Band are on tour now.  With bassist Tony Levin and his brother Pete Levin on keyboard along with fellow bandmates sax player Erik Lawrence and drummer Jeff “Siege” Siegel, the band have select dates on the U.S. East Coast and in South America this Spring.

  • NS Artist Abi Loutoo – Fusing Music and Dance with her NXTa Cello

    by Laurie Green
    March 28, 2017

    Photograph of NS DePhotograph of NS Design Artist Abi Loutoo – AKA “Abi-L-ity” playing her NXT5a Electric Cello. Tabatha Mudra photosign Artist Abi Loutoo – AKA “Abi-L-ity” playing her NXT5a Electric Cello.

    NS Artist Abi Loutoo is a prodigious cellist and multidisciplinary artist. Her performances combine movement and music with an energy that excites the eye, ear and heart. At only five years old, after piano failed to spark her interest, Abi started playing the cello. Within five years she had played for Robert Cohen and appeared […]

  • Watching for Foxes – Spring Tour 2017

    by coreyredonnett
    March 25, 2017

    Photograph of NS Design Artist Geoffrey Kartes playing his NXT5a Electric Cello.

    NS Cellist Geoffrey Kartes leads Michigan’s indie-rock outfit Watching for Foxes on the 2017 Spring Tour supporting their debut album “Undone Bird.” “Watching For Foxes make every song feel like it’s that half-triumphant, half-weary, all-around cathartic march up the hilly knoll towards the unknowable-yet-still-hope-splashed horizon, as if every song were the build up to the […]

  • NS Artist Jacob Collier recieves two Grammy Awards.

    by coreyredonnett
    March 3, 2017

    Photograph of NS Design Artist Jacob Collier playing his NXT4a Electric Upright Bass.

    Congratulations to NS Artist Jacob Collier on his 2017 Grammy Awards. Jacob was awarded 2017 Grammy Awards in the Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella category for “You And I” — Jacob Collier, arranger (Jacob Collier) and Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals for “Flintstones”  — Jacob Collier, arranger (Jacob Collier).

  • NS Violinist Kate Liebisch “Umbriel” with Winterhymn releases a Mighty single

    by coreyredonnett
    March 3, 2017

    Photograph of NS Design Artist Kate Liebisch "Umbriel" playing her WAV4 Electric Violin.

    “Dream of Might”  is the newest release by Winterhymn from their current album Blood & Shadow.  It is a thrilling metal epic that ardent fans of progressive metal will love. Featuring NS Design Violinist Umbriel (aka Kate Liebisch) this driving masterpiece “weaves soaring, epic, majestic progressive pagan folk metal elements with haunting violin and symphonic melodies.” […]

  • The Lyonn’s Roar by Julie Lyonn Lieberman – Edition Two – “String Drumming”

    by coreyredonnett
    February 10, 2017

    Welcome to the second edition of THE LYONN’S ROAR – “String Drumming” filled with iNSights into how to inject fire into your bow by Julie Lyonn Lieberman. While many bowed string players focus on traditional techniques, Julie will show you how to be iNSpired to take flight, how to move and groove.  There’s a world […]

  • The Lyonn’s Roar by Julie Lyonn Lieberman – Edition One – “Special Effects”

    by coreyredonnett
    December 9, 2016

      Welcome to the first edition of THE LYONN’S ROAR – “Special Effects” by Julie Lyonn Lieberman.  Julie focuses on using effects with electric bowed instruments, including multi-effects processors, and how they can add “spice” to your playing and sound.  To see a video demonstration of some of the sounds you can achieve, visit Strings Without […]

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