Electric Cello - Shop Direct | NS Design https://thinkns.com/product-category/instruments/electric-cello/ Groundbreaking Electric Stringed Instruments Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:49:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://thinkns.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cropped-cropped-ns_logo_bw.png Electric Cello - Shop Direct | NS Design https://thinkns.com/product-category/instruments/electric-cello/ 32 32 NXTa Electric Cello https://thinkns.com/product/nxta-electric-cello/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:41:39 +0000 https://thinkns.com/?post_type=product&p=11869 The instrument purchase includes a gig bag, owner’s manual and tool kit.The purchase does not include a cello bow.

The NXTa Active Series Cello, with dual mode output is available with 4 or 5 strings, fretless or fretted. The NXTa opens up new vistas for the serious cellist. Crafted in the Czech Republic by the makers of the renowned CR Series, NXTa series cellos exemplify flawless workmanship at an exceptional value.

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]]> LENGTH: 94.2 cm (37″)

WIDTH: 13.9 cm (5.5″)

THICKNESS: 9.4 cm (3.7″)

WEIGHT:
4 string: 1.9 kg (4.1 lbs.)
5 string: 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs.)

SCALE LENGTH: 69.5 cm (27.36″”)

BODY/NECK: Solid, straight grain maple, with maple face (Satin Black model) or flame maple face (Sunburst model) on body. Brass escutcheon pin on the rear of the neck serves as a reference point corresponding to the heel of an acoustic cello.

FINGERBOARD: Hand-graduated. Intonation referenced with cascading dot markers. NXTa cellos are also available with fretted fingerboards.

STRING TUNING:
4 string tuning: C G D A
5 string tuning: Low F C G D A; High E tuning also available by request: C G D A E

STRINGS: NS Electric Cello Strings supplied; the NS is designed to fit and is compatible with most standard strings.

TRUSS ROD: Single Action.

TUNING HARDWARE: Fully encased worm gear tuners, black finish.

BRIDGE PICKUP: The NS Cello features the Polar bridge-mounted piezo pickup system which responds selectively to either vertical vibration (for the sustained plucked sound, like an electric bass guitar), or lateral vibration (for dynamic bowing, and a percussive plucked sound).

ELECTRONICS & CONTROLS: Rotary volume control; Tone control (treble roll off), with push-pull selection between Active and Passive output mode; Arco/Pizzicato toggle switch.

PERFORMANCE SUPPORT SYSTEMS

NXT CELLO TRIPOD STAND: Standard with the NXT series, black painted steel, fully adjustable, self-standing tripod design. Folds for easy storage and fits into the NXT gig bag. Weight is 2.7 kg (6 lbs.).

CELLO END PIN STAND: The optional Cello End Pin Stand has traditional knee and chest contact points for seated play. The height, knee rest position and instrument angle are adjustable. The knee rest folds so the stand fits in the gig bag. Weight is 1.36kg (3 lbs.)

CR TRIPOD STAND: Optional, fully adjustable steel tripod stand. Weight is 3.6kg (8 lbs.).

BOOMERANG STRAP SYSTEM: This optional support system has a pivoting friction hub that holds the instrument firmly in place close to the body. Attached with a guitar style strap to its two support arms, the system allows the instrument to be moved into virtually any position in relation to the hands and body as it is played. Weight is .45 kg (1 lbs.).

FRAME STRAP SYSTEM: This optional accessory is a lightweight frame structure that allows full mobility to perform in standing or upright position, holding the instrument out from the body similar to the reference in traditional positioning. It is the strap system recommended for bowing. The system is supported by a single guitar style strap extending over the left shoulder. Weight is 0.68kg (1.5 lbs.).

TRANSPORT

GIG BAG: The standard gig bag with handle and shoulder strap, has a padded inner case for the instrument and a zipper pouch for the tripod stand.  It also has a bow compartment and storage pocket with room for charger and accessories. 99 cm (39″) long; 18 cm (7″) in diameter. Loaded weight is 5 kg (11 lbs.), including stand. Fits in the overhead luggage compartment of most commercial aircraft.

FLIGHT CASE: An optional hardshell flight case measures 136cm x 28cm x 27cm (53.5″ x 11″ x 10.5″) and weighs 18 kg (40 lb) fully loaded with instrument & tripod stand.

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]]> CR Electric Cello https://thinkns.com/product/cr-electric-cello/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 15:12:39 +0000 https://thinkns.com/?post_type=product&p=11848 The instrument purchase includes a deluxe gig bag, owner’s manual and tool kit.The purchase does not include a cello bow.

This remarkable instrument, available with 4, 5 or 6 strings, is able to produce the delicate and precise tones of its acoustic parent as well as to create exciting new sounds through the tone shaping geometry of its innovative Polar™ piezo pickup system. Interchangeable support systems provide new performance options.

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]]> LENGTH: 94 cm (37″)

WIDTH: 14 cm (5.5″)

THICKNESS: 9.5 cm (3.75″)

WEIGHT: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs.)

SCALE LENGTH: 69.5 cm (27.36″”)

STRING SPACING:

Model Bridge Nut
4-string 4.8 cm (1.9″) 2.4 cm (.94″)
5-string 6.1 cm (2.4″) 3.0 cm (1.18″)
6-string 7.1 cm (2.8″) 3.3 cm ( 1.3″)

CONSTRUCTION: Straight grain rock maple neck, body, and peg head. Hand graduated fingerboard. Flame maple face on body and peghead.

FINISH: Traditional amber stain with polymer top coat. Custom finish options are available for the CR Cello including Slate Gray, Quilted Maple, Poplar Burl and Zebrawood.

BRIDGE PICKUP: The Polar directional piezo pickup system responds selectively to either vertical vibration (for the sustained plucked sound, like an electric bass guitar), or lateral vibration (for dynamic bowing, and a percussive plucked sound).

ELECTRONICS: Volume, balance control for pickup selection, toggle switch for Polar system, bass and treble controls. 18-volt active circuit by EMG™ with an internal headphone amp / circuit. Mono output.

CONTROLS: (top to bottom)

  • Volume
  • Treble EQ
  • Switch for Polar pickup:
    up – pizzicato (vertical vibration)
    center – Pure Preamp Arco – Electric tone
    down – arco (lateral vibration)
  • Bass EQ

HEADPHONE JACK: 1/8″ headphone jack for silent practice and self-monitoring.

TRUSS ROD: Neck relief is adjustable above the nut located with hex wrench.

TUNING MACHINES: Premium grade, fully encased worm gear tuners; black finish.

STRING TUNING:
4 string tuning: C G D A
5 string tuning: Low F C G D A; High E tuning also available by request: C G D A E
6 string tuning: F C G D A E

STRINGS: NS Electric Cello Strings supplied; the NS is designed to fit and is compatible with most standard strings.

PERFORMANCE SUPPORT SYSTEMS

TRIPOD STAND: A fully adjustable tripod stand comes standard with the CR Series Cello.

CELLO END PIN STAND: The optional Cello End Pin Stand has traditional knee and chest contact points for seated play. The height, knee rest position and instrument angle are adjustable. The knee rest folds so the stand fits in the gig bag. Weight is 1.36kg (3 lbs.).

BOOMERANG STRAP SYSTEM: This optional support system has a pivoting friction hub that holds the instrument firmly in place close to the body.  Attached with a guitar style strap to its two support arms, the system allows the instrument to be moved into virtually any position in relation to the hands and body as it is played. Weight is .45 kg (1 lbs.).

FRAME STRAP SYSTEM: This optional accessory is a lightweight frame structure that allows full mobility to perform in standing or upright position, holding the instrument out from the body similar to the reference in traditional positioning. It is the strap system recommended for bowing. The system is supported by a single guitar style strap extending over the left shoulder.  Weight is 0.68kg (1.5 lbs.).

TRANSPORT

GIG BAG: The standard gig bag with handle and shoulder strap, has a padded inner case for the instrument and a zipper pouch for the tripod stand.  It also has a bow compartment and storage pocket with room for accessories. 99 cm (39″) long; 18 cm (7″) in diameter. Loaded weight is 5 kg (11 lbs.), including stand. Fits in the overhead luggage compartment of most commercial aircraft.

FLIGHT CASE: An optional hard shell flight case measures 136cm x 28cm x 27cm (53.5″ x 11″ x 10.5″) and weighs 22.2 kg (49 lb) fully loaded with instrument & tripod stand.

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]]> WAVc Electric Cello https://thinkns.com/product/wav-electric-cello/ Fri, 24 Jul 2020 20:30:39 +0000 https://thinkns.com/?post_type=product&p=11145 The instrument purchase includes a deluxe gig bag, owner’s manual and tool kit.

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. Compact and light (4.5 pounds!), the WAV cello is a pleasure to travel with, but in terms of features and performance, this instrument is no lightweight. True to the NS tradition, the WAV captures the essence of an acoustic, yet opens up an exciting range of new possibilities.

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]]> LENGTH: 94.2 cm (37″)

WIDTH: 13.9 cm (5.5″)

THICKNESS: 9.4 cm (3.7″)

WEIGHT:

4 string: 2 kg (4.5 lbs.)

5 string: 2.1 kg (4.7 lbs.)

SCALE LENGTH: 69.5 cm (27.36″)

BODY/NECK: Solid, straight grain maple neck and body. Flame maple face on all colors: Amberburst, Transparent Red, and Transparent Black.

FINGERBOARD: Asymmetrical fingerboard relief. Intonation referenced with cascading dot markers. Rosewood or Coform™.

TRUSS ROD: Two-way truss rod, accessible at neck.

TUNING HARDWARE: Fully encased worm gear tuners, black finish.

STRINGING:
4 string tuning: C G D A
5 string tuning: Low F C G D A; High E tuning also available by request: C G D A E

STRINGS: NS Electric Cello Strings supplied; the NS is designed to fit and is compatible with most standard strings.

BRIDGE PICKUP: The NS Cello features the Polar bridge-mounted piezo pickup system which responds selectively to either vertical vibration (for the sustained plucked sound, like an electric bass guitar), or lateral vibration (for dynamic bowing, and a percussive plucked sound).

ELECTRONICS & CONTROLS: Passive circuit with high impedance output, no batteries required. Rotary for Volume, Tone (Treble roll off), 2-way toggle switch for Polar Pickup System.

CELLO TRIPOD STAND (NXT Stand): Included with purchase. The WAV/NXT tripod stand included, black painted steel, fully adjustable height and instrument angle. Folds for easy storage and fits into the cello gig bag. Weight 2.7 kg (6 lbs.).

TRANSPORT

GIG BAG: The standard gig bag with handle and shoulder strap, has a padded inner case for the instrument and a zipper pouch for the tripod stand.  It also has a bow compartment and storage pocket with room for accessories. 99 cm (39″) long; 18 cm (7″) in diameter. Loaded weight is 5 kg (11 lbs.), including stand. Fits in the overhead luggage compartment of most commercial aircraft.

Flight Case

Optional NS accessories include:

Cello Bow, Cello End Pin Stand, CR Tripod Stand, Boomerang Strap System, Frame Strap System, CR Stand Conversion Kit (works with CR Tripod Stand and CR Bass End Pin Stand), Cello Neck Heel (Thumbstop)

(NXT Cello Tripod Stand is included with purchase)

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