Description

Overview:
The Omni is designed for the Bass Player looking for upright bass performance characteristics, as well as for upright bassist looking for a more portable performance partner. With its familiar 34 inch bass guitar scale, the bass uses identical fingering to that of the conventional bass guitar, yet delivers dynamic new plucked and bowed sounds for the serious bass guitarist seeking an expanded expressive range. This radical electric bass combines the tonal purity of the acoustic upright with the awesome power of the full-blown electric, resulting in the most versatile bass on the market today.

From punchy, percussive attack to smooth, singing sustain, the CR Omni Bass’s exclusive Polar piezo pickup is the only system that allows the bassist to control the attack and decay of the plucked string. EMG™ magnetic pickups add classic electric sounds. The on-board pre-amp, EQ, and mixer allow the player full control of this wide tonal palette right from the instrument.

The fingerboard also features the TransRadius™ profile. For a left-hand feel which is familiar to the experienced bass guitarist, the radius at the nut is 9-1/4 inches. At the end of the fingerboard near the bridge, however, the radius is just 2 inches, large enough to maintain good string-to-string articulation with the bow, yet still comfortable for pizzicato (plucked/picked) style. The asymmetrical fingerboard relief facilitates an even ‘growl’ from the higher strings and a clear, powerful lower register.The solid maple body and neck, together with the graduated fingerboard, deliver a rich, full tone that rings true for every note. The adjustable bridge and two-way truss rod allow for low, fast action, or for higher string settings that encourage the traditional acoustic player to ‘dig in’ with gusto. NS Electric OMNI Bass Strings and standard bass guitar strings fit the OMNI Bass, adding unlimited set up options for musicians who want to explore and create their own unique sound.

Specifications:
Length: 44.5″
Weight: 7.2 lbs.
Scale Length: 34″
Strings: E A D G. Supplied with NS Omni Bass strings by D’Addario™. The CR Series Omni Bass also accommodates most long scale bass guitar strings. Note: For bowing, it is best to use the bridge pickup only in arco mode.
Construction: Solid rock maple neck and body, flame maple face.
Finish: Traditional amber stain with clear semi-gloss polymer top coat.
Fingerboard: Hand graduated, asymmetric relief, TransRadius profile, with cascading dot pattern for position reference; 27.5″ long, radius 2″.
Bridge: Hard maple, overall string spacing: 2.75 “, radius 2”.
Nut: Radius 9.25″; overall string spacing: 1.31″.
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).
Magnetic Pickup: Low impedance EMG magnetic pickup system, with individually adjustable coils, neodymium magnets and low noise, hum-canceling preamp. Produces smooth pizzicato tone not unlike an electric bass guitar. (Magnetic pickups are not recommended for bowing.)
Electronics: 18-volt active circuit by EMG. Mono output.

Controls: (top to bottom)
Volume
Balance – counterclockwise for magnetic pickup, clockwise for Polar bridge pickup, center for both
Balance – counterclockwise for optimal pizzicato (plucked, sustained) sound, clockwise for optimal arco (bowed and percussive plucked) sound, center for both
Treble – boost and cut
Bass – boost and cut

Truss Rod: Powerful truss rod allows positive relief to provide optimal action.
Tuning Machines: Premium grade, fully encased worm gear tuners; black finish.

Support Systems:
Boomerang Strap System (included)
Frame Strap System (for standing mobility)
Bass End Pin Stand (full freedom of movement)
NXT Folding Tripod Stand
CR Folding Tripod Stand
Bass End Pin Stand Conversion Kit (to hold the instrument upright for on-stand performance or when not in use)

For all specifications for this instrument please visit this link: The CR OMNI Bass

Each instrument functions and plays according to the NS Design standard for performance and setup.

Find optional NS Omni Bass Accessories and Support Systems in the NS Shop:
NS Bows
CR Tripod Stand
Frame Strap System
Bass End Pin Stand
CR Stand Conversion Kit (works with CR Tripod Stand and CR Bass End Pin Stand)
Flight Case

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