NS Design Wav Basses In Stock Now
Red, Black and Amber NS Wav Basses Now at Promenade Music
Red, Black and Amber NS Wav Basses Now at Promenade Music
Call Gary on 01524 410202 or call in the shop for more details.
Designed and built to deliver great sound,excellent playability, and long, dependable service, the WAV seriesprovides an affordable option for the serious professional and studentplayer. At the heart of every NS bowed electric instrumentis the multifaceted Polar™ pickup system. Developed for the original EUbass, the Polar pickup is really 2 pickups in one, allowing the playerto select percussive and sustained modes. The pickup's unique abilityto determine the polarity of the string enhances the bowed response tofacilitate bow technique. The WAV 4 Bass is equipped with unusuallypowerful piezo crystals that do not require on-board battery power, formaintenance-free performance without the hassle of batteries. The black rosewood fingerboard is graduated foreach string to optimize the tone and playability of every note. Thecharacteristic growl of the double bass speaks out easily up and downthe fingerboard, with powerful bass definition and a singing upperregister. The cascading dot pattern makes it easier to stay in tune atall times, even when it's hard to hear yourself in the mix. The rock maple bridge is easily adjustable for thestring style and action height you prefer. High and powerful like atraditional acoustic upright, low and fast like an electric bass, oranywhere in between, the truss rod adjusts the neck to maintain theideal fingerboard relief for all styles of play for the life of theproduct. Light gauge, solid core strings are standard,delivering rich tone with relatively light action. The dual anchordesign allows the use of NS double bass strings and traditionalacoustic strings. A tripod stand is included with every bass.Lightweight and strong, the stand folds neatly for transport.Traditional end pin stand and full mobility shoulder strap systems arecompatible. The compact gig bag is fully padded for protection, yet itis small enough to fit in the overhead compartment on most flights.
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Length: 132 cm (52") Weight: 4.8 kg (10.5 lbs.) Scale Length: 106 cm (41.73") Construction:
Solid beech wood neck and body, flamed maple face veneer.
Fingerboard:
Rosewood 43.1 mm (1.7") wide at the nut 89.0 mm (3.5") maximum width.
Bridge:
Rock maple (dyed black) radius 7.9 cm (3.1") String spacing 80 mm (3.14").
Nut:
Macassar Ebony radius 7.9 cm (3.1") String spacing 31 mm (1.22").
Polar Pickup System:
The 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).
Flight Case: (Optional) Aluminum-edged plywood. |
Truss Rod:
Powerful rod design provides positive relief adjustment, accessible at nut.
Tuning Machines:
Fully encased worm gear tuners (black finish).
Finish: Gloss Polymer. Strings:
Light tension flatwound steel strings are standard. Accommodates all NSlength strings and most long scale acoustic double bass strings.
Tripod Stand: (Standard)
Black steel, fully adjustable, standing tripod design. Weight 3.2 kg (7 lbs).
End Pin Stand: (Optional)
Offers full freedom of movement. Height, tilt and "right bout" angleare fully adjustable providing a more conventional feel. Weight 2.3 kg(5 lbs).
Shoulder Strap System: (Optional)
Guitar style shoulder strap for full mobility.
Gig Bag: (Standard)
Padded gig bag with integrated bow pocket, handle and backpack style strap. External pockets for stands and accessories.
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