NS Design NXT 4 String Electric Double Bass - Sunburst Authorized dealer over 40 years USA. Shipping outside lower 48 states USA and HI. AK. PD. will be calculated. Solid Maple Body and neck with figured maple top Ebony Fingerboard Passive Polar pickup system Comes with Deluxe Gig Bag and Heavy Duty Tripod Adjustable Bridge and Truss Rod NS Design NXT4 Double Bass, Sunburst View larger NS Design NXT4 Double Bass - Sunburst The NXT bass brings world-class design and craftsmanship to a surprisingly affordable price range. With a visual appearance as striking as its sound, the roadworthy NXT is an exciting and reliable partner for the most demanding performance career. This instrument is produced in the Czech Republic by the same craftsmen who build NS Design's renowned CR Series. Pizzicato and arco techniques have almost unlimited expressive potential, thanks to the Polar Pickup System. A convenient switch allows selection of the traditional arco mode for percussive attack and dynamic bowed response, or pizzicato mode for a smooth, sustained tone. The self-powered electronics deliver extraordinary dynamic range and overhead without the need for batteries. The solid maple body and neck, together with the graduated fingerboard, deliver a rich, full tone that rings true for every note. Asymmetrical fingerboard relief facilitates an even 'growl' from the higher strings and a clear, powerful lower register. The adjustable bridge and truss rod allow for low, fast action, or for higher string settings that encourage the traditional acoustic player to 'dig in' with gusto. NXT Bass Specifications INCLUDES: Tripod Stand and Gig Bag LENGTH: 132 cm (52") WIDTH: 15 cm (6") THICKNESS: 10 cm (4") WEIGHT: 4.8 kg (10.5 lbs.) SCALE LENGTH: 106 cm (41.73") BODY/NECK: Solid, straight grain maple, with flame maple face on body. FINGERBOARD: Hand-graduated. Intonation referenced with cascading dot markers. TRUSS ROD: Single action, accessible at nut. TUNING HARDWARE: 12:1 ratio, fully encased worm gear tuners, black finish. POLAR PICKUP: The Polar directional piezo pickup system responds selectively to lateral string vibration, for bowing and for the percussive plucked response of a traditional acoustic instrument, or to vertical string vibration, for remarkable even and sustained plucked sound more like a guitar. A switch allows the player to choose the desired response. ELECTRONICS & CONTROLS: Passive circuit with high impedance output, no batteries required. Volume control and Tone control (treble roll off). NXT4 Sunburst Double Bass side view View larger Tailoring the NXT to Your Style and Preferences NS Electric Strings and most traditional acoustic strings fit all NS Double Basses, allowing the player to select from a wide range, each with a unique sound a feel. The NXT pickup system is designed to deliver the nuance of your choices with full fidelity. In addition, the combination of string selection and the easy adjustment of relief and bridge height make the NXT Series Bass adaptable to any music and playing style. NXT4 Sunburst Double Bass with Stand View larger Support Systems A wide array of interchangeable support systems make the NXT Double Bass adaptable to virtually any situation. Standard equipment includes a self-supporting tripod stand with full adjustments for height and angle. A more traditional end pin stand is available, as well as shoulder strap options that allow for full mobility. The End Pin Stand conversion kit attaches to the tripod stand to hold the instrument upright for on-stand performance or when not in use. Shoulder Strap Systems (optional): The Boomerang strap allows the instrument to be placed into virtually any position for plucking and bowing. The Frame strap holds the instrument out from the body, providing a more traditional bowing position. Both styles use a single guitar-style shoulder strap for full mobility.