NS Design VIOLIN NXT 5 PIEZO POLAR ACTIVE BLACK
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The NXTa Series: The NS Design Spirit Serving Today's Musicians
Founded in 1990 by Ned Steinberger, NS Design develops electric instruments that blend innovation with instrumental heritage. The NXTa series embodies this philosophy: an elegant silhouette, reduced weight, and immediate playability, while retaining the essential feel sought by violinists. The left-hand markers, including a removable tip, facilitate orientation on the fingerboard and speed up adaptation, especially when transitioning from acoustic to electric.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
The NS Design NXTa is aimed at intermediate to advanced violinists seeking a reliable instrument for studio, rehearsal, and stage use. Its 5-string configuration expands the range and opens musical possibilities appreciated in jazz, contemporary music, pop, electro, film music, as well as for modern arrangements in classical music. Its versatility and simple controls also make it an excellent choice for musicians who alternate between bowing and pizzicato within the same set.
Sound Characteristics
The core of its tonal character lies in the Polar Pickup System, a piezo pickup whose components directly convert string vibrations into signal. The result is a clear, balanced output rich in nuances, with excellent articulation of attacks and dynamics. The instrument features an Arco/Pizzicato switch to adapt the pickup response to the natural vibration differences between bowing and plucking. For controls, it includes a rotary volume, a treble attenuation (tone control), and a push-pull selector allowing switching between active and passive modes to optimize performance according to your equipment's impedance.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
The violin comes with its case. For replacements, prefer standard electric strings with solid or wound cores, and avoid nylon (Perlon) or gut strings to maintain consistent response with the pickup design and tuning stability.
Technical specifications
| Format | 4/4 | Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Color | Black |
| Top | Maple | ||
| Configuration | 5-string electric violin | Pickup | Polar Pickup System |
| Origin | Czech Republic | Controls | rotary volume control, push-pull selector for active/passive mode |
| Body | solid straight-grain maple | Tone | treble attenuation control |
| Neck | maple | Selector | Arco/Pizzicato toggle switch |
| Bridge | black-stained maple, easily adjustable | Length | 540 mm |
| Strings | 5 standard electric strings | Width | 110 mm |
| String recommendation | standard solid or wound core strings; avoid nylon (Perlon) or gut | Thickness | 65 mm |
| Tuning | patented system integrated at the base of the body | Weight | 610 g |
| Shoulder rest and chinrest | adjustable | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the black NS Design NXT 5-string suitable for both arco and pizzicato playing?
The Arco/Pizzicato switch adjusts the Polar Pickup System's response to the vibrations produced by the bow or plucked strings. This setup accommodates alternating techniques within the same repertoire.
What is the range of a 5-string NS Design NXT electric violin?
The 5-string configuration extends the range compared to a 4-string violin. It is suited for jazz, contemporary music, pop, electro, and modern classical arrangements.
Can the NS Design NXT violin operate in both active and passive modes?
A push-pull selector allows choosing between active or passive mode depending on the impedance of the connected equipment.
What strings should be installed on this 5-string electric violin?
Standard electric strings with a solid or wound core are recommended. Nylon Perlon and gut strings should be avoided to maintain consistent pickup response and tuning stability.
What is the weight of the NS Design NXT 5-string?
Weighing 610 g, this model has a 4/4 size with dimensions of 540 mm long, 110 mm wide, and 65 mm thick. The fingerboard is ebony, and the top is maple. A case is provided.
