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NS Design NXT5a Double Bass

List Price:  £1,860.00

UK Price:  £1,725.00 Inc. 20% VAT
Worldwide Price: £1,437.50

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The NXTa Double Bass opens up a new horizon for the serious bassist looking to play a great instrument on a limited budget

Available in 4 and 5 string configurations, these instruments are produced in the Czech Republic by the same craftsmen who build NS Design's renowned EU and CR Series instruments and exemplify world-class design and flawless craftsmanship at a more affordable price point. With a visual appearance as striking as its sound, the roadworthy NXTa design is an exciting and reliable partner for the most demanding performance career.

Sporting a full double bass scale length, the NXTa Double Bass features a solid maple body and neck with a graduated ebony fingerboard for 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.

NS Polar Bridge Pickup System

Pizzicato and arco techniques have almost unlimited expressive potential, thanks to the NS Design Polar™ Pickup System...  Two separate mounted transducers beneath the bridge offer unlimited expressive potential and powerful dynamics. With each pickup specialized for a specific task, a convenient switch gives you the choice to select a traditional arco mode for percussive attack and a dynamic bowed response, or the pizzicato mode for a smooth, sustained tone.

Dual Mode Output

New NS Design dual mode signal output electronics take the convenience, versatility and performance capability of the NXTa to another level.

Active Mode
Using the supplied charger, the NXTa connects into any AC outlet for 60 seconds, powering the capacitor powered active circuit for up to 16 hours of performance time. The instrument can then be plugged straight into any low or high impedance device, no direct box necessary. Since there is no signal loss over the full frequency spectrum of the instrument, the fundamentals of every note remain clear and strong, even with extra-long cables.

Passive Mode
The NXTa can be played in this mode when using a direct box or an amplifier with high impedance input. This mode provides performance capabilities identical to the original NXT.

Eco-Friendly Operation
NXTa instruments are battery-free, eliminating the hassle and cost of batteries while helping protect our environment.

NS Design/D'Addario™ Strings

Equipped with NS Contemporary Bass Strings by D'Addario™, the NXTa is compatible with most standard electric or traditional acoustic upright bass strings. In combination with the easy adjustment of its basic set-up parameters, this versatile instrument is adaptable to many different styles of music.

Accessories

Includes a self-supporting tripod stand with full adjustments for height and angle plus a nylon padded gig bag with stand compartment, bow compartment, charger and accessory pocket, handle and adjustable shoulder strap. With a loaded weight of 11.2kg (25lbs) including stand, the NXTa Double Bass fits in the overhead luggage compartment of most commercial aircraft.

Optional Extras

As all NS Double Basses share the same mounting system, a wide array of additional, interchangeable support systems make the NXTa Double Bass adaptable to virtually any situation :

End Pin Stand
Offers full freedom of movement. Height, tilt and "right bout" angle are fully adjustable providing a more conventional feel. Weight 2.3kg (5lbs).

End Pin Conversion Kit
Converts Tripod Stand into a support for the End Pin Stand.

Boomerang Strap System
Provides full mobility and the freedom to play in virtually any position, with instant adjustment for bow and pizzicato technique, without stress and fatigue.

Frame Strap System
A lightweight frame structure supported by a single guitar style strap extending over the left shoulder that holds the bass in the correct positions for both pizz and arco styles and provides maximum mobility with amazing comfort.

Flight Case
Aluminium edged plywood, 145cm (57") long; 25cm (10") wide; 25cm (10") high. Loaded weight is 22kg (48lbs), including stand.

Construction Solid, straight grain maple
Finish Choice of Black Satin with Maple face, or Sunburst with Flame Maple face
Fingerboard Hand-graduated ebony • Intonation referenced with cascading dot markers • Width at nut : 43.1mm (1.7") • Maximum width : 89mm (3.5")
Bridge Rock maple (dyed black) • Radius : 79mm (3.1") •String spacing : 80mm (3.14")
Nut Ebony • Radius : 79mm (3.1") • String spacing : 30mm (1.19")
Bridge Pickup NS Polar™ directional piezo pick-up system
Electronics Toggle switch for Polar Pickup Balance (between pizzicato/arco modes) • Rotary volume control with push-pull selection between ACTIVE and SELF-POWERED output mode • Tone control (treble roll off)
Truss Rod Single Action, accessible at nut
Tuning Machines 12:1 ratio, fully encased worm gear tuners, black finish
Length 132cm (52")
Width 15cm (6")
Thickness 10cm (4")
Weight 4.8kg (10.5lbs)
Scale Length 106cm (41.73")
Strings NS Contemporary Bass Strings by D'Addario™ • Also compatible with most standard upright bass strings
Stand NXT/WAV Tripod Stand • Black painted steel, adjustable, folds for storage &, fits into supplied gig bag • 2.7kg (6lbs)
Gig Bag Nylon padded gig bag with stand compartment, bow compartment, charger and accessory pocket, handle and adjustable shoulder strap • Loaded weight : 11.2kg (25lbs) including stand

The NS Design NXT Double Bass In Action

Courtesy of Bass Centre customer, Hubert Noblet from Coray, France.

Average Rating (3 Reviews):  
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Rating:  
An excellent bass, recommended
10 October 2020  | 

Rapid delivery, allbeit done in a somewhat cavalier manner by UPS. The bass is superb, the set up was good, the sounds are amazing! The strings are reminiscent of Thomastik Superflexibles. Will just have to get used to the extra B string, a work in progress.

Thank you Barry and The Bass Centre.


Rating:  
A Very Good & Beautiful Instrument
14 February 2015  | 

Hello from France, and again, please excuse my bad English!

I bought this NS design NXT-5 (five strings). A very beautiful and well done electric upright bass.
The build quality is excellent!

I don't have to do any more settings, probably already check, the neck is very good like the action of the strings (perfect adjustment for me), very easy to play. I'm very suprised by the play-ability.... just plug and play

The included soft cover (gig bag) and tripod stand is good too, very practical and solid. In my opinion, the NS Contemporary strings (which are light gauge) seems a bit too "electric bass-sounding" for me, and need to be replaced with traditional strings for more "upright sounding".

So a very good value for the price. I love it

I'm also really really pleased by the seriousness of The Bass Centre. Thank you guys, a pleasure to deal with you. I bought the NXT-5 on a Sunday on the internet site and I recieved it, at home in France, on the Wednesday !!! super fast and well packed !!!!

Bye and, again, thanks to the team of Bass Centre.

Hubert

Pour les Francais...

Un très bon instrument, belle fintion, réglage d'origine parfait pour moi. Un très bon son autant à l'archet qu 'au doight (cordes d'origine à changer pour un son de contrebasse « plus traditionnel » Livraison en france gratuite et super rapide : en 3 jours! Livré avec housse et stand tripod, solide et pratique.

Un grand merci à l'équipe de bass center, super serieux!


Rating:  
SUPER FAST SERVICE!!
15 January 2015  | 

Hello from France (so excuse my bad English)... I just want to thank you for your serious professionalism.

I order a NS Design NXT-5 on Sunday on your website, and received it on Wednesday at home in France (3 days after!)... SUPER FAST!!! Thanks a lot.

Everything 's fine and the NXT-5 is a beautiful and very good instrument. All settings just fine, just plug and play.

Once again, thanks a lot and see you soon.