Description

NXT4a Electric Upright Bass is the 4-string electric upright bass from the NXTa series by NS Design. Equipped with the Polar™ system, it shares the design, ergonomics, and performance of the CR and EU series basses.

OVERVIEW

The NXTa series electric upright basses are handcrafted in the Czech Republic by the same artisans who build the most advanced NS instruments. Thanks to the Polar™ Pickup System, the expressive potential of this instrument is limitless, whether using a bow or pizzicato technique. A switch allows selection of Bow mode for a percussive attack and dynamic bow response, or Pizzicato for a soft sound rich in sustain when using fingers.

KEY FEATURES OF THE NXT4a ELECTRIC UPRIGHT BASS

Dual Mode Output
The NXT4a's Dual Mode electronics take the versatility and performance of this instrument to another level. By connecting the included power adapter, you get up to 16 hours of performance with just 60 seconds of charging. In active mode, the instrument can be connected to any low-impedance device without the need for a D.I. Box. The absence of signal loss allows for the use of very long cables while maintaining clarity on every note. Passive mode is useful when using either a D.I. Box or a high-impedance amplifier.

Eco-friendly operation
The NXT4a is battery-free, reducing costs and protecting the environment.

Construction
The body and neck are made of maple and, together with the graduated fingerboard, provide a rich and full tone for every note. The asymmetrical fingerboard profile ensures bright high notes and powerful low notes. The adjustable bridge and truss rod can be set for low, fast action or high action, similar to the style of acoustic bassists.

StandsVarious stands are available, starting with the CR Tripod Stand (included), the Bass End Pin Stand (optional), and the Boomerang™ Strap System and Frame Strap System (optional).

CONTROLS

Volume: adjusts the overall volume;
Push-Pull: located on the volume knob, selects active or passive mode;
Tone: adjusts high frequencies;
Switch: selects Bow or Pizzicato mode.

NXT4a ELECTRIC UPRIGHT BASS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Body Material: Maple
Top Material: Maple
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard: Hand-graduated
Finish: Satin Black
Scale: 106 cm (41.73")
Truss Rod: Single action, accessible at the nut
Machine Heads: Black
Electronics: Active or passive, selectable via switch
Pickup: Polar™ piezo pickup
Length: 132 cm
Width: 15 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Weight: 4.8 kg
Strings: NS Contemporary Bass Strings by D'Addario
Tuning: E-A-D-G

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

• NXT Tripod Stand Upright Bass
• NXT Upright Bass Bag

Using the supplied Power Charger to recharge your instrument's preamp in seconds is really convenient. But what happens if you unfortunately forget or lose the Power Charger?

Don't despair! Although we do not promote the use of batteries, in this case the only two things you will need to charge your system are a stereo cable and a common 9V battery.

    

Insert the stereo cable into your instrument, touch the connector's ring to the positive terminal and the sleeve to the negative terminal. Hold for about 60 seconds and play your instrument for a full 16 hours. The system will not be damaged if the connector/battery contact is accidentally made incorrectly.