Description

WAV4 Electric Upright Bass is the 4-string electric double bass from the WAV series by NS Design, designed to offer bassists entering the world of electric double basses NS design and performance at a competitive price.

OVERVIEW

True to NS tradition, the WAV4 captures the essence of an acoustic instrument while offering additional sonic possibilities. The electronics are based on the Polar™ Pickup System, which allows you to select between Bow or Pizzicato modes via a switch. The former provides a typical response of an acoustic double bass played with a bow, while the latter provides sustain for plucked notes. The passive piezo pickup delivers a natural sound without the need for batteries. The WAV4 shares the elegant body design with other NS double basses.

MAIN FEATURES OF THE WAV4 ELECTRIC UPRIGHT BASS

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 that high notes are bright, and low notes are powerful. The adjustable bridge and truss rod can be set to achieve a low and fast action or a high action, closer to the style of acoustic double bassists. Compact and lightweight, the WAV4 is a perfect instrument for the traveling bassist. A stand and a padded gig bag with dedicated pockets for the bow and other accessories are included.

SupportsIn addition to the included tripod, different supports are available, starting from the CR Tripod Stand (optional), the Bass End Pin Stand (optional) up to the Boomerang™ Strap System and Frame Strap System (optional).

CONTROLS

Volume: adjusts the overall volume;
Tone: adjusts the high frequencies;
Switch: selects Bow or Pizzicato mode.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE WAV4 ELECTRIC UPRIGHT BASS

Body Material: Maple
Top Material: Flamed Maple
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard: Coform™, hand-graduated with asymmetrical relief
Finish: Transparent Black
Scale Length: 106 cm (41.73")
Truss Rod: double action, accessible from the neck
Machine Heads: black
Electronics: passive
Pickup: Polar™ piezo pickup
Length: 132 cm
Width: 15 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Weight: 4 kg

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

• NXT/WAV Tripod Stand Upright Bass
• Padded gig bag