NS Design Announces New Fretted Bass Cellos
The exclusive NS Polar™ pickup system delivers acoustic upright bass tone with unparalleled detail and dynamic range. In addition, EMG magnetic pickups deliver a smooth ‘electric bass’ sound. An onboard mixer also allows players to optimise both plucked and bowed sounds, making versatility a very important feature of these new instruments. Supplied with the NS Design Boomerang shoulder strap system, this feature enables players to adjust the position of the instrument through a wide range of vertical or horizontal positions. Furthermore, NS bass end pin and tripod stands are interchangeable with the new Bass Cellos. Says Ned Steinberger, “Frets are a way to link acoustic and bowed sensibilities to the guitar world. The way I see it, this kind of cross fertilisation can only be a healthy musical trend.”