NS Designs - CR4 4-String Electric Cello - Poplar Burl

This remarkable instrument, available with 4, 5 or 6 strings, is able to produce the delicate and precise tones of its acoustic parent as well as to create exciting new sounds through the tone shaping geometry of its innovative Polar™ piezo pickup system.

Interchangeable support systems provide new performance options. A fully adjustable tripod stand can be used seated or standing. The inventive Boomerang™ Strap System and Frame Strap System allows full mobility, while the conventional Cello End Pin Stand provides the traditional points of cello contact and position.

The use of standard cello strings and scale length establishes a familiar starting point for the cellist's journey to the electric world. From there anything goes. The energetic response of the NS Cello can be tamed to deliver a traditional cello tone, or set loose to explore new territory.

Specifications
Construction: Straight grain rock maple neck, body, and peg head. Hand graduated fingerboard. Flame maple face on body and peghead.
Finish: Slate Grey
Bridge Pickup: The Polar directional piezo pickup system responds selectively to either vertical vibration (for the sustained plucked sound, like an electric bass guitar), or lateral vibration (for dynamic bowing, and a percussive plucked sound).
Electronics: Volume, balance control for pickup selection, toggle switch for Polar system, bass and treble controls. 18-volt active circuit by EMG with an internal headphone amp / circuit. Mono output.
Controls: (top to bottom)
Volume
Treble EQ
Switch for Polar pickup:up pizzicato (vertical vibration)center Pure Preamp Arco Electric tonedown arco (lateral vibration)
Bass EQ
Headphone Jack: 1/8" headphone jack for silent practice and self-monitoring.
Truss Rod: Neck relief is adjustable above the nut located with hex wrench.
Tuning Machines: Premium grade, fully encased worm gear tuners; black finish.
String Tuning: C G D A5