NS Designs - WAV Electric Violin - Transparent Red

The NS WAV Eelectric violin is the perfect electric violin for any player interested in exploring the world of amplified or electronic performance. Full, natural tone, outstanding comfort, and sophisticated design are combined in an instrument which is simply a pleasure to play.

At the heart of every NS electric violin is the Polar Pickup System. Sensor and bridge geometry are integrated to translate every nuance to the amplifier and speaker system. The big, bold, and brilliant tone looks to the future, yet the sonic ingredients of the acoustic violin are present and can be tamed to become traditional in character. The Polar pickup has the unique ability to analyze the direction of string vibration to enhance the bowed response and to facilitate bow technique. The unusually powerful piezo crystals do not require on-board power, for maintenance-free performance without the hassle of batteries.

The reserve power of a well set up electric violin makes the instrument easier to play than a conventional acoustic. The NS WAV Electric Violin's rock maple bridge is easily adjustable for the playing style and action height you prefer; high and powerful like a traditional violin, low and fast like an electric guitar, or anywhere in between. The ebony fingerboard is graduated for each string to optimize the tone and playability of every note. The neck is smooth and fast, with traditional thumb reference points for the scroll and heel. The removable bout provides accurate position reference for players accustomed to using the traditional body shape for reference.

The WAV includes the Custom Shoulder Rest, which allows you to shape and adjust the padded base to the contours of your shoulder and chest, for a secure and comfortable fit. Also included with the instrument is the ergonomically contoured ebony chin rest, designed to work in tandem with the Custom Shoulder Rest for control, comfort and security.

Accurate, stable tuners are the key to in-tune performance. The patented self-clamping tuning mechanism automatically grips the string ever more tightly as tension is applied, and the micrometer tuning is smooth and precise. This rock solid tuning is light years ahead of the friction tuners found on traditional instruments.

The NS WAV Electric Violin comes complete with fabric covered hardshell case with handle and shoulder strap. The padded interior offers room for your bow and compartments for the shoulder rest, output cable, and extra gear.

Features
• Solid Maple Body and neck
• Ebony fingerboard
• Precision 40:1 fine tuners with automatic string clamping
• Custom Shoulder Rest included
• Polar piezo pickup system
• Passive-no battery required

Specifications
Dimensions: 540mm x 110mm x 65mm (21.25" x 4-5/16" x 2-9/16")
Weight: 670g (1.5 lb)
Scale Length: 330mm (13")
Body/Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony, hand-graduated, asymmetric relief
Bridge: Black-dyed maple, height adjustable via screws on back of body
Precision Tuners: NS Design patented tuning system. Fine tuners are mounted on the body behind the bridge for precise, stable tuning. Automatic string clamping allows for quick, easy string changes.
Electronics/Controls: Passive Polar Piezo pickup with high impedance output, no batteries required. Volume control and Tone control (treble roll off).