NS NXT Electric Cello - Flamed Maple Sunburst

The NXT Series Cello opens up new vistas for the serious cellist. Crafted in the Czech Republic by the makers of the renowned CR Series, NXT series cellos exemplify flawless workmanship at an exceptional value. 

As a pure electric instrument, the NS cello has certain built-in advantages over an acoustic. One is the virtual absence of wolf tones, an unfortunate fact of life for the acoustic cellist. Another is freedom from feedback in amplified performance settings, which means that the cellist can move about the stage at will, and better yet, can take solos at any volume. Since 100% of the sound comes via the pickup, using looping and other electronic effects in live performance is much easier and far more effective than with an amplified acoustic, where much of the unprocessed sound “leaks” out to the audience.

The solid maple body and neck along with the graduated fingerboard contribute to the delivery of a rich, full tone that rings true for every note. Asymmetrical fingerboard relief provides extraordinary ease of playability from the lowest to the highest positions. To suit individual player preferences, the fingerboard relief can be adjusted via the truss rod in the neck, and the string height is readily adjustable at the bridge.

NS Electric Strings and most traditional acoustic strings fit all NS cellos, allowing the player to select from a wide range, each with a unique sound a feel.

Specs:

• LENGTH: 37"
• WIDTH: 5.5"
• THICKNESS: 3.7"
• WEIGHT: 4.1 lbs
• SCALE LENGTH: 27.36"
• BODY/NECK: Solid, straight grain maple, with flame maple face on body. Brass escutcheon pin on the rear of the neck serves as a reference point corresponding to the heel of an acoustic cello.
• FINGERBOARD: Hand-graduated. Intonation referenced with cascading dot markers.
• STRINGS: NS Electric Cello Strings supplied; the NS is designed to fit and is compatible with most standard strings.
• TRUSS ROD: Single Action.
• TUNING HARDWARE: Fully encased worm gear tuners, black finish.
• BRIDGE PICKUP: The NS Cello features the Polar bridge-mounted piezo pickup system which 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 & CONTROLS: Passive circuit with high impedance output, no batteries required. Volume control and Tone control (treble roll off).

*Does not a include bow*