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NS Designs WAV 4-String Electric Upright Bass - Transparent Black
Your Price: $2,950.00 CDN
or from $136 CDN/mo
Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
2 models to choose from:
Description
For the bassist entering the world of the pure electric upright, this instrument offers the combination of design, performance and affordability exceeding any other instrument in its class. True to the NS tradition, the WAV readily captures the essence of an acoustic, yet opens up a wide range of new possibilities.
The solid maple body and neck with a graduated fingerboard, delivers the rich, full tone you expect from every NS Instrument. The WAV Series brings the same clarity and fullness with every note. Asymmetrical fingerboard relief and an adjustable bridge and two-way truss rod allow the player to tweak the neck relief and string heights to suit the music and personal playing style.
The WAV's Polar pickup system includes a convenient toggle switch between Arco and Pizzicato mode. Use the Arco mode for a traditional acoustic response for either bowing and a percussive plucked sound, or switch to the Pizzicato mode for uniquely even and sustained plucked sound, opening up new dimensions to the sound pallet. The piezo-powered passive electronics deliver an amazingly natural tone with unlimited overhead for extraordinary performance without the need or hassle of batteries.
Compact and lightweight, the WAV Double Bass is an excellent instrument for musicians on the move. It comes equipped with a stand, and padded gig bag that carries the instrument with a handle and strap and includes separate pouch compartments for storing the stand, bow and accessories. The loaded gig bag will fit in the overhead compartment of most commercial aircraft.
Features
• Solid Maple Body and neck
• Graduated fingerboard
• NS Polar piezo pickup system
• Passive-no battery required
Specifications
Dimensions: 132cm x 15cm x 10cm (52" x 6" x 4")
Weight: 4kg (8.82 lb)
Scale Length: 106cm (41.73")
Body/Neck Material: Solid, straight grain maple neck and body. Flame maple face
Fingerboard: Rosewood, hand-graduated, asymmetric relief
Truss Rod: Two-way truss rod, accessible at neck
Tuning Hardware: Fully encased worm gear tuners, black finish
Electronics and Controls: Passive Polar Piezo pickup with high impedance output, no batteries required. Volume control, tone control (treble roll off) and a switch to select between Arco and Pizzicato mode.
The solid maple body and neck with a graduated fingerboard, delivers the rich, full tone you expect from every NS Instrument. The WAV Series brings the same clarity and fullness with every note. Asymmetrical fingerboard relief and an adjustable bridge and two-way truss rod allow the player to tweak the neck relief and string heights to suit the music and personal playing style.
The WAV's Polar pickup system includes a convenient toggle switch between Arco and Pizzicato mode. Use the Arco mode for a traditional acoustic response for either bowing and a percussive plucked sound, or switch to the Pizzicato mode for uniquely even and sustained plucked sound, opening up new dimensions to the sound pallet. The piezo-powered passive electronics deliver an amazingly natural tone with unlimited overhead for extraordinary performance without the need or hassle of batteries.
Compact and lightweight, the WAV Double Bass is an excellent instrument for musicians on the move. It comes equipped with a stand, and padded gig bag that carries the instrument with a handle and strap and includes separate pouch compartments for storing the stand, bow and accessories. The loaded gig bag will fit in the overhead compartment of most commercial aircraft.
Features
• Solid Maple Body and neck
• Graduated fingerboard
• NS Polar piezo pickup system
• Passive-no battery required
Specifications
Dimensions: 132cm x 15cm x 10cm (52" x 6" x 4")
Weight: 4kg (8.82 lb)
Scale Length: 106cm (41.73")
Body/Neck Material: Solid, straight grain maple neck and body. Flame maple face
Fingerboard: Rosewood, hand-graduated, asymmetric relief
Truss Rod: Two-way truss rod, accessible at neck
Tuning Hardware: Fully encased worm gear tuners, black finish
Electronics and Controls: Passive Polar Piezo pickup with high impedance output, no batteries required. Volume control, tone control (treble roll off) and a switch to select between Arco and Pizzicato mode.
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Reviews
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4.8/ 5 3 Reviews
5 StarsNS WAV4c Electric Double Bass - correction
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Closest Store Victoria, British Columbia
In previous May review I didn’t make it clear that I was describing this model, not the shorter- scale Omni, and I should’ve caught wrong ref about being 34” Omni scale. That’s what I was originally thinking of ordering. NS model names are a bit confusing so be sure to carefully confirm with your sales rep if it’s the Omni ones you want! The Omni’s are usually a special order and not shown on the website!
Posted by Jim on Sep 5, 2023
Magnificent build and tone.. but know this about neck
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Victoria, British Columbia
This amazing instrument produces phenomenal rich tone (e.g. straight into a Bergantino B-Amp with MESA 12? cab) without needing any extra processors unless you like to have a wide palette of effect options. Here I just want other standard electric bass players to know (e.g. if only used to playing on Fenders, Ibanez, etc) who haven't handled the Omni that the NECK profile still has big, double bass dimensions much wider and deeper than the basses you're used to! The fret scale has been shortened closer to those electric fretboards, but otherwise you're gonna be working a traditional double bass neck, requiring major learning curve and long enough fingers to reach everything due to extreme, double bass curvature that makes it playable with a bow.
Posted by Jim on May 18, 2023
Definitely worth it
13 of 13 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Kamloops, British Columbia
For a context, I'm not an upright bass player. I play cello & bass guitar. So, I cannot possibly compare this instrument to an acoustic double bass in this review.
Also, I run it through POD HD500x acoustic bass presets, which includes amp & cab simulation which give me a very decent sound both with bow & fingers. Thus, I have no idea how it sounds DI or with minimal processing.
Construction: This thing is solid. Really. Yes, it's smaller than a real acoustic bass, but it's still guaranteed to check every door frame you ever plan to walk through. It will survive and won't even go out of tune. The only weakness is the tripod stand -basically, it's a modified mic stand. I find that I sometimes need to step on one of the legs to pin it in one place. The stand also inconveniently spins. However, that has nothing to do with the bass -just get a better stand.
Portability: It fits easily in any car. A little heavy to walk for a long distance, but really... do you prefer to lug around a full sized acoustic bass? This bass is great for a gigging musician.
Sound: Get a good multi effect unit, IR processor, or whatever piece of modern tech wizardry that makes a broom with a laundry rope sound good and this is a silly rubric to review. It sounds amazing through my setup, no matter what I throw at it -fuzz/dist/chorus/delays etc. Dry sound with a good amp and eq is great too. Has a bit of a buzz and hum once you add gain, but noise gate solves the problem.
The arco/pizzicato switch is a bit unnecessary. Yes, I play mostly with the bow, but I never use that switch even with pizzicato playing. Maybe in a rockabilly application it's cool, otherwise it's just harsh, thin, and nasal.
Overall -if you feel comfortable playing fretless and would like to learn to use a bow, or maybe you're a jazz player that is sick & tired of lugging an instrument that is bigger than you -this is definitely an ear & budget friendly way to go.
Posted by John on Dec 25, 2020
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| WAV 4-String Electric Upright Bass - Transparent Black | 712755 |
