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NS DESIGNS WAV 4 STRING VIOLIN AMBER BURST

Description

The NS WAV electric 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.

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 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 fully carved interior of the NS WAV electric violin keeps the weight to the minimum, and the body mounted tuners bring the center of gravity back over the shoulder where it belongs.

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. The optional adjustable chin rest is also available for players wanting a more extensive range of position adjustments for more customized fit and comfort. The WAV also accepts NS Design's revolutionary balanced shoulder rest, which "floats" the instrument in the desired playing position.

Specifications:
• Length: 540 mm (21.25")
• Width: 110 mm (4 5/16")
• Thickness: 65 mm (2 9/16")
• Weight: 4 string: 670g, 5 string: 695g
• Scale length: 330 mm (13")
• Body/neck: Maple neck and body for rich tone and visual grace.
• Body reference bout: Black-dyed maple bout on treble side provides standard violin reference. Easily removable for unrestricted neck access.
• Fingerboard: Ebony, hand-graduated, asymmetric relief, shaped for effortless play.
• Bridge: Black-dyed maple, height adjustable via screws on back of body.
• Strings: NS electric strings are standard. Compatible with solid and stranded core violin strings. Synthetic core strings are not recommended.
• Precision tuning hardware: 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.
• Pickup: Polar directional piezo pickup system responds selectively to either lateral string vibration (for dynamic bowing) or vertical string vibration (for remarkably even and sustained plucked/pizzicato sound, like a mandolin).
• Electronics & controls: Passive circuit with high impedance output, no batteries required. Volume control and tone control (treble roll off).