NS Design
USA, est. 1980s · 87 products across 1 categories
About NS Design
Ned Steinberger’s NS Design (formerly NS-Design) emerged as a significant force in the electric stringed instrument world, driven by Steinberger’s reputation for innovative design and unconventional construction techniques. Initially known for its revolutionary headless bass guitars, the brand expanded to cellos, violins, violas, and double basses, offering a unique blend of ergonomics, acoustic projection, and amplified sound. NS Design instruments are recognized for their distinctive aesthetics and a focus on player comfort.
- • Exceptional build quality and materials
- • Comfortable, ergonomic neck design
- • Excellent acoustic projection
- • Unique, distinctive aesthetic
- • Well-suited for amplified performance
- • Can feel less 'traditional' to some players
- • Headless design takes getting used to
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility
- • Some find the aesthetic polarizing
- • Limited availability in some regions
NS Design Products
NS Design CR6-VN-PB Electric Violin
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design CR6-VN-AM Electric Violin
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design WAV4c Cello Transparent Blue
Electric Cellos
NS Design WAV5 Violin Transparent Blue
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted High E
Electric Cellos
NS Design WAV5c Cello Black Gloss High E
Electric Cellos
NS Design CR5-CO-AM High E Cello
Electric Cellos
NS Design WAV5c Cello Trans. Red High E
Electric Cellos
NS Design WAV5c-OB-TR Omni Bass
5-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design WAV5c-OB-BK Omni Bass
5-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design WAV5c-OB-AB Omni Bass
5-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design WAV4c-OB-BK Omni Bass
4-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design WAV4c-OB-AB Omni Bass
4-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design WAV5c Cello Black Gloss Low F
Electric Cellos
NS Design WAV5c Cello Amberburst Low F
Electric Cellos
NS Design WAV4c Cello Amberburst
Electric Cellos
NS Design CR5-VN-SG Electric Violin
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design CR5-VN-PB Electric Violin
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design CR4-VN-SG Electric Violin
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design CR4-VN-ZW Electric Violin
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design CR4-VN-PB Electric Violin
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design CR4-VN-QM Electric Violin
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted Low F
Electric Cellos
NS Design NXT4a-CO-SB-F Fretted Cello
Electric Cellos
NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK-F Fretted Cello
Electric Cellos
NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK Cello
Electric Cellos
NS Design CR5-CO-PB Low F Cello
Electric Cellos
NS Design CR5-CO-ZW Low F Cello
Electric Cellos
NS Design CR5-CO-SG Low F Cello
Electric Cellos
NS Design NXT4a-OB-SB Omni Bass E-G
4-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design CR4-CO-ZW Zebra Wood Cello
Electric Cellos
NS Design CR4-CO-SG
Electric Cellos
NS Design CR5M-DB Zebra Wood Bass
5-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design NXT5a-VN-SB Violin
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design NXT5a-VN-BK Violin
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design NXT4a-VN-BK Violin
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design NXT5a-VN-SB-F Fretted Violin
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design NXT4a-CO-SB Cello
Electric Cellos
NS Design WAV5c Bass Brilliant White
5-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design WAV5c Bass Translucent Red
5-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design WAV5c Bass Black Gloss
5-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design WAV5c Bass Amberburst
5-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design WAV4c Bass Translucent Red
4-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design WAV4c Bass Brilliant White
4-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design WAV4c Bass Black Gloss
4-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design WAV4c Bass Amberburst
4-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design NXT5a-OB-AB Omni Bass B-G
5-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design NXT5a-OB-BK Omni Bass B-G
5-String Electric Double Basses
Frequently Asked Questions About NS Design
While the design originates in the USA, NS Design instruments are primarily manufactured in Taiwan under strict quality control overseen by the company.
The ergonomic neck profile is a benefit, but the headless design and potentially unfamiliar feel can present a learning curve for absolute beginners. More experienced players generally adapt quickly.
NS Design instruments are engineered for enhanced acoustic projection, allowing them to be heard clearly in smaller ensembles or unplugged settings, though they are designed to be amplified.
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