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 NXT5a-CO-SB Low F Cello
Electric Cellos
NS Design NXT5a-CO-BK Low F Cello
Electric Cellos
NS Design NXT4a-VN-BK-F Fretted Violin
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design NXT5a-VN-BK-F Violin Fretted
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design NXT4a-VN-SB-F Violin Fretted
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB High E Cello
Electric Cellos
NS Design NXT5a-CO-BK High E
Electric Cellos
NS Design WAV5 Violin Trans Red Gloss
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design WAV5 Violin Black Gloss
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design NXT5a Bass LH BK
Lefthanded Electric Double Basses
NS Design NXT5a Bass LH AB
Lefthanded Electric Double Basses
NS Design NXT4a Bass LH BK
Lefthanded Electric Double Basses
NS Design NXT4a Bass LH AB
Lefthanded Electric Double Basses
NS Design NXT5a-DB-BK Electric Bass
5-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design NXT5a-DB-SB Double Bass
5-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design NXT4a-DB-BK Electric Bass
4-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design NXT4a-DB-SB Double Bass
4-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design CR6-CO-PB Poplar Burl Cello
Electric Cellos
NS Design CR4M Bass Lefthand
Lefthanded Electric Double Basses
NS Design WAV4 Violin Black Gloss
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design WAV4 Violin Amberburst Gloss
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design CR5 Omni Bass
Electric Cellos
NS Design CR4M-DB Amber Bass
4-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design CR5M-DB Amber Bass
5-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design CR5 Upright Bass Amber
5-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design CR4 Bass
4-String Electric Double Basses
NS Design CR6-CO-AM Amber Cello
Electric Cellos
NS Design CR5-CO-AM Low F Cello
Electric Cellos
NS Design CR4-CO-AM Amber Cello
Electric Cellos
NS Design CR4-VA-AM Amber Viola
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design CR5-VN-AM Electric Violin
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design CR4-VN-AM Electric Violin
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design WAV4c Cello Transparent Red
Electric Cellos
NS Design WAV4c Cello Black Gloss
Electric Cellos
NS Design NXT4a-VN-SB Violin
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design NXT4a-VA-SB Viola Satin Sunb.
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design WAV5 Violin Amberburst Gloss
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design WAV4 Violin Trans Red Gloss
Electric Violins and Violas
NS Design WAV5c Cello Trans. Red Low F
Electric Cellos
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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