NS Design CR4-CO-ZW Zebra Wood Cello

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NS Design CR4-CO-ZW Zebra Wood Cello

NS Design

CR4-CO-ZW Zebra Wood Cello

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 405850
Model: CR4-CO-ZW Zebra Wood Cello
Price: $5,258.00

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This NS Design CR4-CO-ZW is a fantastic option for cellists wanting a versatile amplified setup. The zebra wood looks gorgeous, and the Polar pickup system delivers a surprisingly natural and warm tone—ideal for studio work, live performance, or quiet practice with headphones. It's particularly well-suited for contemporary music, film scoring, or anyone needing a cello that can cut through a mix.

Product Description

  • NS Design CR4-CO-ZW Zebra Wood Cello
  • 4-String Electric Cello
  • With active Polar Pickup System
  • Built-in EQ and headphone output
  • Neck and body made of solid sycamore
  • Richlite composite fingerboard
  • Padded bag and tripod stand included
  • Design: Zebra Wood
PROS
  • • Zebra wood offers striking aesthetics and surprisingly resonant tone
  • • Polar pickup system delivers a warm, amplified cello voice
  • • Richlite fingerboard provides a smooth, consistent playing experience
  • • Built-in EQ allows for quick tonal shaping on the fly
CONS
  • • Sycamore body, while stable, lacks the traditional acoustic projection of spruce
  • • Weight can be a factor for extended playing sessions, especially for younger players
  • • Active electronics require a power source, limiting completely acoustic performance

Product Video

Key Features

Strings Steel core, synthetic nylon
Pickups Active Polar Pickup System
Connections 1/4 in output, headphone output, auxiliary input
Body Material Sycamore
Bow Included No
Weight 14.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Polar pickup system offers a notably warmer, more acoustic-like response compared to some brighter-sounding piezo pickups often found on entry-level electric cellos.
Yes, Richlite is exceptionally stable and resists swelling or shrinking with humidity changes, offering a consistent playing feel.
The EQ provides a useful, though limited, range of adjustments—primarily bass and treble—to fine-tune the amplified sound.

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