NS Design CR4M-DB Amber Bass

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NS Design CR4M-DB Amber Bass

NS Design

CR4M-DB Amber Bass

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 194968
Model: CR4M-DB Amber Bass
Price: $5,819.00

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The CR4M-DB Amber is a seriously well-built electric upright – NS Design really nailed the ergonomics and tone. The compact scale is fantastic for smaller players or gigging situations where space is tight, and that active preamp gives you a ton of versatility. It's a top-tier choice for session players and performers needing a stage-ready, portable double bass with a modern sound.

Product Description

  • NS Design CR4M-DB Amber Bass
  • Electric Upright Bass
  • Electric 4-string double bass with additional EMG magnet pickup system
  • Maple body
  • Richlite composite fingerboard
  • Scale: 106 cm
  • Height adjustable bridge
  • Polar bridge pickup system with active 18V preamp and "arco" and "pizzicato" mode
  • Incl. stand and bag
PROS
  • • Richlite fingerboard offers exceptional smoothness and consistent feel.
  • • Polar pickup system delivers a wide range of tonal options, from pizzicato to arco.
  • • Maple body provides a bright, articulate core tone with good projection.
  • • Height-adjustable bridge allows for precise intonation and string spacing.
CONS
  • • The compact scale length may feel cramped for players accustomed to full-size basses.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many bassists.
  • • Richlite, while durable, may not possess the same vintage character as ebony.

Product Video

Key Features

Strings Steel, typically 45-55 gauge
Pickups Polar pickup system with EMG active 18V preamp, Inarcoin/Inpizzicato modes
Scale Length 106 cm (approximately 41.7 in)
Connections 1/4 in output, XLR balanced output
Weight 12-14 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Inarcoin mode emphasizes the lower frequencies and provides a warmer, more arco-like tone by attenuating the higher harmonics, great for recreating bowed sounds.
Richlite is a composite material, so it’s far more stable than wood and won’t expand or contract significantly with humidity fluctuations, simplifying maintenance.
It captures the upright’s character but with a more focused, amplified tone; it lacks the natural resonance of an acoustic, but offers significantly more control and projection.

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