NS Design CR5-VN-AM Electric Violin

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NS Design CR5-VN-AM Electric Violin

NS Design

CR5-VN-AM Electric Violin

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 194925
Model: CR5-VN-AM Electric Violin
Price: $4,499.00

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The CR5-VN-AM is a serious instrument for the modern violinist seeking expanded sonic possibilities. The five strings open up a whole new world of arrangements and textures, while the active pickups deliver a clean, powerful amplified tone. This is ideal for studio work, contemporary classical, or any genre demanding a unique and expressive violin voice.

Product Description

  • NS Design CR5-VN-AM Electric Violin
  • Electric 5-String Violin
  • With active pickup system and headphone output
  • Fingerboard: Ebony (Diospyros melanoxylon)
  • Built-in shoulder and chin rest
  • Colour: Amber
  • Incl. case
PROS
  • • Exceptional clarity and warmth from the active pickup system
  • • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, responsive playing experience
  • • Five-string versatility expands tonal and compositional possibilities
  • • Solid construction and premium materials contribute to lasting durability
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many musicians
  • • The substantial weight can be fatiguing during extended performances
  • • Limited acoustic resonance; primarily designed for amplified use

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Key Features

Type 5-String Electric Violin
Strings Steel Core
Pickups Active NS Design Piezo Pickup System
Connections 1/4 in Output, 1/8 in Headphone Output
Body Material Maple (Body & Neck), Ebony (Fingerboard)
Weight 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Active pickups offer a more consistent and powerful signal, reducing noise and providing a more defined tone with less need for external amplification – it’s inherently brighter and clearer.
While it requires adaptation, skilled players can adapt traditional pieces; the extra string primarily shines in modern compositions and experimental arrangements, providing extended range.
A high-quality acoustic amplifier or a full-range PA system is recommended to accurately reproduce the violin's nuances and extended frequency range.

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