NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK Cello

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NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK Cello

NS Design

NXT4a-CO-BK Cello

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 407878
Model: NXT4a-CO-BK Cello
Price: $2,739.00

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The NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK is a solid entry into the electric cello world. It’s well-built, sounds surprisingly natural thanks to the Polar pickup, and the included accessories make it ready to play straight out of the box. This is a great choice for students or gigging musicians wanting a versatile and relatively affordable electric cello.

Product Description

  • NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK Cello
  • 4-String Electric Cello
  • Dual mode active output
  • With Polar Pickup System
  • Body: Maple
  • Maple neck
  • Richlite composite fingerboard with dot markers
  • Neck reinforced with steel rod
  • Volume and tone controls
  • Scale: 69.5 cm
  • Tuning: C - G - D - A
  • Weight: 1.9 kg
  • Colour: Satin black
  • Tripod stand
  • charger and gig bag included
PROS
  • • Richlite fingerboard offers excellent playability and consistent feel.
  • • Polar pickup system delivers a warm, natural acoustic cello tone.
  • • Maple construction provides a resonant body with good projection.
  • • Lightweight design (1.9 kg) makes it comfortable for extended playing.
CONS
  • • Dual-mode output might require experimentation to find preferred settings.
  • • Maple body, while resonant, lacks the extreme projection of higher-end instruments.
  • • Gig bag is functional, but a hard case would offer superior protection.

Product Video

Key Features

Strings Steel core, synthetic wrap
Pickups Polar single coil, piezo bridge transducer
Connections 1/4 in output (active & passive), headphone jack
Body Material Maple (top, back, sides)
Bow Included No
Weight 1.9 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Active mode boosts signal and offers EQ controls, while passive provides a more traditional, less processed cello tone.
It’s practically unnoticeable; it simply adds stability and prevents neck warping over time, contributing to consistent intonation.
It captures the acoustic cello's essence, but lacks the subtle nuances and dynamic range of a high-quality microphone setup.

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