NS Design WAV4c Bass Black Gloss
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NS Design
WAV4c Bass Black Gloss
Product Info
Article Number:
402012
Brand:
NS Design
Model:
WAV4c Bass Black Gloss
Category:
4-String Electric Double Basses
Price:
$1,977.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The NS Design WAV4c is a fantastic entry point into the electric upright bass world. It’s surprisingly lightweight and offers a really natural amplified sound thanks to the Polar Piezo pickup, perfect for gigging musicians needing a portable, stage-ready instrument. The Coform fingerboard is a real win for stability and playability.
Product Description
- NS Design WAV4c-DB-BK Double Bass
- 4-String Electric Upright Bass
- Self-powered Polar Piezo pickup
- Pizz/Arco switch
- Fingerboard made of Coform
- Colour: Trans Black Gloss
- NXT/WAV tripod stand and gig bag included
PROS
- • Coform fingerboard offers exceptional stability and smooth playing feel
- • Polar Piezo pickup delivers a natural, amplified acoustic tone
- • NXT body construction provides excellent resonance and reduces weight
- • Included tripod stand and gig bag offer immediate playability and portability
CONS
- • The Coform fingerboard, while stable, lacks the traditional warmth of ebony
- • Polar Piezo pickups can be prone to feedback at higher volumes
- • The black gloss finish shows fingerprints and smudges easily
Product Video
Key Features
Strings
Steel, typically D'Addario XL165 or similar
Pickups
NS Design Polar Piezo Preamp
Scale Length
32.5 in
Connections
1/4 in output jack, piezo preamp volume/tone controls
Weight
Approximately 13 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s known for its clarity and acoustic-like tone, though it lacks the 'oomph' of some higher-output magnetic systems, making it best for smaller venues and more nuanced playing.
Coform is incredibly stable and resists warping, offering a consistent playing surface, but it doesn't have the same complex tonal characteristics or traditional feel of ebony.
While it's capable of arco playing, the piezo pickup's response to bowing isn't as warm or complex as a microphone or dedicated bowed pickup, so it's better suited for lighter bowing styles.
