NS Design WAV5 Violin Trans Red Gloss

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NS Design WAV5 Violin Trans Red Gloss

NS Design

WAV5 Violin Trans Red Gloss

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 257383
Model: WAV5 Violin Trans Red Gloss
Price: $1,309.00

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The WAV5 is a really interesting instrument - it's built for serious players who want an electric violin that’s reliable and sounds good amplified. The 5th string opens up some unique possibilities for arranging and improvisation, and that red gloss finish just looks fantastic on stage. It's a great option for contemporary players, fiddlers exploring electric sounds, and anyone needing a solid, dependable amplified violin.

Product Description

  • NS Design WAV5 Violin Trans Red Gloss
  • 5-String Electric Violin
  • Solid-body construction
  • Passive polar piezo pickup system
  • Fingerboard made of ebony (diospyros melanoxylon)
  • Colour: Trans red gloss
  • Incl. case and shoulder rest
PROS
  • • Solid body construction minimizes feedback, crucial for stage use
  • • Polar piezo pickup delivers a surprisingly warm, natural acoustic tone
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and excellent response
  • • Trans red gloss finish is visually striking and well-executed
CONS
  • • 5-string configuration might feel unwieldy for traditional violinists
  • • Passive pickup system limits dynamic range compared to active electronics
  • • Solid-body design lacks the resonance of a traditional acoustic violin

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Key Features

Type Electric Violin
Strings 5
Pickups Passive Polar Piezo
Connections 1/4 in Output Jack
Body Material Solid Wood (likely Maple or similar)
Weight Approximately 6.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passive piezo systems are simpler and generally more reliable, but lack the headroom and tonal shaping of active electronics, resulting in a more raw, less processed sound.
Yes, the fingerboard is finished with a satin lacquer, and it provides a slick, responsive feel – it's generally faster than many traditional violin fingerboards due to the thinner profile.
A clean acoustic amplifier or a full-range PA system will work well; avoid overly colored or distorted amplifiers to preserve the violin's natural tone.

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