NS Design WAV5c Bass Brilliant White

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NS Design WAV5c Bass Brilliant White

NS Design

WAV5c Bass Brilliant White

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Product Info

Article Number: 402021
Model: WAV5c Bass Brilliant White
Price: $2,253.90

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The NS Design WAV5c is a fantastic entry into the electric upright world. It’s surprisingly portable and sounds remarkably good both pizzicato and arco thanks to that piezo pickup. Ideal for gigging musicians needing a compact, self-contained, and versatile double bass solution, especially those in smaller spaces or needing quick setup times.

Product Description

  • NS Design WAV5-DB-BW Double Bass
  • 5-String WAV Electric Upright Double Bass
  • Self-powered polar piezo pickup
  • Pizz. / Arco switch
  • Rosewood fingerboard (Dalbergia latifolia)
  • Colour: Brilliant White Gloss
  • Incl. NXT / WAV tripod stand and gig bag
PROS
  • • Rosewood fingerboard provides excellent feel and sustain
  • • Polar piezo pickup delivers a surprisingly natural acoustic tone
  • • Self-powered design eliminates the need for external amplification
  • • Included tripod stand and gig bag offer immediate playability and portability
CONS
  • • Brilliant White Gloss finish can be prone to fingerprints and scratches
  • • The WAV series, while comfortable, can feel a bit 'compact' for larger players
  • • Limited tonal shaping options compared to basses with active electronics

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Key Features

Strings Steel (typically DR or Thomastik-Infeld recommended)
Pickups NS Design Polar Piezo (self-powered)
Scale Length 33.5 in
Connections 1/4 in (standard instrument output)
Weight 13 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The piezo offers a more acoustic-like tone, capturing more of the body resonance; magnetic pickups tend to be warmer and more 'electric' sounding.
Yes, the fingerboard is finished with a gloss lacquer, offering protection and a smooth playing surface, though it can feel slightly slick for some.
Yes, it requires two AA batteries to power the preamp, but the battery life is quite good, lasting for several hours of playing.

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