NS Design WAV5c Bass Translucent Red

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NS Design WAV5c Bass Translucent Red

NS Design

WAV5c Bass Translucent Red

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Product Info

Article Number: 402020
Model: WAV5c Bass Translucent Red
Price: $2,253.90

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The WAV5c is a fantastic option for gigging bassists needing portability and amplified sound. The translucent red finish is gorgeous, the pickup is surprisingly accurate, and the included accessories make it ready to play right out of the box – a real winner for stage and studio.

Product Description

  • NS Design WAV5c-DB-TR Double Bass
  • 5-String WAV E double bass
  • Self-powered Polar Piezo pickup
  • Pizzo / Arco switch
  • Fretboard: Coform
  • Colour: Trans Red Gloss
  • NXT/WAV tripod stand and gig bag included
PROS
  • • The translucent red finish is stunning and showcases the instrument's build quality.
  • • NS Design's Polar Piezo pickup delivers a remarkably natural acoustic tone.
  • • The Coform fretboard offers a comfortable and familiar playing experience for bassists.
  • • The included tripod stand and gig bag provide immediate playability and protection.
CONS
  • • The WAV construction, while lightweight, can feel less resonant than a traditional wood body.
  • • The piezo pickup, while good, won't perfectly replicate the nuances of a bowed double bass.
  • • The 5-string configuration might feel cramped for players with smaller hands.

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Key Features

Strings Steel, typically 4/5ths scale (3/4 size)
Pickups Polar Piezo, piezo/arco switch
Scale Length 33 1/8 in
Connections 1/4 in output jack, battery compartment for preamp
Weight Approximately 11 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The arco setting slightly boosts the high frequencies, providing a more projected bowed tone, but it's still a piezo system and lacks the full dynamic range of a magnetic pickup.
Absolutely, it provides familiar fret spacing and a comfortable playing feel, making the transition to double bass much easier.
The WAV construction prioritizes portability, so the sustain is noticeably shorter than a full-size, traditional wood double bass – it's a trade-off for the lighter weight.

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