NXT4a DOUBLE BASS

NXT4a Double Bass Satin Black - 4-string, Polar piezo pickup system, active output electronic w/chargeable capacitor, 230V charge included with delivery, volume knob, tone push/pull knob for active/passive selection, maple neck, maple body, Richlite fingerboard, D´Addario electric bass strings EADG, including NXT Tripod Stand and Bass Gigbag, Satin Black finish

NXT4a Double Bass Satin Sunburst - 4-string, Polar piezo pickup system, active output electronic w/chargeable capacitor, 230V charge included with delivery, volume knob, tone push/pull knob for active/passive selection, maple neck, maple body, Richlite fingerboard, D´Addario electric bass strings EADG, including NXT Tripod Stand and Bass Gigbag, Satin Sunburst finish

SPECIFICATIONS:

LENGTH: 132 cm (52")

WIDTH: 15 cm (6")

THICKNESS: 10 cm (4")

WEIGHT: 4.8 kg (10.5 lbs.)

SCALE LENGTH: 106 cm (41.73"")

STRINGS: NS/D´Addario, E-A-D-G

BODY/NECK: Solid, straight grain maple, with maple face (Black model) or flame maple face (Sunburst model) on body.

FINGERBOARD: Hand-graduated. Intonation referenced with cascading dot markers.

TRUSS ROD: Single Action, accessible at nut.

TUNING HARDWARE: 12:1 ratio, fully encased worm gear tuners, black finish.

POLAR PICKUP: The Polar™ directional piezo pickup system responds selectively to lateral string vibration, for bowing and for the percussive plucked response of a traditional acoustic instrument, or to vertical string vibration, for remarkable even and sustained plucked sound more like a guitar. A switch allows the player to choose the desired response.

DUAL MODE OUTPUT - The new dual mode signal output electronics of the NXTa take the convenience, versatility and performance capability of the NXT to another level.

ACTIVE MODE - Using the supplied charger, the NXTa connects into any AC outlet for 60 seconds, powering the capacitor-powered active circuit for up to 16 hours of performance time. The instrument can then be plugged straight into any low or high impedance device, no direct box necessary. Since there is no signal loss over the full frequency spectrum of the instrument, the fundamentals of every note remain clear and strong, even with extra-long cables.

PASSIVE MODE - The NXTa can be played in this mode when using a direct box or an amplifier with high impedance input. (This mode provides performance capabilities identical to the original NXT.)

ECO-FRIENDLY OPERATION - NXTa instruments are battery-free, eliminating the hassle and cost of batteries while helping protect our environment.

INTERCHANGEABLE SUPPORT SYSTEMS:

Tripod Stand (standard): Black painted steel, fully adjustable, self-standing tripod design. Folds for easy storage and fits into gig bag.

End Pin Stand (optional): fully adjustable height and balance for stability and ease of play.

Shoulder Strap Systems (optional): The Boomerang strap allows the instrument to be placed into virtually any position for plucking and bowing. The Frame strap holds the instrument out from the body, providing a more traditional bowing position. Both styles use a single guitar-style shoulder strap for full mobiity.

CASES Gig Bag standard: Nylon 137 cm (54") long; 8.2 kg (15 lb) loaded weight with handle and shoulder strap. Flight Case optional.

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