The Lightweight Upright Bass with a Heavyweight Sound
Despite its lightweight design, the NS Design NXTa Upright packs a punch with its rich, traditional tone and feel of an acoustic upright bass. Whether you’re bowing or plucking, the Polar Pickup System, paired with the solid maple body, ensures your playing resonates with incredible fullness and clarity. The NXTa boasts a dual-mode output that effortlessly switches between a capacitor-powered active circuit and a passive circuit with high-impedance output. Meanwhile, the graduated Richlite fingerboard offers a delightful playing experience, while the interchangeable support systems provide a customized setup. Experience the authentic performance of an upright bass with the NS Design NXTa Upright!
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Flexible design and meticulous construction
At Sweetwater, we understand that gigging musicians need maximum flexibility from their gear. The NXTa Upright is compact, lightweight, and perfect for bassists on the move. Its solid maple body and neck deliver the rich, clear sound you demand, while the versatile Polar Pickup System adapts to your playing style. Whether you’re seeking a traditional acoustic response for bowing and percussive plucking or a smooth, sustained plucked sound ideal for jazz, the NXTa has you covered.
Custom-designed electronics
The NS Design NXTa Upright features a custom Polar Pickup System with a Pizz/Arco switch that optimizes the pickup’s response for both plucked and bowed playing. This ensures you get the control, clarity, and richness you desire, regardless of your playing style. The NXTa’s dual-mode output allows you to effortlessly switch between a capacitor-powered active circuit and a passive circuit with high-impedance output. Simply connect the NXTa to any AC outlet for 60 seconds, and its active circuit will remain powered for up to 16 hours of performance time — no external battery required!
The latest Steinberger masterpiece
Ned Steinberger revolutionized stringed instruments with the introduction of the L2 bass at Summer NAMM in 1979. The L2’s innovative headstock-free design stunned the music world, and prototypes were quickly snapped up by legendary players like John Entwistle of the Who, Tony Levin of King Crimson, and Andy West of Dixie Dregs. Since then, Steinberger basses and guitars have continued to impress musicians and engineers globally. The company's cutting-edge Headless Tuning systems provide unprecedented stability, while the Radius body shape, Fusion necks, and EMG humbucking pickup systems offer an extensive range of tonal possibilities.
NS Design NXTa Upright Features:
- Authentic bowed and pizzicato upright sounds in a portable package
- Authentic upright bass 41.73-in. scale length
- Solid maple body and neck with Richlite fingerboard
- Polar Pickup System with Pizz/Arco selector switch for authentic upright sound
- Dual-mode output switches between a capacitor-powered active circuit and a passive circuit with high-impedance output
- Charges in 60s via AC outlet without external batteries
- Comes with the NS Design tripod stand
- End pin stand is optional
- Meticulously crafted and built in the Czech Republic
