2004 NS Designs CR5M Amber

Offered for sale;

Used 2004 NS Designs CR5M Electric Upright Bass serial number 04956.

This bass is in very good to excellent condition, fully functional and cosmetically quite clean.

NS (Ned Steinberger) Designs states:
THE CR SERIES ELECTRIC UPRIGHT BASS, with its exceptional versatility and tone quality, is an indispensable tool for a wide range of touring professionals and recording artists. The lean, solid-body CR Series bass takes its place in a long history of fine instruments crafted in the Czech Republic.
The CR Series neck and body are made from select maple. The full-scale fingerboard is graduated for consistent response from note to note, with adjustable relief and bridge height to suit all playing styles. Our Polar Bridge Pickup System combines great sound with directional sensitivity, for a rich and expressive response to arco and pizzicato technique. Optional EMG magnetic pickups expand the range to include classic electric bass sounds.

According to BassPlayer magazine, the Czech made CR Series "boasts impeccable craftsmanship from a country with a reputation for quality upright bass building. It's clean aesthetics, excellent playability, and great sound put it ahead of the pack."

Imperial Guitar says: Ned Steinberger’s designs and instruments are unparalleled, often radical and futuristic. Fantastic instruments that are timeless and desirable.

Superb electric upright at an attractive price!

Flight Case, Gig bag, tripod and strap included. Shipping will require two items, the Flight case and a separate package for the tripod stand and its bag.

FEATURES:
MAPLE BODY AND NECK: The body and neck of the CR Series double bass are crafted of solid European hard maple, with a flame maple face. The neck has a traditional upright shape, but with extended access to the upper register of the fingerboard. The solid-body design enhances sustain and clarity, and is resistant to the effects of temperature change and humidity.

FINGERBOARD: The fingerboard is expertly graduated with an asymmetric profile to insure that each note is even and buzz free. An adjustable truss rod allows for precise relief adjustment for different strings and playing style. A cascading dot pattern across the neck provides an accurate reference for position.

POLAR BRIDGE PICKUP SYSTEM: The Polar pickups can sense either lateral or vertical string vibration - or both! Set in the lateral mode, the pickup has unparalleled sensitivity in the direction of the bow. In the vertical mode, plucked notes are remarkably even and sustained.

EMG MAGNETIC PICKUPS: A feature of the CR5M bass, the low-impedance EMG pickups incorporate individually adjustable coils and neodymium magnets. Each coil is buffered separately for a full sound quality with very low noise.

ACTIVE EQ AND MIXER: Controls include volume, a blend control for magnetic and piezo pickups, the mode of the Polar pickup direction, and individual treble EQ & bass EQ controls. The 18-volt power supply insures plenty of reserve overhead for full dynamics.

ADJUSTABLE BRIDGE: Two screws in the back of the body are used to adjust the bridge up and down. This allows the instrument to be set up to meet the requirements of many different playing styles.

GIG BAG AND FLIGHT CASE: The CR double bass includes a padded gig bag that has a pouch for tripod stand, a bow compartment and room for accessories. The loaded gig bag will fit in the overhead compartment of most commercial aircraft. A hard-shell flight case is included for the CR double bass.

SPECIFICATIONS:

LENGTH: 132 cm (52")

WEIGHT: 9.8 lbs.

SCALE LENGTH: 106 cm (41.73")

CONSTRUCTION: Solid rock maple neck and body, flame maple face.

FINISH: Traditional amber stain with clear semi-gloss polymer coating.

FINGERBOARD: Hand graduated, asymmetric relief, cascading dot pattern for position reference; 43.1mm
(1.7") wide at nut; 89.0mm (3.5") max. width.

BRIDGE: Hard maple; radius 7.9cm (3.1") string spacing 81mm (3.19").

NUT: Radius 7.9cm (3.1"); string spacing 30mm (1.19").

BRIDGE PICKUP: The Polar directional piezo pickup system responds selectively to either vertical vibration (for
the sustained plucked sound, like an electric bass guitar), or lateral vibration (for dynamic bowing, and a
percussive plucked sound).

MAGNETIC PICKUP: Low impedance EMG magnetic pickup system, with individually adjustable coils,
neodymium magnets and low noise, hum-canceling preamp. Produces smooth pizzicato tone not unlike an
electric bass guitar. (Magnetic pickups are not recommended for bowing.)

ELECTRONICS: 18-volt active circuit by EMG. Mono output.

CONTROLS: (top to bottom)

Volume

Balance - counterclockwise for magnetic pickup, clockwise for Polar bridge pickup, center for both

Balance - counterclockwise for optimal pizzicato (plucked, sustained) sound, clockwise for optimal arco (bowed
and percussive plucked) sound, center for both

Treble - boost and cut

Bass - boost and cut

TRUSS ROD: Powerful truss rod allows positive relief to provide optimal action.

TUNING MACHINES: Premium grade worm gear tuners; black finish.

STRINGS: Equipped with NS Contemporary Bass Strings by D'Addario. Compatible with most standard upright
bass strings.

PERFORMANCE SUPPORT SYSTEMS

CR TRIPOD STAND: A fully adjustable steel tripod stand comes standard with the CR Series double bass.
Weight is 3.6kg (8 lbs.). Included with bass.

BASS END PIN STAND: The optional Bass End Pin Stand offers full freedom of movement. Height, tilt and
"right bout" angle are fully adjustable providing a more conventional feel. Weight 3 kg (7 lbs.). Not included.

BASS END PIN STAND CONVERSION KIT: To hold the instrument upright for on-stand performance or when
not in use, the Bass End Pin Stand can be attached to the CR Tripod Stand (not compatible with the NXT Tripod
Stand) using the optional End Pin Stand Conversion Kit. Not included.

BOOMERANG STRAP SYSTEM: This optional support system has a pivoting friction hub that holds the
instrument firmly in place close to the body. Attached with a guitar style strap to its two support arms, the system
allows the instrument to be moved into virtually any position in relation to the hands and body as it is played.
Weight is .45 kg (1 lbs.). Not included.

FRAME STRAP SYSTEM: This optional accessory is a lightweight frame structure that allows full mobility to
perform in standing or upright position, holding the instrument out from the body similar to the reference in
traditional positioning. The system is supported by a single guitar style strap extending over the left shoulder.
Weight is 0.68kg (1.5 lbs.). Included with bass.

TRANSPORT

GIG BAG: A padded gig bag is included as a standard accessory. It has a stand compartment, bow
compartment, accessory pocket, handle and adjustable shoulder strap. Loaded weight is 11.2 kg (25 lbs.)
including stand, and it fits in the overhead luggage compartment of most commercial aircraft. Included with
bass.

FLIGHT CASE : Aluminum edged plywood, 145 cm (57") long; 25 cm (10") wide; 25 cm (10") high. Loaded weight is 26 kg (58 lbs.), including stand. Included with bass.

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