by NS Design
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Review & Description
The NS Design WAV 5-sting violin has the same shape and exceptional ergonomic feel as the CR series violins made in the Czech Republic. The biggest difference is that the WAV violin is passive - they do not have a 9 volt battery-powered preamp like those made in the Czech Republic. This makes them lighter in weight. There is a volume control and single tone knob. Adding a low C string gives violinists the added range of a viola, while the fingerboard width and bridge curvature make transitioning from 4 to 5 strings simple. Tone is outstanding for its price range because it also uses Ned's patented Polar?? pickup. The WAV violin uses the same easily adjustable and ergonomic shoulder pad system as the NS Design CR violins, and the upper bout is removable for lightning-fast shifts up the fingerboard. Fit and finish are outstanding for an instrument in this price point, with three color options to match your personal style: gloss black paint, as well as transparent red or transparen Read more