Description
NS Design CR4 Fretless Omni Bass -Amber
Authorized dealer over 40 years USA. "Gary Ritter Strings shop" - South Lyon, Mich.
shipping outside lower 48 states USA and HI. - PR.- CA. will be calculated. No shipping to AK.
Solid Maple Body and neck with figured maple top
Ebony fingerboard
Schaller 20:1 ratio, fully-encased worm gear tuners
Polar directional piezo pickup system
18-volt rail-to-rail pre-amp for high overhead and low signal to noise ratio
The Omni Bass breaks through conventional barriers by integrating phenomenal acoustic and electric bass tones with the familiar 34 inch bass guitar scale. Four and five string fretless and fretted models use identical fingering to that of the conventional bass guitar, yet deliver dynamic new plucked and bowed sounds for the serious bass guitarist who wants to expand his expressive range. The Omni Bass comes standard with the Boomerang Strap, which provides maximum freedom to move about in a stage environment, and to orient the instrument for vertical or horizontal play, pizz or arco.
From punchy, percussive attack to smooth, singing sustain, the Omni Bass's exclusive Polar piezo pickup is the only system that allows the bassist to control the attack and decay of the plucked string. EMG magnetic pickups add classic electric sounds. The on-board pre-amp, EQ, and mixer allow the player full control of this wide tonal palette right from the instrument.
Deep, resonant bass response is the essence of this remarkable new instrument. Whether plucked or bowed, the Omni Bass delivers pure, exciting acoustic and electric bass sounds that can be tailored to compliment virtually any musical style or gig. Tuned in fourths (BEAD, EADG or ADGC), the fingering positions and spacing are identical to the bass guitar, and therefore immediately familiar to any bass guitarist. The Omni Bass can also be tuned in fifths (CGDA or GDAE), for fingerings that are more natural for the cellist seeking enhanced bass range.
Fretless Omni Bass models employ the TransRadius fingerboard design. The TransRadius feature provides the comfort and ease of a nearly-flat profile as the fingerboard approaches the nut, while transitioning to a curvature optimized for either plucked or bowed performance at the bridge. The fretted Omni Bass features a more highly arched fingerboard, similar to a cello, to optimize bow articulation.
BRIDGE PICKUP - The Polar directional piezo pick-up 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 pick-up system, with individually adjustable coils, and low-noise, hum-canceling pre-amp.
ELECTRONICS - 18 volt active circuit by HAZ Laboratories. Mono output.
TRUSS ROD - Double rod design. Accessible at nut.
TUNING MACHINES - Schaller 20:1 ratio, fully encased worm gear tuners; black finish.
BOOMERANG STRAP SYSTEM (standard) - Two support arms and a pivoting friction hub that holds the instrument firmly in place, yet allows the instrument to be moved into virtually any position in relation to the hands and body as it is played.
TRIPOD STAND (optional) - Black steel, fully adjustable, standing tripod design. Weight 3.2 kg (7 lbs.)
END PIN STAND (optional) - Offers full freedom of movement. Height, tilt and "right bout" angle are fully adjustable providing a more conventional feel. Weight 2.3 kg (5 lbs).
FRAME STRAP SYSTEM (optional) - A light frame structure is supported by a single guitar style strap extending over the left shoulder. This holds the bass in the correct positions for both pizz and arco styles and offers full mobility and amazing comfort.
GIG BAG (standard) - Padded gig bag with integrated bow pocket, handle and backpack style strap. External pockets for stands and accessories.
FLIGHT CASE (optional) - Aluminum edged plywood measuring 145cm x 25cm x 25cm (57" x 10" x 10") with loaded weight of approximately 18 kg (40 lb) including tripod stand.
