NS Design - CR Traditionnal Contrebasse Électrique 4 cordes Amber Stain

The NS Design CR Traditionnal 4-string Amber Stain is for musicians who are used to playing the acoustic double bass but want a more stable, lighter version that's better suited to amplified settings. As soon as you pick it up, you'll find that it has the same pitch as a traditional instrument, so you'll be able to keep the same register, the same tension under your fingers and the same feel for playing. The discreet markings on the neck and the dots on the fingerboard help you to find the correct positions without distorting the intuitive approach to playing by ear.

This version is made from solid maple, including the body and neck. This wood is renowned for its reliability, solidity and ability to transmit vibration with clarity. On an electric instrument of this type, it provides natural sustain and precise response, while ensuring less sensitivity to temperature and humidity variations than an entirely hollow double bass. The Amber Stain finish retains a traditional, warm and familiar aesthetic.

The graduated, adjustable fingerboard allows you to adapt the action to suit your style: jazz bass with sustained pizzicato, more orchestral bowing, or a hybrid approach for world music, modern folk or contemporary compositions. D'Addario's NS Traditional strings reinforce the acoustic character of the sound, with a percussive attack and good presence in the lower midrange.

The electronics expand the possibilities. The Polar piezo reacts differently depending on the technique, allowing you to move from a sound similar to that of a sustained electric bass to a more expressive bowing response. Active EQ makes it easy to adapt to any stage, amp or studio mix.

With its adjustable stand system and travel-friendly case, this CR Traditionnal can be used by jazz musicians and live performers with modern amplification, without losing the soul of a real double bass.