NS Design - Radius Bass CR 5 Cordes Micro EMG + Piezo Amber Satin

Introducing the NS Design Radius Bass CR 5 Strings: the instrument of choice for those who refuse to choose between the depth of a double bass and the frontal attack of an electric bass.

The fifth string changes everything. It opens up new harmonic territory, and the NS Design Radius CR 5 String is the perfect instrument to conquer it. Its 35" pitch is the key: it guarantees the right tension for the B string, eliminating any softness and ensuring crystal-clear definition in the lowest register. The 47mm nut width and 18mm string spacing provide plenty of room for complex slap techniques and chordal lines, without ever sounding 'boaty'. The overall balance remains impeccable, which is a technical feat for a 5-string bass.

Diradial™ ergonomics reveal their genius here. The maple body with concave back fits snugly against you, countering the extra weight of the fifth string for unchanged playing comfort. The distinctive horn gives a solid fulcrum for your right hand, crucial for maintaining a precise attack on all strings. You retain total agility, whether you're sitting in the studio or standing for three hours on stage.

Capturing sound is a matter of millimetre precision. The piezo sensor built into the bridge reproduces the full vibration of the SI string with rare integrity, capturing every harmonic. The NS/EMG magnetic pickups provide the punch and midrange needed to ensure that the bass lines don't get lost in the mix. The 18-volt active preamp has the power reserve needed to process the immense signal from five strings without any audible compression.

The control section becomes your command centre for low frequencies. The rotary blend control lets you adjust the balance between the acoustic precision of the piezo and the electrical aggressiveness of the pickups. The 3-position selectors and active EQ help you sculpt the sound spectrum with precision, essential to avoid mud in the deep bass. You define exactly where your bass fits into the mix.

Made in the Czech Republic with European rigour, this reference is more than just an extension of the range. Supplied with its carry-cabin bag, it's the tool for the session bassist who needs versatility, or the composer who's exploring new harmonic colours. It responds to one demand: that every note, from the lowest B to the highest C, should have the same presence.