Demo NS Design NXT5a upright bass, Sunburst Hundred-off A rechargeable Mi-Si super-capacitor makes

A rechargeable Mi-Si super-capacitor makes the NXTa a battery-free active cello

The peg head controls a 3:1 ratio gear so that the string tunes precisely while the peg turns effortlessly by hand--no friction or added pressure required

60 watt amp has great preamp and tone control features that allow you to dial in your perfect sound

but it's an excellent choice for any player with a five string violin

curvy body crafted from clear acrylic

Demo NS Design NXT5a upright bass, Sunburst Hundred-off A rechargeable Mi-Si super-capacitor makesRattle your neighbor's windows with the extended lower range of the NS Design NXTa 5 bass, strung BEADG. The NXTa upright bass brings world class design and craftsmanship, plus the benefits of active circuitry, to a surprisingly affordable price range. Tone The dual mode Polar pickup responds to both lateral string vibration for bowing, and vertical vibration for pizzicato playing. (A body mounted two way switch lets the player change modes easily.)