Description
The NXTa Series Violin, with the new active output electronics, embodies physical elegance, tremendous ease of play, and amazing tone. Crafted to exacting standards in the Czech Republic, this series sets a high standard for performance and versatility in any setting.
Good ergonomics, including light weight, are critical performance factors for any electric violin. With their familiar left hand landmarks, including the removable reference bout, NXTa series instruments are remarkably easy to play. Starting at just 585 grams, they set the pace as some of the lightest electrics on the market.
Features
Rock-maple bridge can be readily adjusted to the desired action height
Standard contoured ebony chin rest
Standard highly adjustable custom shoulder rest
Patented tuning system built into the bottom of the body
Polar Pickup System with piezo components that convert string vibration directly to signal output
Dual Mode Output
Active & Passive modes
Eco-Friendly Operation – NXTa instruments are battery-free
Specifications
Scale Length: 330 mm (13″)
Body/Neck: Solid, straight grain maple, with maple face
Body Reference Bout: Black-dyed maple bout on treble side provides standard violin reference. Easily removable for unrestricted neck access
Fingerboard: Hand-graduated, asymmetric relief.
Bridge: Black-dyed maple, height adjustable via screws on back of body
Strings: NS Electric Strings standard. Compatible with standard violin strings
Precision Tuning Hardware: 40:1 fine tuners are mounted on the body behind the bridge for precise, stable tuning. Automatic string clamping allows for quick, easy string changes
Pickup: The Polar directional piezo pickup system responds selectively to either lateral string vibration (for dynamic bowing) or vertical string vibration (for remarkably even and sustained plucked/pizzicato sound, like a mandolin). A switch allows the player to choose the desired response
Electronics & Controls: Rotary volume control, with push-pull selection between Active and Passive output mode; Tone control (treble roll off); Arco/Pizzicato toggle switch
