Demo NS Design NXT5a upright bass, Sunburst Hundred-off or upgraded by OpenFab

or upgraded by OpenFab

118 dB dynamic range

It is well-made

the Purple Dragon is a gorgeous metallic purple fading to black at the edges

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

Demo NS Design NXT5a upright bass, Sunburst Hundred-off or upgraded by OpenFabRattle 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.)