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EU Series Upright Bass
*Additional Colors Available*
Standard
Amber Satin – Flame Maple
Slate Gray – Flame Maple
Exotic
Poplar Burl – Natural Satin
Quilted Maple – Natural Satin
Zebrawood – Natural Satin
- Active electronics (18v) with EMG™ Magnetic Pickups
- Our most sophisticated tone-shaping controls
- Unique concentric neck profile
- 5 or 6 string models
- Crafted in the Czech Republic
Overview
The Flagship Upright of NS, the EU Series is made in the Czech Republic to the exact specifications of the original US Series instrument. The revolutionary design is molded with concentric laminations of graphite and rock maple that run the entire length of the instrument for maximum sonic integrity. The back of the neck is curved inward to follow the arch of the fingerboard, resulting in a slim, easy to play neck with full access to the upper register.
The Polar™ Pickup System, with its ability to respond to lateral and vertical vibration separately or both at once, is uniquely suited to an instrument that is both bowed and plucked. A fabulous bowed response and drum like pizzicato attack are characteristic of the lateral mode, while the sustained pizz. response of the vertical mode creates a new dimension for the upright bass. Magnetic pickups by EMG™ add a smooth option to the sound palette. With active EQ and full control of pickup selection, the sonic options are virtually unlimited.
Available in 5 and 6 stringed models, the EU Series Double Bass, designed by Ned Steinberger, is in a class of its own, offering the bassist unparalleled performance and tonal quality.
Specifications
LENGTH: 132 cm (52″)
WIDTH: 15 cm (6″)
THICKNESS: 10 cm (4″)
WEIGHT: 4 kg (9.5 lbs.)
SCALE LENGTH: 106 cm (41.73″)
STRINGS: 5 (Low B or high C) or 6 (BEADGC)
CONSTRUCTION: 27 alternating layers of rock maple and graphite fiber laminated in an epoxy matrix. The entire back of the instrument is curved toward to follow the curve of the front surface, forming a single continuous structure. The concave shape of the back of the neck creates a broad pocket for the thumb, and keeps neck thickness under 25 mm (1″).
FINISH: Traditional amber stain with clear semi-gloss hand polished polymer coating. Custom finish options are available for the EU Bass including Slate Gray, Quilted Maple, Poplar Burl and Zebrawood. Click here to see examples of these Custom finishes.
FINGERBOARD: Richlite; 5 cm (2 “) wide at nut; 9.3 cm (3.7 “) max. width.
BRIDGE: Radius 7.9 cm (3.1″); string spacing 9.3 cm (3.66″).
NUT: Radius 6.1 cm (2.4″); string spacing 4.3 cm (1.68″).
BRIDGE PICKUP: The Polar directional piezo pickup system responds selectively to either vertical vibration (for the sustained plucked sound, like an electric bass guitar), or lateral vibration (for dynamic bowing, and a percussive plucked sound).
MAGNETIC PICKUP: Low impedance EMG magnetic pickup system, with individually adjustable coils, neodymium magnets, and low noise, hum-canceling preamp.
ELECTRONICS: 18-volt active circuit by EMG.
CONTROLS: (top to bottom)
- Volume
- Balance – counterclockwise for magnetic pickup, clockwise for Polar bridge pickup, center for both
- Balance – counterclockwise for optimal pizzicato (plucked, sustained) sound, clockwise for optimal arco (bowed and percussive plucked) sound, center for both
- Treble – boost and cut
- Bass – boost and cut
TRUSS ROD: Dual action, removable.
TUNING MACHINES: Premium grade worm gear tuners; black finish.
STRINGS: D’Addario™ flat wound strings standard. More information on NS Electric Strings. Compatible with most standard upright bass strings.
