113 cm (44")
15 cm (5.7")
10 cm (4")
3.2 kg (7 lbs.)
86 cm (34")
4-string E,A,D,G. The Omni Bass can also be tuned in fifths, for fingerings that are more natural for the cellist seeking enhanced bass range: C,G,D,A (low to high in 5ths).
Solid, straight grain maple, with maple face (Black model) or flame maple face (Sunburst model) on body.
Hand-graduated. Intonation referenced with cascading dot markers & side dots.
Single Action, accessible at nut.
12:1 ratio, fully encased worm gear tuners, black finish.
The PolarTM directional piezo pickup system responds selectively to lateral string vibration, for bowing and for the percussive plucked response of a traditional acoustic instrument, or to vertical string vibration, for remarkable even and sustained plucked sound more like a guitar. A switch allows the player to choose the desired response.
ELECTRONIC: New Dual Mode Signall Output Electronics of the NXTa takes the convenience, versatility and performance capability of the NXT to another level.
- Active Mode - Using the supplied charger, plug the NXTa into any AC outlet for 60 seconds to power the capacitor-powered active circuit for up to 16 hours of performance time. The instrument can then be plugged straight into any low or high impedance device, no direct box necessary. Since there is no signal loss over the full frequency spectrum of the instrument, the fundamentals of every note remain clear and strong, even with extra-long cables.
- Passive Mode - The NXTa can be played in this mode when using a direct box or an amplifier with high impedance input. (This mode provides performance capabilities identical to the original NXT.)
Supplied with NXT Gig Bag and Boomerang Strap. Optional Flight Case available, aluminum edged plywood measuring 145cm x 25cm x 25cm (57" x 10" x 10") with loaded weight of approximately 18 kg (40 lb) including stand.