Classic NS Innovation

The NS Design Omni Bass - formerly known as the NS Bass Cello - is an astonishingly versatile, compact, modern, hybrid instrument with an electric bass guitar's familiar 34" scale length combined with the curved bridge and fingerboard of an upright bass. Using the included NS Boomerang Strap System, the Omni Bass can be switched on the fly between being played vertically like a double bass or cello, or horizontally like a bass guitar with either pizzicato or arco techniques.

The Omni Bass' sonic range is phenomenal, courtesy of NS Design's ingenious Polar™ Pickup System. This pair of bridge mounted transducers can be switched from lateral sensitivity, to match the vibration pattern of bowed strings, to vertical sensitivity for pizzicato playing... delivering either warm, powerful electric tones, the low end growl of a upright bass or piercing arco cello... and everything in between.

Versatility without Compromise

Both the CR Series & NXTa Series Omni Bass models are hand crafted in the Czech Republic and available in 4 & 5 string versions. The CR Range also includes the option of a fretted fingerboard and features EMG pickups as standard. These magnetic pickups, in combination with the Polar Pickup System, offer virtually unlimited tonal possibilities.

The new affordable, Indian-built WAV Series offers flame maple facings, the NS Polar Pickup System, passive electronics and a choice of striking finishes, bringing this beautifully challenging and rewarding instrument to a far wider audience.

Whichever option you choose, the NS Omni Bass is versatile enough to be used for any style of music, and sets a challenge to players to create some brand new ones.

Doug Wimbish
Tackhead • Living Colour
Adrian Stout
The Tiger Lillies
Bakithi Kumalo
Paul Simon • Tedeschi-Trucks
Daryl Runswick
Composer/Performer
Tony Levin
King Crimson • Peter Gabriel
George Price
Emily Faye • Sessions
James "Hutch" Hutchinson
Bonnie Raitt • Neville Brothers
Pat Badger
Extreme • Badger
Eyvind W. Axelsen
Diskord • Defect Designer
Gustav Fjelstrom
Solo Artist • Botched
Donald Waugh
One Man Band • Purple Haze Band
Freddie "Boom Boom" Flewelen Jr.
The Commodores • Diana Ross

Exclusive UK representation and comprehensive stocks of all NS Design instruments and accessories at the Acoustic Centre, with the best prices in Europe.

Whilst we endeavour to satisfy orders for standard WAV and NTXa Series instruments direct from stock, customers are advised to allow 6-8 weeks for delivery for orders of custom and high-end CR and EU models.

NS Design WAV4 Omni Bass

NS Design WAV4 Omni Bass£1,126.00   £925.00

NS Design WAV5 Omni Bass

NS Design WAV5 Omni Bass£1,220.00   £1,105.00

NS Design NXT4a Omni Bass

NS Design NXT4a Omni Bass£1,870.00   £1,825.00

NS Design NXT5a Omni Bass

NS Design NXT5a Omni Bass£1,980.00   £1,925.00

NS Design CR4 Omni Bass

NS Design CR4 Omni Bass£3,270.00   £3,250.00

NS Design CR5 Omni Bass

NS Design CR5 Omni Bass£3,490.00   £3,179.00

NS Design CR4F Omni Bass - Fretted

NS Design CR4F Omni Bass - Fretted£3,490.00   £3,475.00

NS Design CR5F Omni Bass - Fretted

NS Design CR5F Omni Bass - Fretted£3,700.00   £3,675.00

NS Design Bass Bow

NS Design Bass Bow£229.00   £225.00

NS Design Boomerang Strap System

NS Design Boomerang Strap System£125.00   £120.00

Currently Sold Out  Currently Sold Out

NS Design Composite Cello Bow

NS Design Composite Cello Bow£165.00   £160.00

Currently Sold Out  Currently Sold Out

NS Design Frame Strap System

NS Design Frame Strap System£169.00   £160.00

Whilst we endeavour to satisfy orders for standard NS Design WAV and NTXa Series instruments direct from stock, customers are advised to allow 6-8 weeks for delivery for orders of custom and high end CR and EU Series models.