Affordable Bass from NS Design

Designed by legend Ned Steinberger himself, the WAV4 Radius Bass from NS Design has the amazing playability, tone, and comfort that you've come to expect from a Steinberger bass but at an unbelievably affordable price. From its headless neck to the concave body to the at-your-fingertips patented tuning system, the WAV4 Radius delivers an intuitive, natural playing experience you'll be grateful for at the end of a four-set gig. And the bass players here  rave about the awesome, versatile tones you get from the NS Polar/EMG pickup combination. We've had a long-standing history with Ned and his instruments, and you will too after you play the WAV4 Radius bass!

NS Design WAV4 Radius Bass Guitar at a Glance:

• NS Diradial body delivers tone, balance, and playability
• NS tuning system allows for quick string changing and balanced playability
• NS/EMG pickup system delivers an extensive, rich spectrum of tones

NS Diradial body delivers tone, balance, and playability

With its maple body and flamed maple top, the WAV4 Radius produces a tone with an articulate bite and tremendous sustain. The instrument's shape is balanced to perfection with no downward dip of its neck. The resulting amount of free movement your fretting hand is permitted is exceptional. You'll find the WAV4 Radius remarkably stable and amazingly comfortable to play, due to its concave back radius and tightly radiused front.

NS tuning system allows for quick string changing and balanced playability

Instead of utilizing a traditional headstock with heavy conventional tuning machines, the WAV4 Radius utilizes a self-clamping, precision tuning system that is built into the instrument's body. This system, originally created for the NS violin, is quick, simple, and accepts any standard single-ball end, full-scale bass guitar strings. To string the WAV4 Radius, you simply cut the string to length, feed it through a slot, and tune it by winding a knob. Although the WAV4 Radius' ultra-light headstock may take some time to get used to, your hands will soon realize how much freedom they're enjoying when they no longer have to compensate for an unbalanced instrument.

NS/EMG pickup system delivers an extensive, rich spectrum of tones

In collaboration with EMG, NS Design developed the WAV4's integrated piezo and magnetic pickup system. Featuring an 9-volt active preamp, the WAV4 provides you with an astounding amount of dynamic headroom. Additionally, the combination of piezo and magnetic pickups produces a rich and versatile spectrum of tones. Master volume and balance controls, along with separate tone controls for each pickup opportunities for tone tweaking.

NS Design WAV4 Radius Bass Guitar Features:

• Maple bolt-on neck provides stability, definition, and sustain
• NS Diradial body produces remarkable tone, balance, and playability
• NS tuning system allows for enhanced balance and quick string changing
• NS/EMG pickup system for tonal versatility
• Master volume and balance controls and separate tone controls for each pickup for tonal control
• Aluminum 1-piece bridge and saddle assembly allows action adjustment and tone tweaking

Tech Specs

• Number of Strings:4
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:WAV4 Radius
• Body Material:Meranti
• Body Finish:Gloss
• Color:Metallic Crimson
• Neck Material:Maple
• Radius:15"
• Fingerboard Material:Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay:Dots
• Number of Frets:24
• Scale Length:34"
• Nut Width:1.6"
• Bridge/Tailpiece:Aluminum
• Tuners:NS Patented Tuning System
• Middle Pickup:EMG Radius Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup:NS Polar Piezo
• Controls:1 x master volume, 1 x balance, 2 x tone
• Strings:D'Addario, .045-.100
• Case Included:N//A
• Manufacturer Part Number:WAV4-BG-MECR