ns design NXT Double Bass Instruction Manual

STAND

Open the legs wide for stability, and secure in place with thumb screw clamp. Mount the instrument to the
stand using the large (5/16") thumb screw at the top of the stand. Using the adjustment knobs, it is possible to
adjust the height, angle, and tilt of the instrument.

CONTROLS

Knob 1 – Volume with bypass switch – called the JackPot™, the volume control has a switch at the full on
(clockwise) position that bypasses the volume potentiometer for the fullest tone and output level.
Knob 2 - Tone clockwise for full treble, counter-clockwise to cut treble.
Switch - Up for Arco Mode (for optimal bowed and percussive plucked sound).
Down for Pizzicato Mode (for optimal plucked, sustained sound).
The Polar™ pickup allows the player to control attack and decay parameters. Pizzicato Mode is for a smooth
attack and long decay, Arco (percussive) Mode is for massive attack and relatively fast decay. Note that the full
bow response can only be achieved in the Arco Mode.

PASSIVE ELECTRONICS

This is a passive system, so it does not require batteries, and therefore has unlimited headroom for dynamic,
distortion-free response. The large piezo crystal sensors are powerful, and provide plenty of level for most
amps. However, the output impedance is high, and may not match well with amps that are designed for
magnetic coil (electric guitar) pickups. The symptom of poor impedance matching is reduced bass response.
As a result, on some amps the bass control will need to be turned up for best results. Amps with 1 meg ohm or
greater input impedance are recommended.

TRUSS ROD

Use 6mm inch hex wrench. Access is just below the nut. Clockwise rotation tightens the truss rod to decrease
relief. To play well, the surface of the fingerboard should not be perfectly straight, but rather it should have a
slight forward curve from end to end.

STRING HEIGHT

Adjust bridge height with Phillips head screws under the bridge, accessible through the back plate.
STRING REPALCEMENT
The NXT Bass is designed to fit standard NS Electric Double Bass Strings. Replacement NS strings should be
available from your dealer. Conventional acoustic double bass strings can also be used. However, acoustic
strings are much longer, extending far beyond the bridge. To avoid adding this extra length to the body of the
instrument, extra string slots are provided on the back so that the long strings can wrap around the end of the
body.

ATTACHING STANDARD ACOUSTIC DOUBLE BASS STRINGS

To install standard acoustic strings, thread the strings through the holes in the body from the back, then wrap
the strings around the end of the instrument and hook the ball ends into the key holes in the back plate. The
strings are then threaded into the tuners in the normal manor.
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