The Largest Stocks & the Best Prices in Europe
With exclusive UK representation and decades of dedicated brand knowledge, the Acoustic Centre offers superlative customer service and comprehensive stocks of all NS Design instruments at the best prices in Europe, as well as FREE SHIPPING to the United Kingdom and selected EU mainland destinations.
The World's Most Advanced Electric DOUBLE Bass
NS Design was founded in 1990 by award winning instrument designer Ned Steinberger to design and produce modern bowed instruments that truly advance the state of the art; the result is a superior range of unabashed, pure-bred solid body electrics that blend bleeding-edge technology and traditional craftsmanship to meet the needs of an evolving and constantly growing musical community of touring professionals and recording artists.
The NS electric Double Bass was Ned Steinberger's first commercially released concert instrument concept. An instant hit with bass players across the globe, the landmark design has remained a consistent best seller for over a quarter century and is today represented by a wide selection of attractively priced models in four, five and six string configurations.
Combining matchless build quality, clean aesthetics and excellent playability with a choice of advanced onboard electronics and pickup systems uniquely suited to amplifying the nuances of both arco and pizzicato techniques, the NS range provides double bassists with a supremely versatile, compact, portable instrument that delivers a convincingly traditional tone as well as the capacity to unleash a savagely modern electric bass sound.
Versatility without Compromise
Originating with the flagship EU upright bass with its cutting edge ergonomics and sound shaping, the current line also includes the sophisticated, full-featured CR, CRM and CRT models with active electronics and onboard mixer, the new NXTa Series featuring battery-free, active output electronics, and the most affordable model, the high performance WAV double bass.
In addition, several different interchangeable stand and strap systems are available for the NS bass, allowing players to use the instrument in virtually any playing position, further enhancing their freedom of expression and allowing them complete mobility in any performance environment.
Left handed CR and NTXa Double Bass models are available to special order
CUSTOM WOODS & FINISHES
For customers who desire something even more special, all CR Series instruments are available to special order with a choice of gorgeous exotic wood tops or a striking Slate Grey flame finish.
NS Design UK Artists
Over the years, the Acoustic Centre has supplied NS Double Basses to a hugely diverse range of pro musicians including Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton, Andy Fairweather-Low), session legend and 'Strictly' regular Trevor Barry, Paul Turner (Jamiroquai, Annie Lennox), Geoff Gascoyne (Jamie Cullen, Van Morrison), John Thompson (Mica Paris, Soul II Soul), Adrian Stout (Tiger Lillies), Patrick Wreford (Electric Swing Circus) and Neil Fairclough (Brian May, Queen + Adam Lambert).
While we endeavour to satisfy orders for all standard WAV and NTXa Series instruments directly from stock, customers are advised to allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of European built CR and EU models and all special order instruments.
PLEASE CONTACT THE ACOUSTIC CENTRE SALES TEAM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INTERNATIONAL NS DESIGN DOUBLE BASSISTS
Eric Clapton / Andy Fairweather-Low
UK Session Legend
Jamiroquai / Annie Lennox
Jamie Cullen / Van Morrison
Mica Paris / Soul II Soul
The Tiger Lillies
Electric Swing Circus
Queen + Adam Lambert
Sugarland / Holly Williams
Peter Gabriel / King Crimson
Santana / Miles Davis
Machine Gun / Doom Dogs
Primus
Ornette Coleman
Simply Three
Paul Simon / Tedeschi Trucks