The NS Design WAV5 Electric Violin is a five-string electric violin designed for modern players who want extended range and a contemporary playing experience. Designed by Ned Steinberger, it features a solid maple body with a sleek, minimalist frame design, a polar pickup system with active electronics, and a unique ergonomic chin rest and shoulder rest system. The five-string configuration adds a low C string below the standard four strings, giving players access to viola range without carrying a second instrument, which is invaluable for gigging musicians covering a wide repertoire. The polar pickup system delivers a clean, detailed signal with impressive dynamic range that works beautifully with amplifiers, effects, and recording interfaces. The sound is clear, articulate, and responsive to nuanced bowing, with a modern, refined character that suits jazz, rock, world music, and experimental genres. The adjustable chin rest and integrated shoulder rest system allow players to customize the playing position to their anatomy, and the lightweight body reduces fatigue during long performances. Build quality reflects NS Design's expertise in electric string instruments, with precise construction and reliable electronics. This instrument is ideal for professional gigging violinists, studio musicians, and players who want the expanded tonal range of a five-string instrument. The unique ergonomics and lack of a traditional body require an adjustment period for classically trained violinists.

Violins

A five-string electric violin designed by Ned Steinberger with polar pickup system and active electronics, adding viola-range low C string for expanded repertoire in amplified settings.