Double Bass I took this in trade today....what do I have here? NS design EUB

[Bob Tedrow]

Not the dog, nor the human. Who can fill me in on the value of this electric upright?

 

[Winfred]

I don't know what that is, but I like it!

Sorry, I'm no help.

 

[ArtechnikA]

Value - I couldn't guess.
That appears to be a CR4M tho, which should help you in your quest...

 

[KUNGfuSHERIFF]

NS4CRFM, maybe worth $2k to $2250.

 

[Mark Gollihur]

Yep, that's an NS Design CR4M. On the current price list, a brand new one has a (meaningless) list of $4,740.00 and a normal street price of $3,599.00. I don't handle used basses very often, but the $2000-2250 that Kungfu said sounds pretty reasonable.

It should include a nice padded gig bag and a steel adjustable tripod stand. It has magnetic and Polar (two-way bridge piezo) pickups. It has three string sets specifically made for it (D'Addario NS Electric Traditional or Contemporary, or the GHS Crossover set) and can also accept most 3/4 size upright strings by pulling the ball ends through the bottom holes and up the back of the bass using the keyhole slots on the back panel.

DETAILS

• • MAPLE BODY AND NECK: The body and neck of the CR Series Double Bass are crafted of solid European hard maple, with a flame maple face. The neck has a traditional upright shape, but with extended access to the upper register of the fingerboard. The solid-body body design enhances sustain and clarity, and is resistant to the effect of changes in temperature and humidity.
  • EBONY FINGERBOARD: The seasoned ebony fingerboard is hand graduated to insure that each note is even and buzz free. An adjustable truss rod allows for precise relief adjustment for different strings and playing style. Small dots across the neck provide accurate position markers.
  • POLAR BRIDGE PICKUP SYSTEM: The Polar pickups can sense either lateral or vertical string vibration - or both! Set in the lateral mode, the pickup has unparalleled sensitivity in the direction of the bow. In the vertical mode, plucked notes are remarkably even and sustained.
  • EMG MAGNETIC PICKUPS: The low-impedance EMG pickups incorporate individually-adjustable coils and neodymium magnets. Each coil is buffered separately for a full sound quality with very low noise.
  • ACTIVE EQ AND MIXER: Controls include volume, a blend control for magnetic and piezo pickups, a blend knob to alter the tone of the Polar pickup, and individual bass EQ & treble EQ controls. The 18 volt power supply insures plenty of reserve overhead for full dynamics.
  • ADJUSTABLE BRIDGE: Two screws in the back of the body are used to adjust the bridge up and down. This allows the instrument to be set up to meet the requirements of many different playing styles.
  • STAND: Tripod Stand - Supplied as standard equipment, the Tripod Stand provides stable support, with full height and tilt adjustment. The stand folds down to fit in the gig bag.
  • PORTABILITY: The padded tubular gig bag is only 137 cm (54") long and 18 cm (7") in diameter, and weighs 8.2 kg (18 lbs) with the instrument and stand. A storage area inside the gig bag has room for accessories. The loaded gig bag will fit in the overhead compartment of most commercial aircraft. An optional flight case measures 145 x 25 x 25 cm (57" x 10" x 10").

 

[Bob Tedrow]

Thank you Mark, you are very kind.

We get lots of odd instruments in trade here in Alabama. I hope I can count on this group for information on some of the other basses I have here.

I ponied up the $30.


Bob Tedrow
Homewood Music
http://hmi.homewood.net

Yep, that's an NS Design CR4M. On the current price list, a brand new one has a (meaningless) list of $4,740.00 and a normal street price of $3,599.00. I don't handle used basses very often, but the $2000-2250 that Kungfu said sounds pretty reasonable.

It should include a nice padded gig bag and a steel adjustable tripod stand. It has magnetic and Polar (two-way bridge piezo) pickups. It has three string sets specifically made for it (D'Addario NS Electric Traditional or Contemporary, or the GHS Crossover set) and can also accept most 3/4 size upright strings by pulling the ball ends through the bottom holes and up the back of the bass using the keyhole slots on the back panel.

DETAILS

• • MAPLE BODY AND NECK: The body and neck of the CR Series Double Bass are crafted of solid European hard maple, with a flame maple face. The neck has a traditional upright shape, but with extended access to the upper register of the fingerboard. The solid-body body design enhances sustain and clarity, and is resistant to the effect of changes in temperature and humidity.
  • EBONY FINGERBOARD: The seasoned ebony fingerboard is hand graduated to insure that each note is even and buzz free. An adjustable truss rod allows for precise relief adjustment for different strings and playing style. Small dots across the neck provide accurate position markers.
  • POLAR BRIDGE PICKUP SYSTEM: The Polar pickups can sense either lateral or vertical string vibration - or both! Set in the lateral mode, the pickup has unparalleled sensitivity in the direction of the bow. In the vertical mode, plucked notes are remarkably even and sustained.
  • EMG MAGNETIC PICKUPS: The low-impedance EMG pickups incorporate individually-adjustable coils and neodymium magnets. Each coil is buffered separately for a full sound quality with very low noise.
  • ACTIVE EQ AND MIXER: Controls include volume, a blend control for magnetic and piezo pickups, a blend knob to alter the tone of the Polar pickup, and individual bass EQ & treble EQ controls. The 18 volt power supply insures plenty of reserve overhead for full dynamics.
  • ADJUSTABLE BRIDGE: Two screws in the back of the body are used to adjust the bridge up and down. This allows the instrument to be set up to meet the requirements of many different playing styles.
  • STAND: Tripod Stand - Supplied as standard equipment, the Tripod Stand provides stable support, with full height and tilt adjustment. The stand folds down to fit in the gig bag.
  • PORTABILITY: The padded tubular gig bag is only 137 cm (54") long and 18 cm (7") in diameter, and weighs 8.2 kg (18 lbs) with the instrument and stand. A storage area inside the gig bag has room for accessories. The loaded gig bag will fit in the overhead compartment of most commercial aircraft. An optional flight case measures 145 x 25 x 25 cm (57" x 10" x 10").

 

[nostatic]

All very well and good, but how much for the dog?

 

[Oldtimer]

I paid $2095 for one used a couple of months ago. Sounds like the above estimate is about right.