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Double Bass NS Design NXT Megathread

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Mark Gollihur said:
The NXTa has a "buffer" - which means it does provide appropriate buffering, but the electronics (treble roll off, volume) are passive. So you have the benefit of the piezo buffer, but it's not a true "preamp" in the same sense of the word. It requires that you recharge the system for a minute or so, prior to play, for 18 hours of play time. You can also pull out the volume knob to bypass the buffer and play in passive mode.
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Out is active- in is passive, according to manual.
 
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New to changing upright strings and on the NXT. I have a set of Spirocore.

Do you cut the length at all? How many wraps are you putting on the tuning peg is using non- NS strings? I have them running properly through the back slots for the non-ns strings. just seems to be a lot of extra.
 
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I've just changed the strings from contemporary to traditional. Even those needed quite a bit of cutting down, despite being made for the NXT. I found that for the higher strings there was not much of a problem, but the lower strings just didn't fit. On the other hand I think that if the strings go around the tuner a couple of times it should be sufficient, and that's what I've done.
 
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donotfret said:
I've just changed the strings from contemporary to traditional. Even those needed quite a bit of cutting down, despite being made for the NXT. I found that for the higher strings there was not much of a problem, but the lower strings just didn't fit. On the other hand I think that if the strings go around the tuner a couple of times it should be sufficient, and that's what I've done.
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Cool. thanks
 
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Hendricks97 said:
Picking up an NXTa 5 string next weekend and Ive been looking into either the endpin or the strap. Is there a cheaper alternative to get a little more mobile than the tripod will allow?
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I got the end pin and the tripod with mine and I never use the end pin. The tripod is sturdy, light, and easy to pivot around for upper register playing. I thought I would prefer the end pin, but I was wrong. I’d recommend giving the tripod a shot first, if you haven’t tried it already.
 
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Put a set of NS traditional strings on my new NXT5 a few days ago. I see clearly what others were saying now about that set, in regards to bowing, and more of a standard or shall we say ‘traditional’ upright tone and feel, lol. I prefer those over the contemporary set that came on the bass, for sure. I also changed out the tuners for some nice Gotohs that I had. The thicker and deeper winding stem on the Gotohs is a nice change, and I put about three wraps on them like I do for my standard electric basses.
 
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Hendricks97 said:
I picked mine up this morning and realized that it didn't have the charger. Does anyone know how I can get a hold of one?
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It should be included. It wasn't with mine (the UK distributor forgot about it), so I asked the bass store and they sorted it for me within a few days. I've never seen any mention of anybody selling chargers separately, so contacting some store that sells the basses is probably the only way to go.
 
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Hendricks97 said:
So I had a really busy day yesterday and didn't really get to play it much. It wasn't until this morning, that I realized it's not an NXTa, just an NXT. Now I'm debating if I should take it back. Did I overpay at $950 for a 5 string NXT?
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No you did not overpay. I paid about 1500 for my NXT 4 string.

Also, I have spoken to the tech dept at NS and they will provide NXT owners with the preamp for a very reasonable price if you want to retrofit.
 
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$950 is a steal. I paid near the same price for my NXT5 used before shipping. You do know some of these NXT5's had ebony boards. I think now they use phenolic for the fingerboards but correct me if I am wrong. That is what I heard.
 
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I bought my NXT5 several years ago and trually am loving it. I have restrung it with Traditional strings and again have been pleased.

I have been wondering for quite sometime if there is a way to make it sound more acoustical like a traditional double bass??

I have never run any effects other than an occasional chorus but not part of my dominant sound.

Don’t have a standard upright right now but might in the future. I realize that the issues with transporting and getting a nice live sound can also be an obstacle.

I have a strong feeling that I am not the only one wishing that we had an option that would make this bass sound more like a traditional upright for some songs.

I would love to hear Mark Gollihur reply- I really value his input and support on this thread.

Again, let me state I have been very satisfied with my bass and wouldn’t change much about it.
 

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