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Double Bass NS DESIGNX NXT OMNI-bow

1975Bassist

1975Bassist

Jan 19, 2018
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#1
Just received my NS Designs NXT OMNI (FRETLESS BUT 34" SCALE). Am looking for a bass bow and resin that would work with this bass. Note: this bass is played in Electric Bass Style. I used to play double bass but haven't touched one in years. Anyways, does someone out there have experience playing an OMNI bass with a bow and if so, what size (1/4, 1/2/ , 3/4) and type (German vs French) of bow did or do you find most useful?? Back when I did play and study DB, I used a German Bow as that I could achieve more dynamics in my sound. Your input would be most appreciated.
Thanks
 
#2
You can use a full-sized German bow with the bass; plenty of folks do. If you want something more compact, you could also opt for a 1/2 size bow, which is slightly smaller. People have even used cello bows on the OmniBass (the original run of OmniBasses, at that time called the "Bass Cello," even included a cello bow in the bag as part of the package) so you should be able to figure some option out that works for you. But no reason that I see that you couldn't use a "regular" 3/4 or 4/4 size German bow with the OB if that is your preference.
 
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1975Bassist said:
That's an excellent idea. Didn't know small proprietary shops would want to talk to persons not looking to buy anything at the moment.
thanks Mark
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I get why that might surprise you. But we got our start as a "help" website for upright bassists -- and then started selling things on the side. And we've never lost sight of that. ;-)
 
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