NAMM '15 - NS Design Wav 4 Radius Bass Demo

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[@Sungodv]

Ned knows how to make a bass. I'll never get rid of my XL.

[@Batmensch]

Yeah, I really wish he'd start making them again. I really want a real 5 string XL.

[@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463]

I HAD 2 MY FRIEND AND I TRADED ONE FOR A ALEMBIC AND MY OTHER XL GOT STOLEN MAN DO I MISS EM........

[@mikebavone4665]

I own the first and maybe only 5 string version of this bass .Exact color It was brought in for the show I own it and its signed by Ned Of course I have the photos of him signing it :) I own 16 guitars and basses All top line Ibanez Hofner Gretsch Les Paul Strat Tele 6 are bass and I can tell you that you need one of these UNREAL sound and quality

[@KernRamsdell]

This company is way ahead of the pack. Really, check out their line of basses!

[@mikebavone4665]

Way way ahead Worth every penny if you really play

[@Wilbursson]

I can assure anyone unable to actually find one to test that this is the bass you should buy. If I have to find a flaw the last 4 frets on the E string yeild 8/10 results, good and what you would expect in its moderate price range. The rest of the neck is mind blowing to be honest. You will not find anything on par with this bass at your local music store. Plays far better than the semi botique basses from zon and modulus at a fraction of the price.

[@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463]

ordering mine on fri cant wait

[@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463]

getting it in blue

[@mikebavone4665]

I own the first 5 string version of this exact bass Signed by Ned Best bass I've ever owned I currently have 16 basses and guitars 6 are bass. Not countimng all I've owned over 40 + years playing All top of the line equipment but this is TOP TOP TOP of the heap Awesome

[@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463]

Yea buddy i have been playing STEINBERGER and NS DESIGN I got a great deal at Sam Ash in Miami... i am a big fan of my Blue Radius...Great demo my friend !!

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Did the recently deceased Jim Rodford (the Kinks, the Zombies) own an edition of this particular model?

[@henkehakansson2004]

Agree with some of the more snarky comments below. But I think - by and large - both these new Radius WAV and the older CR series are supposed to be in that "acoustic" league, or upright leage. I e I think with that piezo thing going on, these basses forte are - only - when they come in fretless variants with flatwounds on. So no "rickenbacker" growl or and muddy, gristle timbre no matter how much you lean in. Super clean EMG, and piezo on top of that, all you get is treble, high end zzzzing. These doesn't work that will as fast as you try to add some Tube grit or mild distortion to it. HIgh freq pickups (all, not piezo) sounds s**te with distortion. Also, this dual radius seems to be from top to bottom. It ought to be radiused AROUND the body too, from left to right. That the upper horn turns away into under your fretting hand, almost following your ribs, and to the right, the lower bout of the body should end up "under your elbow" so to speak. That would be dual radius to me. Klein did a K-bass once (headless) that followed both principles. Steinberger hardware. Nice showing that it doesn't neck dive, (no headless does) but how about a "fret-for-fret" playing and let us listen after those pesky DEAD SPOTS? This has a one piece maple neck, and bolt on (not carbon fibre core as in the more expensive CR series) so I have my suspicions. I e this version of the bass, should first and foremost come in fretless versions. They are a bit too niched to be played in a variety of musical styles other than those "super clean" genres. Almost lends itself to new agey things only.

[@basscliff55]

Will there be a WAV 5? I really like this ax..!!

[@mishkovelichkovikj9912]

worst position to put a pick up on a bass and you can hear it I wish they moved it closer to the bridge to get the musicman sound or closer to the neck so it could get the P bass.

[@nsxaj]

I wanted to know the great difference between the CR Bass vs the Wav Bass. And as my main thing is slapping, tapping, I wanted to hear that technique badly. I just broke down and ordered a CR today, but really wanted a Burl or spalted top. I've been into the XL's (8 of them), but these days at the prices they go for, I wish I kept mine. I will post my Slap and semi review on the CR, very Soon.

[@LRS905]

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[@LetzBeaFranque]

How about a blues in G and stay below the 6th fret?

[@Chargen69]

just ordered a crimson one!!!!!!

[@longdongbongchong]

Do you still have it?

[@Chargen69]

@@longdongbongchong yes

[@jazzman1954]

1/ I’m thinking, replace the bridge aluminium saddle with a wood insert. Then put proper strings (flats) on. = change from hifi guitar to warm bass sound. 2/ I would pay more for a nice natural finish. Not a silly figured veneer but plain natural wood. Why are all basses made in girl colours these days?

[@willeek3760]

Pls. Show the tuners in close up

[@SoundsofDecay]

there should be a fretless version. the Radius CR5 fretless is incredible but costs almost £2000. i don't doubt that it's worth it though. at around £850 this one is a lot more affordable. Ned is the man! still way ahead of the game.

[@RonelDelgado]

It would be better if it has a mid control selector and a mid pot

[@eLJaybud]

Reminds me of the Leduc bass guitars...

[@senacht]

Nice low-sounding guitar. Does it also do bass? Next time demo some standard blues and rock riffs down in the 'money end' of the neck? Not every bass player needs or wants to play Michael Manring-style jazz-pop music.

[@chrismortlock2192]

you people will never be satisfied

[@senacht]

Nope. That's what makes us Americans. (kidding)

[@Hysteriskull]

Look at it this way: You'll be working this weekend and this self-impressed weedler, Bromberg wannabee will be at home not making money. LOL

[@bottomsupbass]

senacht i agree somewhat. would have like to here some groove, finger funk or something besides melodic chords and hammer on scales. maybe a bit of slap. you know; bass

[@davesanders8253]

This bass is beyond most Squier Level players.

[@lanceunderpants]

Never heard of these bases so I just checked the prices... NOPE! I'll stick with my Ibanezsr705

[@216trixie]

Steinberger was innovating headless "basses" and composite bodies since the 70's. A leader and innovator.

[@christianpaulroldan3662]

Lawnster how's the price?

[@orriolbohigas3932]

Lawnster you never heard of steinberger basses? and...is that a good reason to not consider them ? is your second name dumbass ?

[@lanceunderpants]

orriol bohigas What? Calm down and don't take it personally. The basses sound amazing, I was just noting that the prices are too steep for me. Side note; your punctuation is terrible. I really hope you're still in middle-school.

[@christianpaulroldan3662]

that bass is great. . if your looking for something unique bass, this one is one of those basses. .

[@christianpaulroldan3662]

no finger slapping? aahhh. . how about there guitar? i think it's nice. .

[@pecavallo]

Man that sounds like crap.. the guy playing it doesn't help. I wanted to like it because of the design and looks, but the sound is just off.

[@davesanders8253]

The recording is awful. The player is a world renowned bassist Chance Wilder Onody and a personal friend of mine. You can find these online today for $700-800. You won't be disappointed.

[@facedowngaming]

$500 now if you want a B-Stock.

[@quantumeseboy]

It's a bass isn't it? Why does he play it like a classical guitar?? Dude, it ain't balalayka!