NS Design CR-4 Electric 4-String Violin, Amber Satin

The NS Design CR-4 Electric 4-String Violin in Amber Satin is built for violinists who want a wide tonal palette without sacrificing the familiar magic of a great acoustic sound. At the core is NS Design's Polar pickup system, an innovative bridge-mounted piezo design that can emphasize the string vibration most useful for bowing or pizzicato. The result is exceptional clarity, fast response, and impressive sensitivity—whether you're shaping an "acoustic-style" voice or leaning into a bold electric sound for effects, looping, and direct recording.

Crafted with a solid European maple body and neck with an elegant flame maple face, the CR-4's lightweight solid-body construction delivers a full spectrum signal to the pickup with excellent stability and virtually no feedback. Ergonomic chin and shoulder rests support the instrument securely without relying on the left hand, and a removable treble-side reference bout provides traditional positioning cues when desired. With precise body-mounted tuners and a quality case included, the CR-4 is ready for stage, studio, and silent practice setups alike.

Features & Specifications:

• Instrument: NS Design CR-4 Electric 4-String Violin (4/4)
• Color/Finish: Amber Satin (traditional light maple stain with polymer top coat)
• Construction: Solid European maple body and neck with flame maple face
• Pickup: Polar directional piezo pickup system (vertical/lateral sensing modes)
• Active Electronics: Dual mode preamp; three-way toggle switch for pickup/electronics options
• Controls: Volume; Treble EQ; Bass EQ
• Fingerboard: Hand-graduated ebony
• Bridge: Black-dyed maple; height adjustable via rear body screws
• Strings: D'Addario Helicore (compatible with standard violin strings)
• Precision Tuning Hardware: Body-mounted 40:1 fine tuners with automatic string clamping
• Body Reference Bout: Removable black-dyed maple bout on treble side
• Chin & Shoulder Rests: Ergonomic support; padded shoulder rest fully adjustable (height/angle)
• Scale Length: 330mm (13 in)
• Dimensions: 540mm L x 110mm W x 65mm T (21.25 in x 4 5/16 in x 2 9/16 in)
• Weight: 720g (25.5 oz)
• Case: Fabric-covered hard foam case; holds 2 bows, shoulder rest, output cable, and accessories (lock & key)