NS Design NXT-4 Electric 4-String Violin With Satin Black Finish The NXT is the first NS violin to incorporate NS Design's innovative JackPot potentiometer in its volume and tone controls. Conventional passive volume and tone controls work by siphoning a portion of the output signal to ground, and continue to hold back a portion of the pickup's signal even when turned up all the way. The JackPot incorporates a rotary switch that disengages the ground when turned fully clockwise, sending 100% of the signal to the amplifier. The result is a fuller, richer tone. The NXT adjusts easily to any violinist's style. It comes equipped with the Custom Shoulder Rest which can be formed by the player to fit the body perfectly. Using set screws, the rock-maple bridge can be readily adjusted to the desired action heighthigh and powerful, low and fast, or anywhere in between. NS Electric Stringsand all other traditional violin strings fit NS violinsallowing the player to select from many different string options, each with a unique sound and feel. The Polar directional piezo pickup system responds selectively to either lateral string vibration or vertical string vibration. a switch allows the player to choose the desired response. passive circuit with high impedance output, no batteries required and has volume and tone control. The chin & shoulder rests are ergonomically designed to support the instrument securely without the left hand. The padded shoulder rest is fully adjustable for height and angle. Instrument Type: 4-String Electric 4/4 Violin - Length: 540 mm (21.25") - Width: 110 mm (4 5/16") - Thickness: 65 mm (2 9/16") - Weight: 585 Grams - Scale Length: 330 mm (13") - Body And Neck: Solid, Straight Grain Maple, With Maple Face - Removable Black-Dyed Maple Bout Provides Standard Violin Reference - Hand-Graduated Ebony Fingerboard - Height Adjustable Black-Dyed Maple Bridge - Ns Electric Strings Standard - 40:1 Fine Tuners This awesome violin comes complete with a well-made fabric covered hard foam core case made specifically to fit the NXT. The padded, form fitting interior cradles and protects the violin. It holds 2 bows, shoulder rest, output cable, and extra gear, with lock and key. It is 81cm (32") long, 21cm (8.5") wide, 14 cm (5.5") high, and weighs 2.7 kg (6 lb) loaded.